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Best Monitor for the new 2021 MacBook Pro?
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The LG Ultra Fine 5k is the same display as the iMac 27 uses. There were issues in the past but I think they were mostly resolved (also with image retention).
If you can find one - it's probably the best option. It's pricey, it's old, it's mostly out of stock. But if you need it NOW and it's available, it's probably the best option really.
A new panel is just around the corner from Apple/LG, probably using mini Led tech. They are going to release a new, bigger iMac, and rumor has it they will sell it separately as well. Maybe not initially though. I think I am going to wait it out. The current monitors on the market all suck.
If you can find one - it's probably the best option. It's pricey, it's old, it's mostly out of stock. But if you need it NOW and it's available, it's probably the best option really.
A new panel is just around the corner from Apple/LG, probably using mini Led tech. They are going to release a new, bigger iMac, and rumor has it they will sell it separately as well. Maybe not initially though. I think I am going to wait it out. The current monitors on the market all suck.
It’s available at my local Mac store, but I am happy to wait.The LG Ultra Fine 5k is the same display as the iMac 27 uses. There were issues in the past but I think they were mostly resolved (also with image retention).
If you can find one - it's probably the best option. It's pricey, it's old, it's mostly out of stock. But if you need it NOW and it's available, it's probably the best option really.
A new panel is just around the corner from Apple/LG, probably using mini Led tech. They are going to release a new, bigger iMac, and rumor has it they will sell it separately as well. Maybe not initially though. I think I am going to wait it out. The current monitors on the market all suck.
I’ve always had an iMac so this is my proper first venture into the MacBook Pro for animation/video use.
I wonder when the new iMacs will be introduced. Shouldn’t be too long now.
I’m looking forward to the portability with a laptop. Especially when green screening.
Interested in a new monitor as well to go with my new 16" M1 Max.
Wish there were cheaper options in the >30" HDR category. I am considering the LG's new 31.5" OLED UltraFine 32EP950-B as a cheaper alternative to Apple's XDR display, but stock has been very limited.
Wish there were cheaper options in the >30" HDR category. I am considering the LG's new 31.5" OLED UltraFine 32EP950-B as a cheaper alternative to Apple's XDR display, but stock has been very limited.
Do you think it will be any good for gaming. I.e. >=120hz and 1ms response like OLED ?
I have an AOC U32U1 on my M1 Mac Mini. I like the design. It doesn’t have the same ppi as a Retina display, though. But it looks sharp and has 600 nits brightness.
I've had the LG 5k 27" for about a year and a half now. I really like it. Using it with my laptop pcs and my MBP.
For a 27" monitor, it's the best that I've used. Compared to the 32" Dell monitor that I have in my office, the image quality on the LG is better, hands down. Sometimes I miss the real estate that the 32" offers, especially if I'm working on a 3D app that demands 2 open windows, such as Rhino+Grasshopper. However, the 32" is a bit much for doing coding or something that I do with smaller windows. Not into having my next turn to see the entire line of code.
I've opted for the LG 32UN880 Ultrafine 4K HDR to pair with my 16" MacBook Pro.
Does this integrate with the Mac a la brightness and volume keys set the monitor's brightness and speaker volume when plugged in? I know the smaller UltraFine 4K and 5K do this.
My LG38WN95-C is pretty damn hard to beat. https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-38wn95c-w-ultrawide-monitor
38" 4k ultra wide with 144hz support. Also has 94w usb-c pd charging for its thunderbolt connection. Its a beauty.
38" 4k ultra wide with 144hz support. Also has 94w usb-c pd charging for its thunderbolt connection. Its a beauty.
I have had two LG 5K Monitors for a few years. Started out with 1 and added another. They are great.
Hey all, I have an XDR display as my main monitor but as my second and third monitor, use the LG UltraFine 32UL950-W and these are excellent monitors. I also have 3 LG 27 UltraFine's from Apple and they are excellent as well...but honestly, I'd go with the extra real estate on the LG UltraFine 32UL950-W. Brightness and clarity are amazingly good for the price.
Oooohhh, very nice. That's tempting. I'm going to wait out a year to see if Apple puts out a mini-LED consumer display, but if they don't and that rumor fizzles out I'll likely end up with one of the UltraFines. I have the 21" 4K - definitely a little small these days but still an awesome display.