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Dell U2415 with 16:10 1920 x 1200 AH-IPS panel
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It's on Amazon for $259
I had a u2414h... the panels weren't even near as nice as the ones on the u2415. Also the touch buttons on the u2414h are very frustrating as they take multiple presses to work. I wasn't a big fan of the u2414h. For me I wanted a 1920x1200 monitor and was not happy with it because it was 1920x1080. Hopefully they have fixed the issues with it.
Well I am using 3 of them so my thought was to keep them uniform so I can use an eyefinity setup if I choose to.
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hellrazerxtc
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I purchased two Dell U2415, but the 2nd monitor has a yellow tint. I got the 2nd monitor replaced for a new one and it also has a yellow tint. Does anyone know if thats normal 
From my other thread: I think I'll keep them now, as I see no reason now to go back to the u2414 except to get $130 back.
Well some encouraging news.
Through hours of experimenting I think I have finally fixed the issue. Maybe this will help someone else in the same boat. What finally did it was using guru3ds display driver uninstaller, removing all registry instances with ccleaner, reverting to an older version of CCC (14.4) and swapping out the HDMI cable for a DVI to HDMI.
For now, scaling is working. If I put the desktop into 1920x1080 it will give me the black bars on top and bottom, likewise when playing SC2 in 1920x1080. With this issue resolved I figure for the extra ~$130 I spent on these panels over the u2414 I might as well keep these as I can use the 16x10 res while browsing etc but still have the ability to put it into the native res of the u2414 if I want to now that scaling is working.
One thing is for sure though, I will try to avoid using HDMI to HDMI for PC monitors as long as I can.
Well some encouraging news.
Through hours of experimenting I think I have finally fixed the issue. Maybe this will help someone else in the same boat. What finally did it was using guru3ds display driver uninstaller, removing all registry instances with ccleaner, reverting to an older version of CCC (14.4) and swapping out the HDMI cable for a DVI to HDMI.
For now, scaling is working. If I put the desktop into 1920x1080 it will give me the black bars on top and bottom, likewise when playing SC2 in 1920x1080. With this issue resolved I figure for the extra ~$130 I spent on these panels over the u2414 I might as well keep these as I can use the 16x10 res while browsing etc but still have the ability to put it into the native res of the u2414 if I want to now that scaling is working.
One thing is for sure though, I will try to avoid using HDMI to HDMI for PC monitors as long as I can.
@hellrazerxtc - Yellow tint: Try setting the Preset Modes to Custom Color. I found standard mode was different for color on 1 of 3 monitors. However Custom Color seems the same for them all. Another thing to try is go into the menu and reset color settings. Also do a factory Reset in menu under "others" . I had one monitor that had a yellow tinge and resetting everything helped. It seemed somehow related to coming back from sleep. Its working fine now though.
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That is good news! I don't think you would have been very happy with the panels on the u2414h. The ones on the u2415 are much better.
hellrazerxtc
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Hi xnaron, thanks for the suggestion. I tried what you told me but it's still has yellow. I'm going to exchange for another one again...
Hi xnaron, thanks for the suggestion. I tried what you told me but it's still has yellow. I'm going to exchange for another one again...
Bummer. I hope you get a better one. One thing you may want to do is try swapping the cables on them and see if it is a monitor thing or color profile. (that may or may not be a good test depending on how windows assigns them.) I would go in and check that you have the right color profile setup. Checkout this link for more info http://optimwise.com/fix-windows-photo-viewer-yellow-tint-background/
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I think the reason why it has a yellow tint is due to light bleeding. It's set at 28 brightness
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My Dell U2415 has a scratch on the panel! I saw this already on Eizo EV2455 and 2x Asus PB248Q (worst!)... I think that the Panel company or the AG coating company is guilty. But Dell also (quality management)
So keep attention on new models.
Now I will replace it by Dell through a new U2415. I am tense if the new one has no scrathces because so many 16:10 IPS 24" had scratches.
You can see it when the sun is shining on the screen - even when it is on.
So keep attention on new models.
Now I will replace it by Dell through a new U2415. I am tense if the new one has no scrathces because so many 16:10 IPS 24" had scratches.
You can see it when the sun is shining on the screen - even when it is on.
I see real problems with both displays. It's look equal dreadful. Is it possible to work on such displays? Or it's not so bad in the real life?
that's really strange, as the TFTCentral review reported almost no bleeding on U2415
Above: All black screen in a darkened room.
As usual we also tested the screen with an all black image and in a darkened room. A camera was used to capture the result. The camera showed there was pretty much no backlight leakage here at all. A very slight amount was detected along the upper left hand edge, but it was barely noticeable at all. A pleasing result from the U2415 here.
Mine are just like what TFTCentral pictured.
