Dell U2520D
2560 x 1440 pixels, 25"
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38 reviews
Great product for graphic designers, videographers and musicians.
Great companion to a MacBook Pro 16 2019. charging is done perfectly by usb c as long as you don't pull too much on the processor and the graphics card (tested with core i9). The colors are superb and faithful and the resolution is sufficient not to pay attention to the pixels.
Pro
- USB C 90W
- Height adjustment
- Color fidelity
Super monitor for home office
Bought the U2520 almost 2 years ago when we all had to go home office. Since then I use it together with my older U2515H on a Macbook Pro 15" from 2017, a Macbook Pro 16" from 2020 and a Lenovo T480. With all 3 devices it works via USB-C or USB-C + HDMI to use both monitors at the same time, even if with the Macbooks now and then something does not work with the drivers from Apple and the U2520 is not immediately recognized. That is annoying, because then usually another USB-C port (than the one you normally use) works or the Macbook crashes.
The coolest feature is the 90W charging via USB-C, which allows me to connect the laptop to the monitor and charge it at the same time. No need for a docking station anymore.
On the negative side, the U2520 feels less premium in terms of build quality compared to the older U2515 (edges not rounded, control buttons feel very cheap and the plastic nubs really dig into your finger with the non-rounded edges when you press against them from below). And I would recommend turning off Smart HDR and the ambient color setting on the Macbook, since the U2520 continuously adjusts the color tone with the HDR setting and it looks like the panel is defective at first.
Despite all the negatives, it's a very good monitor for the money, especially since it completely eliminates the need for a docking station + charging cable.Pro
- 90W charging via USB-C - great replacement for docking station.
- Works with OSX + Windows 10 devices
- Many ports (USB, USB C, HDMI, DP)
Contra
- Poor haptics of the control buttons on the display's edge
- Colors less saturated than in the U2515H
Great screen
Pro
- Good picture
- Cables included
- Replaces (almost) a complete docking station
- Installs quickly
- Nice design
Contra
- No RJ45 connector
Superb Monitor
High quality monitor by Dell. The strongest point: connectivity:
- USB-C with DP and 90W power supply: this means you can connect the monitor to your laptop with one cable and it will charge
- extra USB-C on the side with 15W power supply to charge your mobile device
- USB-A 3.0 with quick-charge on the side
- HDMI, DisplayPort
- Extra DisplayPort out for Daisy-chaining
The factory calibration is perfect, the colors are very well adjusted.
I was worried that the monitor would be small for my desk (140x70cm), but this is not the case. The size is perfect.Pro
- The connectivity
- 25" is the perfect size for 1440p
- Perfect color calibration
A great companion for the MacBook/MacBook Pro
[Update] The screen is so nice that I ordered a second one with a Dell MDS19 stand. 🖤
When choosing a screen, we often talk about resolution, but we tend to forget that it is more interesting to have a slightly smaller screen, but with a larger resolution than a very large screen that only does 1080 (Full HD).
This screen is an excellent compromise, with a 25" slab, but a resolution of 2560x1440 (QHD), it allows to have a very good sharpness of the image with its 117ppi. We are still far from the precision of a Retina screen from Apple, but we are still getting close.
By simply connecting a USB 3/Ethernet adapter at the back, you only need one USB-C cable and no driver for a screen that is perfect to accompany a MacBook/MacBook Pro.Pro
- USB-C
- USB-C power supply of over 90W
- QHD on 25" (117ppi)
- Very good introductory price
Contra
- Not yet for the moment
A quality screen that's not too big and perfectly suited to photo and video editing
Pro
- colour coverage + HDR
- USB C + all cables included
- Size, Design, Brightness
- Prices
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