I went with the Studio Display. Just got a mac mini m2 Pro and I'm using it for editing video, Image and audio. Really happy with it and found it perfect for my set up.
I personally have very good experience with the Dell Ultrasharp series of monitors. I know they are not specifically made for Macs, but I like the sharpness and clarity of the displays. Plus, they have a good selection of ports available.
@@DatNguyen-ek5pk - - My monitor at home is a Dell Ultrasharp U2414H from 2014. Quite old, but still very good. My monitor at work is a Dell Ultrasharp U2717D. This is a very nice one. Picture quality is superb.
I purchased an ASUS 27" ProArt display to use with my Mac. It's a 1440p/2k display rather than 4k but it has excellent color accuracy and is budget friendly. I really like it.
Hi Bryan. I wanna buy me the ASUS 27" ProArt either but i couldn't make a choice between the 278qv and 278cv ones. Which one do you recommend? Thanks in advance.
@bryans8656 Hey Brian. I also want to buy a 27" 1440p for my Mac. However, I'm scared that the text will look blurry or it doesn't look as sharp. I mostly code so that's the most important thing to me. Do you think it looks acceptable (in order to read it and not get like an eye pain). Also, which scaling/setting would you recommend me using with the monitor to get the best expereince?
My husband got a LG 38WN95C-W for his Mac Studio and it's been great. It has a Thunderbolt port so it can do 144Hz over it, he also charges his Macbook Pro when he has that hooked up. At 38" inches it's a big boy and great for his medical art. His PC uses the Display Port which still leaves a couple HDMI ports for consoles if he wants to hook them up. Highly recommend it.
@@mrdaveceo Naw you can change that but you need to know how to select the extra resolution choices. There is an app that does it too. But you definitely shouldn’t use defaults.
Agree! There can be performance hits on any other monitor as your Mac will need a lot of GPU to perform scaling. Probably OK if just working on docs or coding but photo and video editing will most likely suffer
If it’s possible, I would love to see a video for more details on the alogic 27”. I really like the glossy monitor and it looks like it’s exactly what I’ve been looking for. But the last review video was kinda short and more focusing on comparing with the Apple. I would love to see a hands on video and show the audio quality as well.
Great video, it’s frustrating that no one makes a 5k monitor larger than 27inch (other than Apple). In my workflow I use the LG Ultra Fine 5k, I need the crispness for long hours of document creation, but 27inch is to small. I would love the Apple 32inch 6k but it is unreasonably expensive ($10,000 in Australia).
Yeah, I thought I might return it within the 14 day buyer’s remorse period, but nope. No regrets whatsoever. It is a truly beautiful display and despite a lack of local dimming it does have deeper blacks and better contrast than my 5K iMac it replaced. It’s brighter too.
I just purchased a Dell Ultrasharp U3223QE and so far, I am very pleased with it. Honestly I don’t understand why this monitor is not getting more attention. It looks good, has a fantastic display, has pretty massive hub functionality, is not overloaded with pointless features and has a very solid build. Best part being it was a bargain compared to the Studio Display.
Great to hear you're pleased with the U3223QE! I agree it's one of the best alternatives to the Studio Display with the larger screen, thin bezels, improved contrast ratio and USB hub. Obviously the lower PPI is the main drawback but if the PPI of a 32" 4K is good enough for a user, then this monitor is a really worth considering.
@@lennylennington A quick search seems to find the 55" C1 costing on average about $300 more than what I paid. (I'm guessing they go on sale regularly?) Regardless, I am not into the TV as a monitor thing. I just don't have the room to sit that far back from a screen. Also, I am doubtful an OLED can match the color accuracy of an IPS panel and I am a photographer whose clients demand good color. I see people doing the big TV style monitors and have been curious, but I can't see this working for me and my workflow.
@@lennylennington While I agree with you that OLEDS are awesome, I would, for professional use, also choose something more along the lines of the Dell 32" monitor, or any of the monitors mentioned in the video, rather than trying to fit a 55" OLED display on my small height adjustable table in the office. My colleagues would roll around on the floor laughing...... It would also be troublesome with the protective auto dim feature, to be able to safely tell colors apart, and for extended hours of CAD work, I would be a bit worried about burn in. However, I would consider an OLED when they make them in or around 32" 🙂 At home I have a 48" OLED with 120Hz as a tv/streaming screen and for that it is perfect.
