Experiencing considerable eye strain after connecting a Dell UltraSharp 4k monitor (U2723QE)

Experiencing considerable eye strain after connecting a Dell UltraSharp 4k monitor (U2723QE). Im sure its related to a setting, but have not been able to identify the issue to date. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Running 60 Hz refresh rate, USB-C connector cable, only 1 monitor. Mac mini M2 chip, latest software version.

Posted on Jul 9, 2024 6:56 AM

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Posted on Jul 11, 2024 7:55 PM

What resolution setting are you using?


My Apple Silicon Mac offers five settings for that display:

  • Retina "UI looks like 1920x1080" (Larger Text)
  • Retina "UI looks like 2560x1440" (draws on 5K canvas, downscales to 4K for monitor)
  • Retina "UI looks like 3008x1692" (draws on 6K canvas, downscales to 4K for monitor)
  • Retina "UI looks like 3360x1890" (draws on 6K+ canvas, downscales to 4K for monitor)
  • Native 3840x2160 (More Space)


The "looks like 2560x1440" mode offers the most readable text size. The last two settings cram so much text onto the screen that text becomes very small – and likely to cause eye strain.

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Jul 11, 2024 7:55 PM in response to Gabiker19

What resolution setting are you using?


My Apple Silicon Mac offers five settings for that display:

  • Retina "UI looks like 1920x1080" (Larger Text)
  • Retina "UI looks like 2560x1440" (draws on 5K canvas, downscales to 4K for monitor)
  • Retina "UI looks like 3008x1692" (draws on 6K canvas, downscales to 4K for monitor)
  • Retina "UI looks like 3360x1890" (draws on 6K+ canvas, downscales to 4K for monitor)
  • Native 3840x2160 (More Space)


The "looks like 2560x1440" mode offers the most readable text size. The last two settings cram so much text onto the screen that text becomes very small – and likely to cause eye strain.

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