Best Mac monitors and displays 2024

Macworld

The monitor might be the most important part of your Mac’s setup–after all, you can’t use any desktop computer without one and even the 16-inch MacBook screen can be extended to an external display twice that size. Because you’ll spend a lot of time looking at it, you’ll want to invest wisely. Not only will you want a monitor that provides a pleasing experience, but the quality of the images on the screen can also affect your work.

However, picking a new monitor can be daunting. Not only are there many manufacturers to choose from, but there are also lots of sizes, resolutions, and features to consider–and when we say lots, we mean lots. We’re here to help guide you while you shop, and we have some tips on what to look for in a monitor.

Apple sells displays for its Macs, and you could go with its offerings, but its displays are a quite bit more expensive than what third parties have. Buying from a different company may mean you may not get a feature that Apple offers, but it may also be a feature that you don’t need, depending on how you use the monitor. Note there are compatibility issues for plain M1 and M2 Macs, which, unlike M1/M2 Pro/Max/Ultra MacBooks, can’t connect to more than one external display. Fortunately, we can show you how to connect multiple monitors to M1 and M2 Macs.

There are plenty of companies that have great monitors that you can use with your Mac, without having to take out a second mortgage. Our sister publications Tech Advisor and PCWorld have tested several displays, and we list their top-rated ones that we have been able to confirm work with Macs, alongside the monitors we have reviewed below. Here are our recommendations in order, starting with Apple’s most expensive.

Update March 2024: Samsung M8 Smart Monitor (2023 model) and BenQ PD2706UA.

Best Mac monitors: Recommendations






Apple Pro Display XDR – Apple's top-end professional 6K display











Pros


Phenomenally well-specced

Peak brightness of 1,600 nits, stunning picture quality



Cons


Seriously expensive (but this isn't a consumer display)

Stand not included










Price When Reviewed:

5 499 €




Best Prices Today:



€5499 at Apple





Size: 32-inch

Resolution: 6K (6016×3384 pixels)

Connections: Thunderbolt 3 (96W PD), 3x USB-C

Webcam: No

Stand: Height, Tilt, Rotation stand extra $999/£949

Orientation: Landscape; Portrait with stand

Apple’s highly specced Pro Display XDR is a stunning piece of engineering, and we found it hard to find fault with the picture quality and colour output, but at that price and with these features this is a display for a very specific audience. 

The XDR is phenomenally well-specced: it’s 32in and 6K, offering 40 percent more screen space than Apple’s 5K displays, and offers a peak brightness of 1,600 nits (or 1,000 sustained). But it comes with a seriously eye-watering price tag, especially if you want to include the Pro Stand for adjustability and pivoting.

While this is an expensive monitor by consumer standards, but it really isn’t a consumer monitor. It’s intended for a professional audience.

Picture quality is maintained at ultrawide viewing angles, thanks to industry-leading polariser technology. This is so that a creative team can gather round a single monitor and evaluate a photo, video or design project without suffering a loss of consistency.

Connected via Thunderbolt, it can charge a MacBook at up to 96W.–Neil Bennet

Read our full

Apple Pro Display XDR review






Samsung M8 Smart Monitor (2023) – Best budget option for Mac users











Pros


Great price

Colorful 32-inch display with HDR10+

Dual-band wi-fi with AirPlay support

Adjustable stand (height, tilt, pivot)



Cons


Only 400 nits brightness

Doesn’t support DCI-P3 or Adobe RGB

Weak speakers


















Size: 32-inch

Resolution: 4K (3840×2160 pixels)

Connections: Micro-HDMI (with HDMI adaptor), 1x USB-C (video), 1x USB-C peripherals, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 5, AirPlay, Thread

Webcam: HD

Stand: Tilt and height adjustable (included)

Orientation: Landscape

We really liked Samsung’s 32-inch M8 monitor when it was first launched a couple of years ago. It wasn’t perfect, but it did make a made a great, affordable alternative to Apple’s expensive Studio Display, and the latest version adds a number of new features as well as reducing the price even further.

