Reddit mentions of Dell Ultra HD 4K Monitor P2415Q 24-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor, Black

Seeking monitor recommendation

I'm currently looking at the Dell UltraSharp U2515H 25-Inch 2560 x 1440 and the Dell Ultra HD 4K Monitor P2415Q 24-Inch. I know I want higher pixel density than 1080p, and the first monitor fits that bill, but should I go further to 4K since it doesn't cost that much more? Also, what is the current state of Windows 10 applications and high-density screens?

Dell P2415Q. I bought it before Apple came out with the UltraFine 4K/5K displays. It displays 4K resolution over DisplayPort and 24" size matches the Retina display PPI a lot better that most other 4k displays that are 27" wide.

I also like the matte finish!

Dell P2415Q.

Amazon has it at $350 with Prime.

This is my monitor http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Monitor-P2415Q-24-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B00PC9HFNY It's not really priced too unreasonably I feel for what it is.

Edit: That price is what I paid for it as well. It has stayed around that price since the summer.

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Monitor-P2415Q-24-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B00PC9HFNY/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1452105131&sr=1-2&keywords=4K+monitor

$400 for 24" at 4K, $500 for 27" at 4K.

Depending on where you live, taxes, shipping, Amazon prime membership, etc, one (or possibly even two) of these is a lot cheaper than the total price of a single Rift.



And are you saying that a display isn't an accessory?

If you're looking for the retina display feel, I'd steer clear of 32" 4k monitors. I have one at the office and it's just not the same feel, the ppi (~140) is too low. For reference, the Mac displays Apple labels "retina" have a ppi around 220. For that matter, Apple's "4k retina display" is 21.5" diagonal and is 4096x2304, not 3840x2160. So if you want the same sharp feel, you need all the ppi you can get. The Dell is a nice display and something of a known quantity. IMO, the price is too high for that fat of a bezel, but I'm picky about that.

You might also want to check out the HP Envy 4k: http://www.macrumors.com/2016/12/07/hp-envy-27-4k-usb-c-display-macbook-pro/

The Dell also comes in 24", btw. Sharper, but less physical real estate: https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Monitor-P2415Q-24-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B00PC9HFNY

And there's always the LG (+Apple) Ultrafines. Basically the iMac panels as a Mac-specific monitor: http://www.apple.com/shop/product/HKMY2LL/A/lg-ultrafine-4k-display

1. 4K: Dell P2415Q (looks amazing in retina mode)
   
2. HD: Dell U2415 (not retina, but very good panel)
   
3. 27-inch: Dell U2715H (if you need bigger screen)
   
   https://smile.amazon.com/Dell-Monitor-P2415Q-24-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B00PC9HFNY
   
   https://smile.amazon.com/Dell-U2415-24-Inch-1920-Monitor/dp/B00NZTKOQI
   
   https://smile.amazon.com/Dell-UltraSharp-27-Inch-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B00P0EQD1Q

I thought about just getting another cheap 4K display to hold me over till Adaptive Sync devices support both standards. Dell has a 4K display for only $400 now. So damn tempting.

Dell Ultra HD 4K P2415Q 24-Inch:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PC9HFNY/

How do you like the Acer? I saw they have a 4K version of it.

Side note: I was looking for a jack of all trades monitor. I went with the 2415h. I loved the 16:10, however I found the low pixel density to be a distraction coming from a MacBook Retina.

I received a P2415Q yesterday and ran them side-by-side. It was my first experience with a 4k monitor, and I was blown away by how much better text looked. Night and day comparison.

I packed up the 2415h up for return today.

The P2415Q, and its bigger brother the P2715Q, both suffer from sleep issues. I only know this because I was considering both of them and would recommend you look through a large sample size of user reviews (usually Amazon) before buying a monitor.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/reviews/B00PC9HFNY/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_viewopt_smt?ie=UTF8&filterByStar=critical&pageNumber=1

I'm looking at their U2718Q which has just released and thus has few user reviews but assume doesn't have these problems.

These are your options:

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/monitor/#r=384002160&p=1&W=1500,2400

Note that sometimes PCPP doesn't list all options so try looking on monitor manufacturer websites. Also, there don't appear to be any upcoming 24" 4K monitors, so if you want a new model it will have to be 27". All the 24" models in the link above are old.

