Straight to the point and with catigories in between you have the cuts I love it. Clear definition of what you like and dislike. Subscription well earned.
Heads-up people, you can save around $50 on the Dell by getting the "M" version which has the model name U2720QM. It's the exact same monitor, except instead of coming with a DisplayPort cable, it comes with an HDMI cable.
@@Ben-tt3cg I've been using the Dell for a month now. It's a nice monitor. The lack of a speaker has been a little challenging here and there. The included USB-C cable is on the short side, and you can't use any old USB-C cable to connect it to a computer. To get a longer cable, you need to drop like $65+ for a Thunderbolt USB-C cable.
It was a tie! =) But the LG should've gotten 8/10 for the $150 price difference, instead of just 1 pt over the Dell. That's a big difference to us plebs ='( Great video btw!
I have my M1 Mac Mini (base 8/256) hooked up to my Vizio E60 E3 in my bedroom. the TV sits at the foot of my bed on a wide dresser. I also have the LG 27UD58-B (purchased in late 2017) on my desk that sits next to my bed. The LG is still going strong with no degradation in picture quality or performance. I switch the Mac back and forth depending on work or play. Monitor for work and play. The Vizio for Media consumption and play.
Thanks for showing them next to each other like that. A lot of the time when you look for comparisons and reviews you end up looking at one at a time, which isn't half as useful as this. Very helpful video!
I had the Dell 2720q and replaced it with the 32" LG UltraFine when I switched jobs. I think the picture quality is comparable with both. The swivel arm on the LG is a big benefit and the 90 watt USBC charge is a benefit for the Dell. It's important to note that with the Dell, you can only choose high speed USB 3.1 OR 60Hz refresh rate, not both. That was a big downside to the Dell.
Good info! Yeah, I noticed the USB rates go down to 2.0 when on 60hz, which sucks. I think the same thing happens on the LG 27 inch, too, when using the M1 via usb-c. On your 32 inch LG, do the USB-A ports retain their faster speeds when using usb-c?
@@b3naqua Good question. I haven't tried. I switched to a higher wattage notebook XPS15 that required a docking station. Now that I know the LG does the same, I presume the limitation is a result of the bandwidth of the port.
They are similar because practically every popular IPS monitor on the market is an LG display. Dell's ultrasharps have been built around LG panels practically forever. Same goes for Apple displays. Since the Dell mentions DCI-P3, its probably based on the newer panel LG uses in the 27UP850.
For anyone wondering what 4K Monitor to buy for their M1 Macbook, I got the LG 27UP850, 4k works perfectly with crisp letters when scaled up/down in display settings, monitor works as a hub perfectly, and it doesn't wake up when the mac is asleep. Color settings can be tweaked to your liking through settings. Don't buy a NON 4k, NON usbc hub monitor, you are just making your life miserable, they got many problems with M1s.
I'm trying to find a good monitor for my eyes while using it for a long time. I'm considering LG Ultra Fire, Dell UltraSharp, and Asus ProArt. can you recommend one
I only got the LG and I know it has served me quite well with its reader mode. But it surely aint as "paperish" as my pervious Eizo. Can't know how it compares with those mentioned, but im overall very pleased for its money (using it daily many hours for work)@@kutes7422
Dunno if it's just my unit. But I got the Dell, and there is some quality control issues with the monitor (at least with mine). If you look carefully you can see adhesives exposed on the bottom frame. And when you initially start up the monitor there is yellowing on the bottom edge of screen, although it goes away after 2-3 hours of use. I will likely return it but just heads up for future buyers
thanks for the video Ben, it's is what I wanted to know, but there are some other things to mention, for example in terms of price for the LG, there are some slight deference in between the Ultra-fine, based on my research, the ones that have 90 or 96W output delivery will be more expensive than the 60W, the good thing about the Dell is that uses the normal power cord, no adapter needed, VS the LG that uses the adapter which if it was damaged then it will be like $100 to buy a new one tho, also LG iguess has a split screen between the 2 HDMIs? like if you wanted to display to screens in one,
Sup Ben! Another thing to note is the Warranty Dell: 3 years vs 1 Year for the LG. Edit: I've also been looking at the BenQ monitors but at this price range the 4k version doesn't have USB-C (not that I can use it anyways I have a 2015 MBP and an old PC). :(
Good point about the warranties! BenQ monitors are excellent as well. I tried a 32 inch one with usb-c which had an amazing picture but really bad viewing angles (it was a VA panel, not an IPS). I like the pixel density of the 27 inch models.
@@b3naqua there was so many options but Jesus for 1,500+ for thunderbolts and higher refresh rates,i don't ever do photography or high end stuff like that so I don't think its worth it to me to buy such things. that screen looks awesome and I'm sure it will make my work station whole. thanks for the great video!
Good review but pricing should be way more distinctive. The LG only gets 1 point more for pricing but is $150 cheaper (25% cheaper). That being even 1 more point different means they end up tied at the end
It's now a $270 price difference. That's huge and now rates more than 1 point easy in my book. I don't see the DELL being that much better for that much more money currently.
@@mharris3518 Yeah. To be fair, his video was posted 2.5 months ago. But I agree, the Dell is basically 40% more expensive for basically the same specs. LG has to be the way to go with everything else being almost the same.
Great review....to the point...the point system works well. I think that I am sold on the Dell. Have read some other reviews on some minor problems with the LG, i.e; yellow tint bleeding through for some reason. Keep up the good work Aqua-man...I know it is Aqua-blue, thought I would give you some super powers!
lol thanks William! I need all the super power help I can get haha. The Dell is really nice. Using it right now. The LG did seem like it had more light bleeding issues on the sides than the Dell, which has pretty minimal light bleed.
Just ordered my Mac mini 🥰 16GB! Hope that my MX Master 3 works well with the Bluetooth! If not i’ll be doing a “Ben Aqua Saga” of Mac mini in my own channel😂
I was looking at both this monitors and settled for the LG because I wanted built in speakers. For serious work I’ll use a wired headset but for TH-cam browsing I can leave with mediocre speakers.
Yah the prices fluctuate so much, esp on the Dell. I got the Dell used like new for $470, and I’ve been seeing the LG for about $400 lately, which is such a good deal!
the prices are all over the place! thanks so much@@b3naqua this was super helpful. i had narrowed down to these two choices for my mbp, i felt so validated when you said you narrowed down to the same two haha. it was such a tough choice for me, i ended up reckoning i'd pay about $200 more for the better color and contrast on the dell, and a bit more for the better connectivity and for the front look. but the LG seems to have better reliability, better quality control and no bugs, which has gotta be worth $100, and it has easier adjustments and an internal speaker, plus (minor pluses) you can adjust volume for the audio output and the back looks cooler. overall i reckoned i would pay $100 more for the dell but not $150 more. in the end i was able to get the dell for $524 whereas the lg is currently at $444. such a close call.