Now costing $699/£649 the new version of the M8 looks very much like its predecessor – which does still remain on sale on sites such as Amazon, so make sure you buy the current model, which is listed with the full model number M80C on Samsung’s web site (or LS32CM801UUXXU if you want the detailed stock-keeping code). The lightweight plastic casing still feels a little flimsy, but it’s not as though you’ll be carrying the monitor around in a backpack, so it should be fine as long as it’s sitting safely on a desk or a TV stand. The design has been updated to make it even slimmer, measuring just 11.4mm thick for the main screen panel, and as well as adjusting the height and tilt of the screen, you can now rotate the screen into the upright (portrait) mode as well. The built-in speakers do sound rather thin, but the M8 includes Bluetooth so that you can stream to an external set of speakers if you want to. It also includes a detachable webcam with 1080p resolution for video calls.

There are USB-C and DisplayPort interfaces on the back panel for wired connections but, like its predecessor, the M80C model also includes dual-band wi-fi and supports Apple’s AirPlay, so that you can stream video to the M8 via wi-fi from your Apple devices. Other new features include a microphone with voice support for Amazon Alexa (and a privacy switch to deactivate the mic if you prefer), and the M8 also supports the Thread standard that will allow it to connect to smart home devices that also support Thread.







Apple Studio Display – Apple's 'affordable' 5K production monitor











Pros


Handsome design

Good image quality

Impressive spatial audio

12MP Ultra Wide camera with Center Stage



Cons


High starting price and costly upgrades

No HDR or ProMotion

Changing stand after purchase requires a service call


















Size: 27-inch

Resolution: 5K (5120×2880 pixels)

Connections: Thunderbolt 3 (96W PD), 3x USB-C

Webcam: 12-megapixel

Stand: Tilt. Height-adjustable stand extra $400/£400

Orientation: Landscape; Portrait with $1,599/£1,499 VESA mount adapter

As a production display, the Studio Display is still expensive but is an affordable alternative to the Pro Display XDR. Buyers will enjoy its handsome design, good image quality, and impressive spatial audio, but you can save a lot of money by going with a non-Apple display.

Apple displays have always produced very good image quality, and the Studio Display continues that tradition. Colors are rich, contrast is good, and the brightness is suitable for most tasks.

The Studio Display has a tilt-adjustable stand, but it does not pivot between landscape and portrait modes, like the Pro Display XDR, although a very expensive WESA mount does add a portrait option. You can get a stand that provides about four inches of height adjustment but it doesn’t come cheap. The price tag for the tilt- and height-adjustable stand is a whopping $400/£400 more.

The Studio Display has six speakers (four force-canceling woofers, and two high-performance tweeters) that sound better than any display we’ve used.

Connected via Thunderbolt, it can charge a MacBook at up to 96W.–Roman Loyola

Read our full

Apple Studio Display* review






BenQ PD2725U – best for Mac-friendly features











Pros


Very good image quality

Supports 100% sRGB

Stand adjusts height, tilt, swivel and rotation

2 Thunderbolt 3 ports



Cons


Supports 95% DCI-P3

400 nits max brightness

No webcam










Price When Reviewed:

Dès 799,99 €




Best Prices Today:



€999 at BenQ€999.95 at LDLC€999.95 at Matériel.Net





Size: 27-inch

Resolution: 4K (3840×2160 pixels)

Connections: 2x Thunderbolt 3 (1x 65W PD), 2x USB-A

Webcam: No

Stand: Tilt and height-adjustable stand

Orientation: Landscape and portrait

Most monitors that use standard HDMI, USB-C or DisplayPort interfaces are compatible with Macs, but BenQ has a number of displays that also include Thunderbolt 3 and are specifically designed for Macs. There’s a special section on its website to provide help for Mac users, and even Help files for owners of Macs with M1 and M2 chips as well.

The PD2725U is the first of its Mac monitors, offering a 27-inch screen with 4K resolution (3,840×2,160) for a competitive $899.99/£859.99, and there are 32-inch and 34-inch versions as well. BenQ quite rightly emphasizes the versatility and ergonomic design of the PD2725U, as the sturdy metal stand allows you to tilt, swivel and adjust the height of the screen without paying extra (as you have to do with Apple’s Studio Display). You can even rotate the screen into the upright (portrait) position as well.

