Would it be wise to get a USB-C compatible Monitor for MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016)??

[bobsybob]

Hi, I need to buy an external monitor for my MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016). I will be using it for graphic and web design mainly. I was looking at the 34" curved wide screen options online. Can anyone steer me in the right direction on whether I should go for a monitor with a USB-C connection? they seem to be quite expensive and not that widespread. Or will the connectivity and performance not be that much effected if I just go for a non USB-C monitor and get an adapter to to pair with my MacBook Pro....??? any suggestions would be much appreciated...

 

[Fishrrman]

My opinion only:

I would get a display that is, first and foremost, a "good display", and wouldn't worry about USB-c capabilities. There are many more choices if you don't absolutely require USB-c connectivity.
I prefer a display that is... "just a display".

Having said that, I would be wary of curved displays. For some uses -- such as photo editing -- I understand that they can distort the image, etc. Since you mentioned "graphic design", this could become an issue for you. YMMV...

 

[jerryk]

I would get the best monitor and not worry about USB-C connectivity. Worrying about USB-C artificially restricts your choices.

 

[robvas]

No, they are junk

 

[bobsybob]

No, they are junk

The curved screens for Graphic design are junk, or monitors with usb-c connection?

 

[robvas]

USB-C screens

 

[ZapNZs]

IMO, it makes no sense because you can get a USB-C to DisplayPort, USB-C to HDMI, or USB-C to DVI cable for about $15-20...consequently, this cable + a display that uses HDMI or DisplayPort is often a more economical solution.

 

[Samuelsan2001]

Any sort of display port offering be it USB c or display port or mini display port will give you better results than HDMI so go for that.

 

[Michael Scrip]

My first thought on this topic echoed other people here: just get a good monitor and don't worry about the plugs. You can get adapters or cables to attach any monitor to your Macbook Pro.

But then I realized the biggest reason to get a USB-C monitor... power.

If you want to plug one cable into your laptop... to provide video and power... you will need a USB-C monitor.

Granted... there aren't that many monitors that provide laptop power... and they are rather expensive.

That kind of functionality might not be high on your list... but it is very convenient.

 

[leman]

The advantage of a USB-C monitor is charging + data over the same cable. I am far from being the display expert, but if I understand correctly, in higher-end market (4K etc.) USB-C monitors are not that bad. I'd certainly not pay a premium for it though...

 

[youdontsay]

I suggest you read this article before making a decision : https://bjango.com/articles/macexternaldisplays/ This article really helped me chose a screen (Dell U2518D).

I would stay away from curved screen though. Even if I'm not a pro in display technology, I guess they suffer from the same problems as curved TV which are poor screen uniformity.