The Dell P2425HE monitor has the following connections:
- Video ports: 1x HDMI 1.4, 2x DisplayPort 1.4 (1x input, 1x output).
- USB ports: 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (upstream with up to 90 W Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (downstream with up to 15 W, data only), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (downstream).
- Network: 1x Ethernet RJ45.
- Audio: 1x 3.5mm audio output.
No, you cannot connect the laptop to the Dell P2425H monitor via a USB-C to USB-C cable to transfer an image. The P2425H monitor does not support video transmission via the USB-C port. Although it can charge the laptop via the USB-C port, it cannot transmit video signals. You need the HE model of the monitor for this function.
If I understand correctly, this monitor has an integrated docking station, i.e. I can connect my work computer directly to the monitor via USB-C (and charge it) or? Is it also possible to connect a second monitor to this one? I would need a second monitor for my home office and I want to avoid the hassle of cables with an external docking station.
What alternative models are there besides the Dell that have an integrated docking station (24 inch, Full HD, height-adjustable)?
Thanks for the help / answer.
The monitor is generally compatible with the Mac Mini 4, as it offers standard connections such as HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C, which the Mac Mini supports. However, there are reports that the Dell P2425H is not officially supported by macOS and that certain applications (e.g. Dell Display Manager) may experience problems such as not recognising the monitor.
In general, the monitor works well with macOS, especially for office applications, and window behaviour is stable. However, there may be limitations when displaying text documents or using special macOS functions, as the monitor is not on the macOS support list and no macOS-specific drivers (DDPM) are provided.
So if you value full macOS compatibility and optimal graphics display, there may be limitations. However, the monitor is suitable for simple office applications and standard use.
To create a daisy chain with the Dell P2425HE and another monitor such as the P2425H, you need a connection via DisplayPort, as HDMI is not suitable for daisy chaining. The P2425HE has two DisplayPort connections, which theoretically enables daisy chaining. However, it is important that the monitors support DisplayPort 1.2 with Multi-Stream Transport (MST) in order to operate multiple monitors in a chain. Connection via USB-C is possible if this connection supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode, which is the case with this model.
To answer your specific question, you can connect the P2419H to the P2425HE via DisplayPort and then connect it to the laptop via USB-C, provided that the USB-C interface supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode. However, it is important that all devices involved fulfil the necessary requirements for daisy chaining.
To create a daisy chain with the Dell P2419H downstream, you need a monitor model that has a DisplayPort output. The P2419H does not have a DisplayPort output, which makes a daisy chain impossible. The P2425HE has DisplayPort inputs, but no information about a DisplayPort output is available. Therefore, it is unlikely that you will be able to use the P2425HE as an intermediate stage in a daisy chain if it does not have a DisplayPort output. However, you can connect the P2425HE directly to the laptop via USB-C if the laptop supports USB-C with DisplayPort alternate mode.
It is not possible to create a daisy chain with the Dell P2419H downstream by connecting the P2419H to the P2425HE via HDMI and the P2425HE to the laptop via USB-C. Daisy chaining is not supported via HDMI. Instead, you need DisplayPort, USB-C with DisplayPort Alternate Mode or Thunderbolt to create a daisy chain.
To realise a daisy chain, the P2419H would have to be connected via DisplayPort, which is not possible with this model as it does not have a DisplayPort connection. Alternatively, you could connect the P2425HE directly to the laptop via USB-C and then include another monitor that supports DisplayPort in the daisy chain.
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