It’s well connected too, with two HDMI ports and one DisplayPort interface, plus two Thunderbolt 3 ports, which allow you to connect the PD2725U to your Mac and also to daisy-chain a second 4K display for a twin-monitor setup. There’s also a built in hub that provides two USB-A (3.1) ports, and the ability to share your keyboard and mouse with two computers so that you can use the monitor with two computers and switch between them as required.

There’s a small set of built-in speakers, which aren’t particularly powerful, but the display also includes a 3.5mm audio socket for connecting headphones or external speakers as well. The display doesn’t have a built-in webcam, but BenQ includes a small puck–a kind of dial control that lets you quickly adjust the various display settings for different tasks and applications.

The image quality is very good–clear and detailed, with bold colors, and the display supports 100% of the sRGB color space, so it’ll be suitable for basic graphics and design work. However, it only supports 95% of the DCI-P3 color space used for high-end video work, and its 400 nits brightness isn’t quite as vibrant as the 500 nits of my MacBook Pro’s built-in display. Professional users who need a high-end display for video editing may prefer to pay a bit more for a display with full P3 support, but the PD2725U provides an excellent and affordable 4K display for most Mac users to use at home or for general office work.–Cliff Joseph







Alogic Clarity Pro Touch Display – Best touchscreen display for Mac











Pros


Impressive 4K 60Hz touchscreen

Fantastic adjustable stand



Cons


Fiddly Mac touchscreen software install

Hub doesn’t daisy-chain extra displays


















Size: 27-inch or 32-inch

Resolution: 4K (3840×2160 pixels)

Connections: USB-C (65W PD), USB-B, 2x HDMI, DisplayPort

Webcam: 8-megapixel (retractable)

Stand: Height, Tilt, Swivel, Rotation

Orientation: Landscape and portrait

The Alogic Clarity Pro Touch offers Mac users a large, premium touchscreen on a monitor that boasts one of the best height-adjustable, tilt and pivot stands that we’ve tested. It’s a precision, 10-point multitouch, One Glass Solution (OGS) touchscreen that combines the monitor’s protective layer with its input layer via a conductive medium keeps the Clarity Pro Touch’s screen as thin as the other Clarity monitors, while maintaining the monitor’s bright picture.

Touchscreens are useful for artists and video professionals, with many pro tools having accurate touch functionality that beats using a mouse. It’s a more intuitive way to fine-tune levels and effects in photo-editing or music mixing, in applications such as Adobe Lightroom and Audition, and Apple Pro Logic.

Alogic has an optional accessory, the $199 Clarity Fold Stand, to better facilitate comfortable drawing or interacting onscreen—the articulating stand securely holds the monitor raised at an angle like a drafting board. It can rotate 360° so that you can share work with colleagues.

We did find the touchscreen setup a little fiddly as you have to install drivers for Mac, but once up and running, the operation was smooth.

The height-adjustable stand offers a versatile swivel and tilt experience, and the screen can be used in either landscape or portrait modes.

Its retractable webcam automatically raises itself from within the monitor when an app requires it, and then auto-retracts when it’s no longer needed.

The 27-inch Pro Touch and new 32-inch Max Touch are the top-end of Alogic’s Clarity range of monitors: the entry-level Clarity (reviewed below) boasts the same premium screen but isn’t a touchscreen and lacks the webcam; the Clarity Pro is also non-touch, but does come with the smart webcam. Read our Alogic Clarity Max Touch review for a closer look at the larger touchscreen model.–Simon Jary







BenQ PD2706UA – Best Ergonomic Display











Pros


Competitive price

Includes flexible ergonomic arm

Supports 100% sRGB

Good connectivity



Cons


Only supports 95% DCI-P3

400 nits max brightness (with HDR)

Weak speakers


















Size: 27-inch

Resolution: HD (2560×1440 pixels)

Connections: 4x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI 1.4, 2x DisplayPort 1.2

