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Anyone picking up the new Dell U4025QW (40" 5k/2k widescreen)?

foliovision said:
Good question. This monitor is effectively a wider version of 4K 31/32 inch monitor. Screen height is exactly the same, PPI is exactly the same, just wider.

If you like running a 4K 31 inch monitor at 2560 x 1440 you will get a 3250 x 1440 monitor. If you like running a 4K 31 inch monitor at 1920 x 1080 (a little big but native retina 2x), you will get a 2560 x 1080 monitor.

What I do with mine is switch resolutions often (using BetterDisplay which manages switching and refresh rate much better) depending on whether I'm reading, writing or working in DxO PhotoLab or DaVinci Resolve (choose your own media applications).

Where this format (just as 4K 31 inch) lets one down is with PDF of A4 books. The height is a little bit small to be able to comfortably read books with small type.
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What if I use 3008x1692 on U3223QE. It perfectly matches 2560x1440 on U2723QE. What resolution will be on U4025QW?

UPD. It looks like I figured out. Instead of 1692 px vertical resolution I just get 1620 that is pretty much the same.
 
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Hey all - just got this monitor for my M1 Max. I'm on Ventura if that matters.

I tried the edid hack using BetterDisplay and the AW editor, but it's not showing 100Hz no matter what I do. I've tried DP and I've tried the included TB4 cable direct to the monitor.

I also have to say, text feels weirdly a bit unfocused and the display looks a bit washed out to me. Is this normal? I'm coming from a M32U.
 
lynxdeb said:
anyone has tested if the tricks still working on macOS Sequoia?
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In 15.0 it still worked. But I am hearing it no longer works in 15.1. Apparently Apple has put more restrictions on EDID overrides. The BetterDisplay developer doesn't feel there is a workaround.

So I'd advise not updating for now if you want to use 100Hz+ with a M1P/Max.
 
x3sphere said:
In 15.0 it still worked. But I am hearing it no longer works in 15.1. Apparently Apple has put more restrictions on EDID overrides. The BetterDisplay developer doesn't feel there is a workaround.

So I'd advise not updating for now if you want to use 100Hz+ with a M1P/Max.
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Oh thanks for the feedback!

I’ll stay away until news :)
 
x3sphere said:
In 15.0 it still worked. But I am hearing it no longer works in 15.1. Apparently Apple has put more restrictions on EDID overrides. The BetterDisplay developer doesn't feel there is a workaround.

So I'd advise not updating for now if you want to use 100Hz+ with a M1P/Max.
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do you have any link about this issue? I'm searching the github of BetterDisplay, but cannot find anything related to 15.1 and EDID patching

Thanks!
 
Is anyone with this display getting an M4?

I'm curious if those will drive the display @ 120Hz, or if an M4 Pro will still be needed.
 
x3sphere said:
Is anyone with this display getting an M4?

I'm curious if those will drive the display @ 120Hz, or if an M4 Pro will still be needed.
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I should have the Mac Mini M4 Pro on Friday. I just got the monitor running last evening with an iMac Pro and was surprised at how well the 2017 iMac is running both its built-in 5K and the Dell at 3360x1417. The iMac Pro has the upgraded Radeon Pro Vega 64, but it's still impressive to me. Of course, it's running so hot that I could turn this room into a sauna. The benefits of Intel Xeon! I can't wait to see the improvements the M4 Pro Mini will make to my setup.
 
I got my U4025QW today. Made in Aug. 2024, Rev. A02, FW M3T102.
I'm switching from U3223QE. I had a chance to compare, and it was not so good. Maybe it's better to buy and use without a comparison, but...
1. U3223QE looks more uniform in terms of backlit and gray. The first thing I've noticed on U4025QW was slightly yellow-ish bottom left side.
2. Visible part is vertically absolutely the same on both displays, but not the physical body size.
3. 6500K on U3223QE is cooler that 6500K on U4025QW. 7500K on U4025QW corresponds more or less.
4. Brightness/contrast level. U3223QE had 75/75 and was quite bright. I had to set up U4025QW to 90/90 in order to reach near the same levels.
5. Built-in sound is surprisingly not so bad compared to Macbook Pro M2 built-in speakers.
6. 120Hz — it's here through TB or HDMI, no questions. I use it as 3840x1620. The image is tack larger than on U3223QE at 3008x1692.
7. I wasn't able to run both U3223QE and U4025QW of MBP M2 Pro simultaneously. Inputs: HDMI, DP via USB-C, USB-C, TB. Any permutation does not work. Any clues why?

