I don't usually leave a comment on videos like these. I just place a like and leave... But I loved and found amazing how you display all the information and differences between different standards, type of screens, etc. You go straight to the point, and the viewer can stop the video to see those details, and understand in more depth the advantages and disadvantages of every element! Super cool!
Got the LG 27UL850-W for my M1 Pro Macbook. It has USB-C charging with 4K 60 and HDR, so one cable is all I need. Works great especially considering it's less than $400 right now.
What are you doing on the mac/display if I may ask? Gaming/video editing etc? And how are you finding the colour accuracy compared to the MacBook side by side?
This month I bought my first monitor to pair my 2018 MacBook Pro which I use for gaming and coding. It's the Samsung Odyssey G5 32" 1440p 144Hz and it cost me 280€ when the usual price is 430€ so I think it was an excellent choice in terms of quality and value
I know it has been around awhile, and I hope they refresh it soon, but the I still love the LG 5K Ultrafine! It has the best resolution and scaling, great color accuracy, and good features. It is not a high refresh and has large bezels, but the screen is fantastic. For working on photos, productivity, and the occasional video editing, I think it is hard to beat. I have tried some of the monitors on your list, and I went back to the Ultrafine 5K.
@@leocompany I have had zero screen burn in and I got my last one, which was the 2nd gen model, for $650 all in in great condition. So, the new one is not cheap, but used it is a steal. It is still one of the best monitors on the market for Mac. I have seen people report ghosting, which is super disappointing, but not true burn-in where it hampers your work while turned on. I may have been lucky, but I also use screen saver and power save with conservative settings.
@@db-cp7xb do you have any issues with the thunderbolt port? Found one near me for $500 used but worries that it may have thunderbolt port issues in the future. Would hate to spend that much for a display for it not to work.
I compared a lot of these, but ultimately went for a LG 34WK95-U. Ultra-wide (21:9), 35 inches, 5120 x 2160, 450 nits peak brightness, 98% AdobeRGB, 5 ms reaction time, 8.8 kg. This is the sweet spot for me for video editing and photo editing. And the price is reasonable too.
Huh, looks currently available to me! Fantastic looking monitor! @obsoquasi, what connection medium did you use, and what resolution & refresh rate are you getting?
@@williamrgrant USB-C. The cable also charges my laptop at the same time, so I can keep my laptop charger in my bag. Resolution: 5120 x 2160. Refresh 60 Hz. I'm not using the built-in speakers though, they sound really bad!
I disagree about 4K monitors. There’s a reason why Apple monitors are either 5K or 6K. It has to do with 110 vs 220 ppi and 4K is a strange fractional upscaling and downscaling which can hurt performance since these scales are done via GPU especially when you’re already doing GPU intensive activities. I recommend 1440p over 4K to keep the math simple so the scaling won’t be too problematic.
What most people dont realize: Macbooks are using a scaled resolutions by default. For example my Macbook Air 1440x900 (display as hardware is 2560x1600), and thats no problem GPU wise.
Hey Tom, it has been about a year since you published a review about the LG 38WN95C . I’m very pleased to learn this is still your favourite display monitor overall 10:45 , particularly because I ordered one of those giants thanks to your review. It just arrived yesterday and about to unbox it. I was a kid last time I was this excited around Xmas time :) . Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge and super compelling content. All the best for 2022 ✊🏼 🙏🏼
@@rkvisuals Hi! I was considering buying a LG 38WN95C for my new MacBook Pro 14" 2021 (Apple M1 Max). Is that what you have too? What is the problem, and what is not working as expected? Kind regards/Emil
Apparently Apple reserves Retina or HiDPI display scaling options for monitors with at least 4K resolution. I didn’t realise how bad the scaling was until I compared it to my pc and realised how beautiful the fonts were. Some have suggested using a workaround such as third party apps (e.g. better dummy) which I’ve tried but no success. Also seen suggestions to use a thunderbolt to DisplayPort cable but haven’t got round to buying one yet so not sure if this method works.
I recently bought the Dell UltraSharp U2723QE as an extention to my iMac 2017. I was at first a little bit sceptical because it was cheaper than other models and it feels like plastic. But I have to admit that it is a beast. It covers 100 % sRGB and the image quality is jaw dropping with IPS Black. I love it and I don't regret the investment.
Can you make a video on the best dual monitor docks for the new m1 pros etc? the best 2 in 1 dock that allows 120hz output via display port or hdmi at minimum 1080p? That would be so useful! No third party apps required like Displaylink either, they support dual natively.
