Monitor Recommend for Mac + Windows

LBelbo78 on 15/04/2024 - 21:51
Last edited 15/04/2024 - 23:28

I had a 27 inch 2721qs for a while and enjoyed it.

Unfortunately, I found out today it's not compatible with my new macbook… sent me on a goose chase.

Can anyone recommend a good monitor (32'' or 34'') compatible with mac AND windows.

All i do is program, browse, watching some shows so not really after a gaming screen.

Also any opinion on 34 vs 32? is 34 much better. Also im on ozbargain, so…, something of a decent price is a good.

Cheers, ozbargainers.

EDIT:

device: M2 pro macbook
Cable- dp to hdmi and hdmi to hdmi (both tried)
CABLE MATTERS USBC TO DISPLAY PORT - don't know how to bold
reason why i don't think is cable is because my x1 carbon has no issues linking to monitor.
Seems driver issue.
Can someone suggest a good cable i can try buying?

Computing Computer Peripheral LCD Monitor

Comments

  • ihfree on 15/04/2024 - 22:00

    Have you tried this monitor with a HDMI connection?

    • Belbo78 on 15/04/2024 - 22:06

      yes, hdmi performs better than usb-c (usb-c just goes black every few seconds)

      but the hdmi goes ok for let's say 10 mins, then it starts flickering

      • AustriaBargain on 15/04/2024 - 22:19

        What Mac you got, what cable you using.

        • Belbo78 on 15/04/2024 - 23:31

          hi i edited post with details to have it in one place. What cable would you recommend that I try?

      • ihfree on 16/04/2024 - 08:52

        I have the same monitor and also had issues. IIRC, I ended up using HDMI.

        My setup was Mac > Thunderbolt Dock > Monitor via HDMI. That monitor is no longer used with a mac now so I can't check setup details.

        See this section on rtings for mac compatibility.

        https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/s2721qs#test_934…

  • bcarp on 15/04/2024 - 22:38

    Are you using the correct USB-C cable? You know that there are different USB-C cables, right? They might all look similar on the outside, but the internals are different. You really only know from the packaging.

    • Belbo78 on 15/04/2024 - 23:29

      hi i edited post with details to have it in one place. What cable would you recommend that I try?

      • sumyungguy on 15/04/2024 - 23:44

        From Dell support:
        * Turn the MacBook and S2721QS off
        * Disconnect every cable (including the power cable) from the S2721QS
        * Press the S2721QS power button in for 8 seconds
        * Reconnect the power cable to the S2721QS
        * Turn the MacBook on
        * Reconnect the USB Type-C to DP cable from the MacBook to the S2721QS DP in port
        * Turn the S2721QS on. What happens?

  • sumyungguy on 15/04/2024 - 22:43

    My S2721QS works fine connected Thunderbolt (Mac) to DisplayPort (Dell). Second display HDMI to HDMI

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