Dell U4025QW: The BEST monitor for creatives AND gamers alike
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When it comes to monitors for creatives, certain things are must-haves. The first is color accuracy, and the second is screen space; in this instance, the new Dell U4025QW checks all of the boxes and more!
Main takeaways;
5K (5120x2160p) Resolution
120Hz Refresh Rate
Thunderbolt 4 / HDMI 2.1 / DisplayPort 1.4 / USB C / 2.5GB RJ-45 / KVM
USB C Hub
100% Adobe RGB, sRGB Color Space
99% DCI-P3 Color Space
Delta E of less than 2
HDR600
#dell #monitor #editing
This video is NOT sponsored or paid for by Dell, and all views and comments are my own. Dell did send me a unit to evaluate but didn't pay for this content to be reviewed.
Thank you for this great and on point review, was just what I needed.
Thanks for watching!!
Excellently presented. We use quite a slew of monitors for forensic work. Getting a correct color setup with Pantone charts in the field through the workflow is paramount. I agree on the NITS - next gen likely.
Thanks for the great review! Seems like you are the only reviewer with a mention on games for this monitor. I am looking through the product specs on dell's website and it does not seem to state any gsync or freesync compatibility. Currently looking for a gaming monitor for my new 4090 rig and this seems to tick all the boxes (ultra wide with same or more ppi than a 32inch 4k monitor). Just wondering if this would be great for gaming without those features? Thanks!
Yes it has Gsync and it works great for 120hz playback for games. I love it personally!!
I see, want to check it out before buying 🙃 Thanks for the quick response
Thanks for an excellent and concise review. Is it bright enough for ordinary business use or is there a better 40-45 inch curved monitor for my pedestrian needs which do not include gaming? I will be pairing it to a Del Latitude 9420 laptop and mostly running Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Thanks.
Very impressive specs. I would love to upgrade from my CRG9
That would be a solid upgrade!! I'm absolutely loving this monitor right now (just set up the KVM so I can use it on both of my systems at the same time).
Man, so tempted! Might break down. Just wish this was Mini-LED to hit HDR1000
Great video! Can you please tell me what monitors you have positioned alongside it? Are you running them daisy-chained?
Thanks!! I'm using the 8k Dell UP3218K, and 4k HDR Dell UP3221Q
And no, they are not daisy chained; all directly connected to the GPU.
Thank you! Those are some lovely monitors!
Nice video - wow many LED dimming zones does this monitor have?
Currently using an Alienware AW3821DW and while I love it, a 5K2K resolution has been on my wish list since owning a 42" LG C2 and realizing it was just too big (and OLED, while beautiful, just isn't ideal for my productivity & editing workflow) but wanting that 2160 vertical resolution. I didn't think twice about the KVM switch, but having a Windows desktop and M1 MacBook Air, I think that will be super useful. I do video work for both my day job and my own company, so hearing you talk about Resolve was nice to hear! I saw you comment about G-SYNC Compatible, which isn't exactly what I wanted to hear, but with a 4090 as well, I think I'll be fine. How is text clarity in Windows? I don't have an issue with that currently (did on OLED, of course) but I know it can be touchy for Mac users, so was just curious what your overall impressions were on that? Thanks!
Clarity is great on both windows and mac, so no issues there! The KVM switch is honestly amazing and I love being able to easily swap from one platform to another with just a key press. 100% bonus in my books!
@@District7DrewGeraci Ahh that's good news! I can't really justify a $2,400 monitor right now but if it comes down closer to $1,500, I think I might grab it, as it really feels like the perfect monitor for me!
@@CaseyHardman agreed, the price is a bit steep but I'm sure it'll come down in a few years
@@District7DrewGeraci Did they lower the price? Right now I’m seeing it for $1,919.99 on Dell’s site. 🤔
@@CaseyHardman yeah it looks like they already lowered it by $400 which is great!!
Great review. Possibly a silly question, but do you think TB4 to Hdmi 2.1 would give me 120 Hz from M2 iPad Pro? If so, would I also be able to use KVM feature or is it only available with TB4 to TB4 connection? It would be somewhat disappointing to have 120 Hz vs KVM feature dilemma
I don't believe you'd be able to use your iPad with this monitor at 120Hz; but I haven't tried it so maybe?
