Is This The BEST MacBook Monitor? Dell U2723QE Review

I bought the previous version of this Dell UltraSharp monitor in 2020, and it's been one of my favorite monitors ever since. But how does this new and improved version stack up against it? Let's find out.

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00:00 Introduction
01:24 Ports & Connectivity
03:00 KVM Switch
03:59 Ethernet Port
04:43 Ekster
05:20 Build Quality
06:37 Menu System
07:14 Panel & Color Accuracy
09:12 macOS Scaling
10:08 Gaming
10:55 Value & Pricing
12:24 Is It Actually Good?

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[nefitru]

I love that they left the bezels thin and with no branding, my favorite feature probably. Cool review and setup!

[InFlowGolf]

I just purchased this from B&H. It is perfect. The USB hub is more useful than I imagined and completely cut down on cable uses on my desk. The stand is perfect if you want to have your monitor lower as well. It will even hide the Dell logo when lowered.

Thanks for your video, it saved me over $1000 and I feel like I got way more for my money. Cheers

[arminvogt]

i use both U2723qe and S2722qc. Both are from DELL, both are 4k and 27". I am using them with a Macbook and a scaled resolution (to gain more pixels per character or icon, like in the menu bar, and to have a font size of the macos controls matching the macbook 13" display).
I can tell that the panel of the ultrasharp is a notch better and comes closer to the retina display of the macbook. If affordable i would always choose the U27 over the S27.
I was considering the 32" U3223qe. I did not choose that one especially for the very reason others prefer 32": using native resolution without scaling. Why? When you switch display settings to the resolution on the right end of the dial in system settings, you will NOT get a HiDPI resolution with a 4K display! Meaning, all fonts and icons will be rendered with less pixel when you want that maximum of real estate.
Thanks for your video!

[GeorgeSerban]

I think it's worth mentioning - for those seeing just 1 USB-C cable connecting to the Macbook or just another laptop. Safe to say that if you want the same thing you'd a Thunderbolt 3 port at least on your laptop.

[vasiovasio]

For everyone like me who needs 16:10, DELL offers U3023E - 2560 x 1600, matte, and a lot of ports Ideal for programming!
It is basically the Only One model on the market now that offers a 16:10 aspect ratio in 30 inches and if you don't care for 4k is a perfect choice!

[JonZella]

I have two of these hooked up to a MacMini M1 and a ThinkPad, and it works great. Dell Display Manager (when it works for Mac) is great to create Hotkeys and switch inputs without touching the monitor. These have been amazing so far in my nearly one year with them.

[jrodewald]

Running two of the 32 inchers off a M1 Mac Studio and it's been a great experience so far. Color accuracy and gamut are critical for me as I'm a photographer -- it's honestly been fine. If I needed full Adobe RGB accuracy I'd look elsewhere, but for what I do they are fully sufficient.Very pleased with them.

[gonefishingapodaca]

I’ve been using the 32” version and it’s awesome. How come you didn’t go over the Dell display manager for the KVM? It enables keyboard shortcuts for the KVM so you don’t have to reach behind the monitor.

[Mooooooof]

Been using an LG Ultrafine 24” 4k for years, nothing has made me want to budge yet. 😊

[UrbanBDKNY]

As a Software Developer who stares at code all day aka text, the scaling is a big deal for me. I don't understand why more manufactures don't make 27" 5k monitors

Samsung announced their 27" ViewFinity S9 which looks like a Studio Display clone and I can't wait to see what the price is and how it compares

[hoshuliang]

Was eyeing on U2723QE but Dell is selling it at ~$950USD in my country. In the end I bought LG 27UP850 because it only cost less than half the price of 2723QE at about $370USD.
Been using the LG monitor for a month and so far I have no complaint, bright display great colors, but on screen manu is not really customizable and On Screen Control software doesn't work on Apple Silicon.

[aarong]

I use the 32" model. Love it. I do wish the ethernet port would somehow split between the devices instead of disconnecting the other device.

[gavin]

Picked one up a few weeks ago. Coming from a QHD monitor is daylight. Just keep in mind if you only have Thunderbolt 3 ports on your Mac (Intel I believe), you only get USB 2.0 speeds due to TB3 supporting Display Port 1.2 only.

[ericplyler]

Most useful monitor review I've come across in my recent days of searching. Doesn't feel biased, and it's thorough. Thank you!

[aerobrain]

I bought one last year for my work set up and love it! Have to admit I don’t often plug my MacBook into it because I mostly use that on the sofa, but when I have used it with this monitor the picture is awesome!

[eli.alcaraz]

In my opinion, the minimum requirement for a monitor to be the best for MacBooks is a 5K display. Understanding the concept of retina displays and how they scale up in resolution is key. Macbooks scale poorly on a 4k monitor -- everything is so minuscule. Whereas in a 5k display, it's a 1:1 scale.

[halfalligator]

I just sold this for the Cooler Master Tempest.... it's actually even better. Maybe not quite as stylish (close), but amazing connectivity and 4k @ 144hz with freesync. Colours and HDR is mindblowing too. This Dell is great... but I'm just offering up an alternative here.

[Haych_Q]

Just ordered one today, this video is still helpful a year later so thank you!

[progxad]

1:45
Bro that bump on the macbook got me crying..