What are people's thoughts on buying IPS monitors, 1440p (2k) or 2160p (4k)? I'm finding the price difference to be small enough that buying a 4k is looking like not a bad idea.

For example, The best 2K monitor I've found is the Benq GW2765HT - $479.

And this would be the best price 4K monitor I've found, the Dell P2415Q - $565.

For less than $100 more, it seems like a no-brainer. I'm not too worried about games hitting the full resolution, since I can just output 1080p and scale up if I need to.

Ideas?

I would get the smaller one. Better quality display, plus it is "retina" density so it will match your built-in monitor better. A 27" 4K monitor is sort of a weird in-between resolution: not really dense enough for retina mode, but too dense for normal display mode. But there is also something to be said for "bigger is better", especially if you want to watch movies or don't care so much about retina resolution.

If you're willing to forgo USB-C charging there are some other cheaper models you could look at. E.g. Dell has a decent 24" 4K screen for around 350 USD. You would need a USB-C to DisplayPort cable to make that work.

Just saying 2k is the same as 1080p. I would go 4k. Dell has a 24 4k monitor that i think would work well for you. Its $418 on amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Monitor-P2415Q-24-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B00PC9HFNY

24" 16:10 1920x1200 Dell U2415. It does not have DVI. It has HDMI and Display Port only. Reviewed well on TFTcentral. Pretty much your best option if you want 1920x1200.

Here is the new Dell P2415Q. 4k @ 24". Again HDMI and Display Port only. No reviews I've seen yet.

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Monitor-P2415Q-24-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B00PC9HFNY/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1493684207&sr=8-8&keywords=dell+ultrasharp

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/a3o/Dell-Ultrasharp-UP2516D-25-Inch-Premier-100-sRGB-210-AGTW/B016YNCFRC/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1493684165&sr=8-19&keywords=wide+color+gamut
These might sort of be around what you might want, a focus on good colours out of the box. Remember to use displayport unless you know it's HDMi 2.0 capable to acheive 4k@60fps

https://www.reddit.com/r/Monitors/

I got it off Amazon for $247. It's very pricy I know but it's probably the cheapest 24 inch 4k monitor I could find with factory color calibration. Note that this model doesn't have the "P" in its model name but the Newegg one on sale does. I'm not sure of the differences besides the monitor stand.

I was originally going to get this Dell Monitor but found that the LG was the same panel and $100 dollars cheaper. The Dell has more accurate colors and more ports but lacks freesync.

I’m not sure what your budget is but there are tons of options. Just make sure it’s IPS if you’ll be editing photos on it. If you do a lot of photography you should think about picking up a calibration device. I’m a photographer and standard practice is to calibrate all your screens regularly to ensure color consistency. It makes a big difference but you sort of need to see the before and after to appreciate it.

This is the monitor I have. It’s great but I really regret not going with the 27”.

Dell Ultra HD 4K Monitor P2415Q 24-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PC9HFNY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Q6rWBbCTPCM43

4k is so old. Gotta get a 5k Dell which is 3x more expensive than the 4k model.


Edit: For some reason it links to the 4k, there is a 5k model in there as well.

> It’s bizarre that we still can’t get a ~500 21-inch 4K Retina Display. Doesn’t have to be from Apple. It can’t be had from anyone.

There are multiple 24" 4K displays out there now though, for less than $400. I've used the 27" version of https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Monitor-P2415Q-24-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B00PC9HFNY for years and it works perfectly well, and I see there are LG and AOC ones with good reviews for even cheaper.

Any reason specifically for 21" and not 24"?

What GPU do you have? AMD or Nvidia because then you will know if your going with free sync or g sync (make sure to get g sync... if you dont know what it does it stops frame tearing (look it up), and makes the game smoother with less input lag and less stutter. Even though its a bit more expensive, once that warranty runs out, your going to be wishing you didn't go with AOC. Then for your secondary monitor. Your also gonna have to ask yourself do you need it now or can it wait, and do you really need 2 monitors. obviously its gonna take a good video card, but thats why you have the nice 144hz monitor. Now to ask yourself... what res do you want to be playing at and do you really need 144 hertz. Competitive games like CS:GO your going to need to 144 hertz because of how smooth everything is and how much it really will effect you. but if you know your not playing games like CS:GO and you know your not gonna be getting a super high fps, then i would say get a nice 1440x2160 or 4k (depending on what video card you have and if you can run it). If you know your gonna use 144 hertz,

http://www.amazon.com/Asus-VG248QE-24-inch-Ergonomic-Back-lit/dp/B00B2HH7G0

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Monitor-P2415Q-24-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B00PC9HFNY
it will either be about 390 dollors for the 24 inch, or about 490 for the 27 inch. Do some research yourself and see what would suit you better, 24 or 27 inches.