Omg! Thank you for mentioning the Alogic monitor! I’ve been on the hunt for a good, apple studio display comparable monitor for about a year now and never heard about the Alogic brand. I’ll def look more into it! 🙌🏼🤩
Just bought Dell's 27 inch IPS-black Display U2723QE as a 2nd Monitor for my Intel 27 inch iMac (2013 top model still great). And in perspective I will use 2 of this monitor together for the Mac Studio, too. Did NOT buy the Studio display, because it doesn't work with the old Intel iMac, where I still have a lot expensive software on. However, a pair of the Benq PD2725U would be my runner up. I am a product and graphic designer.
I've got the ASUS PA32UCX (they now do a better one the UCX P) and it's simply amazing. Thunderbolt connectivity and just mind alteringly accurate colour.
I need a great one to use as a second monitor for my iMac to extend the screen. I have a 27" 2019 and need something that looks 5k without that 1600 price tag of the Mac.
Great video. Nice to see a balanced opinion on the ASD. I recently replaced my 2015 monitors and looked at many options. Ended up buying an ASD and liking it so much I got a 2nd. It’s perfect for regular productivity, watching video content, etc. Yeah it’s pricey for what it is but it’s really good for those of us that like plug/play and ultrahigh quality build. It shines on brightness and crispness of text.
Please make a video with Monitors for Apple but can be used on windows as well, even if you need some adapter. Tons of people works with windows but with Macs for personal use.
Great video, very helpful list. I would have mentioned the Apple Thunderbolt Display, which is still a great looking display and with the TB 2 to TB3 adapter, can be used with all current macs.
@@yannisgk I have 2 of the 27’ TB displays, they are awesome, one on my Mac studio and the other on a MacBook Pro. Great size great image. And the Apple looks! Win win.
@@johnm8133 as i've said no thunderbolt port means no TB display for me, but if i see the led display is good, i'll buy a 27" one. for a macbook , the thunderbolt display isawesome, but personally, if i had a mac studio, i would buy the studio display with no thought!!! anyways, enjoy your displays and love Apple forever!!!
I had the 5k iMac for 7 years before upgrading it to the MacBook Pro M1 Max. Tried to live without a monitor for 7-8 months and my neck finally couldn't take it anymore. Got myself the Studio Display today and it's like returning to my 5k iMac again, but better 🥰
M1 Max MacBook Pro AND Studio Display? That's not a cheap combo at all but having two extremely sharp and color accurate screens sounds like a dream work combo.
Hello. I'm considering purchasing the LG UltraWide 34WQ75C to use with my Mac Studio. Could you please share your thoughts and recommendations on this? Do you think it's a good choice?
I got the XDR Display to write emails and watch TH-cam videos ...very crisp, except the flat design kinda gets annoying after a while coming from a curved 34" display that felt much more ergonomic.
When my taxes come back I’m getting the m2 mini and trying to figure out what display i want an I’m stuck on the LG UltraFine4k 32’’ that clips on my desk or the Samsung m8 i love these videos thanks I subbed
We just bought the Dell Ultrasharp "27 in combination with the Mac Mini Pro (2023). Unfortunately the scaling option is not available... as a result text and icons are way too small if you want to use 4k resolution for your monitor. @AppleInsider: any experience with this issue?
What model LG ultrawide are you referring to? The link you use isn’t what you describe. And you said it was a 32” but I’m guessing that was an error. Im very interested in the monitor you showed here, but I can’t seem to find it online. UPDATE: this must be the 40” model. That one is curved with two thunderbolt ports. Happy accident is that the model you linked to is something I didn’t know existed and might be exactly what I want!! Thanks!!!
So I'm still unsure looking at this. Which screen would you say is the equivalent of the iMac's? Happy for it to just be 4K 60Hz, but I want the iMac's good entry-level HDR and colour accuracy - for amateur video editing with an edge - with the ability to hook up my Series X and play/watch in 4K HDR.
The only display I have found is the LG 24 4k that Apple actually still sells. That’s the closest you can get and it’s almost the same panel. It’s expensive though and makes the iMac itself look like a tempting deal.
This might be a stupid question but if the imac doesn't have target display anymore, how are you using it as a monitor? Thunderboldt to Thunderboldt? If that's the case I wonder if I can use my 2019 imac?? Just got a new laptop and need a monitor for video production ASAP.
