This top-tier 32-inch screen delivers remarkably accurate colors and is easy to configure, and the Pro Display XDR's 576 individually controlled (and factory calibrated) full-array local-dimming zones delivers sumptuous contrasts that ensure blacks look infinitely inky next to blazing whites. However, if price is a big concern Lenovo sells a non-touch version for half as much.īut if price is no concern, we recommend Apple's Pro Display XDR as one of the best monitors you can buy for a MacBook Pro. The big drawbacks are its middling image quality (though compared to other portable monitors it's quite good) and the $500 asking price. This 14-inch, 1080p portable monitor works well and is easy to carry, with useful features like USB ports that let you plug in and charge other devices. The fact that it can cost upwards of $600 might be an issue, but the high price is reflected in the quality of the display and its stand, which makes it easy to route cables and access the Raptor's ports.įor those who want a portable monitor for a little extra screen real estate on the go, we recommend the Lenovo ThinkVision M14t. If you want an external monitor for gaming on your MacBook Pro, the Razer Raptor 27 is an excellent choice because its 27-inch display looks great and can achieve refresh rates of up to 165 Hz with as little as 1ms of input lag. Like the Pro Display XDR, the Studio Display offers useful features for creative professionals, including a range of reference modes and P3 wide color gamut support. And with its excellent 12MP ultrawide camera (which supports Center Stage thanks to the onboard A13 Bionic chip), fantastic speaker setup and gorgeous 27-inch 5K screen, it's also a great display for any MacBook-centric office setup. With a starting price of $1,599 it's not the most affordable option on this list, but it is the best if you love Apple hardware. Right now we recommend the Apple Studio Display as the best monitor for MacBook Pro owners. What's the best monitor for a MacBook Pro right now? Read on for our full list of the best monitors for MacBook Pros.

With that in mind, we've rounded up our favorite monitors for use with MacBooks based on our own research, testing and hand-on reviews. Now that Apple has shipped the MacBook Pro 2021 (14-inch) and MacBook Pro 2021 (16-inch) with an expanded port selection that includes HDMI outs, you have a lot more options when hooking up an external monitor - and we have two new additions to our list of the best MacBooks on the market.

Once upon a time MacBook Pros only came with Thunderbolt/USB-C ports, so if you wanted to hook up an external monitor without using a dongle you were limited to USB-C or Thunderbolt setups.

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