M3 Pro with Dell P2415Q vertical and additional monitor tbd

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M3 Pro with Dell P2415Q vertical and additional monitor tbd

Hi, am looking for advice, thank so much for reading. For M3 Pro MacBook Pro, so am looking to use a rotated Dell p2415q monitor and add a 32 or 34 inch curved monitor as the primary

[THOUGHT: the rotated monitor for notes and web research, the primary for the writings, and laptop for day calendar and vision boards, and using its camera for zoom calls].

I am a writer, and always have many windows open. Looking at 32" or 34" curved for primary monitor, and seems the USB C monitors will power the Mac as well. I have never used a wide curved monitor, is this a good choice for a writer?

And should I even bother with multiple monitors, I could simply use the multiple desktop feature with a curved monitor...

Assuming the Dell p2415q work with the M3 Pro, is that correct?

Are there any requirements for a curved monitor to be purchased to pair with the M3 Pro Macbook? is 60Hz necessary?

And if anyone has a great ergonomic desk configuration for vertical monitor + 3, could you share your experience?

My most important concern is for my eyes not tiring (used to program in C++ and back then reducing eye strain in monitors was important). Any recommendations for a 32-34" curved monitor? Was considering the Dell S3423DWC which operates at 100 Hz and has usb3. Am neutral on brands type.

Images are just ideation visuals. Thanks for any input or suggestions!!

MacBook Pro 16″

Posted on Nov 23, 2024 6:08 PM

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Answer 1

Nov 23, 2024 6:43 PM in response to zen mama

zen mama wrote:

Looking at 32" or 34" curved for primary monitor, and seems the USB C monitors will power the Mac as well. I have never used a wide curved monitor, is this a good choice for a writer?

A typical ultra-wide monitor might have a 34" diagonal and 3440x1440 pixels. That works out to about 110 PPI. A 27" 2560x1440 monitor would have a pixel density of about 109 PPI. So you can think of a 34" ultra-wide monitor with 3440x1440 pixel resolution as being like taking a 27" 2560x1440 monitor and tacking on about an extra 17% worth of horizontal space on each side (for an extra 34% total). You won't get Retina sharpness – but if you were happy with a 27" 2560x1440 monitor, you would be getting more workspace.

Assuming the Dell p2415q work with the M3 Pro, is that correct?

Are there any requirements for a curved monitor to be purchased to pair with the M3 Pro Macbook? is 60Hz necessary?

Technical Specifications indicate that the limit is 60 Hz for displays attached via USB-C or via Thunderbolt. If you attach one display via USB-C or Thunderbolt, and the other via HDMI, the 16" M3 Pro MacBook Pro would support "one display up to 4K at 144 Hz" for the one attached to the HDMI port.

MacBook Pro (16-inch, Nov 2023) - Tech Specs - Apple Support

How many displays can be connected to MacBook Pro - Apple Support

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Answer 2

Nov 23, 2024 6:25 PM in response to zen mama

MacBook Pro M3 with PRO processor supports up to TWO fully-hardware accelerated displays of up to 6K size each.

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and:
Up to two external displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt, or one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI
One external display supported at 8K resolution at 60Hz or one external display at 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI

4K display like Dell p2415q is not an issue, PROVIDED you use Top specs cables of appropriate (short) length.

for USB-C or displayPort cables, that length is one meter.

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