Dave's Garage KZhead might have an answer. He has a lot of computers, Windows and Apple
This looks gorgeous, thank you for posting this! I own the previous version of this panel (used on LG 40WP95C) and also 5k2k/40inch but at 72hz and for those wondering, both my M1 Max Mac Studio and M2 Max MBP scale perfectly and the text looks crisp to my critical eye! I’m looking forward to upgrading to this once it goes on sale February 27! 120hz, IPS black, TB4 hub…yes please!
Yeah, it looks beautiful on my Macbook pro M2 - text looks like it should, if not better ;)
@@District7DrewGeraciNice! Are you able to do 120hz with the MBP? I am a little concerned about that, not sure if my Mac Studio M1 Max, which is my daily driver will be up to the task!
@@salvamando1 You can only do it via HDMI or DP so most MBP's will only do 5k at 60hz.
Thanks for your reply, much appreciated. Since the Mac machines I have are with TB4 (with DP alternative), it is my understanding is that there is enough bandwith to run this monitor. A popular workaround is doing a TB4 to HDMI cable. Apologies, just to confirm, you are saying that in your case you are NOT getting 5k2k/120hz with your MBP M2? @@District7DrewGeraci
@@salvamando1 I can only run at 5k 60hz via TB4 to my MBP. You would have to get a TB4 to HDMI 2.1 adapter to achieve the 120Hz @ 5k with most of the Macs.
Do you have any contrast measurements for this panel? This one is interesting because it has an IPS Black panel which is supposed to offer double the native contrast to LG's previous nano IPS
I can do some measuring with my colorimeter; the IPS Black is quite nice though; color/contrast is brilliant and rich.
Hi! Great review! Can you please specify which TB4 to HDMI 2.1 adapter you use to get 5k@120hz from mac? I’m having trouble finding one that seems to support that specific res/framerate… 😮
You can try this one - I've heard people have had success with it; a.co/d/cTxcT36 Thanks for watching!!
Thanks! But is it the one you’re using? In the description of the adapter it says ”Maximum Resolution on Mac is 4K@60Hz” I’m confused…
@@eriknordin3032 there are no adapters that will say or qualify '5k at 120Hz' but it works. I also don't use 120Hz on my Mac because apple has put on software blocks to prevent it (which is why M1/2 can't use 120Hz but M3 can).
Ok! Thanks for that clarification! My plan was to pair this monitor with a mac studio max m2. But if there are software limitations preventing 120hz with the m2 chip it seems like a bad idea. 😢
Strongly considering this to replace my G9 49 (5120x1440). What monitors are you stacking up to it? Seems like a good fit!
It's really in a category of its own considering it has both high refresh rates, high resolution, and full-color spectrum colorspaces. It's not as big or as curvy as the G9 but they're similar I guess. I think once you use one you'll see just how brilliant it is.
what was the other monitor you were paring with? thanks!
Andrew, I hate the stand that it comes in and would also like to use the arm you are using. Can you share the link to that specific arm? Thanks.
great review! does dell have a program where they send out free monitors?
I'm equally confused
Ha no, they don't have a program. I've just been working with Dell for the last 5 or 6 years to help improve their monitors for creative professionals (through my work in TV/Film).
Can you daisy chain two of these at full 5120x2160@120Hz resolution using a single TB4 connection from a Windows PC or is the bandwidth too much? Can you at least do it at a lower refresh rate (e.g. 5120x2160@75Hz)?
That's a great question! Theoretically, you could, but I'm not certain if the refresh rate would be affected or not. I believe you're correct, and it would drop it down to 75/60hz per monitor simply because it's 5k resolution. If it were (2) 4k 120hz monitors via TB4, it wouldn't be a problem.
I've been eyeing for Dell to refresh their 2021 model for a while to a higher refresh rate, and I've been watching this specific model for a while. I think I'll order it. If the sun was behind you through the window, how does the 600 nits perform?
The sun would have been on my left, but the 600 (when at peak brightness) is fantastic for any indoor situation you might have. I wouldn't recommend (any) monitor be placed in direct sunlight though, regardless of nits. Thanks for watching and I think you'll love this new monitor!!
Are there 2 Thunderbolt 4 upstream ports with Power Delivery? I want to connect 2 laptops with thunderbolt 4 as 2 inputs to the monitor. If so what is the Power Delivery in watts per port?
No, you'll only be able to power off of one of the TB ports unfortunately. One is 140w the other is just a daisy chain connector. I'm not sure you can connect 2 TB outputs at the same time either. You'd have to choose either hdmi or DP for the 2nd laptop to use in tandem.
