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!
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.
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!
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 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
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?
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 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..
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.
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.
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.
Now we have the Studio Display, which I recommend over all of these. You get 5k, great built in speakers, and good peak brightness for a third of the price of the Pro Display.
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.
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!
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
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
Great breakdown! I’m still loving the LG38WN95-C since buying it last year after your review. It’s actually appreciated in value as well due to scarcity! No other monitor comes close for use with a MB pro.
@@Thetechchap I'm just wondering whether it works well with the MBP 14 with the scaling issues? I've heard mixed reviews about the text clarity on the LG ultrawides and I was hoping to get your opinion as you've been using it for a while!
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.
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.
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
So many options compared, important factors to consider explained, how to meet the varying needs of different usages addressed - amazing presentation. Thank you!
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?
Excellent video. For me, I use two 4k 32" samsung monitors for my desk. At first I was worried about the refresh rate being only 60Hz but I think it is less of a big deal when they are that large because you find yourself scrolling far less than something with more limited real-estate.
@@heinlenkatie I have one of those dongles that has the two usb c ports to plug in on it and it connects to one side of my MacBook at the end of my desk. It has two hdmi ports (4K 60hz ports), a port for my charger, ports for my keyboard and mouse, and an Ethernet Jack. It also has two extra USB ports (one type a and one type c) for flash drives or anything I may need to connect. It was only like 50 bucks whereas a dock was hundreds and you don’t even notice it at the back of my desk.
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.
Very nice. I have a question that no one answered properly. When you connect a macbookpro to a display via thunderbolt cable, does this setup harm the battery of the macbook when using it daily as a desktop unit.? Some say, the machine will recognize that it is powered up constantly and the current by pass the battery so it does not stress it. What is your advise? What is the proper and safe way to use a laptop with a desktop monitor?
One issue that I’ve read online is that what resolution is recommended if your work will involve text reading tasks such as spreadsheets, programming, etc? Some say 1440p is fine, while others suggest to stay away from all monitors below 4k resolution if on a budget… or just go 5k UltraFine. What are your thoughts?
@@Sainicooldude01 Ah ok. There are certain Mac operating system versions where the text is clearer on 1440p, and the newer ones look better when you go above that resolution. I use a 2k display with a HiDpi setting and it looks crystal clear, but the same resolution and a different setting and certain things can be a strain. It kind of depends on the size of the screen and your budget. My display is very old now but with the right settings it is fantastic. The one thing I will say is the human mind and body is amazing, because it will adapt to whatever it has experience with. The only downside is that once you have experience with a much better display it might be hard to go back. So my display is only HD, and for me it’s amazing, but I have seen the newer Apple displays and I could see how my brain would get spoiled and used to such a better picture. So I would say that you would be fine for the text based tasks you have mentioned with 1440p definitely. But as soon as a person starts watching video content or editing videos, then you can always use more. For your tasks, you can save a lot of money just going for the 1440p, and you can use that extra money for other things. But if money doesn’t matter get the best you can afford, because in the end it is the only part of a computer we look at for hours and hours, and the better resolution will make that slightly easier.
@@ghost-user559 Idk, I've bought a 2K monitor and the text looks really bad (Monterey, 14 inch model). Tried to play with plist configs for font antialiasing but with no success. Couldn't get HiDpi options appear, so for the text-related work I would say 4K is the only option. For the video/image viewing it's still good, so this is the only a text-related issue
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.
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.
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.
What’s the best 120 mhz plus 27” or larger 5k monitor to work with the new Mac Studio? If it’s not a Mac monitor will the web cam still work with an Apple if it’s not a dedicated Apple monitor?
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.
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 :(
With so much variations in screens people view content on, there isn't so much point in getting highly calibrated monitor, unless printing photos etc. But online content purely depends what the end user views it on
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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!
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.
The fact that a Creator is putting a focus on Creator based contents amongst all the bells and whistles of Gaming Monitors, puts a smile in my face
Glad you like it!
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!
