The need for speed! I set up my new M2 Mac mini base model to replace the intel processort iMac that I've been using since 2018. #apple #macmini #dellmonitor
Nice to see another Malaysian M2 Mac Mini owner. This machine is so hard to get. I ordered mine on 22 Feb the day it was officially opened for the local market and got it only a month later shipped from China. Mine is the 16GB 512GB version. This machine is a speed monster in rendering video.
@@JuanWei no not the pro. just upgraded the ram and storage. to go to the pro would burn another RM1600 in my pocket, Been using it for simple video editing and it serves the purpose way way better than I expected especially rendering time.
Great video mate - thank you so much. Hard to find a decent monitor for the Mac Mini M2 that is in my budget but this looks perfect. May I ask, why did you buy the 8K HDMI cable later? It really sucks that Apple don't make an all-in-one 27inch iMac any more. I would have bought it in a heartbeat to replace my 2013 iMac! Thanks for the awesome video review!
Happy to hear you found the video helpful! I loved my iMacs too but the older ones were just getting too slow. The M2 mini on the other hand is sooo much faster. I bought the HDMI cable later basically to free up the USB-C port for other use but on hindsight I didn't really needed to.
Thanks! I tried 4K resolution but everything became too small for me although I get more screen real estate with that setting. The 2560 x 1440 works fine for me as everything is sharp and crisp and beats the 21.5” iMac 4K Retina display I was using before.
Have you tried having the power delivery feature of the Dell monitor to your Mac? I have the same monitor and it does video/power/data in one cable to my Lenovo laptop, making it very convenient, but wondering if the macmini supports that as well.
Any difference between HDMI and USB C connection to the mac? I saw on some forum that mac display settings have totally different resolution options for scaling?
Hi Juan. I've 2 monitor like this(exactly same model), connected to same mac mini model. After two months, sometimes one, sometimes the other starts to flicker. Have you noticed anything like this?
I’ve not experienced that. But during initial installation I did have a monitor go off and I discovered I did not fully plugged in the connector behind the display. Perhaps you can check your and make sure you push them in fully. Good luck!
You know how the iMac screen is really sharp and crisp (I believe Apple call it Retina display) - is the Dell the same? Or does it look flatter / duller? Thanks!
The iMac screen is gloss whereas this Dell monitor is matte which I actually prefer as there're no glare and reflections. I'm also aware that this may be a personal preference to some people. After getting this monitor I actually had a tinge of regret not going for the 31" model instead, so perhaps you should consider that for the extra real estate screen space.
So, Does D2723QE need a 8k cable only to connect to M2 MINI or can I use 4K Cable itself ?. Will wireless keyboard /mouse work with HDMI connected monitors?
I think the 4K cable should work but you won’t get the full benefit of this display. I’m using wireless mouse and keyboard with the setup shown, no problem.
@@JuanWei also already replaced, but all have it minimally...especially at the bottom of the monitor edge. is still the best monitor in the price range of the overall package
Yes I’m happy with the M2 Mac Mini. It’s meeting my expectations although I still wonder if I should have just paid the additional $500 for the M2 Pro model.
Connect the Dell u2723qe using the usb c (wich provides 90 watts) to the thunderbolt 4 of the mac mini could be damage the mac mini because this computer doesnt need external energy support? Please help me.
@@JuanWei I know that the mac mini needs its own external power support. My question is Connect the Dell u2723qe using the usb c (wich provides 90 watts) to the thunderbolt 4 of the mac mini could be damage the mac mini because this computer has it own energy support.
@@JuanWei thank you for your reply, what I mean was I have the same retina iMac, I love the screen so much and I want to get something that is equally comfortable and pleasant to view as this monitor, although it’s old, but I struggle to find a windows monitor matches the picture quality of the iMac
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Nice to see another Malaysian M2 Mac Mini owner. This machine is so hard to get. I ordered mine on 22 Feb the day it was officially opened for the local market and got it only a month later shipped from China. Mine is the 16GB 512GB version. This machine is a speed monster in rendering video.
Yours would be the M2 Pro Mac mini right? Great choice!
@@JuanWei no not the pro. just upgraded the ram and storage. to go to the pro would burn another RM1600 in my pocket, Been using it for simple video editing and it serves the purpose way way better than I expected especially rendering time.
Thanks for his video 😊
Happy to share and thanks for the comment 🙂
Big difference in boot times!
Night and day!
Great video mate - thank you so much. Hard to find a decent monitor for the Mac Mini M2 that is in my budget but this looks perfect. May I ask, why did you buy the 8K HDMI cable later? It really sucks that Apple don't make an all-in-one 27inch iMac any more. I would have bought it in a heartbeat to replace my 2013 iMac! Thanks for the awesome video review!
Happy to hear you found the video helpful! I loved my iMacs too but the older ones were just getting too slow. The M2 mini on the other hand is sooo much faster. I bought the HDMI cable later basically to free up the USB-C port for other use but on hindsight I didn't really needed to.