I'm considering purchasing this monitor. As far as I can see, I can get it for around 280 euros (I asked a shop that I used to work for, and that sells it for almost 400 euros, why their price is so high, and they answered that most probably the other shops simply haven't updated their info, so it's possible that the actual price is considerably higher than 280 euros).
My current monitor is an old Samsung Syncmaster 206bw, so I suppose the Dell U2415 would be worlds apart from it, but I would really like to buy the best available in this price bracket.
Do you guys think I should buy it? Or maybe I should check out some other monitors beforehand? I don't know much about monitors, and this topic seems to have by far the most productive and informative discussion of anything I've found.
My main preference is that the monitor should have good black color reproduction; my samsung has terrible light bleed, possibly due to old age, and it annoys me to no end.
I sometimes watch movies/TV shows which often have dark scenes, as well as play games that have dark places, and on my samsung those dark scenes are just all the same color, which is obviously awful.
I do play some fast-paced games sometimes - lately it's been Shootmania Storm, which is a fast-paced FPS -, so it would be nice if the monitor could handle that stuff decently. The Dell U2415 has 8ms, which is supposedly not very good for that type of games.
My current monitor is an old Samsung Syncmaster 206bw, so I suppose the Dell U2415 would be worlds apart from it, but I would really like to buy the best available in this price bracket.
Do you guys think I should buy it? Or maybe I should check out some other monitors beforehand? I don't know much about monitors, and this topic seems to have by far the most productive and informative discussion of anything I've found.
My main preference is that the monitor should have good black color reproduction; my samsung has terrible light bleed, possibly due to old age, and it annoys me to no end.
I sometimes watch movies/TV shows which often have dark scenes, as well as play games that have dark places, and on my samsung those dark scenes are just all the same color, which is obviously awful.
I do play some fast-paced games sometimes - lately it's been Shootmania Storm, which is a fast-paced FPS -, so it would be nice if the monitor could handle that stuff decently. The Dell U2415 has 8ms, which is supposedly not very good for that type of games.
myself will also be switching from a HP w2207h (tn) which is a 2ms gtg monitor... as the u2415 is 8ms gtg, I was also a bit afraid that FPS type games would suffer from it...but I think the difference is quite neglectable
again, from TFTCentral review:
again, from TFTCentral review:
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hellrazerxtc
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It's only noticiable when I actually pay attention into detail when working with white images. Otherwise, when I watch movies or play games, they look identical.
Dell offered to refund me $25 to keep the monitor, which comes out to be $194 before tax. I'm actually satisfied with the price I paid for. I would return if I paid full price.
My U2415 arrived, and I have it set up in clone dual display next to my 2405FPW. Initial impressions:
- Surprisingly little has changed image quality wise despite the nine year gap between the models
- Faint banding can be seen on the 2405FPW for continuous colour ranges, not the case on the U2415
- The U2415 is silent, unlike the older 2405FPW
- Viewing angles are MUCH better on the 2405FPW. This surprised the hell out of me given IPS is supposed to be known for viewing angles? Not that PVA is bad in this respect but still. I took a video, will link once I can figure out how to get it on youtube (edit: http://youtu.be/bJPTPruyXNM)
- Touch controls on the U2415 are a pain, much prefer the physical controls on the 2405FPW
- The U2415 design wise is much more appealing with its clean lines (helped by the lack of buttons I just complained about) and slim bezels.
- Backlight bleed on the U2415 is more uneven, with a clearly brighter bottom right corner, plus areas around the frame generally. Pictures here
I'm torn on what to do.
- Surprisingly little has changed image quality wise despite the nine year gap between the models
- Faint banding can be seen on the 2405FPW for continuous colour ranges, not the case on the U2415
- The U2415 is silent, unlike the older 2405FPW
- Viewing angles are MUCH better on the 2405FPW. This surprised the hell out of me given IPS is supposed to be known for viewing angles? Not that PVA is bad in this respect but still. I took a video, will link once I can figure out how to get it on youtube (edit: http://youtu.be/bJPTPruyXNM)
- Touch controls on the U2415 are a pain, much prefer the physical controls on the 2405FPW
- The U2415 design wise is much more appealing with its clean lines (helped by the lack of buttons I just complained about) and slim bezels.
- Backlight bleed on the U2415 is more uneven, with a clearly brighter bottom right corner, plus areas around the frame generally. Pictures here
I'm torn on what to do.
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Can you make a photo of your display with black background in a dark room? Thanks
you are right 2405FPW is actually better. surprising~!
I've just run into this problem. Is there a solution yet? Switch to HDMI instead of display port I guess?
It's interesting video. And thanks for the picture.
U2415 seems more blue than the 2405FPW. Which of these monitors's color rendering you like more?
PVA and IPS are very different from each other. PVA has a higher contrast ratio, deeper black and hasn't glow, but IPS has better angles.