Is it possible to use two UltraFine 4ks without having issues? And is it possible to use Daisy Chain with a Mac ? Ive heard that you cant use two of those with a mac mini m1 or m2
I do like BenQ monitors! Things just got a little crowded. Apple's two had to be there, same with the LG duo. Alogic was a Mac-specific monitor, the M8 has Apple-specific features, then the ultra-wide is great for creatives. That gave me SEVEN choices and I didnt want to make a 30 minute video.! but they are 100% solid choices!
27-inch QHD from LG without scaling issues for my wife. Apple works best with QHD and 5k resolution. 4k has scaling issues, so it isn't optimized from a scaling standpoint.
That is a 32" with 4k monitor, so about 138 PPI. I would put it in the decent category. Scale yes per my opinion, but keep in mind that the scaling option is not "retina" (ppi multipliers of ~110).
The LG 27md5kl is 8 bit panel and not HDR, is it still preferable for television grade video editing and color gradings ??? Plz reply ASAP. Kind regards. Because where I live I have very very few opti9ns to go with n hell expensive
Thanks for this. I’ve been using an M8 for about 3 months now along with a max mini. I hadn’t needed the camera until Last week but for some reason it refused to work. On googling the issue I discovered a potential issue is that the camera doesn’t work with the hdmi cable connecting the 2 but does with the USBC I didn’t have time to fiddle around with the cables and I use both my USBC ports on Mac Mini for other things so I just used the iPad camera instead but was wondering if anyone has found another fix for this?
Thank you for your awesome monitor comparisons and thoughts!! I was looking heavy at the LG 5K2K Curved UltraWide for my Late 2021MacBook Pro M1 Max 64GB 4TB. I want to be able to run FCPX as well as ON1 Photo Raw which it seems like it would handle it flawlessly. On the other hand, I saw some reviews stating that scaling is a big issue, especially when it comes to text which ends up being somewhat blurry. I need to use the monitor for many text operations as well within the mac apps. As always, awesome job! Thanks again. 👍😊
I just got a Mac Studio for editing . I need something that will give me good color res for DaVinci program … any recommends everyone ? I’m new to this game ! 🙏🏼
Must admit, the Alogic clarity is the only monitor there that doesn't bore me to tears. There is something about cheap plastic things that turns what should be a thrilling 10 hour day of creative bliss on the computer ... Into a boring stretch of neverending numbness. And then there is cheap and nasty keyboards.... Don't get me started on keyboards, or you will never hear the end of it
I just received the M8 I’ve attached my new Mac Mini to it via HDMI. But I can’t seem to access the webcam either with the Mac or just the monitor. Any suggestions? Is connecting the Mac via USB-C a better option than HDMI? Thank you for the review!!’
This guy does not know what he talked about … 4K displays are slightly blurry on Mac, because it sends 2k resolution to it. So you ether get 2k dell (and save money) or … well there is no 5k monitors apart from LG ultra fine
I had it here for three days on my mac mini m1. The scaling options in the mac prefs were just not shown. Two agents from apple helpdesk couldt helt, the LG hotline was totally useless, so i sent it back. Picture was great, but text in the menu bar etc just too small for me to read. So im still looking to a comparable monitor around 40inch wide
You made this list right now and you start off just shy of 10k in monitors …. Right after apples cheapest macbook in their line just got a redesign…. In touch I see
I really want a 5K display for my Mac to have that crisp sharpness I've been used to for ages on my iMac but I also have a gaming PC and only have room for one monitor. But neither the ASD or LG Ultrafine 5K work well with a Windows PC and a pain in the *** to connect having to rely on special cables etc and then have to manually switch between the Mac and PC will just be a further annoyance. Because of the above I'm forced to find a monitor with lower ppi. The new Samsung Viewfinity S9 5K display could be an option as it has multiple inputs, but its still rather expensive for my budget. Maybe it will get cheaper for Black Friday or just have to take a chance with a lower ppi screen and hope it will be okay... For reference I'm a graphic/UI designer and also a music producer using Ableton.
The truth is M1 Macs are trash when it comes to outputing to a monitor. You need dongles, half the time they don't work or there's something wrong with the image, it just feels like it's not natively supported. Embarrassing and mind boggling. Oh and before anyone suggest that I'm an Apple hater, I own an M1 Mac and an iPhone, and have no other complaints.