Thanks for this amazing review! I am also torn between these 2 monitors, so extremely helpful for me. One question : I saw that your Dell U2720Q OSD shows Color Input as RGB. How did you accomplish that!? Many people seem to be getting YPbPr with M1 + Dell. Are the colors as good as those output from older Macs (and possibly from windows systems)? Thanks in advance for your help on these queries!!
Thanks Amit! Glad it was helpful for you! Weirdly, the Dell lets me select sRGB under color > preset modes > color space, and then RGB under input color format. It's glitchy tho, cuz sometimes when I click input color format, it defaults to YPbPr, then if I select RGB, the entire screen turns pink. Dell knows about this issue and apparently is working on a fix!
As an LG UltraFine owner, I really appreciate using the USB type-c connector for my MacBook Pro. Charges just fine as expected, but being able to plug in a USB Logitech webcam on the display, and have that automatically be connected to my MacBook is pretty slick. When I'm mobile I use the built in camera, but when attached to the display, again with USB type C, you instantly get these other peripherals connected (and powered). Pretty nice feature for a single cable to my MacBook Pro.
Is yours still alive? Mine's backlight suddenly died after 1.8 years after buying it 💀 HDR10 signal also made it look very magenta, essentially making HDR unusable on the monitor. In SDR colours looked normal
I love your under the table cable management, I am gonna do the same. Thanks for the detailed comparison of these two monitors. Really really appreciated.
My retoucher suggested the u2720q so i went with that based off their recommendation. it's not universal binary to the m1 but should be in the next week.
Awesome review, helped me understand the dell model and how it compares to the lg. I think I’ll stick with my lg because the differences are minor. Have you tried the 24inch ultrafine?
That's a great question! I'm looking for a great 24'' 4k monitor for my Mac mini, but most of the reviews I find are about 27'' monitors (and I'd rather stick to a smaller form factor to have a better pixel per inch ratio and because 27'' is too big for my small desk)
I haven’t tried the 24” UltraFine, mostly cuz for me 27” is the sweet spot for my tiny space. The 24” is amazing from what I hear tho! I might try it eventually to see if it’s really worth that extra price tag.
I chose the U2720q for my Mac mini M1 and love it but agree the OSD buttons are a little fiddly as is access to the ports on the back. Can’t speak to the Lg but not regretting I got the Dell
Awesome! Yah, I like the Dell’s side USB ports a lot! Do you ever witness the extra USB ports stopping working w the computer plugged in via usb-c? It happened again last night and was fixed by unplugging the computer from usb-c, then plugging it back in. I wonder if it’s an M1 issue or an issue w this monitor?
@@b3naqua I have a 2nd monitor with DVI, an Apple Cinema HD and until I got it on the enduser Beta RC2 version of BS11.2 a couple days ago, I was unable to use Apple's HDMI-DVI adapter; I had to use a 2nd party USB-C to DVI adapter. That killed 1 of 2 USB-ports. As I have the 8/256gb version, I needed an external USB-C SDD for my 200 gb of photos as I found it took up to 47 seconds to open the photos app via my external USB-A HDD so I got a Sandisk Extreme E61 HDD which took the opening of the photos app down to 3 seconds but that killed the 2nd USB-C port which meant the Dell U2720qm monitor had to be connected via HDMI and I couldn't use the downstream hub built into the Dell monitor; thus I haven't had much experience using that hub. I did try to connect the SDD via the hub but speeds close to halved on the SDD so gave up on that and started looking for a good Thunderbolt dock to get more ports but found they cost a fortune. The issue is now under control with BS11.2 as I have regained the port using HDMI-DVI to the Apple Display and USB-C to the Dell and the spare port for the SDD so now I can use the Dell hub but so far so good.
@@NavarroOne thanks for the update! I've noticed really slow read/write speeds on my external SSD (ravpower portable 1TB) using the Dell as a hub, but the same thing happens when using the LG monitor. I was getting like 35mbps on the 500mbps SSD on the Dell, which sucks. Not sure what causes this, but it seems like when using the main usb-c port for the Mac, the monitor reverts the usb-a 3.0 ports to usb 2.0 speeds?
@@b3naqua I get 820/670 MB/s from my Sandisk Extreme Pro (E61) according to 'Blackmagic' when connected direct to my Mac; this is nominally a 1.050 MB/s drive. When connected to the Dell hub, I get 350/310 MB/s so there is clearly a delta between the ports; however the slow speeds you are getting ((I don't know the raw power but I assume it is nominally a 550 MB/s like the older Sandisk Extreme Pro (E60) is probably down to your menu choice on the Dell. You can choose "Display -> USB-C Prioritization -> high data speed which is 3.0 and if you choose High resolution it is 2.0. You have to shut down the computer, activate the input source menu on the Dell, press and hold the CHECKMARK key on USB Type-C input for 8 seconds to actually change the mode. by the way, anyone reading this who have the Sandisk Extreme Pro (E81) with nominal speeds of 2.000 MB/s and the Dell U2720q monitor, I would be very interested to hear if you get higher speeds than the 350 or so I am seeing
I have this LG display and one thing I hate is that in a pitch black room, in dark scenes, the LG has very noticeable purplish grey tint, instead of showing actual black which is pretty distracting and disappointing for watching movies. Covering black levels would have been good!
Hi Ben! Thank you for this amazing video. I am still a bit confused to choose a monitor for my MacBook 13 M1(2020): I like the Dell U2720Q but I want to be sure that it will display correctly sharp fonts especially for Word, Excel and Acrobat (when I magnify my documents). Thank you in advance for your response and advice. PS: I have also another MacBook Pro 14 (2021) - eventually thinking to get a second Dell U2720Q (I believe I will have to use DDM).
Thanks! Those LG monitors are all very similar, except the UN is the 2020 model, UL is 2019, and UK is 2018. The only difference between them that I know of is updated DisplayHDR and DisplayPort functionality in the UL and UN. I'd suggest going with the UN.
Here in Brazil there is another very noticeable difference: customer support. Dell gives you technical support and 1 year warranty against dead pixels, on the other hand, if you have any issue with LG's display beyond 3 months... well, good luck
Thanks! Did you try running the LG at different resolutions with the M1 Mini to see if there was any blurring when running it at anything other than full res?
thanks so much for review...keep them up. Boiling it down to Answering the questions we really want answered. Thanks so much. Question: thinking of getting the dell 2520 after seeing your review, but hearing problems with Function/reliability with Mac Mini M1 and Big Sur? Can you comment on that from your personal experience, or indeed, Can any of your other fans on the channel who have personal experience connecting dell to Mq/Big Sur? Thanks again
Glad you liked my video! I haven't tried the 2520, so I'm not sure about that model, but I've been using the 2720 for a few months now with M1 and it works reaaaally well. It's not perfect tho. My biggest gripe is when the M1 is plugged into it via usb-c, the rest of the USB ports on the monitor are all downgraded to usb 2.0 speeds. So file transfer thru the monitor can be pretty slow. But the image quality is so awesome! I'll probably do a follow up video about the 2720, so stay tuned!