I recently purchase LG 27UN850 and OMG the colors and the sharpness of the display is incredible. in my opinion it is looks identical to iMac 5K display. Currently using it with M2 MacBook Air.
I have a 27” Dell Ultrasharp U2720Q 4K USB-C type monitor and it’s absolutely one of the most beautiful monitors I’ve ever seen… Like he said, I think 27” is the sweet spot for most people.. I don’t think I would need to upgrade anytime soon.. I’m still so happy about my purchase even though it was around $650.. so worth it..
You did not mention anything about scaling on 4K monitors. Is it still an issue, and does it have some performance impact? I found a lot of complaints in the past. But I am not a Mac user yet, so I am checking which display to buy for mac mini or another Apple computer.
Yes scaling does require additional processing power from both the cpu and GPU. Sme will say that it’s negligible. I however don’t have a crystal ball, and believe it’s best to minimize power draw wherever possible cuz ya never know. This appears to be the argument in favor of 1440pm, however I’d never be surprised to learn that Apple employs additional layers of scaling that I didn’t know about. My current understanding is that Mac product scales immediately just to present an image, and then rescales x number of times at 60x per second to adjust for screen resolution, ppi, and user settings.
Love to see a review of the pairing of the new LG 42" C2 OLED TV with an M1 Mac. Including good TB3/TB4 to HDMI 2.1 cable choices in order to get the higher refresh.
Last summer I got the LG 27” UP850 which is a 4K IPS monitor with HDR, 400nits and 95% DCI-P3 for a whisker under £400. It has UCB-C data and 96W power delivery plus a ton of other ports so I use it as a USB-C hub as well. Fantastic quality and superb value for money - is there anything that comes close? Only caveat is that it’s a power hungry beast by the time you have everything driven through it (44W up to 185W max).
Apple recently muddied the waters further by introducing their new-for-2022 Studio Display for $1,600 US. What I like about the Studio Display: VESA mount option, good image quality and color accuracy, ability to pivot to "portrait mode" for DTP work, 27" diagonal, Thunderbolt, solid design, 5K. What I hate about it: EX-PEN-SIVE! I'm wondering if there's an aftermarket display offers those features listed above for substantially less money.
Hope Apple makes another display soonish that's more affordable than their current, and outdated, XDR. My M1 Pro 16" looks so good and i'd love a display that matches it
Just purchased Dell 27 USB-C Monitor - S2722DC to use with the 2019 MacbookAir. My first monitor which I have been searching for several weeks. Wish me luck.
Highly recommend the Samsung M7 Smart Monitor!! It's UHD HDR and was on sale for £300 USB C, 2xHDMI 2 and its own speakers! They are all thunderbolt. Air play 2 supported! Can't recommend enough
So many options compared, important factors to consider explained, how to meet the varying needs of different usages addressed - amazing presentation. Thank you!
Thanks Tom for the comprehensive review. I was wondering if the resolution of 3840 x 2160 for 27" monitor a good choice for a Mac? The PPI is coming to 160~. Isn't it recommended to have the resolution to be suited with either 110 PPI or 220 PPI when connected to Mac's? Speaking from the info from a video by Hunder King - "Why I RETURNED my 4k monitor // MacOS Scaling Explained!". Care to explain how it might affect my Mac '16 model! Thanks!
I don't have a 2nd screen, my external monitor is my only screen for my good old mid 2012 MacBook Pro 13" since its screen went black in 2020. I know what the problem is, it's the back light but unfortunately there is no competent repair shop in my place to deal with the right circuit on the motherboard. As I have very little money in the bank, I tried 2nd hand monitors but most of them were VGA and as I have Thunderbolt 2 (no typing error here) I wanted HDMI... this and a great bargain at the time led me to the Philips 241E (100€) plugged with a cable Thunderbolt 2 to HDMI (13€). Probably not the best set up but it allows me to use my MacBook Pro and watch your video.
My M1 imac has 5 external screens. I bought a x16 hdmi splitter box and they are hooked up to 4K tvs (1 86inch tv and 4 75inch tvs). Works great. The 86 inch 4K tv looks awesome with the imac displayed on it.
I recently made a video where I'm still using my Thunderbolt Cinema Display and how it's really hard to get rid of it because it's that good. Thanks man, this helped a lot 👍👍👍 merry Christmas 🎄!
