Customers are satisfied with the UltraSharp 42.5" IPS LCD 4K UHD 75Hz Monitor's display quality. Many appreciate the vivid and crisp visuals, finding it perfect for their needs and suitable for various uses. The monitor's performance is also frequently praised. There were no negative customer comments reported.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Astonishing
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The monitor is aesthetically pleasing, with a sleek, minimalistic design and a perfect size for a regular at-home desk space. The performance, along with the vivid and crisp display, is nothing short of astonishing. I originally ordered the 43” monitor and found it somewhat lacking in definition and much too large. I returned it in hopes this 32” downsize would do. I rather like it, as it’s perfect for my needs. I highly recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Display quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Nice, but too flawed for me.
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I really wanted to like this monitor. However, it wasn't worth the price, and the built-in KVM is a pain, even with their software.
tl;dr
O.K., I'm a systems admin with over 35 years of experience on far too many platforms. I know my way around monitors. Sue to severe vision loss, I need a large screen to work off of. Currently, I'm using a 43" Samsung "smart" monitor that works decently well, but I hate the "smart" part, and would love more ports. Not to mention a way to get rid of my external KVM that I use to control three Macs and one Linux PC while I'm working.
Generally, I like Dell monitors, and I already own a couple. So, I thought this would be a no-brainer, probably giving me a better image as well as clearing up some of the clutter on my desk. I wrestled it onto my monitor arm (WARNING: it's heavy, even without the base), and proceeded to connect the two newer Macs (an M2 Studio and M4 Mini) to it via DP, and and an older 2013 Mac Pro and the Linux PC via HDMI. I also connected all four machines to the USB-C ports and assigned them to the inputs in the KVM setup. I also connected my keyboard and mouse to the USB-A ports on the bottom of the monitor.
I need to stop here and make a comment about the OSD and controlling it; the joystick is on the back of the right side of the monitor, and it's RIGHT NEXT TO the power button. You can probably guess that the placement led to some frustration.
After it was all set up, I installed the Dell DDPM software on all the machines, and set up the KVM functions and some hot keys. That's when I discovered that the hot keys only work if the computer is on and the screen is unlocked. Otherwise, pressing them does nothing. Giving the monitor a reach around to get to the joystick and manually change inputs is just a pain.
I do applaud Dell for having Mac and Linux software, but it's not very stable and tended to do odd things. It crashed the 2013 Mac Pro once, but I can't blame Dell. They state that you should be using a 2018 Mac or newer, and I'm sure they aren't keen on supporting a machine running OpenCore. So be it.
In the end, it went back. I might've kept it and hooked it up to the HDMI KVM if the display was noticeably better than the Samsung (which cost half as much), but it isn't. Just to make sure, I put them side-by-side and had my spouse look at them with her very good vision. She agreed that the difference, if any, was minimal.
So, at least in my case, it wasn't a good fit. The onboard KVM is really clumsy to use, the display quality is nice, but not significantly better than monitors costing less. And, it's really, really heavy.
Oh, one more small nitpick: the VESA mounts are in a recessed area, and I had to use spacers to attach the VESA bracket from my monitor arm. Be warned on that one.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Display quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great monitor, too big for me
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The monitor itself was great, but I had to return it because it was too big for what I needed.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Overpriced and Underperforming.
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This monitor is NOT worth the money (I paid $881 for it).
The product title/descriptor is very misleading. While the monitor is capable of running at 4K, and it is capable of refreshing at 75Hz, it cannot do both at the same time. I have tried HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 cables connected to machines capable of 4K @ 120 Hz, but the monitor will not run at 4K + 75Hz.
The viewing angle is not great - the screen dims substantially if you look at the corners from the middle of the screen just a few feet away.
I bought this monitor for programming, because it was supposed to have very clear text; however, it is quite blurry when used with MacOS.
You cannot control the volume of the monitor speakers through MacOS via HDMI. It will work with Windows, however.
Considering you can get a premium quality OLED that can run 4K + 120 Hz with no viewing angle issues for less than what this monitor costs, this is a very hard sell.
It's not a terrible screen, but $900+ is way too much for this considering the other options that amount of money could get you. Would not recommend.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great display for work!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fantastic for productivity. Crisp, clear text, ready to use. Great for use in conjunction with a MacBook Pro.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Monitor
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Really love this monitor, great picture, multiple display options and simultaneous inputs
I would recommend this to a friend
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Display quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent monitor. Simply love it. You can’t go wrong with Dell.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Monitor
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Productivity increases. I am able to multitask more efficiently. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Great Solution for Some
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A great solution for multiple computers. I won’t go back to multiple monitors. Though, you won’t enjoy it as much if you won’t be able to download Dell display manager due to a lack of admin rights (for example a work computer).
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Dell Display Manager unresponsive
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Beautiful, sleek, unfortunately I had to return it after a week trying to install Dell Display manager program on my computer. i had 4 remote sessions with Dell, and they were unable to run it properly, geek squad couldn't fu=figure it out, without the DDM software it's just a big TV, because all the advertised features can not be used.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from YourDellTeam
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Hello FernandoG,
We would like to thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. We regret to hear that you are not completely satisfied with your Dell UltraSharp 42.5 IPS LCD 4K UHD 75Hz Monitor, due to which you opted to return it. This is certainly not the experience we like to hear from our valued customers or the type of product Dell intends to deliver. Furthermore, we always strive to get better, and reviews like yours help us develop products our customers love. Your feedback will be shared with our quality team for consideration in future enhancements in products.
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