Additionally, a quality of modern displays, especial IPS, worse than that few years ago. But now they have become cheaper. Unfortunately, we are deprived of any choise.
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I've tried about 5 24" IPS monitors before finally settling on the u2415. It is by far the best of the ones I have tried (listed earlier in thread). I think the problem with the coloring (yellowish) is due to the calibration they perform at the factory. I suspect the units all aren't calibrating to the same spec. Anyhow this is easily compensated either using a color calibration tool (spyder) or just switching to "Custom Color" preset mode and adjusting the RGB values. I was able to get 3 monitors to match using this method (RGB) You'll only really notice it when trying to setup multiple u2415. If there is some way to get into a service menu and adjust the color settings it would probably be possible to get the monitors to match in all preset modes.
One thing to keep in mind is that there is a difference between backlight bleeding and IPS glow. The u2415's have the least amount of bleed and glow of all the monitors I have tried. I am extremely happy with them and I think for the price they are one of the best panels out there right now.
One thing to keep in mind is that there is a difference between backlight bleeding and IPS glow. The u2415's have the least amount of bleed and glow of all the monitors I have tried. I am extremely happy with them and I think for the price they are one of the best panels out there right now.
I don't have many monitors to compare but given your description, I feel mine is not a good example (pics linked above) so it might be worth swapping to see if I get a better one?
I was in a similar position. I was replacing 3 Dell 2209wa's. They are IPS with CCFL backlighting and pretty aggressive anti glare coating. The 2209wa has much less IPS glow and bleed compared to current gen LED IPS monitors. I tried u2142m, u2413, u2414h, benq bl2411pt, and hp 24zi before trying the u2415. I prefer the picture on the u2415 to all of those monitors. I have had my hands on 5 u2415 monitors and I couldn't find any dead or stuck pixels on any of them. At this price point I don't think there is a perfect monitor and I have spent the last 2 months looking. I am happy with the u2415 but it may not be for everyone. Time to move on
To be clear, I meant swapping my U2415 for another U2415 to see if it's better
I don't think the viewing angles will change. What is your main concern with the one you have? is the screen blotchy in normal viewing conditions? If you aren't happy with it definitely exchange it. They usually will let you keep the one you have till the new one arrives.
For those with yellow tinting, the u2414h also had this problem and it's a defect. I went through 3 returns directly through Dell before I got a good one that didn't have yellow tint or bad bleeding. Dell was great and paid the shipping to and from every time.
$25 credit to keep this? F' that, those displays are broken in my eyes. I wouldn't even accept them at 50% credit.
I think the reason why it has a yellow tint is due to light bleeding. It's set at 28 brightness
$25 credit to keep this? F' that, those displays are broken in my eyes. I wouldn't even accept them at 50% credit.
I am pretty sure the yellow tint is the result of factory calibration. It is possible to get rid of the yellow tint if you switch to preset "Custom Color" mode. Then adjust the RGB settings. Usually you will just need to lower R and G (mid 90's). On my u2415's 3 of mine have no yellow tinge in Custom Color mode. I had lower R to 98 on one of them to line up with the other 2. Other than that they all match. I got 2 replacement u2415's and they required significant R and G lowering (lowish 90's) to match the other 3.
If it is possible for us to somehow do adjust the factory calibration I think we could fix it. Maybe through a service menu? Anyone know how to get into the service menu?
It was the monitor. I tried everything to try and get rid of the yellow. Custom color profiles, tweaking RGB channels on both GPU and monitor, tried it on different computers, different cables, every color mode including the pre-calibrated sRGB, etc. The entire screen had a yellow tint and it was impossible to get a clear and pure white. A replacement fixed it and you could clearly see a huge difference in the colors side by side. If you Google around, quite a few people had the problem.
Here is an image I dug up from another user:
You are talking about the u2414h correct? The u2415 IMO has a much nicer panel. Any yellowing I have seen in the 5 u2415's I have looked at was corrected easily in the Custom Color mode. It looks lik eyou definitely had a different issue than what I experienced. I believe the yellowing I have seen is due to factory color calibration as it can be (easily) corrected in Custom Color mode.
I picked up a U2415 recently and noticed on a pure white background that the upper corners tend to be a bit darker than the rest if the screen. Does anyone else notice this?
While I won't be staring at a white screen all day, these darker corners/edges do seem to even when browsing the web.
I haven't bought a monitor in a long time so I'm not sure if that this is par for the course for edge lit monitors or not. My previous CCFL Samsung did not seem to suffer from this but that monitor is old and making all sorts of noise now.
While I won't be staring at a white screen all day, these darker corners/edges do seem to even when browsing the web.
I haven't bought a monitor in a long time so I'm not sure if that this is par for the course for edge lit monitors or not. My previous CCFL Samsung did not seem to suffer from this but that monitor is old and making all sorts of noise now.
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