For the last 10+ years I've paired a gaming monitor with a MacBook Pro (and gaming PC). Mac for creative but rest of workflow monitor. I've done this from games design at uni, through work life to now running a software company. A used MacBook Pro is great utility and holds value well.
This video is super cool, do you think you could do a video covering the experience of using a Studio Display as a 2nd monitor of an iMac Retina 5K 27” - Does the audio work in both screens? - Which camera will be used? - How’s the workflow?
What a content, what a quality. Everything was amazed in this video! Really I can feel that effor and hard work you putting in every video. Keep up a good job! All best in 2022❤️🙏👑
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Samsung 32" M7 - cheap, usb-c with 65W, big screen, decent DPI, remote control, Smart TV, AirPlay, cheap...
Well I have one screen for Mac Mini and One for my Gaming PC. I have a Z-Edge UG30 Ultrawide on the way and It looks like I'll be the 1st one on youtube to do a video on it.
Thank you for another great video. I do have a completely off topic question. Where can I get the big stormtrooper that have been in many of your previous videos? Thank you in advance for your answer. Happy new year.
I'm currently using 3 x 24" screens but really want to swap them out for a 49" and possibly use one of the 24's above. I really enjoy and use all screen real estate when working and having the extra when chilling/surfing is a bonus too. The Dell 49" ticks most box's for me but they have been out of stock for ages :(
is there something out there that has 1) ultrawide screen, 38 or more 2) high resolution, at least 1600 vertical or even better more 3) at least 120 Hz refresh rate 4) good color accuracy
how for the love of god you can say that 1080p 24inch works on mac as an external display? Ive just updated my laptop to a macbook pro m3 pro and was rocking a dual 24 inch displays on my previous windows machine and although the ppi was not great - it worked. With the new macbook i geniuenly get headaches using it for more than 30 minutes even with the betterdisplay app helping out.
I have that Samsung M7 smart monitor for a PC, and it is excellent, and it gives 4K@60 screen. It is just like hooking up a smart TV but without antenna out. It has support for Tizen Apps, has 2 HDMI, USB-C with charging and video transfer (up to 65W) and additional USB ports for whatever you like. It natively supports RDP to your Windows machine if that's what you prefer (to go fully without cables). One thing that I would like to have is "premium" version of this monitor, with a much better brightness (it is about 300 nits I believe, so HDR although supported is not really a HDR) and possibly QLED technology. That would make it perfect. Kind regards.
Another fantastic video Tom. I’m surprised no mention of the Samsung Odyssey G9 outside of a small mention of its size. I recently moved to one on Black Friday with my MBP 14 M1Pro and I have fallen in love with it. As someone that spends 90% of my time in a day in the MS Suite having no limitations on how many spreadsheets I can have up at a time; it is a godsend. The 49” size at only $999 with VRR and a TB to DP 1.4 cable to get the proper resolution/refresh has made it an amazing screen such that it’s my primary and I just keep my MBP closed while using the Apple Touchpad 2 and Magic Keyboard on the MacBook Pro 14.
Not meny people think about monsters when doing some work for a part software and part time editor. Long story short I wa having trubble choseing the moniter. Thanks for the help.
Check the specs of your monitor, and then your PC settings, if you’re already outputting the maximum resolution and framerate that your monitor panel has, switching to USB-C won’t magically give your display more refreshes.
@@GreeniusGenius Well of course I know that since I also have a PC connected to my monitor. I was just asking if the Macbook is capable of displaying more than 60hz on external monitors.
@@Homayun Mac can do more than 60hz, modern Macs have Thunderbolt 3 ports with 40gbps of bandwidth. Just make sure you use a 10gbps USB-C cable and it’ll be fine (a thunderbolt cable would be overkill unless your monitor has thunderbolt.) There are video bandwidth calculators online. 10bit, 1440p 120hz uses 8gbps of bandwidth, so you’ll be fine.
Another great 38" ultraswide option is the Alienware AW3821W - it's a couple of hundred pounds cheaper than the equivalent LG (around £1100) and availability is good.
@Anony Mouse you have to send a fixed 60Hz or 85Hz signal with HDR enabled. So if you were to use HDR, you're pretty much set at 85Hz max. With the LG you can have 144Hz with HDR. For your case though refresh rate isn't much of an issue but I wouldn't recommend curved monitors if colour accuracy and all the jazz is what you're looking for
You should probably warn people that MacOS does not support HDMI 2.1. If you get a thunderbolt to hdmi 2.1 cable you will get 4k@60Hz max. Screens must have a displayport 1.4 with DSC.
