CHF879.–
Dell UltraSharp U2720Q
3840 x 2160 Pixels, 27"
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135 reviews
Top quality, works well with a MacBook - but not perfect.
I was looking for a monitor for my 16 inch MacBook Pro. The problem here, however, was that I only wanted one cable and not another separate power cable. The power supply from the MacBook puts out 96 watts, this monitor 90 watts - the highest I found, higher than the LG Made for Mac monitor.
Workmanship is really great, it's worth paying another 200 CHF more here than for the entry-level monitors. Nothing wobbles, it looks high quality and the adjustments work well. The picture quality is also very good. Nice and bright, sufficient for me, but not as bright as the MacBook. I used the monitor in addition to Office also for image editing and video editing - goes smoothly, even in the pre-installed configuration.
Important: The audio output is only for speakers and not for headphones. There is, for example, no way to control the volume, only via the volume control on the speakers.
Charging, image transfer and data transfer with the USB hub work well so far. The interaction with the MacBook also works very well. The MacBook also recognizes it immediately with the correct color profile. However, you notice that DELL doesn't focus on Mac users in two ways: There's no software from Dell for macOS - only for Windows. Secondly, you can't adjust the screen brightness via the Mac buttons, but have to go to the monitor control panel. It's pretty well designed, but as with any monitor, it's a bit sluggish and fiddly. However, a small tool provides a remedy, with this one can regulate the brightness of the monitor via the keys of the MacBook. The monitor has no automatic brightness adjustment! https://github.com/the0neyous...Pro
- Very good picture quality
- Very good workmanship
- Good price / performance ratio
- Charges the MacBook Pro 16 inch even at almost full load
- Works reliably with a MacBook
Contra
- Interaction with the MacBook could still be a tad better
Outstanding monitor that more than lives up to its price - razor-sharp, vibrant colours, finest contrasts
This is my first monitor and I anticipate; I am thrilled!
The monitor comes chicly packaged and can be put into operation within 3 minutes: Screw the base together, snap the screen into the holder, plug in the power supply and data cable, select the language and you're done.
As expected, the picture is razor-sharp, the colours vibrant and the contrasts perfectly balanced. Whether photos, videos or gaming (tested with CS:GO for now), everything is wonderful and very appealing. The picture runs smoothly and nothing jerks or flickers.
Thanks to the USB ports, mouse & keyboard can be connected directly to the screen. I can connect my Macbook Pro (2018) with a single USB-C port and charge it at the same time. HDMI is of course also included if needed.
The monitor is in itself something to behold; the design is captivating with narrow edges, an angular design with minimally rounded corners and an elegant stand. The monitor can also be rotated, turned and adjusted in height very easily and smoothly.
The monitor has its price, no question, and I spent a long time thinking about it, weighing it up, comparing it, and so on. But now that I have it, I can say quite clearly that it more than lives up to its price. The workmanship is excellent and feels "high-quality". Even the factory settings are not to be complained about.Pro
- Picture quality & colours
- Processing quality
- USB-C port, which charges the laptop at the same time
- Design
- Operation
Contra
- None
Top product.
Razor-sharp picture, great connectivity. Highly recommended.
You always have the feeling that you are working on a real professional machine. What a picture!
I have tested 4 monitors, this one costs a lot but is by far the best. Simply 1A! I wouldn't take the previous model because it can't be lowered to 4 cm on the table.
Perfect screen for home office, but also for image editing!
Absolutely top screen without any ifs and buts! I use it as an office monitor. Large Excel spreadsheets, razor-sharp, a feast for the eyes! Extremely versatile in terms of connections. In use with a 5-year-old Lenovo laptop, also with MacBook's Pro. Lenovo runs via DP, MacBook with USB-C. Everything works perfectly. Very clean finish, a few steps above the LG. Nothing wobbles, stands absolutely stable. Ingenious stand, you can rotate, tilt, height adjustment, pivot, everything is there. The picture quality is also excellent and calibrated ex works. You can see that immediately. Price/performance for this quality is absolutely fine and absolutely worth buying!
What else could be wished for and what would be the icing on the cake, a brightness sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness.
The adjustment buttons are easy to use, a little fiddly at first, but they are easy to adjust. The menu is simple and logically structured, you can get along immediately without a manual. Moreover, you set it once, then no more.
But it more than deserves 5 stars. It's hard to find something better in this price range.Pro
- Extremely sharp
- excellent picture quality, calibrated ex works!
- Top processing
- Extremely versatile connections incl. USB-C
- Very good stand and versatile adjustable
- also makes a visual impression
Contra
- Wish, another image sensor for brightness
It's worth buying!
Works well with my Mac Book Pro 15 inch, laptop gets warm as does the keyboard, no jerks, would buy it again super satisfied. Unfortunately, I received the wrong power cable for Switzerland, but I was able to exchange it in the store without any problems. Can now work so much more effectively. :)
Great device with big quirks
Great screen if it weren't for the usual Dell aftertaste. The device cannot be used with a Macbook. HDMI port is present but can't be used due to paused signal interruptions. Tried three different cables.
With an HP G5 notebook I use the via the USB-C port and there is also very frequent connection problems. Either pixel errors or connection interruptions.
A perpetual green banana.Pro
- 10 bit color depth
- Resolution : Size
- Processing
Contra
- Macbook support
- HDMI port unusable with Macbook
- Connection interruptions with HP G5 and USB-C
Very good 4K screen. 90 watt charging via USB-C. Firm stand (no wobbling)
Very good screen, which I will keep. I had a few on test for my MacBook. There were a few great ones. However, they also had a wobbly stand. As a fast typist, I almost got seasick each time. The Dell U2720Q doesn't have that problem. I am very satisfied.