So if you're using a macbook, the PPI is ~250 and it sits with a focus distance of ~30 inches if you're using the keyboard/trackpad, basically no reasonably priced monitor pairs with this setup that will be pleasing to use. none. zero. zilch
I just brought a Dell P2723QE and more than happy with the resolution and image. Just 1 cable and boooom!
I went with the Studio Display. Just got a mac mini m2 Pro and I'm using it for editing video, Image and audio. Really happy with it and found it perfect for my set up.
I personally have very good experience with the Dell Ultrasharp series of monitors. I know they are not specifically made for Macs, but I like the sharpness and clarity of the displays. Plus, they have a good selection of ports available.
can you tell me a specific model that you use now?
@@DatNguyen-ek5pk - - My monitor at home is a Dell Ultrasharp U2414H from 2014. Quite old, but still very good. My monitor at work is a Dell Ultrasharp U2717D. This is a very nice one. Picture quality is superb.
@@matthiasmaiwald8236thanks, is this Dell monitor full hd and 24”
The problem I had with Dell is they don’t support updates or firmware for Mac OS.
yeah, who needs to see prices in a video like this, it's A LOT easier to just google 10 times, right? right??!
I purchased an ASUS 27" ProArt display to use with my Mac. It's a 1440p/2k display rather than 4k but it has excellent color accuracy and is budget friendly. I really like it.
Hi Bryan. I wanna buy me the ASUS 27" ProArt either but i couldn't make a choice between the 278qv and 278cv ones. Which one do you recommend? Thanks in advance.
@@rs-wd9or Hi rs. I've got the 278qv model and have been very happy with it. I don't have any experience with the other one.
that monitor is 4k not 2k
@bryans8656 Hey Brian. I also want to buy a 27" 1440p for my Mac. However, I'm scared that the text will look blurry or it doesn't look as sharp. I mostly code so that's the most important thing to me. Do you think it looks acceptable (in order to read it and not get like an eye pain).
Also, which scaling/setting would you recommend me using with the monitor to get the best expereince?
I have bought an ASUS ProArt PA279CRV 27 4K monitor for my Mac Mini M2. It's a monitor I can really recommend.
My husband got a LG 38WN95C-W for his Mac Studio and it's been great. It has a Thunderbolt port so it can do 144Hz over it, he also charges his Macbook Pro when he has that hooked up. At 38" inches it's a big boy and great for his medical art. His PC uses the Display Port which still leaves a couple HDMI ports for consoles if he wants to hook them up. Highly recommend it.
Lg38wn95c
Need to use a 1440 or 5k monitor for proper scaling of Mac images. Avoid 4k.
That depends on screen size and PPI for proper scaling, but it is an important note!
1440 is terrible with text. If Not scaled it has unreadable text and if scaled with additional apps - blurry.
24 at 4K is acceptable actually. Hence the iMac 4.5k. Anything bigger than 24 and you have issues
bro 1440p looks like ass on mine. you need atleast 4k
@@mrdaveceo Naw you can change that but you need to know how to select the extra resolution choices. There is an app that does it too. But you definitely shouldn’t use defaults.
Hi. For best scaling by macOS, the screen density should be a multiple of 110 so either 110 or 220 for retina :-)
There is a nice article about that by Marc Edwards
Agree! There can be performance hits on any other monitor as your Mac will need a lot of GPU to perform scaling. Probably OK if just working on docs or coding but photo and video editing will most likely suffer
If it’s possible, I would love to see a video for more details on the alogic 27”. I really like the glossy monitor and it looks like it’s exactly what I’ve been looking for. But the last review video was kinda short and more focusing on comparing with the Apple. I would love to see a hands on video and show the audio quality as well.
I think the LG 32” UltraFine UN880 Ergo 4K is a great display with a great stand! Very clean for a desk setup with Macs.
LG 32UN880-B 32" UltraFine Display Ergo UHD 4K IPS Display with HDR 10 Compatibility and USB Type-C Connectivity, Black
Great video, it’s frustrating that no one makes a 5k monitor larger than 27inch (other than Apple). In my workflow I use the LG Ultra Fine 5k, I need the crispness for long hours of document creation, but 27inch is to small. I would love the Apple 32inch 6k but it is unreasonably expensive ($10,000 in Australia).
1000% this...