Thank you for the info! Very informative and helpful. Well, I like many were waiting for Apple to bring out the new and improved 27" iMac! Then the Mac Studio showed up. I like the studio and will most likely go with that but I can't see myself spending the money for the Studio display. I think Apple is nuts! It's really just an iMac screen without the computer! Really was hoping to find a great alternate for that display because I was really looking at getting two 27" monitors. I have been looking a lot at the Dell UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Hub Monitor - U2723QE as well as the U2720Q, bu thought the newer model would be better. Would love to get your thoughts and suggestions on this and any others. Really just worried that I will have issues connecting to the studio with a monitor or monitors other than Apple's, worried screen text will need to be scaled, brightness, matte finish of the screen instead of glossy, etc? I have always just stuck with the iMac but the 24" is not what I want. Thank you!
Hey Chaps! Do you use a 2nd screen with your laptop??
no
Surely!
no
Sadly I don't, I hope I can get one oneday though!
Running 3 monitors with my 16" M1 Max. LG 27GP950
the pro res display placed at the table's edge is giving me anxiety
😂😂😂😂😂😂
its perfectly balanced
as all things should be
Lol
I don't usually leave a comment on videos like these. I just place a like and leave... But I loved and found amazing how you display all the information and differences between different standards, type of screens, etc. You go straight to the point, and the viewer can stop the video to see those details, and understand in more depth the advantages and disadvantages of every element! Super cool!
Got the LG 27UL850-W for my M1 Pro Macbook. It has USB-C charging with 4K 60 and HDR, so one cable is all I need. Works great especially considering it's less than $400 right now.
What are you doing on the mac/display if I may ask?
Gaming/video editing etc?
And how are you finding the colour accuracy compared to the MacBook side by side?
Also, is it possible to attach an arm instead of the stand?
This month I bought my first monitor to pair my 2018 MacBook Pro which I use for gaming and coding. It's the Samsung Odyssey G5 32" 1440p 144Hz and it cost me 280€ when the usual price is 430€ so I think it was an excellent choice in terms of quality and value
Hey I'm the creator of that wallpaper! (Dreams) Nice seeing it in your video :)
I know it has been around awhile, and I hope they refresh it soon, but the I still love the LG 5K Ultrafine! It has the best resolution and scaling, great color accuracy, and good features. It is not a high refresh and has large bezels, but the screen is fantastic. For working on photos, productivity, and the occasional video editing, I think it is hard to beat. I have tried some of the monitors on your list, and I went back to the Ultrafine 5K.
That's what I use as well. However, I have been having issues waking from sleep with my M1 Air with Monterey.
And its expensive and has screen burn in great
@@leocompany I have had zero screen burn in and I got my last one, which was the 2nd gen model, for $650 all in in great condition. So, the new one is not cheap, but used it is a steal. It is still one of the best monitors on the market for Mac. I have seen people report ghosting, which is super disappointing, but not true burn-in where it hampers your work while turned on. I may have been lucky, but I also use screen saver and power save with conservative settings.
@@db-cp7xb do you have any issues with the thunderbolt port? Found one near me for $500 used but worries that it may have thunderbolt port issues in the future. Would hate to spend that much for a display for it not to work.
I compared a lot of these, but ultimately went for a LG 34WK95-U. Ultra-wide (21:9), 35 inches, 5120 x 2160, 450 nits peak brightness, 98% AdobeRGB, 5 ms reaction time, 8.8 kg. This is the sweet spot for me for video editing and photo editing. And the price is reasonable too.
That's a great monitor, however, it is now discontinued. So sad.
Huh, looks currently available to me! Fantastic looking monitor!
@obsoquasi, what connection medium did you use, and what resolution & refresh rate are you getting?
@@williamrgrant USB-C. The cable also charges my laptop at the same time, so I can keep my laptop charger in my bag. Resolution: 5120 x 2160. Refresh 60 Hz. I'm not using the built-in speakers though, they sound really bad!
I disagree about 4K monitors. There’s a reason why Apple monitors are either 5K or 6K. It has to do with 110 vs 220 ppi and 4K is a strange fractional upscaling and downscaling which can hurt performance since these scales are done via GPU especially when you’re already doing GPU intensive activities. I recommend 1440p over 4K to keep the math simple so the scaling won’t be too problematic.
I totally agree with you, and I’ve learned it on my expenses
Can you recommend a external monitor for coding?