The standard picture setting is already very good. I have now kept the following setting, which is now exactly the same as my MacBook 13.
-User colour: R=100% / G=100% / B=100%
-Display: Response time = Fast
-Display: Smart HDR = Game HDR
-Display: UBS-C Prioritisation = High Resolution
-contrast: = 76
-Brightness: = 100% (or depending on time of day / room brightness)
-I also installed "MonitorControl" as recommended by @Noel8811. Allows via MacBook keys to control the brightness of the Dell; very handy.
github.com/the0neyouseek/MonitorControl/releases/tag/v2.0.0
Since my desk is free-standing, I also like the nice back in the dark grey / aluminium base and matt colour. The glossy black or white backs always look a bit "cheap" in my opinion. If the desk is against a wall, it doesn't matter, of course.Pro
- Very good picture
- 90Watt charging cable via USB-C, charges all MacBooks
- Super stable stand, does not wobble
- Find price/performance fair
- Beautiful, matt grey back panel and aluminium base
Coherent picture quality
Pro
- Picture quality
- Factory calibrated
- Design
- Processing
Contra
- Could be brighter
Top device!
The best monitor in a long time. At first I was a little sceptical about the price/performance ratio. The device delivers what it promises.
Pro
- Picture quality
- Connections
- Design (looks significantly better in real life)
- Ergonomics (super height adjustable)
- Digitec now also supplies a CH power cable with
Contra
- Menu navigation buttons
a feast for the eyes...
Pro
- price/performance
- enclosed cables
Contra
- Buttons at the lower edge of the display do not have a precise pressure point
4K on the Top
I use the screen mainly for image editing and video editing. The 4K resolution, coupled with a factory-calibrated panel and good colour reproduction, is designed for the content creator and worth every cent in my opinion.
The only drawback is the perceived workmanship (especially on the back) of the screen. At least on my model, there is a bit of creaking when I put it together. But if the umbrella serves its purpose and lasts a while, I can overlook that.Pro
- Colour representation
- Calibration ex works
- Colour space
- Little background bleeding
- Frameless design
Contra
- Processing a little cheap in parts
A top work screen
Pro
- Powerdelivery via USB-C
- .Contrast + colour
- connectivity
Contra
- Design could be nicer
Excellent Displays for Mac!
The screens are absolutely top-notch. I am deeply impressed. Hard to distinguish from the Apple Retina screens, which are three times more expensive for the same size (27”).
I just don’t understand why Galaxus delivers screens with European power plugs in Switzerland. They don’t fit in the power sockets here. It is relatively easy to solve, but should not be the case.Pro
- Screen quality
- Truthful colors
- High resolution
- High stand which gives good watching angle
- Good price - value ratio, especially compared with Apple screens!
Contra
- Came with European instead of Swiss power plugs
A bit expensive compared to other DELL monitors. A few more USB ports wouldn't do any harm.
Very satisfied
Pro
- Good quality
- Very good picture
- Good price-performance ratio
Contra
- None so far
Inconsistent Colour
Using two of these screens, there is a very noticeable difference in them out of the box when both are supposed to have been factory calibrated.
As these screens are targeted at high-end use, this is unacceptable for the moneyPro
- 4K
Contra
- Inconsistent Colour
Quality, reliability, performance
After years of trying different monitor brands, we landed on Dell and they were better in their category than pretty much anything else.
Pro
- Brightness excellent even after years
- Never had any problems or defects
- Inputs always well designed
- Picture quality fantastic for this class
- Price performance is exactly right
Good but not perfect
Pro
- Color contrast
- USB hub
- 4k
Contra
- Cheap case
Great monitor
Pro
- Factory calibration
- Color fastness
Contra
- -
Great monitor for Windows and Mac
The monitor works smoothly with Mac and Windows, always at 60 Hz (with compatible devices).
Pro
- 4K resolution
- Colors
- USB-C fits all
Contra
- No pixel perfect scaling for 1440p
- Price
Very good UHD screen
Pro
- Stable
- Visually appealing
Contra
- Cable with Mini DisplayPort would still be nice
The product meets all my expectations
The product meets all my expectations
Super Monitor
Pro
- Super picture
- Does not need an additional USB-c dock
- With X1 Yoga 3rd a dream
Sharp monitor 🌶️
Pro
- Sharp
- Built-in IO
Planned obsolescence
3 weeks after the warranty period expired, a defect suddenly appeared for no apparent reason. The picture flickers and is unsteady at short intervals.
Dell's telephone support is not helpful! After realising that the warranty period had expired, I was informed that a device replacement or repair was out of the question.
My conclusion: Dell once and never again!Pro
- Good image quality
- Pleasant design
- Simple operation
Contra
- Defect shortly after warranty expires
- Dell Service
After 4 years already scrap
Pro
- Picture is o.k.
Contra
- Planned obsolescence
- Dell is on my black list
Error-prone
Actually a good screen in operation, if it would work. First display has picture problems after one year. The replacement display turned out to be defective after just 30 minutes of use. Connectivity to the MacBook is disappointing. When plugging in the USB-C cable, it takes about 10-15 seconds each time until a picture is displayed.
Pro
- Charge MacBook via USB-C
Contra
- Error-prone
- High maintenance Diva
- Slow connectivity to the MacBook
Don't look any further
Your search for the perfect screen ends with this comment. You buy it and that's it
Pro
- This one
Contra
- Nothing
30 out of 135 reviews
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