Go check out the BenQ professional Apple M1 ready 32" monitor. Good reviews here on TH-cam
I have my Apple Studio Display now for almost 2 weeks. So, what can i say, well, it is by far the best display that i ever owned.
Yeah, I thought I might return it within the 14 day buyer’s remorse period, but nope. No regrets whatsoever. It is a truly beautiful display and despite a lack of local dimming it does have deeper blacks and better contrast than my 5K iMac it replaced. It’s brighter too.
I saw it in the shop today and my current one which I did not mind until now feels like 10 year old tech. Good purchase.
What monitor have you used before?
I just purchased a Dell Ultrasharp U3223QE and so far, I am very pleased with it. Honestly I don’t understand why this monitor is not getting more attention. It looks good, has a fantastic display, has pretty massive hub functionality, is not overloaded with pointless features and has a very solid build. Best part being it was a bargain compared to the Studio Display.
Agree with your comments, it's a bit of a sleeper right now.
Great to hear you're pleased with the U3223QE! I agree it's one of the best alternatives to the Studio Display with the larger screen, thin bezels, improved contrast ratio and USB hub. Obviously the lower PPI is the main drawback but if the PPI of a 32" 4K is good enough for a user, then this monitor is a really worth considering.
How can you justify spending over a grand on this crappy LCD monitor when even a 55 inch OLED like the C1 costs less. I will never know
@@lennylennington A quick search seems to find the 55" C1 costing on average about $300 more than what I paid. (I'm guessing they go on sale regularly?) Regardless, I am not into the TV as a monitor thing. I just don't have the room to sit that far back from a screen. Also, I am doubtful an OLED can match the color accuracy of an IPS panel and I am a photographer whose clients demand good color. I see people doing the big TV style monitors and have been curious, but I can't see this working for me and my workflow.
@@lennylennington While I agree with you that OLEDS are awesome, I would, for professional use, also choose something more along the lines of the Dell 32" monitor, or any of the monitors mentioned in the video, rather than trying to fit a 55" OLED display on my small height adjustable table in the office. My colleagues would roll around on the floor laughing...... It would also be troublesome with the protective auto dim feature, to be able to safely tell colors apart, and for extended hours of CAD work, I would be a bit worried about burn in.
However, I would consider an OLED when they make them in or around 32" 🙂 At home I have a 48" OLED with 120Hz as a tv/streaming screen and for that it is perfect.
Omg! Thank you for mentioning the Alogic monitor! I’ve been on the hunt for a good, apple studio display comparable monitor for about a year now and never heard about the Alogic brand. I’ll def look more into it! 🙌🏼🤩
Just bought Dell's 27 inch IPS-black Display U2723QE as a 2nd Monitor for my Intel 27 inch iMac (2013 top model still great). And in perspective I will use 2 of this monitor together for the Mac Studio, too. Did NOT buy the Studio display, because it doesn't work with the old Intel iMac, where I still have a lot expensive software on. However, a pair of the Benq PD2725U would be my runner up. I am a product and graphic designer.
Thanks, Andrew, for the great, Apple-friendly summary video!...still waiting for a 27/32" iMac!
I've got the ASUS PA32UCX (they now do a better one the UCX P) and it's simply amazing. Thunderbolt connectivity and just mind alteringly accurate colour.
That's also a crazy expensive professional monitor! Not really an option for most people when they already think the ASD is too expensive.
you literally read my mind. I’ve been looking and you posted the perfect video!
Also the Apple Thunderbolt Display would be a good monitor
(along with the led cinema display!)
Apple cinema is best if you use multiple devices and multiple os, Thunderbolt Display if you are Apple only.
Your content is great, but there is something so eerie about the slight static in such a quite environment. Maybe add some very low simple music?
Rocking two LG5K and the original 22" 4K LG (218 PPI). Cannot complain. Pixel Density is insane.
Huawei Mateview 4k is a very underrated monitor. It has a great build quality and perfectly match with Mac
i think the imac would be best since universal control wouldn’t even need a cable
Thanks! This is very helpful as I'm in the market for a Mac. I kind of like your final suggestion about the 24" iMac! Keep up the good work!
I need a great one to use as a second monitor for my iMac to extend the screen. I have a 27" 2019 and need something that looks 5k without that 1600 price tag of the Mac.