and thats only if your photo editing and doing that kind of stuff. unless your doing that then i would say stick to 1440x2160

reply back for any help!
GL

Well, it does mean something. As I explained to the other commenter: 13" MBP is $1300. A 4K 24" Dell monitor is $378. So about $1700 for the pair. You'd have to transport both the monitor and the laptop, plus cables for each.

A 21.5" 4K iMac is $1500. The machine I'm pitching would be smaller than that, yet you'd have to pay for that ultra-portability, like you do with the MacBook. Even if the price remained the same, I'm not sure how a laptop + external display is more convenient or more cost effective.

The iMac is a good deal. It's a stronger machine than the laptops. It's all about making the iMac more portable.

I was actually looking at this just last night https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PC9HFNY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1479007644&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=4k+monitors&dpPl=1&dpID=41ZnstHfr%2BL&ref=plSrch

It's 24 inches, so I hope that's not too small.

I appreciate the attempt to help and the feedback, spas...truly I do.

But I don't know what any of it means...or how to apply it?

For example....

I purchased what is supposedly a good monitor for photo editing. Also bought a ColorMunki. I thought the ColorMunki's job was to correctly calibrate the color on my monitor, right?

So then folks come along, and start spewing CMYK/RGB/Adobe/Profile this/Sauration that/Gamma the other and I have no idea what any of it means, except that apparently I fucked something up.

But I don't understand why. I bought a good monitor, I bought a tool that's supposed to calibrate it correctly. What else do I do?

> You're a numbery kinda guy, why don't you rely on the numbers more?

Because I don't know how. I mean...yeah, i know what to click or point at or type to get some number. For example, I know what you mean by "I eyedroppered it" and how to do that. But I don't get what it's telling me.

> I eyedroppered the core of your galaxy with a 5x5 sample, it has cymk % values of 1, 12, 1, 0 (12% magenta!) The same sample on the version I sent you has a reading of 2, 3, 7, 0 (light buttery goodness).

I have no idea what a cmyk is, or why your numbers are better. Again...yes, i know what the acronym stands for...and I know what those colors are...but I haven't a clue why any of that matters, or why one set of values is better, or how to look at something and tell this number better than that.

> it's a shame that the processing is causing you such consternation.

I've never ever been able to explain..to anyone...how much I do not get this stuff. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your patience...and how frustrating it is to be utterly incapable of putting the benefit of it into practice. :)

Could you suggest a new Mobo for me, im just trying to get a great CPU, and GFX card without spending over 1000 dollars because I am buying this second monitor as well https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PC9HFNY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Thank you very much for replying

It's this dell monitor. I've been using my old monitor as I waited for this one to arrive and it's work perfectly fine, but my old one isn't 4k.

Oh man so close. I’d seriously recommend this Dell 34” UW. It’s a bit beyond a $1k if you get two but man this monitor is incredible. 99% sRGB, IPS panel, 34” Curved UW at 3440x1440p. Even with only 8bit color depth and 78% AdobeRGB it’s still an absolutely stunning monitor. You get two of those bad boys you’re gonna have more screen real estate than you know what to do with.

Alternatively, if you want something a little smaller that’s more color accurate. This BenQ 27” which again, is beyond budget if you get two sadly. But this monitor is a 27” 1440p IPS, with 10bit color depth, 100% sRGB, and 99% AdobeRGB, this Monitor is remarkable for how cheap it is.

Okay so enough out of budget monitors.

This BenQ 27” is another 1440p IPS. 8bit color depth, 100% sRGB, 79% AdobeRGB great specs for a great price of only $299 each!

Normally I wouldn’t recommend a 4k Monitor that’s so small, but if you’re getting 2 you can probably get by with the small size. This Dell 24” is a 4k IPS, it’s 99% sRGB and 79% AdobeRGB, and because of its small size, it has the lowest ppi of all these monitors. At just $354, it’s a great value as well.

Let me know if you have any questions.