@@b3naqua thanks so much for replying. You are AWESOME. Best advice i’ve been able to get in person or on the net. i will definitely look for that for the follow up video when you publish it. I apologise that Only after posting i found the rest of the M1 saga videos. After seeing those you’ve also helped me to decide to cough up and get the 16G where I was going to get the 8G before (I’m a fairly basic user) so you’ve been a tremendous help. Thanks again. PS any thoughts on choice between M1 with dell monitor vs hanging out until next month’s M1 iMac with Retina display?
Glad my videos are helpful! I actually posted a video about Mac mini M1 vs the new iMac which may help you out: th-cam.com/video/ICBc2CaUkx0/w-d-xo.html
get the u2719d version easy! Yes it is QHD but the difference was not noticeable though its price tag is about $400 but somewhere you can get it for 350 bucks
As I type this the price difference on Amazon is $405 for the LG and $675 for the DELL. That's a $270 difference. While the DELL seems just a tad better, not sure that price difference justifies it right now.
@@b3naqua Nice. Pulled the trigger last night on a supposedly updated version of the Dell i.e. 2021 model, used/renewed for about the same price - model: Dell S2722QC. Also a 27" with usb-c (65W max output). Similarly the USB ports can only charge while the usb-c is plugged in, which in my view is a trade-off since I don't want to have my MBA-M1 charging at all times. That being said, I will test the idea of merely plugging in the cable while actually using the DP or HDMI connection for the MBA, and see if my webcam or other usb devices will work simultaneously. None of these considerations are a "deal breaker" if unsuccessful, just a minor annoyance. Since I didn't opt for expedited delivery (more $), I won't know until after Christmas how all this is going to work. Thanks for your careful and practical review. Merry Christmas.
Very helpful video, thank you. I wanted to ask, this monitor is 8-bit + FRC and not true 10-bit, so does it display gradients as smoothly and accurately? like SW321C
Hi. Very nice review. Should I stay away from viewsonic as a brand when looking for a premium 4k 32” monitor? I am looking for a premium monitor and am comparing all the brands. Should stick with lg and dells upper lines? Thanks.
In your review you never took off, any points for the size of the monitors or the prices 🤔 really... What kind of review is this, the price and the size should definitely matter in any review of a monitor.
Fantastic review! Really good!! Could you let me know, what do you think about the LG 27UK670-B for connecting to my new MacBook Pro M1? I am graphic designer and I project to buy this one. But maybe I will buy the Dell U2720Q. Thanks a lot!
From what I’ve heard , 5k 27 or 1440 p 27 are best cuz 1440 is native for mac and 5k is a 2x upscale . I’m planning on getting a 32 or 27 inch 4K soon cuz 24 inch 4K is quite small for a UHD panel with not too many high quality options . I’ve tried pairing my mbp with a 4K 55 inch tv and it’s not too bad
I'm intersted on the % Adobe RGB, and not too concerned about sRGB. The Adobe color space is standard for digital photo editing. I'm having trouble finding photo editing info on the Dell monitors. * Dell gives Professional Photogrphers of America (PPA) a discount on its products. I'll have to check that. I plan on buying a Mac Mini as soon as I can afford it.
I like the Dell bc off the better stand, the LG stand looks cheesy and that added $46 for the arm brought the price closer to each other. After I connect this I'll never connect anything else to it so the connections underneath isn't a big deal. This will connect to a M1 Mac mini, not for gaming...
I have LG monitor UK850. Had red corners after 2 years. I also have a LG 75 inch TV. Wi-Fi is not working after 1 year. Those two problems seem common but LG refused to repair them for free. I don’t think LG’s quality is good. In contrast I have a Dell 27’ monitor since 2015 which still working prop. So next time I’ll go with Dell.
You mentioned that you have tried the UL version of LG monitor. Did you have the same issues just like with the UK version? The UN version is not available in Poland.. don’t know why, so I’m considering the UL.
The UL and the UN are basically identical as far as specs and design. I think the only difference is the UN model number, which indicates a 2020 release, vs UL which indicates 2019.
@@b3naqua We are in a strange time with the new Apple micro LED displays. I need a monitor but I'm hesitant b/c I think Apple and others are going to come out w/120Hz 1000 Nit HDR models soon.
Hey man you got one of the best reviews on TH-cam refreshing and after seeing the other thousands. So I’m curious is a 5K worth it? I have pre-order ASD and having second thoughts Comparing it to the Dell 4K. Can you tell me the Differences in sharpness . Still retina ? are the icons way too small on 4K versus 5K. I have 2021 MBP And heard a lot of these non-Apple displays have a lot of issues with instant wake up or hub how does this dell compare. THX
You need a monitor calibrator when taking about image quality. That way you can figure out which screen is the most accurate. Find deltaE and real life contrast ratio. Not just what the tech spec is saying. Otherwise good review!
Thanks for the tip! I'm getting caught up on my monitor knowledge, since I haven't bought a monitor in several years. I've been using primarily laptops, mobile devices, and an iMac for the past bunch of years.
Hey there, while you wait for Ben to get back to you, I'm really enjoying my Asus ProArt PA248QV in 24.1" size. It's pretty affordable at $200. Hope that helps.
Yes totally! I play Switch all the time on my monitor and it works fine. Only thing is these monitors only support up to 60fps, so more demanding FPS games might look choppy/not as smooth. I’d go with a gaming-oriented display for consoles, something that supports 120fps and above.
I have 3 Dell 4k 27 inch, the 2718 version and can't believe that they cost about $650 today. I paid $368, $448, and $589 in April 2019, May 2019 and November 2020 respectively. These monitors have skyrocketed in price over the past two years. I have 3x4k on my desk and 1 Dell 25" QHD. I've been a big Dell monitor fan since around 2000. I've never tried LG but I'm quite pleased with the ton of monitors I've used from them.
hi ben! a question! i have a macbook air m1 and i use a dell p2419hc monitor.. this monitor has a 65w charger.. with usbc it sends video signal and charges! but the Mac comes with a 30w charger... any problem using it connected all day? my fear is that in the future, the battery will be damaged
Keep it plugged in/powered for long periods of time will degrade the battery longevity over time. But if that setup works for you, you could get the battery replaced later!