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 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
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
I got a 32 inch LG ergo for my 16 inch MacBook Pro/PS5 and I freaking love it
Great choice
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.
At 9:05: Asus comes with a 90 degree pivot (for changing between landscape and portrait orientation)
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.
Thanks!
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!
Hands down, you are one of the best RUclips content creator on Tech
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.
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.
Great video! Now where to find that sweet MacBook wallpaper...
Now we have the Studio Display, which I recommend over all of these. You get 5k, great built in speakers, and good peak brightness for a third of the price of the Pro Display.
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 ✊🏼
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?
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.
BenQ EX2780Q, been using it for about a month now across my MBP 2019 and PS5. Great QHD panel at 144hz.
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 pro display xdr is mini led too? What?!
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!
How did you miss the Aorus FO48U?! 120hz 4K 48" OLED - literally the perfect monitor
Yep great recommendation! Probably too big for most people but yeah!
@@Thetechchap Aren't you guys concerned about burn in on the OLED's??
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
Great breakdown! I’m still loving the LG38WN95-C since buying it last year after your review. It’s actually appreciated in value as well due to scarcity! No other monitor comes close for use with a MB pro.
Such a good monitor right?? Anything you’d want improved for the next version? Mini LED would be great
@@Thetechchap waiting for the 40inch version to come out since announced at '21 CES
@@Thetechchap I'm just wondering whether it works well with the MBP 14 with the scaling issues? I've heard mixed reviews about the text clarity on the LG ultrawides and I was hoping to get your opinion as you've been using it for a while!
THE best video on monitors, this is the benchmark for video presenting, brilliant, and certainly helped me make a decision, thanks.
What about the 28.2 inch Huawei MateView you reviewed earlier in the year? It has quite an Apple aesthetic?
Hi Tom, could you do a video update to this one giving your best pics for MacBook users in early 2023?
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.
Exactly what I was looking for as a recent convert from a PC to MacBook Pro.
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
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You have just won a gift 🎁🎁
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
Great video! Would also love a video on the best MacBook docks
Danke!
Thank you!
So many options compared, important factors to consider explained, how to meet the varying needs of different usages addressed - amazing presentation. Thank you!
What about the Huawei Mateview 28inch. Should that be a contender as well for office use?
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?
Thanks
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?
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.
Excellent video. For me, I use two 4k 32" samsung monitors for my desk. At first I was worried about the refresh rate being only 60Hz but I think it is less of a big deal when they are that large because you find yourself scrolling far less than something with more limited real-estate.
How do you connect everything together? Do you use a docking station?
@@heinlenkatie I have one of those dongles that has the two usb c ports to plug in on it and it connects to one side of my MacBook at the end of my desk. It has two hdmi ports (4K 60hz ports), a port for my charger, ports for my keyboard and mouse, and an Ethernet Jack. It also has two extra USB ports (one type a and one type c) for flash drives or anything I may need to connect. It was only like 50 bucks whereas a dock was hundreds and you don’t even notice it at the back of my desk.
Thank you! I've just ordered a new M1 Pro and I want to pair it with a monitor that's worthy.
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.
Very nice. I have a question that no one answered properly. When you connect a macbookpro to a display via thunderbolt cable, does this setup harm the battery of the macbook when using it daily as a desktop unit.? Some say, the machine will recognize that it is powered up constantly and the current by pass the battery so it does not stress it. What is your advise? What is the proper and safe way to use a laptop with a desktop monitor?
Certainly got the colour tones near perfect on your videos. Be safe & Merry Christmas Tom.
The Dell S2722QC seems like a very good 4K entry monitor as well!
One issue that I’ve read online is that what resolution is recommended if your work will involve text reading tasks such as spreadsheets, programming, etc?
Some say 1440p is fine, while others suggest to stay away from all monitors below 4k resolution if on a budget… or just go 5k UltraFine. What are your thoughts?
What computer do you have?
@@ghost-user559 windows, Linux. Borrowed a friend’s M1 MacBook Air for sometime. Now back on Windows.