Yeah would have been nice to mention that ... especially if this video was dedicated to mac users ....
True that. I wanted to repurpose a 4k Samsung from another computer, but we're selling it and putting money towards a 1440p
What most people dont realize: Macbooks are using a scaled resolutions by default. For example my Macbook Air 1440x900 (display as hardware is 2560x1600), and thats no problem GPU wise.
I got a 32 inch LG ergo for my 16 inch MacBook Pro/PS5 and I freaking love it
Great choice
Hey Tom, it has been about a year since you published a review about the LG 38WN95C . I’m very pleased to learn this is still your favourite display monitor overall 10:45 , particularly because I ordered one of those giants thanks to your review. It just arrived yesterday and about to unbox it. I was a kid last time I was this excited around Xmas time :) . Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge and super compelling content. All the best for 2022 ✊🏼 🙏🏼
I have an LG38WN95. Beast of a monitor for my PC. However when plugged in to my 14 MBP M1, everything just went downhill!
@@rkvisuals Hi! I was considering buying a LG 38WN95C for my new MacBook Pro 14" 2021 (Apple M1 Max). Is that what you have too? What is the problem, and what is not working as expected? Kind regards/Emil
@@rkvisuals Could you please be kind enough to elaborate further about your experience ?
Apparently Apple reserves Retina or HiDPI display scaling options for monitors with at least 4K resolution. I didn’t realise how bad the scaling was until I compared it to my pc and realised how beautiful the fonts were. Some have suggested using a workaround such as third party apps (e.g. better dummy) which I’ve tried but no success. Also seen suggestions to use a thunderbolt to DisplayPort cable but haven’t got round to buying one yet so not sure if this method works.
@@rkvisuals Thanks for taking the time to respond, mate. Very appreciated ✊🏼
I recently bought the Dell UltraSharp U2723QE as an extention to my iMac 2017. I was at first a little bit sceptical because it was cheaper than other models and it feels like plastic. But I have to admit that it is a beast. It covers 100 % sRGB and the image quality is jaw dropping with IPS Black. I love it and I don't regret the investment.
Does it have any light bleed?
@@kifley19 I use it for picture editing most of the time, and did not notice anything.
@@guillandanthony711 whats software of Dell U2723QE?Windows 10 or Windows 11?
@@dharmaandra4720 I on Mac.
Can you make a video on the best dual monitor docks for the new m1 pros etc? the best 2 in 1 dock that allows 120hz output via display port or hdmi at minimum 1080p? That would be so useful! No third party apps required like Displaylink either, they support dual natively.
I recently purchase LG 27UN850 and OMG the colors and the sharpness of the display is incredible. in my opinion it is looks identical to iMac 5K display. Currently using it with M2 MacBook Air.
Glad you like it!
Eventho i still dont have a laptop yet.. its always nice to watch ur reviews and detailed recommendation bcoz i do really learn so many things..
I have a 27” Dell Ultrasharp U2720Q 4K USB-C type monitor and it’s absolutely one of the most beautiful monitors I’ve ever seen… Like he said, I think 27” is the sweet spot for most people.. I don’t think I would need to upgrade anytime soon.. I’m still so happy about my purchase even though it was around $650.. so worth it..
does 4k work well with macbook pro ? I heard there is scaling issues with that resolution.
You did not mention anything about scaling on 4K monitors. Is it still an issue, and does it have some performance impact? I found a lot of complaints in the past. But I am not a Mac user yet, so I am checking which display to buy for mac mini or another Apple computer.
Yes scaling does require additional processing power from both the cpu and GPU. Sme will say that it’s negligible. I however don’t have a crystal ball, and believe it’s best to minimize power draw wherever possible cuz ya never know. This appears to be the argument in favor of 1440pm, however I’d never be surprised to learn that Apple employs additional layers of scaling that I didn’t know about. My current understanding is that Mac product scales immediately just to present an image, and then rescales x number of times at 60x per second to adjust for screen resolution, ppi, and user settings.
Love to see a review of the pairing of the new LG 42" C2 OLED TV with an M1 Mac. Including good TB3/TB4 to HDMI 2.1 cable choices in order to get the higher refresh.
Last summer I got the LG 27” UP850 which is a 4K IPS monitor with HDR, 400nits and 95% DCI-P3 for a whisker under £400. It has UCB-C data and 96W power delivery plus a ton of other ports so I use it as a USB-C hub as well. Fantastic quality and superb value for money - is there anything that comes close? Only caveat is that it’s a power hungry beast by the time you have everything driven through it (44W up to 185W max).