Hi Ben. Very nice and detailed video comparison. I have a macbook air m1 and I am planning to buy a windows desktop for home use. Which monitor would be better to buy from above for both Mac and windows?
Are you connecting the LG monitor via USB type C? I just acquired this monitor and when i have it plugged using the USB C port, i don't get all the adjustment settings, such as: Game Adjust, Color Adjust, Color Temp. Any idea how i can solve this? Thanks!
Nice video! I am choosing between these monitors and in my use case, I want to use it also as a Chromecast display. Do you know whether there is any automatic input switching (for example when I turn my PC off, it would switch to a different input where Chromecast is plugged in) or if no, which of these monitors is more comfortable to quickly switch inputs on. Also, I have read about various audio issues on the Dell monitor when using the 3.5 mm audio jack and in Dell's manual, they only mention that the audio jack works on USB-C and DisplayPort connections. No mention of HDMI. Could you confirm that the audio jack would work fine with a Chromecast plugged into the HDMI port? Thanks!
Thanks! I haven't tried a Chromecast with these monitors, but I have my Switch plugged into the Dell (via HDMI) and I'm able to get a clean line level (full volume/non-adjustable volume) audio out of the 3.5mm jack into my speakers. The Dell supports automatic input switching too, but it can be kind of buggy so I usually manually change inputs.
I like 4K for the extra screen space when I’m editing videos and music especially. Having more screen real estate makes a huge difference. Plus 4K displays have a much higher pixel density, so text and images look sharper and my eyes feel way less fatigued after use.
@@b3naqua Interesting. I’ve always preferred lower pixel density screens because if the pixel density is too high it makes everything look tiny and more difficult to see. Screen real estate doesn’t matter to me much, I use a 1024x768 screen on my laptop with no issues.
@@jameshunt1516 yah it’s totally subjective! My jam is using a high pixel density screen, but enlarging the resolution on the Mac side so everything is crispy, but also big enough for comfort and not need a freakin microscope to see lol
For some odd reason after plugging my monitor up to my new mac mini m1 when using usb-c connectivity with this monitor my connection is reading at 2760p 30 bit usb 2.0. watching other reviews I'm noting that other's are getting a 3.1 or 3.0 signal if that makes sense upon connectivity. I've used the original usb-c that came with this monitor and I've used an apple usb-c both connect at 2760p 30bit usb 2.0 should I be worried?
In the monitor settings, go to Display > usb-c prioritization > try selecting high resolution, then try high data speed and see what kind of results you get with usb data speeds. I think it may be a limitation on the monitor that when high resolution is selected, you get 4K 60hz, but the USB ports go down to 2.0, which is annoying. I usually use the high resolution mode for the faster refresh rates.
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Straight to the point and with catigories in between you have the cuts I love it. Clear definition of what you like and dislike. Subscription well earned.
Thank you so much!
I ended up with the Dell 2720Q this past summer also. The 90W PD and image quality pushed it over the edge for me!
Nice! Yah the 90w is awesome!
Heads-up people, you can save around $50 on the Dell by getting the "M" version which has the model name U2720QM. It's the exact same monitor, except instead of coming with a DisplayPort cable, it comes with an HDMI cable.
Whoa, I didn’t know that! Thanks for letting us know.
@@b3naqua Thanks for doing these monitor reviews for the M1 Macs!
@@HiddenDriveways my pleasure! It’s been so fun!
Just picked one up from best buy for $549. The LG was around $400 on amazon but I wanted the 90W USB-C connection and the sleeker look.
@@Ben-tt3cg I've been using the Dell for a month now. It's a nice monitor. The lack of a speaker has been a little challenging here and there. The included USB-C cable is on the short side, and you can't use any old USB-C cable to connect it to a computer. To get a longer cable, you need to drop like $65+ for a Thunderbolt USB-C cable.
The LG only costing 3/4 of what the Dell does is worth a 9/10 advantage. The extra $150 puts them in different classes in my mind.
It was a tie! =) But the LG should've gotten 8/10 for the $150 price difference, instead of just 1 pt over the Dell. That's a big difference to us plebs ='( Great video btw!
Yah it was so close!
I have my M1 Mac Mini (base 8/256) hooked up to my Vizio E60 E3 in my bedroom. the TV sits at the foot of my bed on a wide dresser. I also have the LG 27UD58-B (purchased in late 2017) on my desk that sits next to my bed. The LG is still going strong with no degradation in picture quality or performance. I switch the Mac back and forth depending on work or play. Monitor for work and play. The Vizio for Media consumption and play.
That's a pretty cool setup Kevin!
This the exact comparison I needed to see!
Glad you dug it! You're a beast on the drums btw, damn
Thanks for showing them next to each other like that. A lot of the time when you look for comparisons and reviews you end up looking at one at a time, which isn't half as useful as this. Very helpful video!
Glad you liked the comparisons!
I had the Dell 2720q and replaced it with the 32" LG UltraFine when I switched jobs. I think the picture quality is comparable with both. The swivel arm on the LG is a big benefit and the 90 watt USBC charge is a benefit for the Dell. It's important to note that with the Dell, you can only choose high speed USB 3.1 OR 60Hz refresh rate, not both. That was a big downside to the Dell.
Good info! Yeah, I noticed the USB rates go down to 2.0 when on 60hz, which sucks. I think the same thing happens on the LG 27 inch, too, when using the M1 via usb-c. On your 32 inch LG, do the USB-A ports retain their faster speeds when using usb-c?
@@b3naqua Good question. I haven't tried. I switched to a higher wattage notebook XPS15 that required a docking station. Now that I know the LG does the same, I presume the limitation is a result of the bandwidth of the port.
They are similar because practically every popular IPS monitor on the market is an LG display. Dell's ultrasharps have been built around LG panels practically forever. Same goes for Apple displays. Since the Dell mentions DCI-P3, its probably based on the newer panel LG uses in the 27UP850.
Hi David, do you have the exact model name of that LG? Thanks
For anyone wondering what 4K Monitor to buy for their M1 Macbook, I got the LG 27UP850, 4k works perfectly with crisp letters when scaled up/down in display settings, monitor works as a hub perfectly, and it doesn't wake up when the mac is asleep. Color settings can be tweaked to your liking through settings. Don't buy a NON 4k, NON usbc hub monitor, you are just making your life miserable, they got many problems with M1s.
I'm trying to find a good monitor for my eyes while using it for a long time. I'm considering LG Ultra Fire, Dell UltraSharp, and Asus ProArt. can you recommend one
I only got the LG and I know it has served me quite well with its reader mode. But it surely aint as "paperish" as my pervious Eizo. Can't know how it compares with those mentioned, but im overall very pleased for its money (using it daily many hours for work)@@kutes7422
I also compare these two monitors. Your review is very useful for me. Thanks for your sharing.