IPS, the price difference isn't that large, take a look at the dell P2414Q ($480 on amazon Link)

Here is the desktop version of your link

The smallest 4K monitor out right now is 24". Checkout the Dell P2415q, it's nearly half the price of the LG Ultrafine 4K monitor.

Be aware that in Windows a 24" 4K monitor is unusable at 1:1; You must use scaling to be able to see or read anything.

Also, If your MacBook Air is the late 2015 version it should be able to display 4K(3840x2160) at 60hz. However, I don't know if it will work with the LG's awkward 4096x2304 resolution.

It's probably this one. Though 24 inches is far too small for 4k.

Nevermind, there is another 4k with ips even cheaper..

• https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Monitor-P2715Q-27-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B00PC9HFNY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504191436&sr=1-1&keywords=dell%2Bultra%2Bhd%2B4k&th=1
  
  -Or even a cheaper 2k ips https://www.amazon.com/BenQ-BL2420PT-Designer-2560x1440-DisplayPort/dp/B01LHYIATA/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504191554&sr=1-1&keywords=BenQ+BL2420PT

Is $400 USD cheap enough for you?

looks solid. same brand, similar model, same panel type, the pixels-per-inch difference may give you some fits but its not likely. its not like you can really match that anyways.

you will need to buy a vesa compatible stand to do either of them in portrait mode. the reviews look solid so id say its a safe bet.

if you go with the 24 and 27 inch variants of this dell https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PC9HFNY/ref=twister_B01NAHJFI0?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
you wont need to get a custom monitor stand. they do cost more though and likely have the exact same panel inside.

I bought 2x1080p 27" monitors last year, so I can't really bring myself to upgrade again. I was looking at 1440 and 4k monitors last night and was considering this one. Even if I wanted to add it as a third, I'd really want to get a new 3x monitor mount since there's no way to really fit everything on my desk now.

Name brand 4K monitors are on sale for $400 and less all the time.

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Monitor-P2415Q-24-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B00PC9HFNY?tag=lifehackeramzn-20&ascsubtag=a35661ce832cd46d26e58368ff56c882b1e20b8b&rawdata=%5Br%7Chttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F%5Bt%7Cmod-title%5Bp%7C1712678664%5Ba%7CB00PC9HFNY%5Bau%7C5716553178370339807

IPS panels definitely give you the best viewing angles at the expense of response time. Sadly, there aren't really any 1440p monitors on the market under 27" so you'll either have to settle for a larger monitor , move up to 4K @ 60Hz (there are a few of those on the market including 1, 2 and 3, or stick with 1080p. Given your poor eyesight, you should realize that windows will shrink everything (icons, text, etc) on higher resolutions, which could be annoying.

After reading these comments, I am mainly looking at P2415Q and the U2412M as they seem to be the best price points for 24" monitors with greater than 1920X1080p.

Any others I should add to my list?

I'm probably going to wait for a deal.

I will also be keeping an eye on:

• Acer G247HYU
  
• BenQ BL2420PT
  
• ASUS PA248Q
  

I'm trying to figure out how to fit a 4K IPS monitor in your budget but it's literally $550.

If you're working on videos at 4k display you want a 4k monitor...

If you say 1080p is fine... it'll be easier. Also the builds that moderator gave you was good just the prices are now outdated.

This is what I have so far.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor | $373.95 @ SuperBiiz
CPU Cooler | Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | $88.98 @ OutletPC
Motherboard | MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard | $194.99 @ Newegg
Memory | Crucial 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory | $384.49 @ SuperBiiz
Storage | Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $104.99 @ SuperBiiz
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $97.95 @ SuperBiiz
Video Card | Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card | $239.70 @ Newegg
Case | Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case | $69.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $59.99 @ Newegg
Optical Drive | Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer | $13.99 @ Newegg
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) | $89.98 @ OutletPC
Keyboard | Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse | $27.99 @ NCIX US
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1746.99
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-23 01:50 EST-0500 |

and this is the cheapest IPS 4K display http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PC9HFNY/?tag=pcpapi-20 @$550

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Monitor-P2415Q-24-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B00PC9HFNY

This is what I use. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PC9HFNY/

Bit above.

Affordable? Not going to happen, depending on your definition of affordable. While they do exist at that size, I really don't see the point in spending that extra money for 4k at 24" unless you're doing work that requires such fine detail, especially when you're looking for something that's affordable. Remember, a higher resolution does not necessarily mean better graphics. I would much rather a 27" at 1440p than 24" at 4k, where you're likely spending the same amount of money.