Webcam: No

Stand: Height, Tilt, Swivel, Joint (Rotation)

Orientation: Landscape

It’s a common criticism of Apple’s own displays that they don’t allow you to adjust the height of the screen unless you pay a ridiculous amount for an optional adjustable stand. Most rival displays do allow you to adjust the height, of course, but BenQ’s 27-inch PD2706UA goes even further. Rather than having a conventional stand, the PD2706UA includes an ergonomic arm that attaches to your desk and allows you to freely adjust the height, tilt and swivel, and even rotate it into the upright portrait mode with just a tap of your finger. You don’t have to pay a fortune for this flexibility either, as the PD2706UA provides an attractive 4K display for just $629.99/£549.99.

The ergonomic arm is designed to either clamp onto the edge of a desk or table, or attach to the circular grommets found on many pieces of office furniture. It does require a little patience to assemble properly, but the free movement of the screen will be a blessing for people who may have problems with their neck or shoulders, or simply for quickly swiveling the display into position to show your work to clients or colleagues.

The display provides 4K resolution with support for HDR10, which is good value at this price. Connectivity is good too, with HDMI and DisplayPort interfaces, along with one USB-C connector that handles video and provides 90W output for charging a laptop. It also includes a built-in USB hub that provides three USB-A ports and one USB-C (for data transfer only), as well as BenQ’s ‘hotkey puck’, which sits on your desk and provides a quick dial control for selecting display settings without using the traditional on-screen menus.

As always, BenQ keeps Mac users in mind by providing a Mac version of its DisplayPilot app, which provides features such as an ‘M-book’ mode that is designed to match the color settings on a Mac. The display also supports 100% of the sRGB color space, and 95% of DCI-P3, so it can handle a wide range of graphics and design tasks. Our only real complaint is that the display only provides modest levels of brightness – 350nits or 400nits with HDR – compared to 500nits for my office iMac. The built-in speakers are pretty feeble too, but the PD2706UA does have a 3.5mm audio connector so you can use headphones or external speakers if you want to.

Some professional users might prefer a more expensive display that supports 100% of DCI-P3, but the PD2706UA will be a good, affordable option if you just need a 4K display for use at home or in the office, with the added bonus of the versatile ergonomic arm thrown in for good measure.–Cliff Joseph







Alogic Clarity 27in UHD 4K Monitor – More affordable classy 4K display











Pros


Impressive 4K 60Hz screen

Fantastic adjustable stand

USB-C hub with 90 watts of power 



Cons


No webcam

Hub doesn’t daisy-chain extra displays


















Size: 27-inch

Resolution: 4K (3840×2160 pixels)

Connections: USB-C (90W PD), USB-B, 2x HDMI, DisplayPort

Webcam: No

Stand: Height, Tilt, Swivel, Rotation

Orientation: Landscape and portrait

The Alogic Clarity is a stunning 27-inch display with built-in hub and a fantastic height-adjustable, tilt and pivot stand. It will appeal to Mac users with its Apple looks and is even, in some ways, a superior monitor to Apple’s own Studio Display, although its 4K resolution isn’t as sharp as Apple’s 5K screen.

The stand is one of the best we’ve seen, and easily beats Apple’s standard monitor stand.

It features multiple display connections and can power your MacBook at up to 90W via either USB-C or USB-B.

There is also a Clarity Pro model that features a built-in retractable webcam, although we prefer a standalone webcam (check out our favorite Mac webcams), as well as a touchscreen version reviewed above.–Simon Jary

Read our full

Alogic Clarity 27in UHD 4K Monitor review






HP Z27k G3 – Good low-cost option











Pros


Affordable 4K display

Adjustable stand -tilt, swivel, height and rotation

Supports 99% sRGB

USB-C hub with 100 watts of power 



Cons


Brightness levels could be higher

Not aimed at professional users

No built-in speakers or webcam










Price When Reviewed:

557,65 €




Best Prices Today:



€705.6 at HP





Size: 27-inch

Resolution: 4K (3840×2160 pixels)

Connections: HDMI 2.0; 2x DisplayPort 1.4; 4x USB-A; 1x USB-C (100W PD); Gigabit Ethernet

Webcam: No

Stand: Tilt, swivel and height-adjustable stand

Orientation: Landscape

We liked HP’s E27u (reviewed later in this feature), which provides a very affordable 27-inch display for just $424/£287. However, the E27u provides only QHD resolution (2,560×1,440), and while that’s fine for web browsing or running office software such as Microsoft Word or Excel, many Mac users will prefer a full 4K display for graphics and design work, or watching films and video. There’s an HP solution here too, as its Z27k G3 provides an attractive 4K display (3840×2160) for just $544/£479.