Glad you found the video useful Ryan!
I thought I was the only one who did the Nintendo Switch + Apple Arcade combo for gaming. Great video!!
Love that combo! Thanks!
Dunno if it's just my unit. But I got the Dell, and there is some quality control issues with the monitor (at least with mine). If you look carefully you can see adhesives exposed on the bottom frame. And when you initially start up the monitor there is yellowing on the bottom edge of screen, although it goes away after 2-3 hours of use. I will likely return it but just heads up for future buyers
Thanks for letting us know! Sounds like your unit may be defective
thanks for the video Ben, it's is what I wanted to know, but there are some other things to mention, for example in terms of price for the LG, there are some slight deference in between the Ultra-fine, based on my research, the ones that have 90 or 96W output delivery will be more expensive than the 60W,
the good thing about the Dell is that uses the normal power cord, no adapter needed, VS the LG that uses the adapter which if it was damaged then it will be like $100 to buy a new one tho,
also LG iguess has a split screen between the 2 HDMIs? like if you wanted to display to screens in one,
Sup Ben! Another thing to note is the Warranty Dell: 3 years vs 1 Year for the LG.
Edit: I've also been looking at the BenQ monitors but at this price range the 4k version doesn't have USB-C (not that I can use it anyways I have a 2015 MBP and an old PC). :(
Good point about the warranties! BenQ monitors are excellent as well. I tried a 32 inch one with usb-c which had an amazing picture but really bad viewing angles (it was a VA panel, not an IPS). I like the pixel density of the 27 inch models.
just bought the ultra sharp tonight, yaaay.. thanks for the great review and wonderful presentation. Keep it up
Nice! Hope you dig the Ultrasharp!
@@b3naqua there was so many options but Jesus for 1,500+ for thunderbolts and higher refresh rates,i don't ever do photography or high end stuff like that so I don't think its worth it to me to buy such things. that screen looks awesome and I'm sure it will make my work station whole. thanks for the great video!
Good review but pricing should be way more distinctive. The LG only gets 1 point more for pricing but is $150 cheaper (25% cheaper). That being even 1 more point different means they end up tied at the end
It's now a $270 price difference. That's huge and now rates more than 1 point easy in my book. I don't see the DELL being that much better for that much more money currently.
@@mharris3518 Yeah. To be fair, his video was posted 2.5 months ago. But I agree, the Dell is basically 40% more expensive for basically the same specs. LG has to be the way to go with everything else being almost the same.
Yah when I posted this video, the LG was $450 new and I had gotten the Dell for $470 used like new, so they were very close in price
great review! i think i’m leaning more towards the LG. thanks for your insights!
Nice! Glad it was helpful!
U2723QE
Great review....to the point...the point system works well. I think that I am sold on the Dell. Have read some other reviews on some minor problems with the LG, i.e; yellow tint bleeding through for some reason. Keep up the good work Aqua-man...I know it is Aqua-blue, thought I would give you some super powers!
lol thanks William! I need all the super power help I can get haha. The Dell is really nice. Using it right now. The LG did seem like it had more light bleeding issues on the sides than the Dell, which has pretty minimal light bleed.
Just ordered my Mac mini 🥰 16GB! Hope that my MX Master 3 works well with the Bluetooth! If not i’ll be doing a “Ben Aqua Saga” of Mac mini in my own channel😂
lmao omg plz do that
I was looking at both this monitors and settled for the LG because I wanted built in speakers. For serious work I’ll use a wired headset but for TH-cam browsing I can leave with mediocre speakers.
Good choice!
Comprehensive review, thanks.There's over a $300 difference in them at this point. Closing in on half the price for the LG.
Yah the prices fluctuate so much, esp on the Dell. I got the Dell used like new for $470, and I’ve been seeing the LG for about $400 lately, which is such a good deal!
@@b3naqua Yes, with the current price difference the score looks a lot closer.
the prices are all over the place! thanks so much@@b3naqua this was super helpful. i had narrowed down to these two choices for my mbp, i felt so validated when you said you narrowed down to the same two haha. it was such a tough choice for me, i ended up reckoning i'd pay about $200 more for the better color and contrast on the dell, and a bit more for the better connectivity and for the front look. but the LG seems to have better reliability, better quality control and no bugs, which has gotta be worth $100, and it has easier adjustments and an internal speaker, plus (minor pluses) you can adjust volume for the audio output and the back looks cooler. overall i reckoned i would pay $100 more for the dell but not $150 more. in the end i was able to get the dell for $524 whereas the lg is currently at $444. such a close call.
Lots of thanks bro for your efforts for a good review..
Finally I decided, I should go for Dell.
No prob! Glad it was helpful for you 👍🏼
I had the dell and had problems with flickering using my mbp M1. Sent it back. Will give the LG a shot now
Thanks for this amazing review! I am also torn between these 2 monitors, so extremely helpful for me. One question : I saw that your Dell U2720Q OSD shows Color Input as RGB. How did you accomplish that!? Many people seem to be getting YPbPr with M1 + Dell. Are the colors as good as those output from older Macs (and possibly from windows systems)? Thanks in advance for your help on these queries!!
Thanks Amit! Glad it was helpful for you! Weirdly, the Dell lets me select sRGB under color > preset modes > color space, and then RGB under input color format. It's glitchy tho, cuz sometimes when I click input color format, it defaults to YPbPr, then if I select RGB, the entire screen turns pink. Dell knows about this issue and apparently is working on a fix!
Great review! Very helpful. I'm leaning toward the Dell. Most helpful and entertaining comparison EVER!
Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful!
Great review, also loved to see Hi-Standard in your music library 😍
Yasss good catch lol. I’m a HUGE hi-standard fan!! You have good taste 👍🏼
As an LG UltraFine owner, I really appreciate using the USB type-c connector for my MacBook Pro. Charges just fine as expected, but being able to plug in a USB Logitech webcam on the display, and have that automatically be connected to my MacBook is pretty slick. When I'm mobile I use the built in camera, but when attached to the display, again with USB type C, you instantly get these other peripherals connected (and powered). Pretty nice feature for a single cable to my MacBook Pro.
Agreed, it's so handy to have the monitor act as a usb hub!
@@b3naqua What scaling do you use with LG UltraFine 27 4K for MacOs?
Is yours still alive? Mine's backlight suddenly died after 1.8 years after buying it 💀 HDR10 signal also made it look very magenta, essentially making HDR unusable on the monitor. In SDR colours looked normal
omg yesssss the intro had the song unemployed by tierra whack on colours! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Yasss glad you caught it 💛😭 it’s a bop!
Great review! I was really caught between these two monitors. Thank you.
Glad you liked it, Emrah!
Very informative. Just what i wanted to see. Thanks for sharing
Glad it was helpful!