Great video. Nice to see a balanced opinion on the ASD. I recently replaced my 2015 monitors and looked at many options. Ended up buying an ASD and liking it so much I got a 2nd. It’s perfect for regular productivity, watching video content, etc. Yeah it’s pricey for what it is but it’s really good for those of us that like plug/play and ultrahigh quality build. It shines on brightness and crispness of text.
If it wasn't perfect at that price point... :D
Please make a video with Monitors for Apple but can be used on windows as well, even if you need some adapter. Tons of people works with windows but with Macs for personal use.
2020 top spec iMac 27" is a great machine and you can bootcamp it.
Ultrafine 4K works with Mac Mini? I mean with double power input?
Is it possible to directly connected 2 displays that support thunderbolt into a MacBook m1 max/pro? Or are there issues?
When I used usb c from a samsung display I could not get more than 30hz at 4k. Has that changed?
Unfortunately none of them comes close to the Apple Studio Display which is a shame since i really would like a serious competitor at a smaller price.
The Alogic Clarity actually comes close
I really wish either the Studio Display or Pro Display XDR had ProMotion. It would justify the prices a bit better. Thanks for the video!!
so 120hz? just say 120hz lol
I wish so to. They added it to the 14” and 16” macbook pros. They should’ve added it to the studio display.
Too*
@@michaelgalligan1187 How do you run 5K-120Hz? Using what cable?
@@michaelgalligan1187 They couldn't. Thunderbolt 4 doesn't support 5K and 120hz.
It is crazy that the studio display is more expensive than the 24 inch iMac
apple still sells the ultrafine on their site you just need to type in "monitor" in the search bar!!
Sucks you didn’t give prices. What a pain
Continuity Camera in Ventura essentially makes any built in webcam irrelevant.
Quite an informative overview. Thanks! But what monitor would you recommend for a MacBook Pro external display?
Great video, very helpful list. I would have mentioned the Apple Thunderbolt Display, which is still a great looking display and with the TB 2 to TB3 adapter, can be used with all current macs.
i wanted one (especially the 27" one), but with little money and no thunderbolt port free, i bought the led cinema display 24"... . :(
@@yannisgk I have 2 of the 27’ TB displays, they are awesome, one on my Mac studio and the other on a MacBook Pro. Great size great image. And the Apple looks! Win win.
@@johnm8133 as i've said no thunderbolt port means no TB display for me, but if i see the led display is good, i'll buy a 27" one.
for a macbook , the thunderbolt display isawesome, but personally, if i had a mac studio, i would buy the studio display with no thought!!!
anyways, enjoy your displays and love Apple forever!!!
Thanks dude
I had the 5k iMac for 7 years before upgrading it to the MacBook Pro M1 Max. Tried to live without a monitor for 7-8 months and my neck finally couldn't take it anymore. Got myself the Studio Display today and it's like returning to my 5k iMac again, but better 🥰
M1 Max MacBook Pro AND Studio Display? That's not a cheap combo at all but having two extremely sharp and color accurate screens sounds like a dream work combo.
@@lolfirepoisonftl It is an expensive indulgence and I am hoping they will last long.
@@tubbie0075 i bet they will!!! :)
Hello. I'm considering purchasing the LG UltraWide 34WQ75C to use with my Mac Studio. Could you please share your thoughts and recommendations on this? Do you think it's a good choice?
186ppi on that 4k LG is great
I got the XDR Display to write emails and watch TH-cam videos ...very crisp, except the flat design kinda gets annoying after a while coming from a curved 34" display that felt much more ergonomic.
When my taxes come back I’m getting the m2 mini and trying to figure out what display i want an I’m stuck on the LG UltraFine4k 32’’ that clips on my desk or the Samsung m8 i love these videos thanks I subbed
We just bought the Dell Ultrasharp "27 in combination with the Mac Mini Pro (2023). Unfortunately the scaling option is not available... as a result text and icons are way too small if you want to use 4k resolution for your monitor. @AppleInsider: any experience with this issue?
no mention of the benq nor the lg32ul950?
What model LG ultrawide are you referring to? The link you use isn’t what you describe. And you said it was a 32” but I’m guessing that was an error. Im very interested in the monitor you showed here, but I can’t seem to find it online.
UPDATE: this must be the 40” model. That one is curved with two thunderbolt ports. Happy accident is that the model you linked to is something I didn’t know existed and might be exactly what I want!! Thanks!!!