Great video. Couple of quick questions: 1) Does the 120hz rate work on a Mac? Sometimes I've seen Mac not play well with it 2) How does the KVM work with bluetooth peripherals? Example, I plan on connecting two MacBook Pro's to this, but would love to just use my one Magic Keyboard and Logitech bluetooth mouse.
Great questions! Most of the apple computers can't handle the 5k at 120hz, but the studio and MacBook ultra can from my testing. You can do 5k at 60hz though without issue. As for the KVM you can use Bluetooth adapters however I've found that a wired keyboard works best but no issues with a wireless mouse for both. Hope that's helpful!
@@District7DrewGeraci Did you test if the M1 Macbook can handle it? Thanks for your reply.
@@SebarGiao MBP M1 Pro will not output 120hz via TB4, it seems limited to 5k@60hz. The new MBP M3 will do full 5k@120hz via TB4
Dave''s Garage KZhead guy says he can use a M2 with DPMI 2.1 for 120Hz, not an M1. He has a M2 and Threadripper connected to the monitor
Looks really nice! How is the response time for gaming? The website says 5ms (what isn't the best for gaming I think).
It's 5ms for 4k 60hz and around 2ms at 5k 120hz which is pretty solid. I'm loving it for Warzone and Hell Divers 2!
If your brain is able to distinguish between single frames or identify stuttering on a 180Hz rendering, then 5ms response time might be not fast enough for you, otherwise it's fine - which might be the case for 99.99999999999% of all people.
Thanks for the review! Weird question...how low can the monitor sink down on the stand? Does it get close to desk/surface level? I'd have this monitor on a riser and I am looking to put a Logitech Brio webcam on top. The webcam might be a bit too high above my head. Thank you!
Thanks! And it goes all the way to the bottom of the stand (it hits my desk top for sure). It's great!
@@District7DrewGeraci Fantastic. Thank you!
What about the RJ45 port? Can I use it to feed both connected notebooks Ethernet (via TB4 and/or USB?) at the same time? Or does the network switch like KVM? Would love to connect two Windows machines and have both connected via Ethernet no matter which one I am using currently.
It's used specifically for network KVM - It has a slightly slower response time if you're using it that way but it still works fine.
Does this thing have local dimming in the HDR mode? I almost hope not (or that it can be deactivated), because it would just be edge-lit... Also, does this have any sort of pixel response time / overdrive controls? No idea if professional monitors normally have that, I guess not...?
It doesn't have local dimming to my knowledge and you do have the choice between normal and fast response time in correlation to the refresh rate.
Hey thanks so much for the quick replies! Maybe I will actually buy this thing to ascend from puny 1440p/110ppi to glorious 2160p/140ppi 😁 Still a tough choice because I currently have a mini led monitor and I would miss "real" HDR. In every other aspect, this should be an upgrade though... For both gaming and coding/web development. @@District7DrewGeraci
Very good review. I will be definately buying this monitor. Im concerned it will not be compatible to a Mac Mini
Currently using a 34" 1440p 21:9 monitor and always wanted a bit larger real estate. Had a 49" before that but it sucks for gaming . this 40" with higher dpi looks like a good alternative.
What monitors are you stacking up to it? Seems like a good fit!
The U4021QW is it's closest contender, there aren't many 5kx2k monitors out there at 120hz (in fact, this is the only one) with 100% sRGB/Adobe RGB and 99% DCI-P3.
Does it support adaptive sync (FreeSync)? If you have an Nvidia GPU, a G-Sync Compatible option will show in the NV control panel if it is capable.
This is the only outstanding question I have. Would be great to confirm!
It says that it's G-sync compatible (and gives you the option to turn on), but not validated (in my Nvidia control panel menu).
@@District7DrewGeraci Could you verify that G-Sync actually works in games? (If in doubt, may use the option "Display => Show indicator for G-SYNC" in the Nvidia Control Panel)
@@tomcat12 yes it does.
How does text look on the mac? I haven’t official specs for the PPI and curve. Do you have these?
It looks fantastic on Mac. As far as PPI goes I believe it's 140.
2500R for the curvature
Just picked this monitor up! Do you have to change your resolution setting every time you start editing? Keeping in on 5K makes the normal desktop so tiny. Also I’m connecting an M1 Mac but the options max out at 60hz?
yes Mac M1 only support 4k - 6k >60hz
Thank you so much, you’re more helpful than Dell lol. Any solution to the desktop shrinking on 5K?
does anybody know the vertical screen size? thanks
How did you find this monitor in terms of ppi and clarity? I ordered the Dell U3425WE but I’m sending it back as the 108ppi offering made text slightly hazy which was really irritating to stare at all day. Curious if this monitor has any noticeable pixel definition when sitting at roughly a full arms length away?
