went from Dell 4k 32" to ASD 5k 27"...my initial impressions

[WP31]

Eh, not exactly. He compared it to an ultra luxury car that has a very particular set of features that are only available in very few models. This happens to be the cheapest of those models, but it’s still a $400,000 car. His conclusion is that it ultimately provides a feature set not quite offered by anything else, but is ultimately not a good value.

In my opinion, it’s value is just from convenience. It’s, “here’s a monitor from the same company that made your computer - just plug it in and it will look great and work immediately.” You don’t have to shop around, compare features, or source different components such as speakers and cams. That’s the appeal of the iMac as well - chose a computer based on the level of performance that you are looking for, everything else come write it, including a really good monitor.

Now they are just selling a $1,600 iMac but they took out the computer (there’s also a $600 iPhone inside but it’s disabled) Personally, I wouldn’t even consider spending over $1,000 on a non high-refresh rate display.

Ya know - this is me. I'm the guy. The older I get the more I just want a 'plug it in and it will look great and work immediately' setup. But then I get bored and want to tinker, and new stuff comes out and I want that too

 

[turbineseaplane]

Ya know - this is me. I'm the guy. The older I get the more I just want a 'plug it in and it will look great and work immediately' setup. But then I get bored and want to tinker, and new stuff comes out and I want that too

I'm somewhat that guy -- But I get frustrated that I can't consider some parts of Apple world (like displays) because they make them so gosh darned inflexible.

Like the ASD - I mean just one other type of input - literally any kind - would dramatically increase it's usefulness for so many.

Whether it's your Windows gaming PC, a console, hell maybe an AppleTV/Chromecast that could do hardware PiP with that A-chip in there..

Just a bummer (to me) it's so so restrictive

 

[WP31]

I'm somewhat that guy -- But I get frustrated that I can't consider some parts of Apple world (like displays) because they make them so gosh darned inflexible.

Like the ASD - I mean just one other type of input - literally any kind - would dramatically increase it's usefulness for so many.

Whether it's your Windows gaming PC, a console, hell maybe an AppleTV/Chromecast that could do hardware PiP with that A-chip in there..

Just a bummer (to me) it's so so restrictive

It's funny how one realizes small things over time. Your comment made me realize how much I'm the opposite but It's the same problem. I have only had Macs for 15 or so years and I've been 100% thunderbolt for as long as they've been an output on Macs. So whenever I look for displays I'm a 'thunderbolt input please' person, and I disregard displays that don't have t-bolt. I don't fit into the demographic you've described but I feel like I get the point because I'm always thinking "why don't they put a t-bolt input on that new sexy monitor?". Kind of the 180 opposite but same thing you are saying.

 

[fgengineer]

I recently tried out a 32 inch 4k as well and I liked the bigger size. However, I also didn't not like the matte screen and the decreased PPI. I will be taking it back.

Then, I got my Studio Display and the increased PPI makes it look so good to my eyes. Everything is so sharp. However, it felt so cramped. I am nearly sure the Studio Display is going back too.

Next up, are the 8k displays.

 

[hardwickj]

I recently tried out a 32 inch 4k as well and I liked the bigger size. However, I also didn't not like the matte screen and the decreased PPI. I will be taking it back.

Then, I got my Studio Display and the increased PPI makes it look so good to my eyes. Everything is so sharp. However, it felt so cramped. I am nearly sure the Studio Display is going back too.

Next up, are the 8k displays.

There is literally one 8k non-TV display (Dell UP3218K) and it does not work beyond 30Hz on current MacOS.

 

[fgengineer]

There is literally one 8k non-TV display (Dell UP3218K) and it does not work beyond 30Hz on current MacOS.

Yes, that is the one I ordered. I will be trying it out. I don’t think I am very sensitive to hz so 30 hz might be fine for me whenever I connect it to my MacBook Pro.. I am mostly using windows for work so that is why I am trying this one out instead of the XDR, ( that plus the Dell is a couple grand cheaper since it also includes a 3 year warranty and it was also available without a month wait)

Also, due to another thread I took a plunge and I am trying out an 8k tv too, but I don’t know how I will connect that one to the MacBook Pro at full resolution.

 

[ab225]

No. Seriously, read the thread: Someone else asked how he's qualified to review these products and the answer came back that he has lots of views and can afford a studio in New Jersey. I pointed out that that wasn't a qualification, and you've been arguing with me ever since.

To quote someone familiar with the discussion:

I agree. Whatever the reason for his fame, it does not answer the question of what his qualifications are. Not even sometimes, or maybe.

The fact that so many people think otherwise is the reason we wind up with "I'm not a doctor but I play one on TV" commercials:

You pointed out that lots of views and affording a big studio wasn't a qualification. But I'm saying when he has that studio and all those views earned from his reviewing proficiency, it's relevant.

 

[DennisdeWit]

I have made the decision: I have ordered the ASD which will come tomorrow. I want to see if it can replace my 32” AOC. The sharpness should be twice better than what I have now. Yes, I will have a less bigger screen, but I think I can get used to that.

Maybe 32” is too big for my eyes and Menieres anyway.

 

[TechnoLawyer]

Anyone dismissing MKBHD is honestly on the wrong side here.

He does great reviews and is always discussing pros/cons and mentioning many angles..

Crucially - he's never carrying water for the companies (Ala the Grubers and Ritchies and iJustines of the world)

I'll jump in and join you on this one. He's very objective, shills for nobody, happily craps all over a review unit sent to him if it has issues.

He isn't my favorite, but it's difficult to dismiss him or say negative things about him.