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The iMac Pro does have Alpine Ridge. Scroll to the first NHI in the parsed ioreg output and lookup 8086:15d2 in the pci ids database. Scroll up to the upstream bridge which is 8086:1578 and the downstream is 8086:15d2.

The EDID for the display says it support RGB and 4:2:2 but says nothing about 4:2:0. I suppose you could try a mode between the HBR2 RGB 8bpc max (720 MHz) and the HBR2 4:2:2 8bc max (1080 MHz) to see if macOS is smart enough to add a 4:2:2 mode.

It says it supports modes with refresh rates from 24 to 75Hz but then says it supports refresh rates from 56 to 76Hz which is wrong since you are using 6.1K30Hz.

The EDID has the resolution of the XDR (6016x3384) and the 5K but they are only at 60Hz. For 4K it has a 60Hz timing and a 30Hz HDMI timing.

I can't tell if the display supports HBR3 or not. 02201h says HBR which is wrong since you are using HBR2. I guess we need a DPCD from an Intel Mac that supports HBR3 to check this (maybe the Alpine Ridge is affecting 02201h). The display might be limited to HBR2 since that's all that's required to support 6K60. But the user manual says it supports HBR3. I suppose if you had HBR3 then you could get RGB 10bpc at 30Hz instead of the 8bpc that you are getting now or you could get 49Hz RGB 8bpc.

IOFBTimingRange of the GPU says it can support up to 1080MHz which is the limit of HBR3 8bpc but maybe the GPU doesn't know about Alpine Ridge. 1080MHz is also the limit for HBR2 4:2:2 8bpc but IOFBTimingRange says it only supports RGB, 4:4:4, and 4:2:0. IOFBTimingRange says the GPU doesn't support DSC as expected.

The DPCD shows the display supports DSC. EDID would mention DSC only for HDMI 2.1 inputs. An AllRez for that connection would be interesting. HDMI might include 4:2:0 modes.
 

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Well, I finally got my monitor delivered. I ordered on 5/10 and it was delayed. I contacted Dell and they said they would give me another $100 off for my inconvenience so that brings the price to $2499 for the monitor. Pretty good price! The monitor is nice, I've been comparing it to my Apple Studio Display and I prefer the text on the ASD because it is darker. The quality on the Dell is very good. The ASD appears to have slightly more vivid colors but not that much of a difference. I tried the automatic KVM switching and it works good. You have to put one of the computers to sleep and then it will go to the active computer within maybe 5 seconds. The upper chin is a little confusing because it looks like you didn't maximum the screen content all the way. I guess I'll get used to it. I cannot get the Dell's camera to be recognized by my Mac Studio though. Does anyone have any suggestions to fix that?

I attached a pdf file that shows the difference between the two monitors for the text.
 

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Any model details?

It's nothing fancy at all but it was worked fine. My desk is just not quite stable enough to use an arm. With this (or my tilt ASDs) there is zero wobble.
 
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Has anyone found a way to get good discounts (20% ish), after the initial day release?
Best I've found is 10%. I've also chatted w/ Dell to no avail. I'm holding out. I don't "need" it at all so I'll play the waiting game.
 
Well, I finally got my monitor delivered. I ordered on 5/10 and it was delayed. I contacted Dell and they said they would give me another $100 off for my inconvenience so that brings the price to $2499 for the monitor. Pretty good price! The monitor is nice, I've been comparing it to my Apple Studio Display and I prefer the text on the ASD because it is darker. The quality on the Dell is very good. The ASD appears to have slightly more vivid colors but not that much of a difference. I tried the automatic KVM switching and it works good. You have to put one of the computers to sleep and then it will go to the active computer within maybe 5 seconds. The upper chin is a little confusing because it looks like you didn't maximum the screen content all the way. I guess I'll get used to it. I cannot get the Dell's camera to be recognized by my Mac Studio though. Does anyone have any suggestions to fix that?

I attached a pdf file that shows the difference between the two monitors for the text.
Thanks for sharing that PDF. I see what you mean about the ASD text being darker. But I am impressed by how sharp the text looks on the Dell. That's what has me locked in to "retina" displays so it's nice to see the Dell delivers.
 
Well, I finally got my monitor delivered. I ordered on 5/10 and it was delayed. I contacted Dell and they said they would give me another $100 off for my inconvenience so that brings the price to $2499 for the monitor. Pretty good price! The monitor is nice, I've been comparing it to my Apple Studio Display and I prefer the text on the ASD because it is darker. The quality on the Dell is very good. The ASD appears to have slightly more vivid colors but not that much of a difference. I tried the automatic KVM switching and it works good. You have to put one of the computers to sleep and then it will go to the active computer within maybe 5 seconds. The upper chin is a little confusing because it looks like you didn't maximum the screen content all the way. I guess I'll get used to it. I cannot get the Dell's camera to be recognized by my Mac Studio though. Does anyone have any suggestions to fix that?

I attached a pdf file that shows the difference between the two monitors for the text.

This looks like a gamma problem. The Dell is probably set up for PC gamma which is 2.2 vs 1.8 for Macs. Easily changed.

Remember that the ASD has 1000:1 contrast ratio and the Dell has 2000:1 contrast ratio.
 