I love your under the table cable management, I am gonna do the same. Thanks for the detailed comparison of these two monitors. Really really appreciated.
Awesome! Thanks, it's a work in progress, but the cable management is coming together and really helps make a space feel a lot cleaner imo.
I have the LG 27UK850-W. Great monitor, I only wish the screen was glossy like on older crts.
Yah a glossy screen would be interesting on the 27UK850-W. I like the matte finish for the reduced reflections and glare.
I like the Dell but my pocket like the LG,,,, my brain also agrees with LG.
Im in buying and comparing both for days this video is very right on time, i guess ill go for LG for my 15inch macbook pro
Glad my video was helpful for you Junaid!
My retoucher suggested the u2720q so i went with that based off their recommendation. it's not universal binary to the m1 but should be in the next week.
That's validating your retoucher suggested the Dell! The colors on it look pretty amazing to me.
I’ve been using this monitor for like 6 months and it’s been amazing
Awesome review, helped me understand the dell model and how it compares to the lg. I think I’ll stick with my lg because the differences are minor. Have you tried the 24inch ultrafine?
That's a great question! I'm looking for a great 24'' 4k monitor for my Mac mini, but most of the reviews I find are about 27'' monitors (and I'd rather stick to a smaller form factor to have a better pixel per inch ratio and because 27'' is too big for my small desk)
I haven’t tried the 24” UltraFine, mostly cuz for me 27” is the sweet spot for my tiny space. The 24” is amazing from what I hear tho! I might try it eventually to see if it’s really worth that extra price tag.
I chose the U2720q for my Mac mini M1 and love it but agree the OSD buttons are a little fiddly as is access to the ports on the back. Can’t speak to the Lg but not regretting I got the Dell
Awesome! Yah, I like the Dell’s side USB ports a lot! Do you ever witness the extra USB ports stopping working w the computer plugged in via usb-c? It happened again last night and was fixed by unplugging the computer from usb-c, then plugging it back in. I wonder if it’s an M1 issue or an issue w this monitor?
@@b3naqua I have a 2nd monitor with DVI, an Apple Cinema HD and until I got it on the enduser Beta RC2 version of BS11.2 a couple days ago, I was unable to use Apple's HDMI-DVI adapter; I had to use a 2nd party USB-C to DVI adapter. That killed 1 of 2 USB-ports. As I have the 8/256gb version, I needed an external USB-C SDD for my 200 gb of photos as I found it took up to 47 seconds to open the photos app via my external USB-A HDD so I got a Sandisk Extreme E61 HDD which took the opening of the photos app down to 3 seconds but that killed the 2nd USB-C port which meant the Dell U2720qm monitor had to be connected via HDMI and I couldn't use the downstream hub built into the Dell monitor; thus I haven't had much experience using that hub. I did try to connect the SDD via the hub but speeds close to halved on the SDD so gave up on that and started looking for a good Thunderbolt dock to get more ports but found they cost a fortune. The issue is now under control with BS11.2 as I have regained the port using HDMI-DVI to the Apple Display and USB-C to the Dell and the spare port for the SDD so now I can use the Dell hub but so far so good.
@@NavarroOne thanks for the update! I've noticed really slow read/write speeds on my external SSD (ravpower portable 1TB) using the Dell as a hub, but the same thing happens when using the LG monitor. I was getting like 35mbps on the 500mbps SSD on the Dell, which sucks. Not sure what causes this, but it seems like when using the main usb-c port for the Mac, the monitor reverts the usb-a 3.0 ports to usb 2.0 speeds?
@@b3naqua I get 820/670 MB/s from my Sandisk Extreme Pro (E61) according to 'Blackmagic' when connected direct to my Mac; this is nominally a 1.050 MB/s drive. When connected to the Dell hub, I get 350/310 MB/s so there is clearly a delta between the ports; however the slow speeds you are getting ((I don't know the raw power but I assume it is nominally a 550 MB/s like the older Sandisk Extreme Pro (E60) is probably down to your menu choice on the Dell. You can choose "Display -> USB-C Prioritization -> high data speed which is 3.0 and if you choose High resolution it is 2.0. You have to shut down the computer, activate the input source menu on the Dell, press and hold the CHECKMARK key on USB Type-C input for 8 seconds to actually change the mode.
by the way, anyone reading this who have the Sandisk Extreme Pro (E81) with nominal speeds of 2.000 MB/s and the Dell U2720q monitor, I would be very interested to hear if you get higher speeds than the 350 or so I am seeing
I have this LG display and one thing I hate is that in a pitch black room, in dark scenes, the LG has very noticeable purplish grey tint, instead of showing actual black which is pretty distracting and disappointing for watching movies. Covering black levels would have been good!
Thanks for the suggestion!
Hi Ben! Thank you for this amazing video.
I am still a bit confused to choose a monitor for my MacBook 13 M1(2020): I like the Dell U2720Q but I want to be sure that it will display correctly sharp fonts especially for Word, Excel and Acrobat (when I magnify my documents).
Thank you in advance for your response and advice.
PS: I have also another MacBook Pro 14 (2021) - eventually thinking to get a second Dell U2720Q (I believe I will have to use DDM).
Thanks for the video. Could you please share your full settings on the LG (sharpness, color settings...). Thank you very much.
Yes I would also be interested in those...because windows laptop picture looks way better than M1 on this monitor (LG)
Are there significant differences between the LG UN, UL and UK versions? Great review, thanks!
Thanks! Those LG monitors are all very similar, except the UN is the 2020 model, UL is 2019, and UK is 2018. The only difference between them that I know of is updated DisplayHDR and DisplayPort functionality in the UL and UN. I'd suggest going with the UN.
@@b3naqua Thanks!
Thanks for this amazing review
Thanks for watching!
Thank you Ben, I chose LG. Review very helpful...
Glad it was helpful!
Here in Brazil there is another very noticeable difference: customer support. Dell gives you technical support and 1 year warranty against dead pixels, on the other hand, if you have any issue with LG's display beyond 3 months... well, good luck
Good points!
Great review! Have you tried the LG Ultrafine 5k that was sold through apple stores?
I've only seen it in stores and it looks dreamy ☁️
Thanks! Did you try running the LG at different resolutions with the M1 Mini to see if there was any blurring when running it at anything other than full res?
Bro love your video, hope we can see a independent video of the Dell Monitor 🤙🏽
Good idea! Maybe I could do a video focused on the Dell after using it for a couple months.
@@b3naqua Nice!
the 4k 32" LG ergo 880 is fantastic. (limited to 60hz) but color accuracy is excellent.
Great review! Just curious if you've used the UltraFine Ergo 32 UN880? If so, how does it stack up to these two?