The monitors sharpness and clarity (to read text and imagery) is phenomenal. Nothing is soft or blurry and at 5k 120Hz it looks tack sharp and vibrant. No issues with clarity that I've seen! (On mac or windows).
@@District7DrewGeraci thank you! That’s great to hear
Folgendes Senario: Das Notebook ist über das Thunderbolt-Kabel angeschlossen am Monitor und ist zugeklappt. Wie schalte ich das Notebook ein, ohne dass ich das Notebook öffnen und den Einschalt-Button betätigen muss? Im Augenblick ist es bei mir über die Dockingstation angeschlossen und da ist ein Einschaltbutton.
I have the predecessor to this monitor the U4021QW which is a very good monitor - however this update addresses most if not all of the shortcomings of the previous version. I was thinking of buying a second monitor, I may just save up and get one of these.
I too have the previous version as well and this one finally has everything I've always wanted! The new usb hub is a lifesaver too, ha.
I think you'll really enjoy it too!!
Nice review. I think im gonna pull the trigger on this as i believe it’s the best non-oled monitor to pair with my m3max macbook pro. Lurking reddit and some people mentioned that display port 1.4 is kind of lame for the price tag? Im not a tech person, is this a big deal?
Nope, it's a great monitor and the DP 1.4 is perfect for 5k 120Hz playback. I haven't had any issues with it but there's really no reason it would need anything else; the only reason the next version of DP 2.1 would be viable or necessary is if you were trying to run higher bandwidth monitors, exceeding 500Hz refresh rates... which this monitor definitely won't do, ha. Thanks for watching and I think you'll be happy in your purchase!!
Thanks man!
Nice video. Did you using windows scaling in this video?
Thanks! And yes, it's scaled up 150% on the monitor. Hope that's helpful!
how long is your table?! I'm looking into this monitor and I currently have the Dell U2723QE
The monitor is showcased on a 5ft wide table. I use it though on a 9ft wide desk.
Did you connect the RTX 4090 to the monitor with the DisplayPort cable? Or HDMI? I’d like to run two PCs on this monitor, but the new PC with the 4090 will have to connect via DP. I’m concerned I won’t get the full 5K/120Hz VRR if I do so.
You get full 5k/120Hz on both DP and HDMI. If you're planning on doing a KVM between 2 machines, you HAVE to use both though as there aren't dual DP or HDMI ports.
@@District7DrewGeraci good to know Andrew. Follow up question: if I connect one PC to HDMI and the other to the DP, do they both also need to be connected with a USB cable (to "see" the mouse and keyboard)?
@@EnWorks yes and you have to use the usb-c ports on the monitor to connect to each computer; the usb-a's are for keyboard and mouse.
Is the screen height of this monitor taller than the Dell 49 inch ultra-wide?
Thats a great monitor that I plan to purchase. However, I am a little in doubt what cpu and gpu specifications that are required for a Windows PC in order to achieve 5K resolution @120Hz refresh rate. Do you have any input in that regard? Even Dell technical support agent wasn't sure if the newest XPS 14 could support the mentioned resolution and refresh rate. :-)
You'll need a Nvidia RTX 3080 or better. I have the 4090 and it works great!
@@District7DrewGeraci is this GPU recommendation mentioned somewhere on the official website?
@@Indra_Ninja no not to my knowledge but realistically any GPU that can support the refresh rate can be used. Otherwise it would just default to 60fps.
I have it connected to an older RTX 2060 super in a Dell XPS 8930. Works great at the 5K and 120Hz. I read the spec for that video card before I bought it. The card can handle even higher pixel numbers than the monitor at 120Hz. It is easy to find the specs for the NVidia video card models.
@@District7DrewGeraci I am using a RTX 2060 super. Windows 10 tells me it is at full resolution and 120Hz. The specs for the 2060 video card also say it will handle the resolution at 120Hz. The proof is that it is working fine at the full capability of the monitor.
If the DisplayPort is already being used and I also want to connect a Dell laptop with Thunderbolt ports, would I just connect to the Thunderbolt port or would I need to use a Thunderbolt to HDMI 2.1 adapter? Or would I connect both the Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt/DPMI? Thanks.