I'm hesitating to return it or not during the return window. I do want it after U3223QW or even alongside with but my biggest concern is that yellow-ish and a bit lighter bottom-left edge. It's somewhat visible on white and gray backgrounds.

UPD:
1. Updated to M3T103. No issues so far.
2. An "Independent" Ethernet port is somewhat I've been missing with U3223QE. It works weirdly, requiring some habit.
3. My Mac mini M1 is only capable on 5120x2160@60 Hz. Everything else is unacceptable (low-res). I'm going to upgrade to the M4 (Mini/Studio), so not a big deal.
4. I found a shot with the more prominent yellow edge defect on Reddit. I’m still debating whether to return it.

UPD2: I returned it.
 
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miric said:
I got my U4025QW today. Made in Aug. 2024, Rev. A02, FW M3T102.
I'm switching from U3223QE. I had a chance to compare, and it was not so good. Maybe it's better to buy and use without a comparison, but...
1. U3223QE looks more uniform in terms of backlit and gray. The first thing I've noticed on U4025QW was slightly yellow-ish bottom left side.
2. Visible part is vertically absolutely the same on both displays, but not the physical body size.
3. 6500K on U3223QE is cooler that 6500K on U4025QW. 7500K on U4025QW corresponds more or less.
4. Brightness/contrast level. U3223QE had 75/75 and was quite bright. I had to set up U4025QW to 90/90 in order to reach near the same levels.
5. Built-in sound is surprisingly not so bad compared to Macbook Pro M2 built-in speakers.
6. 120Hz — it's here through TB or HDMI, no questions. I use it as 3840x1620. The image is a tack larger than on U3223QE at 3008x1692.
7. I wasn't able to run both U3223QE and U4025QW on MBP M2 Pro simultaneously. Inputs: HDMI, DP via USB-C, USB-C, TB. Any permutation does not work. Any clues why?

I'm hesitating to return it or not during the return window. I do want it after U3223QW or even alongside with but my biggest concern is that yellow-ish and a bit lighter bottom-left edge. It's somewhat visible on white and gray backgrounds.

UPD:
1. Updated to M3T103. No issues so far.
2. An "Independent" Ethernet port is somewhat I've been missing with U3223QE. It works weirdly, requiring some habit.
3. My Mac mini M1 is only capable on 5120x2160@60 Hz. Everything else is unacceptable (low-res). I'm going to upgrade to the M4 (Mini/Studio), so not a big deal.
4. I found a shot with the more prominent yellow edge defect on Reddit. I’m still debating whether to return it.
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Interesting. I don't have a yellow edge as far as I can tell. Might be worth exchanging?
 
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x3sphere said:
I was able to test 15.1 with my M1 Pro and this monitor. Indeed, 110Hz no longer works, but you can still use 100 Hz with the EDID override.
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Thanks for the feedback!

I’ll wait for some offers on the new M4 Pro. No reason to upgrade on 15 :)
 
I'm on the original M3T101 FW. Is it safe to update to M3T103 if I'm using the KVM feature to switch back and forth from PC to Mac? It sucks you can't downgrade FW.
 
richard371 said:
I'm on the original M3T101 FW. Is it safe to update to M3T103 if I'm using the KVM feature to switch back and forth from PC to Mac? It sucks you can't downgrade FW.
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I didn't notice any issues switching from MBP M2 to Mac mini M1 and back if it matters.
 
you guys why not just buy a dp to type c connector? I heard that m1 m2 can support 4k 120hz high fresh rate via dp
 
I plugged my external speaker into the audio jack, and the volume was 100%, with no way to adjust it. Scared the crap outta me! Is anyone using external speakers plugged into the rear audio jack? Is any Dell software required? I'm unable to install the Dell software on my iMac Pro. Support has no idea why. :)
 
Hey check this out, it can send DCC signals to the monitor to control audio volume among other things ;-)

github.com

GitHub - MonitorControl/MonitorControl: 🖥 Control your display's brightness & volume on your Mac as if it was a native Apple Display. Use Apple Keyboard keys or custom shortcuts. Shows the native macOS OSDs.

🖥 Control your display's brightness & volume on your Mac as if it was a native Apple Display. Use Apple Keyboard keys or custom shortcuts. Shows the native macOS OSDs. - MonitorControl/Moni...
github.com github.com

Hoe it helps! ;-)
 
Who ordered this monitor last week? I ordered it some days ago, and the production date is in the middle of January. :) Is it real, or do they usually do it faster?
 
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