Thanks Mike! I haven't tried that 32 inch Ultrafine but a lot of people seem to swear by it.
thanks so much for review...keep them up. Boiling it down to Answering the questions we really want answered. Thanks so much. Question: thinking of getting the dell 2520 after seeing your review, but hearing problems with Function/reliability with Mac Mini M1 and Big Sur? Can you comment on that from your personal experience, or indeed, Can any of your other fans on the channel who have personal experience connecting dell to Mq/Big Sur? Thanks again
Glad you liked my video! I haven't tried the 2520, so I'm not sure about that model, but I've been using the 2720 for a few months now with M1 and it works reaaaally well. It's not perfect tho. My biggest gripe is when the M1 is plugged into it via usb-c, the rest of the USB ports on the monitor are all downgraded to usb 2.0 speeds. So file transfer thru the monitor can be pretty slow. But the image quality is so awesome! I'll probably do a follow up video about the 2720, so stay tuned!
@@b3naqua thanks so much for replying. You are AWESOME. Best advice i’ve been able to get in person or on the net. i will definitely look for that for the follow up video when you publish it. I apologise that Only after posting i found the rest of the M1 saga videos. After seeing those you’ve also helped me to decide to cough up and get the 16G where I was going to get the 8G before (I’m a fairly basic user) so you’ve been a tremendous help. Thanks again. PS any thoughts on choice between M1 with dell monitor vs hanging out until next month’s M1 iMac with Retina display?
Glad my videos are helpful! I actually posted a video about Mac mini M1 vs the new iMac which may help you out: th-cam.com/video/ICBc2CaUkx0/w-d-xo.html
get the u2719d version easy! Yes it is QHD but the difference was not noticeable though its price tag is about $400 but somewhere you can get it for 350 bucks
As I type this the price difference on Amazon is $405 for the LG and $675 for the DELL. That's a $270 difference. While the DELL seems just a tad better, not sure that price difference justifies it right now.
That is a rly good price for the LG! I got the Dell used like new for $470 and it’s worked out rly well so far.
@@b3naqua Nice. Pulled the trigger last night on a supposedly updated version of the Dell i.e. 2021 model, used/renewed for about the same price - model: Dell S2722QC. Also a 27" with usb-c (65W max output). Similarly the USB ports can only charge while the usb-c is plugged in, which in my view is a trade-off since I don't want to have my MBA-M1 charging at all times. That being said, I will test the idea of merely plugging in the cable while actually using the DP or HDMI connection for the MBA, and see if my webcam or other usb devices will work simultaneously. None of these considerations are a "deal breaker" if unsuccessful, just a minor annoyance. Since I didn't opt for expedited delivery (more $), I won't know until after Christmas how all this is going to work. Thanks for your careful and practical review. Merry Christmas.
Nice review, thanks!!
Yr welcome!
Love this review
Thanks Michael! Glad you dug it
Very helpful video, thank you. I wanted to ask, this monitor is 8-bit + FRC and not true 10-bit, so does it display gradients as smoothly and accurately? like SW321C
Gradients look p good, but you'll def get better results w a higher res monitor imo
great review! thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I use Acer 27 inch XV272U with my macbook pro 2019. Text looks blur as hell. Will go with Dell U2720Q monitor.
Another great video that tells me what I need to know.
Glad it was helpful!
i just ordered Dell u2720q thatnks i dont plan using it for gaming but for design
Nice! Good choice
Thanks, just what I am looking for right now :)
Glad I could help!
there's a new LG UltraFine UP850-W (UP!!!)
whoaaaa I wonder what's new on it?
Great review! How does the screen splitting work on each of them? Easy for multi tasks?
My Dell was bugging all the time with the Mac😢
Hi. Very nice review. Should I stay away from viewsonic as a brand when looking for a premium 4k 32” monitor? I am looking for a premium monitor and am comparing all the brands. Should stick with lg and dells upper lines? Thanks.
Can you do a video on best 34 inch none 4K monitors with type-c for mostly office work and some light gaming. Ty
Impressive, thanks for the review
Thanks for watching!
In your review you never took off, any points for the size of the monitors or the prices 🤔 really... What kind of review is this, the price and the size should definitely matter in any review of a monitor.
Thanks for your detailed vid. What do you think of the BenQ EW 3270U
Fantastic review! Really good!! Could you let me know, what do you think about the LG 27UK670-B for connecting to my new MacBook Pro M1? I am graphic designer and I project to buy this one. But maybe I will buy the Dell U2720Q. Thanks a lot!
Thanks! I haven’t tried that specific LG model but I really like the Dell! Still use it every day with my Mac mini M1 💛
I hear a lot of complaints about scaling. Would I be better off to buy a 27 inch 2K unit or a 24 inch 4K unit? For MacBook Pro 16 M1
From what I’ve heard , 5k 27 or 1440 p 27 are best cuz 1440 is native for mac and 5k is a 2x upscale .
I’m planning on getting a 32 or 27 inch 4K soon cuz 24 inch 4K is quite small for a UHD panel with not too many high quality options .
I’ve tried pairing my mbp with a 4K 55 inch tv and it’s not too bad
I'm intersted on the % Adobe RGB, and not too concerned about sRGB. The Adobe color space is standard for digital photo editing. I'm having trouble finding photo editing info on the Dell monitors. * Dell gives Professional Photogrphers of America (PPA) a discount on its products. I'll have to check that. I plan on buying a Mac Mini as soon as I can afford it.
I like the Dell bc off the better stand, the LG stand looks cheesy and that added $46 for the arm brought the price closer to each other. After I connect this I'll never connect anything else to it so the connections underneath isn't a big deal. This will connect to a M1 Mac mini, not for gaming...
I have LG monitor UK850. Had red corners after 2 years. I also have a LG 75 inch TV. Wi-Fi is not working after 1 year. Those two problems seem common but LG refused to repair them for free. I don’t think LG’s quality is good. In contrast I have a Dell 27’ monitor since 2015 which still working prop. So next time I’ll go with Dell.
You mentioned that you have tried the UL version of LG monitor. Did you have the same issues just like with the UK version? The UN version is not available in Poland.. don’t know why, so I’m considering the UL.
The UL and the UN are basically identical as far as specs and design. I think the only difference is the UN model number, which indicates a 2020 release, vs UL which indicates 2019.
@@b3naqua thank you!
Un850 has been updated to UP850
Good video and on point.
Thank you!
@@b3naqua We are in a strange time with the new Apple micro LED displays. I need a monitor but I'm hesitant b/c I think Apple and others are going to come out w/120Hz 1000 Nit HDR models soon.
Thanks for the review! If I buy the LG one, do I have to buy something else to connect it to my Macbook Pro 13” M1?
