Best USB-C and Thunderbolt displays for Mac (December 2023)

USB-C/Thunderbolt display options have really expanded over the last couple of years. While Apple’s Pro Display XDR isn’t the best fit for most Mac users at $5,000+, it also offers the more affordable Studio Display. But there are also lots of solid choices from LG, Samsung, BenQ, and more.

Here are the best USB-C/Thunderbolt displays for Mac:

– LG 34WK95U: 34-inch widescreen Thunderbolt 3/USB-C display with a 5120 x 2160 resolution.
– Samsung ViewFinity S9: 27-inch 5K panel, metal build, 99% DCI-P3, Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, and more.
– BenQ PD3220U: Thunderbolt 3, 4K resolution, 95% DCI-P3 color, 85W power delivery for MacBooks, a variety of professional modes, hotkey puck, solid metal stand, and lots of I/O.
– Dough Spectrum One: MacBook Pro ProMotion support, USB-C with 100W PD, robust I/O, DCI-P3 at 98%, and the optional “low-haze glossy finish” for what Dough says is an optimal viewing experience all sounds impressive, starting from $599.
– LG OLED UltraFine 5K: 27-inch OLED display with a 5120 x 2880 resolution.
– Apple Studio Display: 27-inch 5K Retina display with a built-in 12MP Ultra Wide camera, six-speaker sound system, and more.
– LG UltraFine 5K: 27-inch 5K display with a built-in webcam.
– LG UltraFine 4K: 24-inch 4K display.

Here are some of the best USB-C displays that offer a 4K resolution at around $600 or less:

– BenQ PD2705UA: 27-inch 4K display with 65W power delivery.
– Samsung Smart Monitor M8: 32-inch 4K display with a USB-C port and a slim design.
– LG Smart Monitor: 27-inch 4K display with a USB-C port and a slim design.
– LG 32UP550-W: 32-inch 4K display with a USB-C port and 96W power delivery.

If you feel like you can’t compromise on a 4K resolution but are open to saving some cash by skipping the USB-C/Thunderbolt connectivity, Philips has a 4K display for less than the price of the other displays on this list. AOC also makes a 4K display for less than $200.

Another option – make use of the great macOS Sidecar feature that lets you use an iPad as a secondary display.

Link to the original story: https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/04/best-4k-usb-c-displays-for-macbook-and-macbook-pro/