Yes you can connect by TB4 if your laptop has that interface and also be connected to a DP connection too at the same time (toggling between the two).
@@District7DrewGeraci why/when would a TB4 to DPMI converter be needed? You might be able to do a video of different ways to connect computers with different video connection options to this monitor. I have no idea if that would be worth your time or if it would get views. I found the Dell documentation to be a bit sparse. Maybe I haven't read it properly. Also interesting that my old GTX 2060 does drive the monitor at 5K 120Hz. My Dell laptop has a 3060 which I would assume would be at least as good as the 2060. I looked around and could not find anything about 120 Hz for the 3060. And everything I found was for gamers. I am not using the monitor for games. Maybe I am the 1% of users. Thanks for your feedback. When I tell people what I paid for the monitor, they look at me odd. So far no friends have seen it in person. I really like it. Well worth it.
good panel but why no full array mini led backlight to hit that 1000-1200nits HDR local dimming? That will beat Oled for all content creation
Yeah, that's what I have suggested to them (it would likely be a whole new design due to the cooling of the unit) and likely be $1200-2500 more in price.
@@District7DrewGeraci$4500 for mini led? Might as well go all in for micro then
@@thunderstar254 Yeah, probably around $3500-4500 for sure, depending on the size of the monitor.
Hi, what is the curve radius on this model? I cannot find that information anywhere
There really isn't a huge curve radius on this monitor. It's quite subtle. No more than a couple of degrees. It's not like other ultra-widescreens that wrap around you and have a huge noticeable curve. It's why I love this one so much, haha.
Do you have a preferred TB4 to HDMI 2.1 adapter to get the 120Hz working on Mac? I have a M3 Pro and this monitor is looking really good for my needs...
I don't have a specific brand that I use (I found a generic adapter on Amazon) and it works fine.
MBP M1 Pro will not output 120hz via TB4, it seems limited to 60hz. The new MBP M3 will do full 5k@120hz via TB4
@@danclark3664 thunderbolt 4 doesn't support 5k at 120hz, you'll need a Tb4 to HDMI 2.1 adapter to get it to work.
@@District7DrewGeraci I can confirm the M3 pro will output 5120x2160@120hz through a single TB4 cable from the monitor to the MBP. I also have a M1 Pro which only does 60hz and I was a bit disappointed at that considering it's the same 40Gb/s bandwidth.
@@danclark3664 that seems very strange; I don't have an M3 but I'm not sure what would make it any better than the M1 or M2 in this situation since it's still the same connection.
Do you get 120hz via the USBC display port with the MacBook? Also is this 21:9 aspect ratio?
No, you have to use a Tb4 to HDMI 2.1 to get 120hz on a Mac. As for the aspect ratio I'm not sure but can find out.
As far as I learned so far you need M3 Max at least. Other Macs support only 60Hz. My MacBook Pro M1 Max can do 60Hz only.
Can it use TB4 to TB4 cable connect to mac studio and get 120hz? thanks.
No, thunderbolt wont do 5k 120hz unfortunately. You'll have to buy an hdmi 2.1 adapter.
What about 100% scale in WIndows instead of recommended 150%? Icon and text are too small or it's usable?
It's a 5k monitor... you're going to want the 150%+ scale for sure. 100% is super tiny.
Hey @District7DrewGeraci, re the KVM switch, all documentation says it can switch between 2 devices, but is it possible to switch between 3 inputs like it was with the U3818DW?
No, 2 would be the max. There aren't enough DP/HDMI ports on the back of the monitor to support a 3rd workstation, unfortunately.
Can you Switch accessories like an audio interface too? Or only keyboard and mouse?
Can use Linux laptop in this?
I saw a review first on Dave''s Garage KZhead. He loves it. Decided to buy it. I like it. I have it attached to a monitor arm attached to my Uplift desk. Very stable that way. I didn't think much about the USB ports but now find them very useful. It uses one 10Gbs USB uplink to run the ports so good performance. My display card is an older GForce GTX 2060 Super. Plugged in the monitor with Display Port. Windows 10 automatically had it at the full resolution and 120hz. No hassle. I haven't tried adjusting any display details. To be clear, I just plugged in the power cord, Display Port cable and USB 3.2 Gen 2 A to C cable. And it was all working. I don't do gaming. Play guitar.
Sounds right!