Dell Monitor 27" 4K USB-C U2723QE
Hi, I'm thinking of purchasing this for my Macbook. Do you still recommend it? how is the scaling? does it actually scale to 4k?
Apple recently muddied the waters further by introducing their new-for-2022 Studio Display for $1,600 US. What I like about the Studio Display: VESA mount option, good image quality and color accuracy, ability to pivot to "portrait mode" for DTP work, 27" diagonal, Thunderbolt, solid design, 5K. What I hate about it: EX-PEN-SIVE! I'm wondering if there's an aftermarket display offers those features listed above for substantially less money.
Also LCD 60hz.
At 9:05: Asus comes with a 90 degree pivot (for changing between landscape and portrait orientation)
I really love the design of the ProDisplay XDR! Myself, I am rocking a 24" LG Ultrafine 4K monitor and it is perfectly fine for what I do with it.
I am rocking my work Retina 16-inch, 2019 MBP (2.6GHz 6-Core Intel Core i7, 32GB 2667 DDR4, AMD Radeon Pro 5500M 4GB & Intel UHD Graphics 630 1536MB, 1TB HD) with dual Dell E2422HS monitors. Woo-Hoo!
The pro display xdr is mini led too? What?!
Thank you for doing this. I really appreciate you doing this after I requested it awhile back. I love your style and work.
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Hope Apple makes another display soonish that's more affordable than their current, and outdated, XDR. My M1 Pro 16" looks so good and i'd love a display that matches it
THE M1 PRO 16 IS NOT YOURS THATS TECHNOLOGY ELECTRONIC ELITE GLOBAL😡
@@dharmaandra4720 shut up
Just purchased Dell 27 USB-C Monitor - S2722DC to use with the 2019 MacbookAir. My first monitor which I have been searching for several weeks. Wish me luck.
The best one is the one attached to the macbook. Not easy to find a better one with that miniLED TECH.
Yep agreed! Maybe the iPad Pro 12.9
THE best video on monitors, this is the benchmark for video presenting, brilliant, and certainly helped me make a decision, thanks.
Highly recommend the Samsung M7 Smart Monitor!! It's UHD HDR and was on sale for £300
USB C, 2xHDMI 2 and its own speakers!
They are all thunderbolt. Air play 2 supported! Can't recommend enough
Good suggestion!
So many options compared, important factors to consider explained, how to meet the varying needs of different usages addressed - amazing presentation. Thank you!
Exactly what I was looking for as a recent convert from a PC to MacBook Pro.
Been looking for this exact video. Thanks Tom!
Thanks Tom for the comprehensive review. I was wondering if the resolution of 3840 x 2160 for 27" monitor a good choice for a Mac? The PPI is coming to 160~. Isn't it recommended to have the resolution to be suited with either 110 PPI or 220 PPI when connected to Mac's? Speaking from the info from a video by Hunder King - "Why I RETURNED my 4k monitor // MacOS Scaling Explained!". Care to explain how it might affect my Mac '16 model!
Thanks!
^ have the same question. Though, just ordered the LG 27UN850 to try out.
@@yashashgaurav How are you getting on with that 4k monitor? Have you encountered any problems with scaling?
Best budget Dell P2720DC, usbc with 65w and low price, and 2k, best working resolution.
LG 24 4k UltraFine with 2 thunderbolt 3 ports and 3 usb-c ports is the best for 4k and apple products.
Hands down, you are one of the best TH-cam content creator on Tech
I don't have a 2nd screen, my external monitor is my only screen for my good old mid 2012 MacBook Pro 13" since its screen went black in 2020.
I know what the problem is, it's the back light but unfortunately there is no competent repair shop in my place to deal with the right circuit on the motherboard.
As I have very little money in the bank, I tried 2nd hand monitors but most of them were VGA and as I have Thunderbolt 2 (no typing error here) I wanted HDMI... this and a great bargain at the time led me to the Philips 241E (100€) plugged with a cable Thunderbolt 2 to HDMI (13€).
Probably not the best set up but it allows me to use my MacBook Pro and watch your video.
My M1 imac has 5 external screens. I bought a x16 hdmi splitter box and they are hooked up to 4K tvs (1 86inch tv and 4 75inch tvs). Works great. The 86 inch 4K tv looks awesome with the imac displayed on it.
This was really helpful, thank you!
