{"id":522,"date":"2023-05-29T16:54:06","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T20:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.applepickers.org\/blog\/?p=522"},"modified":"2023-05-29T16:54:06","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T20:54:06","slug":"review-dell-ultrasharp-u2723qe-monitor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.applepickers.org\/blog\/?p=522","title":{"rendered":"Review: Dell UltraSharp U2723QE Monitor"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve been wanting to buy one of the new iMacs in a screen size larger than 24\u201d, you\u2019re currently out of luck. Apple has just announced newer 24\u201d iMac with an updated M2 chip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


But if you\u2019re still pining for a new Mac with a larger screen, Apple\u2019s solution is the Mac mini with the M2 chip or the Mac Studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


These devices are complete computers, but they need a monitor, mouse and keyboard to make them functional. Selecting a monitor could be the most important decision to add to your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


There are plenty 1080p monitors available under $200. However, if you require one with better resolution, check out the variety of 4K or 5K monitors. These range from $300 up to $1600 for Apple\u2019s 5K Studio Display. But for most serious users, plan spending $450 to $600. One monitor to consider is the Dell UltraSharp U2723QE<\/a>, a 27\u201d 4K display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Dell UltraSharp U2723QE monitor is aimed at professionals or those with a demanding need for better resolution. It comes with a calibration factory report to assure optimal color rendition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n


Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Pixels<\/strong>: More than 8 million
Brightness<\/strong>: 400 nits
Ports<\/strong>: HDMI 2.2, DisplayPort, USB-C 3.2 (2), USB-A 3.2 (4), Ethernet LAN, Audio line out
Resolution\/Refresh Rate<\/strong>: 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz
Contrast Ratio<\/strong>: 2000:1
Response Time<\/strong>: 5 ms GTG (fast)
Adjustability<\/strong>: Height, Rotation (vertical or horizontal), Swivel, Tilt<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Installation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Dell makes it quite easy to set up this monitor. Just attach the base to the vertical post and lock these into the display itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What may be more difficult is deciding which cable to attach between your Mac and the Dell due to their connectivity choices.
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I was torn between the USB-C (Thunderbolt) port and HDMI. Both of these cables carry video and audio signals. Not sure how well, Apple\u2019s Thunderbolt port would be compatible with the generic USB-C port, I went with HDMI. The Dell immediately connected with my Mac mini and produced a stunning display. With so many USB ports, you can actually use this monitor as a USB Hub!
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Operation<\/strong>
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Control of this Dell UltraSharp is quite simple. There are 2 buttons on the rear of the monitor. The most basic is the power on\/off button. The second is a joystick that looks like a button.
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It can move omnidirectionally to control, brightness, contrast, sharpness and many more operations at the touch of the button. For example, brightness was set at 70% that looked somewhat dull, so I moved it to 80%–problem solved!
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What\u2019s Included<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


1. DisplayPort cable
2. USB-C Cable (Gen. 2)
3. HDMI Cable
4. Type-C Cable (C-C)
5. Power Cable
6. Installation Sheet
7. Warranty Info<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong>
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If you\u2019re looking for a simple monitor for your Mac, plan on spending under $200. However, if you want a monitor that fulfills the output capable of the Mac, look to a 4K or 5K model. As suggested previously, the 5K monitors like the Apple Studio Display may be out of your price range, so a 4K monitor like the Dell UltraSharp may be a more realistic purchase typically between $550 and $650. However, you can find deals that price this monitor close to $500.
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If you\u2019re serious about the image that your monitor displays, the Dell UltraSharp U2723QE may be what you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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