Flicker on Dell Monitors Connected to Mac’s

Summary: This article provides information about Dell U2722D and U2722DE monitors generating a flicker on Mac Computers.

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Symptoms

Affected Products:

  • Dell U2722D Monitor
  • Dell U2722DE Monitor

Affected Platforms:

  • MacBook Air M1 and M2
  • MacBook Pro M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M2
  • iMac M1
  • Mac mini M1
  • Mac Studio M1 Max and M1 Ultra
  • iPad Air M1
  • iPad Pro M1

Cause

Compatibility with Mac Computers

Resolution

Basic troubleshooting measures and Mac computer setting changes that apply:

  • Power down and restart of your Mac
  • Ensure your macOS has the latest updates
  • Connect using a different port on the monitor or on the Mac
  • Change the color profile on the Mac to Color LCD
  • Change the refresh rate on the Mac to 60 Hz
  • Turn off Auto Adjust Brightness and True Tone on the Mac.
  • Turn off Night Shift mode on the Mac
  • Turn off Dark mode on the Mac

Affected Products

Dell U2722D, Dell U2722DE
Article Properties
Article Number: 000218313
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 15 Oct 2024
Version:  3
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