With that being said, here's what's out there

Got this one from Viewsonic, probably your best option IMO https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SHZSZZW/?tag=pcp0f-20

This puppy from Dell
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PC9HFNY/?tag=pcp0f-20

This guy from Asus
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DHS30OE/?tag=pcp0f-20

I own a rMBP and a 1440p lg ultrawide as well so I'll try to give my input. I'd say the biggest thing is that PPI for the laptop is around 230 and 110 for the ultrawide. The pixel density would be the biggest factor in how crisp text and applications look. A better color profile won't fix low PPI.

That said, I think you'd like a small 24" 4k monitor over that ultrawide. Maybe something like this. The PPI would be around 185, almost as high as the retina. Plus you'd save a lot of money. You could go larger but your text will seem less sharp.

If you go for 2 29" ultrawides, I've heard it can be way too long for a vertical. Ultrawides aren't for everyone. If you don't enjoy it, don't force yourself to stick with it. $850 is a lot of money to spend on something you don't fully enjoy. Hope that was helpful!

That’d be dope but I haven’t seen anything that cheap. There’s a dell 4k that’s 350-450ish depending on what size you want.

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Monitor-P2415Q-24-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B00PC9HFNY

You'll also need this accessory

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B9PXB8J

I'm in the market for a similar monitor and was considering the one you have, but was also looking at the 4K version: https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Monitor-P2415Q-24-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B00PC9HFNY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467383288&sr=8-1&keywords=4k+Dell+P2415Q

What made you pick that model?

I game on 1080p but the nerd inside has already won lol ;p

I might get this Dell monitor in the future, great price.
http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Monitor-P2415Q-24-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B00PC9HFNY

But that 1070 pricing is insane, I say wait for 1070 Benchmarks then decide.

Picked up an external monitor for pretty cheap. I needed something to boost productivity at home and it got recommended because it comes out of the factory decently calibrated. I'll probably try and pick up a calibrator on Black Friday.

Between work, class, and studying for the MCATs, I haven't really shot much this season. The one time I did go up to the White Mountains, I left my camera at home (...sigh). I thought about braving the cold (20s tonight) to go photograph the Leonids, but then I ran into this image, and I'm unmotivated again. Photographing meteor showers is the bane of my photography existence.

1. Good temperatures
   
2. High volume of meteors
   
3. Not cloudy/low winds
   
4. New moon/waning crescent
   
   Pick one.

Dell has a 24" 4k monitor! Here's an Amazon link

Again man, I don't know where you're from but a with a 5 second surf through Amazon I found this $160 4K monitor. "Gaming monitors" are such a marketing scam so let's throw that out of the equation because people don't buy "gaming TVs" to hook up their consoles. And yes I'm aware that it is not cheap to build a 60 FPS max settings 4K focused gaming PC but you can totally build a low/mid level 4K PC for the price of an XBOX One X or cheaper and have similar performance. My point was that developing a game with 4K textures was a rare feat 5 years ago, nowadays it is a standard procedure so there's no such thing as "developing in 4K is more expensive".

And I understand that Xbox one were shipped with useless 500GB HDDs. But so did the Xbox 360 with their 4GB HDDs. It is incredibly obvious but tech gets better and cheaper every single day. I guess 500GB was just enough 4 years ago but by today's standards it is the bare minimum. A conventional 2TB HDD will cost you around $60 dollars.

I mean, it's even weird to be having this conversation. I deviated a lot but a cold fact is that 4K isn't some technology from the future and unless you were in serious poverty conditions, I think it is pretty affordable today, let alone in 3 to 5 years down the road where we would be probably already consuming 8K or whatever. That's why I think Switch isn't as futureproofed as Nintendo would like it to be and why it will go from being catalogued as a hybrid console, to just a handheld for undemanding indies and first party games if they don't release a much more powerful version in the near/mid future.

https://www.amazon.com/DELL-Screen-LED-Lit-Monitor-U2718Q/dp/B073VYVX5S/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=dell+4k+monitor&qid=1555794396&s=gateway&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Monitor-P2415Q-24-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B00PC9HFNY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=dell+4k+monitor&qid=1555794434&s=gateway&sr=8-4 If anyone have one of those monitor it would be great to know if they are worth it

yeah, because 4K displays are so expensive....