You're welcome! The LG should come with connection cables, so you could connect it to your MBP using the included usb-c cable.
@@b3naqua does it charge the m1 MACBOOK pro wit the provided usb c cord?
Hey man you got one of the best reviews on TH-cam refreshing and after seeing the other thousands. So I’m curious is a 5K worth it? I have pre-order ASD and having second thoughts Comparing it to the Dell 4K. Can you tell me the Differences in sharpness . Still retina ? are the icons way too small on 4K versus 5K. I have 2021 MBP And heard a lot of these non-Apple displays have a lot of issues with instant wake up or hub how does this dell compare. THX
You need a monitor calibrator when taking about image quality. That way you can figure out which screen is the most accurate. Find deltaE and real life contrast ratio. Not just what the tech spec is saying. Otherwise good review!
Thanks for the tip! I'm getting caught up on my monitor knowledge, since I haven't bought a monitor in several years. I've been using primarily laptops, mobile devices, and an iMac for the past bunch of years.
Great video, do you know of any issues using the LG with MacBook M1? I heard the LG can't charge over USB-C
I haven’t tried the M1 MBP with it, but my 2019 MBP works and charges fine on the monitor using usb-c
Why did LG made the USB A that can only be use for charging only when a computer is plug in via USB-C??? Really???
I have no idea lol
What would you suggest on a lower budget, 1080p and 24”, still to be used for gaming and mac mini video editing?
Hey there, while you wait for Ben to get back to you, I'm really enjoying my Asus ProArt PA248QV in 24.1" size. It's pretty affordable at $200. Hope that helps.
That’s a good option - also this AOC is really highly rated and $179: amzn.to/36GfTVJ
Great review but when I clicked on the Dell link in your description it gives me a different brand altogether
Hmm maybe try it again cuz it goes to the correct Dell monitor for me
@@b3naqua Nope its taking me to an AOC monitor and not a Dell brand product
@@picsby_mike the link may be haunted
@@b3naqua its doing something alright :-)
Can you use theses monitors for console gaming?
Yes totally! I play Switch all the time on my monitor and it works fine. Only thing is these monitors only support up to 60fps, so more demanding FPS games might look choppy/not as smooth. I’d go with a gaming-oriented display for consoles, something that supports 120fps and above.
Does your dell monitor wake up from sleep on it's own for couple of seconds while plugged in to M1 Mac mini? Mine does that every few hours.
I have 3 Dell 4k 27 inch, the 2718 version and can't believe that they cost about $650 today. I paid $368, $448, and $589 in April 2019, May 2019 and November 2020 respectively. These monitors have skyrocketed in price over the past two years. I have 3x4k on my desk and 1 Dell 25" QHD. I've been a big Dell monitor fan since around 2000. I've never tried LG but I'm quite pleased with the ton of monitors I've used from them.
It’s good to know your Dell monitors are still working well for you!
hi ben! a question! i have a macbook air m1 and i use a dell p2419hc monitor.. this monitor has a 65w charger.. with usbc it sends video signal and charges! but the Mac comes with a 30w charger... any problem using it connected all day? my fear is that in the future, the battery will be damaged
Keep it plugged in/powered for long periods of time will degrade the battery longevity over time. But if that setup works for you, you could get the battery replaced later!
Hi Ben. Very nice and detailed video comparison. I have a macbook air m1 and I am planning to buy a windows desktop for home use. Which monitor would be better to buy from above for both Mac and windows?
I'd recommend the Dell!
Are you connecting the LG monitor via USB type C? I just acquired this monitor and when i have it plugged using the USB C port, i don't get all the adjustment settings, such as: Game Adjust, Color Adjust, Color Temp. Any idea how i can solve this? Thanks!
What is the Equivalent of this LG monitor but in 32"?
Nice video! I am choosing between these monitors and in my use case, I want to use it also as a Chromecast display. Do you know whether there is any automatic input switching (for example when I turn my PC off, it would switch to a different input where Chromecast is plugged in) or if no, which of these monitors is more comfortable to quickly switch inputs on. Also, I have read about various audio issues on the Dell monitor when using the 3.5 mm audio jack and in Dell's manual, they only mention that the audio jack works on USB-C and DisplayPort connections. No mention of HDMI. Could you confirm that the audio jack would work fine with a Chromecast plugged into the HDMI port? Thanks!
Thanks! I haven't tried a Chromecast with these monitors, but I have my Switch plugged into the Dell (via HDMI) and I'm able to get a clean line level (full volume/non-adjustable volume) audio out of the 3.5mm jack into my speakers. The Dell supports automatic input switching too, but it can be kind of buggy so I usually manually change inputs.
@@b3naqua cool, thanks!
Do you recommend LG 27ul850 or Dell U2721DE for macbook pro external monitor? How is your overall experience with LG 27ul850 monitor?
I like the Dell for it’s extra USB ports and more accurate colors. The LG is way cheaper tho and the display quality is excellent!
I did not get all the hype about 4K monitors. What an earth do you do with all that screen space? 1080p is more than enough for me.
I like 4K for the extra screen space when I’m editing videos and music especially. Having more screen real estate makes a huge difference. Plus 4K displays have a much higher pixel density, so text and images look sharper and my eyes feel way less fatigued after use.
@@b3naqua Interesting. I’ve always preferred lower pixel density screens because if the pixel density is too high it makes everything look tiny and more difficult to see. Screen real estate doesn’t matter to me much, I use a 1024x768 screen on my laptop with no issues.
@@jameshunt1516 yah it’s totally subjective! My jam is using a high pixel density screen, but enlarging the resolution on the Mac side so everything is crispy, but also big enough for comfort and not need a freakin microscope to see lol
What do you think is the best 20 inch monitor for photo and vedio editing
the quality of video is nice
thank youuuu
Is any of these two glossy?
What are the peak brightnesses for these monitors?
For some odd reason after plugging my monitor up to my new mac mini m1 when using usb-c connectivity with this monitor my connection is reading at 2760p 30 bit usb 2.0. watching other reviews I'm noting that other's are getting a 3.1 or 3.0 signal if that makes sense upon connectivity. I've used the original usb-c that came with this monitor and I've used an apple usb-c both connect at 2760p 30bit usb 2.0 should I be worried?
In the monitor settings, go to Display > usb-c prioritization > try selecting high resolution, then try high data speed and see what kind of results you get with usb data speeds. I think it may be a limitation on the monitor that when high resolution is selected, you get 4K 60hz, but the USB ports go down to 2.0, which is annoying. I usually use the high resolution mode for the faster refresh rates.
If those video comparison suppose to be on sync, there is something wrong about this monitors regarding response times.
They're a little bit off cuz my timing wasn't perfect lol
@@b3naqua Ok that solve the issue, next time make people know ain't sync o/ cheers