Wait, how come you have 120Hz and full resolution with a 2060 super ? I got the same GPU but thought it was impossible
@@xenio8736 Yes. Windows 10 is reporting full res and 120Hz. The 2060 super is in a Dell computer from I think 2019. I did read a spec for it that said it could do that with DisplayPort which is what I am using. I also have a 2nd 4K monitor connected with HDMI that cannot run at the 4K. That one is at 60Hz at a lower resolution. It is hard to find the specs for the 2060 super regarding what resolution and refresh rate it can do. Somehow I found the specs a long time ago. Before I bought the monitor, I confirmed with Dell sales in a chat that I could return it if it did not work for me. I plugged it in and it automatically worked at the highest resolution and refresh. I didn't have to adjust anything. It is probably important to use the DisplayPort connection. Pricey. But, glad I bought it. When I first saw the KZhead about the monitor I was also thinking it would not work with my older computer. I was skeptical until I plugged it in and turned it on. It is great to see a photo spread across the whole screen in high res with great color. Performance is great for what I do. I don't play games. If you get one post a reply with your experience.
Can i Get the 5k 120hz via the power delivery Connect? I Like to have one cable connected.
No, it's only available through DP 1.4 or HDMI 2.1
Perfect monitor (for me ofc) :)
Is the screen matte or glossy? Choosing between QD Oled and this one…
It's matte - if you can check it out in stores before buying that's probably the best way to figure it out ;) I personally love it!
Hi. I have windows laptop with RTX 3080 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 type-C with DisplayPort 1.4. Will it support this monitor at 5K and 120 Hz. Thank you!
Yes, theoretically it will.
I've only tried it on 4080 and 4090 workstations though; the 3090 I have has also worked.
I have an older RTX 2060. Works fine at 5K and 120 Hz using DisplayPort. I don't do gaming. The 3080 should be fine.
Is there a brightness sensor and automatic adjustment?
Yes, it has auto brightness and I'm going to assume that means it has a sensor too.
@@District7DrewGeraci Thx)
@@MrSkipLim thanks for watching!
Studio display vs U4025QW for max 5K (only judging by how displays look) experience? Because of if it really scales perfectly with a Mac, 120 Hz, both 600 nits, and bigger. Sounds like a good buy.
I love it on both my Windows and Mac PCs. 5k looks fantastic on my MBP, you just have to buy a TB4 to HDMI 2.1 adapter to get the 120Hz to work.
Can a macbook pro m series drive this?
It drives 5k 60hz fine - it does okay with 120hz but requires a TB4 to HDMI 2.1 adapter to work because apple limits the bandwidth on M1 and M2 systems. It works natively with M3.
I would not be surprised if Dell soon offers a QDOLED version of this monitor
Maybe!! It could probably work since the curve isn't too terrible on this monitor.
Does it work OK with macos? Brightness controls work?
Yup, works great for my MacBook.
I have a 4090 and ofc it doesn't support dp 2.1. Can the monitor work at 120hz with HDMI with no downscaling/compression?
I've used it via HDMI and DP without issue (at 120hz) and at full resolution of 5120x2160.
@@District7DrewGeraci Is that 5120x2160@120Hz at 10bit/HDR or only at 8bit/SDR?
@@DrBenify it's 120hz/10bit at 5k
@@District7DrewGeraciThat likely implies that it is using Display Stream Compression (DSC), since DP 1.4 is capped at 32.4 Gbps (e.g., even 4K@10bit HDR would be limited to max. 98Hz uncompressed/without DSC).
@2:00 how are you connecting both computers? USB-C? Or USB-C 140W PD and HDMI/DP?
TB+HDMI 2.1 for comp 1; and DP + USB-C for comp 2. You have to have at least (1) Thunderbolt computer for the KVM to work because they don't give you (2) USB-C's.
@@District7DrewGeraci what about the other monitors you had displayed? Did you output throse through the main 40" or did you have to hook those up separately?
Would love to see a video of how you setup and connected everything. I don't see any videos on that for monitors like this; they just show the screen
@@Led.on.KZhead They're all hooked up separately to my RTX 4090.
@@Led.on.KZhead I'll see what I can do!
Does the text look sharp when using a Mac?
It does 🎉
how about SDR brightness? Still 300 nits?
Great question, I'll need to measure it out.
@@District7DrewGeraci450nits same as U3224KB
Doesn’t this have a 6ms response time, where did 2-3 come from?
Yes, at 5k 60hz the response time is 6ms. At 120Hz its between 2-3.