So I'm still unsure looking at this. Which screen would you say is the equivalent of the iMac's?
Happy for it to just be 4K 60Hz, but I want the iMac's good entry-level HDR and colour accuracy - for amateur video editing with an edge - with the ability to hook up my Series X and play/watch in 4K HDR.
The only display I have found is the LG 24 4k that Apple actually still sells. That’s the closest you can get and it’s almost the same panel. It’s expensive though and makes the iMac itself look like a tempting deal.
This might be a stupid question but if the imac doesn't have target display anymore, how are you using it as a monitor? Thunderboldt to Thunderboldt? If that's the case I wonder if I can use my 2019 imac?? Just got a new laptop and need a monitor for video production ASAP.
Thanku!
Is it possible to use two UltraFine 4ks without having issues? And is it possible to use Daisy Chain with a Mac ? Ive heard that you cant use two of those with a mac mini m1 or m2
How about the LG 40WP95C-W?
Does the Samsung or Lg one flicker with MacBook Pro m1+ chip?
This video is fine. Just not a ton of options now
I’m surprised BenQ didn’t make the list
I do like BenQ monitors! Things just got a little crowded. Apple's two had to be there, same with the LG duo. Alogic was a Mac-specific monitor, the M8 has Apple-specific features, then the ultra-wide is great for creatives. That gave me SEVEN choices and I didnt want to make a 30 minute video.! but they are 100% solid choices!
Enjoyed your video. What monitor is best for photography paired with the Mac studio. Thanks
the studio display of course!!! :)
27-inch QHD from LG without scaling issues for my wife. Apple works best with QHD and 5k resolution.
4k has scaling issues, so it isn't optimized from a scaling standpoint.
Seeing the Mac Pro next to the XDR without a stand is comical
The Samsung M8 only supports sRBG colours though, if you need P3 colours, it’s not for you.
I want a 32 inch 6k pro motion imac pro ultra
Is the text sharp and readable on Samsung m8? Also do you have to scale the resolution?
That is a 32" with 4k monitor, so about 138 PPI.
I would put it in the decent category.
Scale yes per my opinion, but keep in mind that the scaling option is not "retina" (ppi multipliers of ~110).
I wish I could "pay a little more" for the Studio Display.
for mac: 110 or 220 PPI
Well Mr O*Hara what will you gona say about Samsung Viewfinity S9.
The LG 27md5kl is 8 bit panel and not HDR, is it still preferable for television grade video editing and color gradings ??? Plz reply ASAP. Kind regards. Because where I live I have very very few opti9ns to go with n hell expensive
Thanks for this. I’ve been using an M8 for about 3 months now along with a max mini. I hadn’t needed the camera until
Last week but for some reason it refused to work. On googling the issue I discovered a potential issue is that the camera doesn’t work with the hdmi cable connecting the 2 but does with the USBC I didn’t have time to fiddle around with the cables and I use both my USBC ports on Mac Mini for other things so I just used the iPad camera instead but was wondering if anyone has found another fix for this?
My favorite monitor is one that you can control the brightness no matter what you have plugged into it
the last mac keyboard (afaik) with "lunar", controls the brightness of all monitors!!! ;)
Thank you for your awesome monitor comparisons and thoughts!! I was looking heavy at the LG 5K2K Curved UltraWide for my Late 2021MacBook Pro M1 Max 64GB 4TB. I want to be able to run FCPX as well as ON1 Photo Raw which it seems like it would handle it flawlessly. On the other hand, I saw some reviews stating that scaling is a big issue, especially when it comes to text which ends up being somewhat blurry. I need to use the monitor for many text operations as well within the mac apps. As always, awesome job! Thanks again. 👍😊
Don' t you think that the LG 38WN95C would be better ultra wide then the one you ve shown?
No. The one he mentioned actually has a 5k resolution (5k2k to be exact).
I just got a Mac Studio for editing . I need something that will give me good color res for DaVinci program … any recommends everyone ? I’m new to this game ! 🙏🏼
The studio monitor?
Must admit, the Alogic clarity is the only monitor there that doesn't bore me to tears.
There is something about cheap plastic things that turns what should be a thrilling 10 hour day of creative bliss on the computer ... Into a boring stretch of neverending numbness.