Thank you for the video. Are you able to advise the specs on your old iMac please? I am considering changing my 2017 iMac for a Mac Mini Pro.
21.5" iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017) 3.4GHZ, 8GB,1TB. The Mac mini with the M chips are a Huge HUGE improvement over the old intel iMac.
Thank you @@JuanWei
Nice👍🏻 Have y tried Full resolution 4K? Read something about scaling issues
Thanks! I tried 4K resolution but everything became too small for me although I get more screen real estate with that setting. The 2560 x 1440 works fine for me as everything is sharp and crisp and beats the 21.5” iMac 4K Retina display I was using before.
Have you tried having the power delivery feature of the Dell monitor to your Mac? I have the same monitor and it does video/power/data in one cable to my Lenovo laptop, making it very convenient, but wondering if the macmini supports that as well.
I’ve not tried that. If I remember correctly, it will not provide sufficient power to the Mac mini.
Doesnt' charge the Mac mini, the Mac needs to be plugged in
How is the 4K viewing on the Mac Mini? What resolution do you have it set to? Any issues with scaling?
I'm happy with the display sharpness and resolution. I have mine set to 2560 x 1440.
Any difference between HDMI and USB C connection to the mac? I saw on some forum that mac display settings have totally different resolution options for scaling?
I did not notice any difference between using HDMI and USB-C to connect to the Mac mini.
Hi Juan. I've 2 monitor like this(exactly same model), connected to same mac mini model. After two months, sometimes one, sometimes the other starts to flicker. Have you noticed anything like this?
I’ve not experienced that. But during initial installation I did have a monitor go off and I discovered I did not fully plugged in the connector behind the display. Perhaps you can check your and make sure you push them in fully. Good luck!
@@JuanWei Unfortunately it happen with hdmi or usb c.
@@dibfibo did you ever resolve this problem, Roberto?
You know how the iMac screen is really sharp and crisp (I believe Apple call it Retina display) - is the Dell the same? Or does it look flatter / duller? Thanks!
The iMac screen is gloss whereas this Dell monitor is matte which I actually prefer as there're no glare and reflections. I'm also aware that this may be a personal preference to some people. After getting this monitor I actually had a tinge of regret not going for the 31" model instead, so perhaps you should consider that for the extra real estate screen space.
@@JuanWei Thanks for the reply 🙂
So, Does D2723QE need a 8k cable only to connect to M2 MINI or can I use 4K Cable itself ?. Will wireless keyboard /mouse work with HDMI connected monitors?
I think the 4K cable should work but you won’t get the full benefit of this display. I’m using wireless mouse and keyboard with the setup shown, no problem.
Nice. Mine m2 512gb. Still looking for the monitor 😅
Good choice. I should have gotten the 512gb 😅
Which usbc port in the back of the monitor worked to hook up the Mac mini?
Bought a HDMI 2.1 cable and using that to connect to the Mac mini now
The usb-c port right next to the hdmi port
Is the keyboard's brightness & volume button work with the monitor?
With „BetterDisplay“ app is working good
The U2723QE is the best monitor up to 500$ and like a big hub with many ports and ethernet, but I have a little bit backlight bleeding…
Perhaps send yours back if under warranty?
@@JuanWei also already replaced, but all have it minimally...especially at the bottom of the monitor edge. is still the best monitor in the price range of the overall package
@@kyrbies that could be a little irritating. Luckily mine does not have any light bleeding issue. And yes, great monitor.
Are you happy with the Mac Mini M2 ?
Yes I’m happy with the M2 Mac Mini. It’s meeting my expectations although I still wonder if I should have just paid the additional $500 for the M2 Pro model.
Connect the Dell u2723qe using the usb c (wich provides 90 watts) to the thunderbolt 4 of the mac mini could be damage the mac mini because this computer doesnt need external energy support? Please help me.
It needs its own external power source
@@JuanWei I know that the mac mini needs its own external power support. My question is Connect the Dell u2723qe using the usb c (wich provides 90 watts) to the thunderbolt 4 of the mac mini could be damage the mac mini because this computer has it own energy support.
@@Ramoncito788no but u can disable the power delivery in the monitor settings…
How does this monitor compared to the iMac monitor?
Much better than the iMac I had. But it’s also not a very fair comparison as the iMac is an older generation.
@@JuanWei thank you for your reply, what I mean was I have the same retina iMac, I love the screen so much and I want to get something that is equally comfortable and pleasant to view as this monitor, although it’s old, but I struggle to find a windows monitor matches the picture quality of the iMac
@@fadelbahri I prefer the Dell display over the iMac I had.
Why you prefer the dell? I thought that the iMac was better cause it's a 5K display, and the Dell is 4K.@@JuanWei
@@edimarrodrigrove3377 this is to pair with my Mac mini, the Apple studio display is a too expensive option otherwise.