Compatible External Display for 2024 iMac

[Batfoy]

Just bought a rather smart iMac although bloody annoyed that during processing Apple introduced the next model with an M4 chip that is £100 cheaper. By the time I'd realised it was too late to cancel and reorder. No matter, what I have is enough for what I need. Unfortunately the external monitor that I was using with my 2019 iMac isn't compatible so need a new one but I'm struggling to find a compatible one. At the moment I'm using the 2019 as an external monitor which isn't ideal.

All I need is an external monitor no bigger than 27", not a gamer, use Office extensively, prefer 4k as the new display is pretty good. Budget up to £500 but ideally half that would be good. Grateful for any suggestions.

[EmailAddress]

How is it not compatible?

[mmm-five]

Have you received it yet? How long since you did?

You can return for a refund/replacement if it's not too long.

Apple said:

Returns are subject to Apple's Sales and Refunds Policy. If you change your mind, you can return your Standard or Configured-to-Order hardware to us within 14 calendar days of delivery.

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/help/shipping_delivery#cancellations

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As to monitors...

Samsung Viewfinity S8 (£280)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C1CKBZ9W/ref=asc_df_...

LG Ultrafine 27UP85NP-W (£280) - newer version of the 27UP850-W
https://www.lg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up85np-...

Dell S2722WC (£330)
https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/dell-27-4k-uhd-usb...

Dell Ultrasharp U2723QE (£500)
https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/dell-ultrasharp-27...

Edited by mmm-five on Thursday 31st October 15:28

[blackscooby]

mmm-five said:

Have you received it yet? How long since you did?

You can return for a refund/replacement if it's not too long.

Apple said:

Returns are subject to Apple's Sales and Refunds Policy. If you change your mind, you can return your Standard or Configured-to-Order hardware to us within 14 calendar days of delivery.

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/help/shipping_delivery#cancellations

Exactly this, it'll just end up in the Refurb store when it goes back to Apple !

[Batfoy]

EmailAddress said:

How is it not compatible?

The iMac doesn't recognise it. Simple as that really.

[mmm-five]

Batfoy said:

The iMac doesn't recognise it. Simple as that really.

How is it connected? HDMI, USB-C?

[XJSJohn]

Batfoy said:

EmailAddress said:

How is it not compatible?

The iMac doesn't recognise it. Simple as that really.

any old USBC to HDMI dongle should work fine, have you checked that teh dongle / adaptor you are using isn't the issue?

A screen at the end of the day is, just a screen

edit - just realised "iMac", so desktop, should just take any old HDMI fed monitor.

[Batfoy]

The one that did work will stay with the 2019 iMac so after a new one which was always the plan. Just happening sooner than I'd anticipated.

[Whataguy]

I have a BenQ PD2705U - it's been used with a Mac mini and a MacBook Air so should work - if you get it online you will have 14 days to return it.

It has both USB C connections as well as HDMI and comes with decent leads for both in the box.

Mine was from Amazon, Black Friday is coming up soon if you can hang on.

[Batfoy]

Whataguy said:

I have a BenQ PD2705U - it's been used with a Mac mini and a MacBook Air so should work - if you get it online you will have 14 days to return it.

It has both USB C connections as well as HDMI and comes with decent leads for both in the box.

Mine was from Amazon, Black Friday is coming up soon if you can hang on.

mmm-five said:

As to monitors...

Samsung Viewfinity S8 (£280)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C1CKBZ9W/ref=asc_df_...

LG Ultrafine 27UP85NP-W (£280) - newer version of the 27UP850-W
https://www.lg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up85np-...

Dell S2722WC (£330)
https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/dell-27-4k-uhd-usb...

Dell Ultrasharp U2723QE (£500)
https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/dell-ultrasharp-27...

Thanks chaps, will take a look.

[EmailAddress]

Or spend a score on a connector?

[Batfoy]

EmailAddress said:

Or spend a score on a connector?

Perhaps but I still need another display.

[xeny]

Batfoy said:

The iMac doesn't recognise it. Simple as that really.

This might be worth a little more investigation. It's pretty unlikely that a monitor which works with a 2019 iMac is fundamentally incompatible with a 2024 model.

[Batfoy]

xeny said:

Batfoy said:

The iMac doesn't recognise it. Simple as that really.

This might be worth a little more investigation. It's pretty unlikely that a monitor which works with a 2019 iMac is fundamentally incompatible with a 2024 model.

I think you're right and it's most likely the HDMI to USB-C adaptor but as I was going to buy a new monitor anyway, this has just hastened it. I just hadn't planned to do it straight away.