And then there is cheap and nasty keyboards.... Don't get me started on keyboards, or you will never hear the end of it
I just received the M8 I’ve attached my new Mac Mini to it via HDMI. But I can’t seem to access the webcam either with the Mac or just the monitor. Any suggestions? Is connecting the Mac via USB-C a better option than HDMI? Thank you for the review!!’
did you manage to solve this?
@@valegalt Not really. The display was returned and now I have a BenQ that is great. Thanks.
Can you please find a monitor that works with gaming AND MacBooks? I am having a really difficult time choosing one!
What about Dell U2723QE? Would be nice if you can compare Dell U2723QE with ALOGIC Clarity...Thanks.
I just ordered it. I’ll let you know how it compares coming from a 5k imac
@@skyiswomb1 I’d love to hear your thoughts on it compared to the 5k Mac.
Can you talk about LG 850 display
This guy does not know what he talked about … 4K displays are slightly blurry on Mac, because it sends 2k resolution to it. So you ether get 2k dell (and save money) or … well there is no 5k monitors apart from LG ultra fine
Exactly what I was thinking. He completely brushed off the scaling concerns of 4k and Apple's display resolution configuration.
What 27 “ monitor do you recommend for MacBook pro mid 2014? I am Struggling to find one that can read text clearly and sharp.
Many thanks for a very informative video. For the LG 5k2k Curved Ultrawide, would any scaling be necessary to make text easily readable?
I had it here for three days on my mac mini m1. The scaling options in the mac prefs were just not shown. Two agents from apple helpdesk couldt helt, the LG hotline was totally useless, so i sent it back. Picture was great, but text in the menu bar etc just too small for me to read. So im still looking to a comparable monitor around 40inch wide
Anybody has an experience with the Dell UltraSharp UP3221Q?
huawei mateview 28
👍👍👍 Nice
Hmmm you missed Eizo reference monitors. I have sued them seemlessly for years with a Mac Pro 5,1, and now an M1 Mac mini.
I refuse to buy a display with a matte finish. Glossy is absolutely superior. It would be very difficult to convince me otherwise.
5k display when the iPads or m2 pro are not even 4k
They didn’t make a 27 inch iMac for this reason lol
Exactly. I’ll never think of Mac as I used to.
@@temtationeyes DON'T CRY, T R Y !!! (LOL)
You made this list right now and you start off just shy of 10k in monitors …. Right after apples cheapest macbook in their line just got a redesign…. In touch I see
I really want a 5K display for my Mac to have that crisp sharpness I've been used to for ages on my iMac but I also have a gaming PC and only have room for one monitor. But neither the ASD or LG Ultrafine 5K work well with a Windows PC and a pain in the *** to connect having to rely on special cables etc and then have to manually switch between the Mac and PC will just be a further annoyance.
Because of the above I'm forced to find a monitor with lower ppi.
The new Samsung Viewfinity S9 5K display could be an option as it has multiple inputs, but its still rather expensive for my budget. Maybe it will get cheaper for Black Friday or just have to take a chance with a lower ppi screen and hope it will be okay...
For reference I'm a graphic/UI designer and also a music producer using Ableton.
Love your videos and thank you for this, you probably know but I wanted to confirm, your sounds wasn't that great this time.
Really missed opportunity for Apple not to include their own airplay in their monitor
I'm a little surprised, especially since it runs it's own operating system and such.
The best monitors are Apple monitors :)
exactly!!!(you are the best!!!) :)
Facts.
if only studio display was 120hz…
"A little more money" you can literally buy the same quality for 25% of the price
Best Displays for Mac Users (2023)! UNLESS YOU ARE LOOKING FOR 144hz...
really? m8 for mac? lol
5k2k has shit brightness
The truth is M1 Macs are trash when it comes to outputing to a monitor. You need dongles, half the time they don't work or there's something wrong with the image, it just feels like it's not natively supported. Embarrassing and mind boggling.
Oh and before anyone suggest that I'm an Apple hater, I own an M1 Mac and an iPhone, and have no other complaints.
Usb C my guy. I have had no issues with external screens bis usb v or hdmi or usb c - DP adapter on my MBP m1 pro
Why no BenQ monitors?
What is the best display for video conferencing with a camera built in? @appleinsider
So if you're using a macbook, the PPI is ~250 and it sits with a focus distance of ~30 inches if you're using the keyboard/trackpad, basically no reasonably priced monitor pairs with this setup that will be pleasing to use. none. zero. zilch