I recently made a video where I'm still using my Thunderbolt Cinema Display and how it's really hard to get rid of it because it's that good. Thanks man, this helped a lot 👍👍👍 merry Christmas 🎄!
Great video! Would also love a video on the best MacBook docks
Certainly got the colour tones near perfect on your videos. Be safe & Merry Christmas Tom.
For the last 10+ years I've paired a gaming monitor with a MacBook Pro (and gaming PC).
Mac for creative but rest of workflow monitor. I've done this from games design at uni, through work life to now running a software company.
A used MacBook Pro is great utility and holds value well.
Thanks for watching 🤗🤗
And commenting
Send a direct massage right away 🆙
You have just won a gift 🎁🎁
This video is super cool, do you think you could do a video covering the experience of using a Studio Display as a 2nd monitor of an iMac Retina 5K 27”
- Does the audio work in both screens?
- Which camera will be used?
- How’s the workflow?
What a content, what a quality. Everything was amazed in this video! Really I can feel that effor and hard work you putting in every video. Keep up a good job! All best in 2022❤️🙏👑
Samsung 32" M7 - cheap, usb-c with 65W, big screen, decent DPI, remote control, Smart TV, AirPlay, cheap...
Great video, I would love to see a ‘best Mac monitor for less than $500 for photography and video production’ video.
Well I have one screen for Mac Mini and One for my Gaming PC.
I have a Z-Edge UG30 Ultrawide on the way and It looks like I'll be the 1st one on youtube to do a video on it.
Excellent! Honestly the best tech video with lots of useful informations! Thanks!
Great video! Now where to find that sweet MacBook wallpaper...
Thanks to be crystal clear and informative ℹ️! 🎄
Thank you for another great video. I do have a completely off topic question. Where can I get the big stormtrooper that have been in many of your previous videos? Thank you in advance for your answer. Happy new year.
Thank you for this video! It really helped me to choose between VA and IPS models. I decided to find the IPS one for better quality of image.
I'm currently using 3 x 24" screens but really want to swap them out for a 49" and possibly use one of the 24's above. I really enjoy and use all screen real estate when working and having the extra when chilling/surfing is a bonus too. The Dell 49" ticks most box's for me but they have been out of stock for ages :(
About time too - something I need for my New career in being a videographer
is there something out there that has
1) ultrawide screen, 38 or more
2) high resolution, at least 1600 vertical or even better more
3) at least 120 Hz refresh rate
4) good color accuracy
how for the love of god you can say that 1080p 24inch works on mac as an external display? Ive just updated my laptop to a macbook pro m3 pro and was rocking a dual 24 inch displays on my previous windows machine and although the ppi was not great - it worked. With the new macbook i geniuenly get headaches using it for more than 30 minutes even with the betterdisplay app helping out.
Not suffered headaches or anything - would prefer 1440p every time though.
I use Asus Proart 24AC and I absolutely love it. Very cheap but serves me well in this price point.
Great content and perfect for my customers to explain. Thanks
fantastic video bro. Exactly what I needed.
nice to see these things but I dont have the money
Keep up the good work
Thunderbolt Display 27" 1440p or the Cinema Display 30"
I got myself the HP U28 4k usb c monitor. Good enough to charge the 16” MacBook Pro. I like it and it’s pretty cheap at £329
Thanks for the monitor port capability chart!
I have that Samsung M7 smart monitor for a PC, and it is excellent, and it gives 4K@60 screen. It is just like hooking up a smart TV but without antenna out. It has support for Tizen Apps, has 2 HDMI, USB-C with charging and video transfer (up to 65W) and additional USB ports for whatever you like. It natively supports RDP to your Windows machine if that's what you prefer (to go fully without cables). One thing that I would like to have is "premium" version of this monitor, with a much better brightness (it is about 300 nits I believe, so HDR although supported is not really a HDR) and possibly QLED technology. That would make it perfect. Kind regards.
My ideal monitor would be the 48" OLED. Won't mind the bigger ones either even if I would have to sit way farther. Bigger is ALWAYS better!
Great video, very insightful. What wallpaper are you using on the macbook? It really does the quality display justice.
Got any luck looking for it?
Great video - Dell just announced the new U2723QE, which replaces the U2720Q!
Cool video keep it up 👍
This is too good but way out of my budget ! Thanks for providing the options.
I highly recommend LG 27UP850-w, it's good!
I am using LG34WK95U, I would say its the perfect match with my new MBP
So helpful 😇👏🏼👏🏼🔥, keep going
Hi Tom, could you do a video update to this one giving your best pics for MacBook users in early 2023?