Appreciate the review. I'm probably going to get this U4025QW when my tax refund hits my account, lol. I'm a software developer, but not really a gamer or a hardware guy. I don't know much about graphic cards, so ... do you have any recommendations? Not only for specific cards, but features to look for? I'm probably going to get a new XPS desktop at the same time, so I'll likely be picking from the selection Dell has. I've never really gotten into opening up PC's and modding, so I'd rather not install my own card. Thanks!
You'll want a new(er) GPU for sure to be able to power this bad boy. An RTX 3080 or 4080+ will be your best bet. I'm a huge fan of the XPS series from Dell and they have a bunch to choose from. The newer intel i9s and AMD Threadripper systems are incredible.
Are you sure about 100% Adobe RGB gamut? Maybe you profiled the monitor... Thanks
Yes it's 100% adobe RGB
How is it with a PS5? Any lag? Can games do 120fps?
Games doing 120fps is up to the PS5, not the monitor. It has HDMI 2.1 so if the game supported it then yeah it could do 120fps from the PS5
According to Dell website and their specification for this monitor it is not true 10 bit display. It's a 8bit + FRC. I'm affected by this FRC technology, unfortunately can't use it :(
I'm chatting with Dell now about this (because I believe it's true 10 bit+). The information you may have may belong to one of their other monitors in this same family (and all of the tech data gets smashed together on the same page). I'll get back to you shortly and let you know.
@@District7DrewGeraci Thanks! I did chat with their specialist and he was confused as well, but he double checked and confirmed my concern. For this price of the monitor it should be true 10bit, but unfortunately its not :(
5120X2880 is proper 5K im bummed about, it don't have that. but 120hz is good. i have the LG 72hz version.
Is 120HZ over DP and HDMI only? Or can the TB/USB C also run 120HZ?
120Hz as I've tested, can only be used on the HDMI and DP ports. TB4 only allows for 5k at 60Hz.
@@sylvainpineau9848 correct, you'd need a Thunderbolt to HDMI 2.1 adapter to get it to work at 120Hz.
@@District7DrewGeraci Ah that’s a shame. Not interested in this screen then sadly 😢 Will wait for Thunderbolt 5 and for newer Macs to be able to output 5K2K at 100Hz or more over Thunderbolt 5/USB C
@@shashanklal1231 I feel you - Apple is lacking quite a bit in the monitor realm because of this (and it's why their monitors are some of the worst out there). It'll probably be a few years for TB5 to be in a Mac so I hope you're patient! The adapters are fairly cheap though, so if you want a solid monitor before that, just snag an adapter; it's the mac way of doing things anyway, hahaha.
@@District7DrewGeraciI have had The HP Envy 1440p 34 inch ultra wide for the last 6 years! One of the very first single cable ultra wide solutions! Happy to wait I think. Single cable charging, and audio video are important for me as my laptop doubles up as my desktop when not on my travels. The dream monitor would be - 5K2K or greater at 100HZ or greater over Thunderbolt/USB C - OLED screen with all the HDR P3 Colour Gamut etc - Built in pop up Webcam - Wireless charging pad on the monitor stand like Asus have - Usual array of hub connectivity options
Im waiting for LG's take on the same spec but Oled. That would be my true endgame.
And probably cost twice as much. lol
Are you sure its DP 1.4? I read somewhere its 2.1 I gather you're running HDMI?
I have this same question too! The US version of the press release says DP 1.4 but I saw and read that there is one version of the press release in an Asian language that lists it as DP 2.1!
On the stats I was given, it says 1.4, but since it operates at 5k@120hz it should be 2.1, so perhaps it was a mistype in the press release. I am getting 5k@120hz though, so it likely was a typo.
I was looking for an ultra wide / high refresh rate with a KVM and this seems to be the one available and looks fantastic but DAMN it is expensive.... $2500.... No way
Nah, it's on sale for $1350-$1700 now.
It's worth $2500 though once you get it and see it for yourself.
For that price tag and specs it certainly lacks a proper (i.e., FALD instead of cheap edge-lit) backlight.
I don't agree at all. If it had FALD or any type of mini-LED backlighting it would likely cost $1500-2000 more than what it's currently at. Would I want it in this monitor, Absolutely. Would it be cost-prohibited? Absolutely.