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Well, I finally got my monitor delivered. I ordered on 5/10 and it was delayed. I contacted Dell and they said they would give me another $100 off for my inconvenience so that brings the price to $2499 for the monitor. Pretty good price!

My launch day order still hasn’t shipped. Who did you talk to: sales, order modification, or customer service?
 

It's nothing fancy at all but it was worked fine. My desk is just not quite stable enough to use an arm. With this (or my tilt ASDs) there is zero wobble.
Thanks, appreciated.
 
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I use VIVO stands, as well, though mine clamps to the desk edge. Rock solid (I have a heavy desk). I plan to get their two-monitor extra tall stand when I finally swap out my iMac 5K fora Mac mini.
 
This looks like a gamma problem. The Dell is probably set up for PC gamma which is 2.2 vs 1.8 for Macs. Easily changed

IIRC Macs switched to 2.2 gamma some time back around 10.5 or 10.6. I'd chalk text differences up to a combination of difference in contrast settings and matte vs. gloss. Text on my U3224KB looks very similar to text on my iMac Pro (which has a panel very similar to that of the ASD) and is only very slightly lighter looking, but I've cranked the contrast setting on it up to 100 rather than leaving it at default.
 
My launch day order still hasn’t shipped. Who did you talk to: sales, order modification, or customer service?

My launch day order still hasn’t shipped. Who did you talk to: sales, order modification, or customer service?
I put in a request via the website order page. I did not talk to anyone. I asked when my monitor would be shipped and the next day I got an email back:

Unfortunately, we are experiencing backorders due to which your order has been delayed. The revised Estimated Ship Date for your order is 05/25/2023 but it might get delayed due to backorder.

However, I have submitted the expedite request to ship the order as soon as possible.

Trust me, I never wanted to disappoint a wonderful customer like you, I would like to offer you a credit of $100 as a goodwill gesture this amount will be processed once your order gets invoiced\shipped and it will be credited into your original mode of payment in 8 business days.

I haven’t received the $100 credit yet but I just received the monitor yesterday.
 
Just watched this video. 100% guarantee this will wobble on my desk. There's a reason to pay the Apple taxes. You get what you pay for.


Man, that is one cheap looking display. And it's ugly as hell too.

You can clearly see it is a PC monitor and not an Apple monitor.
 
I cannot get the Dell's camera to be recognized by my Mac Studio though. Does anyone have any suggestions to fix that?
Did you manage to get the webcam working with your Mac Studio?

I'm really tempted to try one of these as having built-in speakers and webcam is a real plus for me which is why I love the Studio Display. But I really wish I had a larger screen... The Dell also allows for a second input which would let me use it with my MacBook Pro or even my HP laptop I need to use for one of my client's work.
 
How do I change that?
surprisingly seems not possible on the OSD

you might be able to do it from here


also recommend BetterDisplay which has lots of image controls and frac scaling options too


in theory the Dell should be better in the text department as its an IPS Black (2000:1).
 
Did you manage to get the webcam working with your Mac Studio?

I'm really tempted to try one of these as having built-in speakers and webcam is a real plus for me which is why I love the Studio Display. But I really wish I had a larger screen... The Dell also allows for a second input which would let me use it with my MacBook Pro or even my HP laptop I need to use for one of my client's work.
Not yet. I wonder if it's broken because the closure does nothing when I turn if off on the controller. It appears to be halfway open. I bought it for the second input for my work Surface Pro which actually takes Mini DisplayPort. That works fine. I'm going to try to control the camera thru the Surface Pro and see if that works.
 
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surprisingly seems not possible on the OSD

you might be able to do it from here


also recommend BetterDisplay which has lots of image controls and frac scaling options too


in theory the Dell should be better in the text department as its an IPS Black (2000:1).
Thank you, I'll try those methods. I think the text is very clear but light, like a thin font that's a little hard to read. I have it adjusted to the largest text setting. Maybe if I wasn't comparing them side by side I wouldn't have thought anything about the text!
 
I adjusted the settings by looking at stock photos on both screens and they seem to have matching color now and the text is darker and easier to read. The dell has a slightest pink cast. I've got to research on how to get rid of that.
 

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Not yet. I wonder if it's broken because the closure does nothing when I turn if off on the controller. It appears to be halfway open. I bought it for the second input for my work Surface Pro which actually takes Mini DisplayPort. That works fine. I'm going to try to control the camera thru the Surface Pro and see if that works.

Sounds like something is wrong with the camera. Mine works as expected with both an Intel iMac and M1 Pro MBP.
 
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I've ordered one from the UK store which should be here on Wednesday, am interested to see how it compares to the Studio Display.
 
This is the malfunctioning camera that's halfway closed in a permanent position. I sent in a ticket to Dell.
 

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I adjusted the settings by looking at stock photos on both screens and they seem to have matching color now and the text is darker and easier to read. The dell has a slightest pink cast. I've got to research on how to get rid of that.

Dell looks clearer and better contrast now, to my eyes. I mean it should be, if IPS Black is more than a marketing term.
 
I've ordered one from the UK store which should be here on Wednesday, am interested to see how it compares to the Studio Display.
Please post what you think. Still on the fence and waiting on more real world feedback (and a promo code. . .)
 
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