If you’ve just purchased a new Mac, you might also be looking into some of the best display options. Here are my recommendations.
Updated July 11, 2025: Added new BenQ PD2730S, updated pricing to reflect latest data, noted rumors of a new Studio Display, and noted the missing-in-action ASUS ProArt PA32QCV. The LG UltraFine 6K Display with Thunderbolt 5, announced at CES this year, is also still MIA.
Apple Studio Display
You can’t have a roundup of the best displays on the market without mentioning Apple’s Studio Display. While it’s on the pricier side of things, it features a beautiful Apple design with a 27-inch 5K display. You’ll also find one Thunderbolt 3 port for connecting your Mac, along with three bonus USB-C ports.
Display : 27-inch 5K Retina display (5120×2880 resolution) at 218 pixels per inch
: 27-inch 5K Retina display (5120×2880 resolution) at 218 pixels per inch Brightness : 600 nits
: 600 nits Color Support : Wide color (P3) with support for 1 billion colors
: Wide color (P3) with support for 1 billion colors Webcam : 12MP Ultra Wide with Center Stage support
: 12MP Ultra Wide with Center Stage support True Tone Technology : Adjusts the display’s color temperature to match ambient lighting
: Adjusts the display’s color temperature to match ambient lighting Ports: One Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port for host connection (providing up to 96W host charging) and three USB-C ports (up to 10Gb/s) for connecting peripherals, storage, and networking
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