@@District7DrewGeraciWell, as for me, the current RRP of $2500 for a screen without proper local dimming already is at the cost-prohibited end of the spectrum ;). Of course I agree that the monitor is still nice as-is, just somewhat overpriced from my perspective. (Let's see what LG and/or Philips come up with; after all they already use the same panel, just with less Hz, in some of their monitors which are ~$1000 cheaper.) And anyways, thanks for sharing the video.
@@DrBenify absolutely! I'm sure LG or another manufacturer will put out something similar, however, it really comes down to the color science and replication which LG usually lacks in its less expensive monitors. The U4025QW is by no means meant for 'common' people to use; it's definitely profession-driven and meant to be a pro-monitor for those who need the color spaces. I appreciate you watching and excited to see what you might get yourself!
Jeebus... the 21 inch costs $2K... How much will this one retail for and when is it going to be available?
The 34" is $1000, and the 40" is $2400. I hope that's helpful! Remember though, the 34" is only a 2.5k resolution and lacks some of the features that the 40" has.
@@District7DrewGeraci Where and when can you get a 40? I have an LG Ultragear DQHD HDR 240Hz curved display now. It is 5120 x 1440 but I would prefer not quite this wide and a little taller. This is bright. I think it is 1000 Nits. But not as color accurate as that Dell. I have had it for about 2.5 years. This one may be the perfect one but... I probably need to wait a year till it comes down a LITTLE...
The monitor goes on sale February 27, according to Dell’s press release
@@salvamando1 that's correct - it's not currently released (yet!)
Price?
$1799 now
5120x2160p @120Hz and DP1.4???
That's what's on the press release I have, but it's likely DP 2.1, and it's a mistype.
I think PPI this has less PPI than a 4k 27' ....
I tried to play some games in HDR with this… when you set it up with the advertised peak brightness of 600 nits, the highlights are losing all details, I have to bring it down all the way to 300 nits so it looks acceptable. Could be a user error on my side though but was a bit disappointed.
The only thing missing is 8k resolution - or whatever it takes to get 220 DPI!
8K would be great it would just be astronomical in price 😅🤣😂
@@District7DrewGeraci Dell makes an 8k 32" display already which is overkill considering Apple has a 6k 32" display that is 220dpi. I think the math on this would work out to a 38" 8k display to achieve 220 dpi. But yeah, it would be $3,500+. I stare at my display 8-10 hours a day. It is the most important "thing" I care about.
@@crabkilla I've got their 8K 32" as well and it's amazing. If it was 120hz it would be absolutely perfect 🤩
built in KVM!!!??? so cool!
It's such a great feature!! Especially if you're a dual OS person, or you just have multiple computers you use at the same time.
I assume the KVM works with Dell Display Manager software so you can switch via keyboard rather than using the physical button?@@District7DrewGeraci
going back to IPS from OLED is hard.
That's a true statement!! The color on this is brilliant though!!
"the design of this monitor is smart, innovative and easy to use, and it's also nearly identical to the 2021 version" ??
In the sense that they're able to re-use older model layouts that perform better and have added features that the previous versions didn't have. Keeps it easy to manage.
Gsync?
Yes it's available
U4025QW 8.35kg is even lighter than U4021QW 9.5kg
Love it when things get lighter!
Too bad they opted for DP 1.4. Wish it had DP 2.1.
I'm sure a DP2.1 variant will come along soon. It doesn't hinder the use of the monitor though.
Nobody seems to know, can anyone confirm that I can achieve 5K @ 120hz over TB4 with an M3 Pro MacBook? Cheers! :)
I've only been able to do it via a TB4 to HDMI 2.1 adapter.
@@District7DrewGeraci on which MacBook? Now I heard with M3 Pro + it is possible over TB4…
@@kexstarq I've only tested on MBP M1 and M2; no M3s yet.
it looks washed out on my OLED.
What looks washed out?
This guy talks up color accuracy, yet puts all these purple lights behind the monitors which would completely throw out his color perception LMFAO
Hahaha you're not wrong! Thankfully it's just to make the video seem more interesting and that's not how my office is actually set up for real production work 🤣
Please just pronounce your italian surname properly
*Sicilian - and I pronounce it like we call ourselves here. Thanks though!
@@District7DrewGeraci Geraci is nearby Cefalù, a nice place. I have a friend with your same surname that's why i have commented, it is pronounced Ge-Ra-Chi 🙂
@@testadelcomputer1839 thanks for that! Appreciate it!
@@testadelcomputer1839 ahhh that's cool! I hear there's quite a few Geraci's in that neck of the woods ha! Can't wait to visit .