Superb review/advice/recommendation/etc.
Thank you! Great easy to understand info.
Another fantastic video Tom. I’m surprised no mention of the Samsung Odyssey G9 outside of a small mention of its size. I recently moved to one on Black Friday with my MBP 14 M1Pro and I have fallen in love with it. As someone that spends 90% of my time in a day in the MS Suite having no limitations on how many spreadsheets I can have up at a time; it is a godsend. The 49” size at only $999 with VRR and a TB to DP 1.4 cable to get the proper resolution/refresh has made it an amazing screen such that it’s my primary and I just keep my MBP closed while using the Apple Touchpad 2 and Magic Keyboard on the MacBook Pro 14.
Not meny people think about monsters when doing some work for a part software and part time editor. Long story short I wa having trubble choseing the moniter. Thanks for the help.
Hey Chap! What if I use a USB-C on a 1440p monitor? will I get more FPS?
Check the specs of your monitor, and then your PC settings, if you’re already outputting the maximum resolution and framerate that your monitor panel has, switching to USB-C won’t magically give your display more refreshes.
@@GreeniusGenius Well of course I know that since I also have a PC connected to my monitor. I was just asking if the Macbook is capable of displaying more than 60hz on external monitors.
@@Homayun Mac can do more than 60hz, modern Macs have Thunderbolt 3 ports with 40gbps of bandwidth. Just make sure you use a 10gbps USB-C cable and it’ll be fine (a thunderbolt cable would be overkill unless your monitor has thunderbolt.)
There are video bandwidth calculators online. 10bit, 1440p 120hz uses 8gbps of bandwidth, so you’ll be fine.
What about the 28.2 inch Huawei MateView you reviewed earlier in the year? It has quite an Apple aesthetic?
Cheers mate, very good video, helped me a lot. So thx again
Excellent & thoroughly enjoyed
Lenovo ThinkVision calibrated Thunderbolt 10-bit.
Great video thank you Tech Chap. What did you shoot this video on? It looks great. Curious.
Great video, cheers
What about the Huawei Mateview 28inch. Should that be a contender as well for office use?
You are wrong about frame rate of Pro XDR. It supports 120hz just like latest macbook pro
You missed every 5k option and also missed the discussion on the issues with Mac OSX displaying correctly on a lot of monitors and how to fix this.
Just bought the LG 40WP95C and the IPS glow is horrendous even with brightness down to 55% I have two visible bars top and bottom from the screen.
Another great 38" ultraswide option is the Alienware AW3821W - it's a couple of hundred pounds cheaper than the equivalent LG (around £1100) and availability is good.
But a terrible option for a MacBook
@Anony Mouse you have to send a fixed 60Hz or 85Hz signal with HDR enabled. So if you were to use HDR, you're pretty much set at 85Hz max. With the LG you can have 144Hz with HDR. For your case though refresh rate isn't much of an issue but I wouldn't recommend curved monitors if colour accuracy and all the jazz is what you're looking for
You're making anxious with the way you're swinging your arm close to those screens
You should probably warn people that MacOS does not support HDMI 2.1. If you get a thunderbolt to hdmi 2.1 cable you will get 4k@60Hz max. Screens must have a displayport 1.4 with DSC.
Benq are the best quality-price for designers and video editing. It is a pity they are not in the review
This is great and you're great. Thanks. :)
thanks once again
Missing Philips 279M1RV that support HDMI 2.1, 144 Hz, DCI-P3: 98 %, sRGB 133%, Adobe RGB: 110%
Helped me a lot thank you 💕
Thank you for the info! Very informative and helpful. Well, I like many were waiting for Apple to bring out the new and improved 27" iMac! Then the Mac Studio showed up. I like the studio and will most likely go with that but I can't see myself spending the money for the Studio display. I think Apple is nuts! It's really just an iMac screen without the computer! Really was hoping to find a great alternate for that display because I was really looking at getting two 27" monitors. I have been looking a lot at the Dell UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Hub Monitor - U2723QE as well as the U2720Q, bu thought the newer model would be better. Would love to get your thoughts and suggestions on this and any others. Really just worried that I will have issues connecting to the studio with a monitor or monitors other than Apple's, worried screen text will need to be scaled, brightness, matte finish of the screen instead of glossy, etc? I have always just stuck with the iMac but the 24" is not what I want. Thank you!
Really useful. Thank you.