@@Sainicooldude01 Ah ok. There are certain Mac operating system versions where the text is clearer on 1440p, and the newer ones look better when you go above that resolution.
I use a 2k display with a HiDpi setting and it looks crystal clear, but the same resolution and a different setting and certain things can be a strain.
It kind of depends on the size of the screen and your budget. My display is very old now but with the right settings it is fantastic.
The one thing I will say is the human mind and body is amazing, because it will adapt to whatever it has experience with. The only downside is that once you have experience with a much better display it might be hard to go back.
So my display is only HD, and for me it’s amazing, but I have seen the newer Apple displays and I could see how my brain would get spoiled and used to such a better picture.
So I would say that you would be fine for the text based tasks you have mentioned with 1440p definitely. But as soon as a person starts watching video content or editing videos, then you can always use more. For your tasks, you can save a lot of money just going for the 1440p, and you can use that extra money for other things.
But if money doesn’t matter get the best you can afford, because in the end it is the only part of a computer we look at for hours and hours, and the better resolution will make that slightly easier.
@@ghost-user559 thank you! Appreciate the write-up. Will keep in mind!
@@ghost-user559 Idk, I've bought a 2K monitor and the text looks really bad (Monterey, 14 inch model). Tried to play with plist configs for font antialiasing but with no success. Couldn't get HiDpi options appear, so for the text-related work I would say 4K is the only option. For the video/image viewing it's still good, so this is the only a text-related issue
I know I'm late to the party but where do we find that wallpaper on his MacBook Pro? 🤩
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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Great video! Do these monitors come with built-in speakers and how is the sound quality?
Hey Chap nice review! Does the M2 MacBook Air support 144hz and above?
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.
Hey, what is your wallpapaer that you use on your Mac?
yh, I want to download. ty
Please talk more about the scaling of Macbook to fit certain screen resolutions and how it affects performance
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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!
Thanks for the monitor port capability chart!
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.
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.
Wait till March -- new monitors from Apple are rumoured, including a replacement for the XDR.
Great video, I would love to see a ‘best Mac monitor for less than $500 for photography and video production’ video.
😊Maybe a silly question ... But is it possible to use a macbook display and keyboard with the new mac studio👀❓
What’s the best 120 mhz plus 27” or larger 5k monitor to work with the new Mac Studio? If it’s not a Mac monitor will the web cam still work with an Apple if it’s not a dedicated Apple monitor?
LG 24 4k UltraFine with 2 thunderbolt 3 ports and 3 usb-c ports is the best for 4k and apple products.
Confused between 2k 144hz display vs a 4k 60hz one. My main task (90%) is programming, with very casual gaming on the side.
Go for 144hz
The pro display is such a nice looking monitor. Shame its so damn expensive.
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.
could you make a video on best docking stations for a MacBook?
This was so useful!
where'd you get that desktop background? I love it
The one that is on the Macbook pro
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.
I‘m sorry but the Pro Display XDR isn‘t a normal IPS its a mini LED like the new MacBook Pros
Pro display XDR uses Mini LED 12:30 it's just not 120hz
You are wrong about frame rate of Pro XDR. It supports 120hz just like latest macbook pro
Great video - Dell just announced the new U2723QE, which replaces the U2720Q!
What is that wallpaper on your macbook 👀👀
This was really helpful, thank you!
OMG The MacBook pro wallpaper!!. where can I find it??
which monitors are tall enough to go above a Macbook?
nice to see these things but I dont have the money
Keep up the good work
Been looking for this exact video. Thanks Tom!
Best budget Dell P2720DC, usbc with 65w and low price, and 2k, best working resolution.
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
So helpful 😇👏🏼👏🏼🔥, keep going
Excellent! Honestly the best tech video with lots of useful informations! Thanks!
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 :(
With so much variations in screens people view content on, there isn't so much point in getting highly calibrated monitor, unless printing photos etc. But online content purely depends what the end user views it on
Thanks to be crystal clear and informative ℹ️! 🎄
So if a monitor has HDMI 2.2 and a USB C 3.2, which would be better to use?