That’s barely a third of the price of Apple’s 27-inch Studio Display, and it does mean that the Z27k G3 has to make a few compromises to keep the price so low. However, it gets the basics right, with a smart, compact design, and good image quality and connectivity features – not to mention a few additional features that even the Apple Studio Display lacks.

The display is neatly designed, with a simple metal stand and base, and very narrow borders around the edge of the screen—in fact, it’s so compact that I had to whip out a tape measure to confirm that the screen really is a full 27-inches in size. The stand allows you to tilt and swivel the screen, and also adjust the height—which is a costly optional extra for the Apple Studio Display—and you can even rotate the screen into upright (portrait) mode if you want to.

There are USB-C, HDMI and DisplayPort interfaces for video input, and a second DisplayPort interface that allows you to daisy-chain a second monitor as well. The USB-C interface can provide 100W power to charge a laptop, and also allows you to use the four additional USB-A ports that are located on the back panel. There’s one big limitation here, though, as using the display in 4K mode with 60Hz refresh rates limits these USB-A ports to the slower USB 2.0 standard, which is probably only suitable for simple devices such as a mouse or keyboard. If you lower the refresh rate to 30Hz then the USB ports can run at faster USB 3.0 speeds, but that’s not a compromise many people will want to make. There’s no built-in webcam or speakers either.

The screen quality is very good, though, especially at this price. The display only provides 350 nits maximum brightness, so it’s not quite as bright as the 500 nits display of the MacBook Pro that we tested it with. Even so, the image still looks bright and colorful to the naked eye, and the Z27k G3 is a good low-cost option for anyone that wants a high-res 4K display for office work or entertainment. And, while it’s not aimed at professional users, the display supports 99% of the sRGB color standard, so it can handle some basic photo and video-editing work too.–Cliff Joseph







Spectrum One 4K Gorilla Glass — Affordable Studio Display alternative











Pros


Good image quality

HDR support

Variable refresh rate up to 144Hz

Elegant design



Cons


Stand sold separately for $99

Blacks aren’t as deep as Apple Studio Display

No built-in speakers, microphone, or webcam


















Size: 27-inch

Resolution: 4K (3840×2160 pixels)

Connections: USB-C (100W PD), 2x HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, 2x 10Gbps USB-A, USB-B, audio mini-jack, Gigabit Ethernet

Webcam: No

Stand: Height, Tilt, Rotation

Orientation: Landscape and portrait

The Spectrum One with Gorilla Glass is worth a look if you’re in the market for a display and cringe at the $1,599 starting price of the Apple Studio Display.

There are a few trade-offs: it’s 4K resolution rather than 5K, and it lacks speakers, a microphone, and a webcam. The height-adjustable stand costs an extra $99.

Its overall image quality isn’t as good as the Studio Display, but it’s still very good for even professional-level image work.

A Mac can also use one of the two HDMI 2.1 ports, but by connecting through USB-C you’ll also be able to use the display as a hub and its other USB-C port (15 watts), the two USB-A ports, and the 3.5 mm audio jack.

It has a few advantages over the Studio Display, such as a variable refresh rate to a maximum of 144Hz, a higher maximum brightness, and it can connect to game consoles at 120Hz. Overall, it’s a display that’s worth the investment.

Read our full

Spectrum One 4K Gorilla Glass review






Dell Ultrasharp U2421E — Stylish USB-C 24-inch HD screen











Pros


USB docking station

Versatile design

Good quality display

USB-C hub with 90 watts of power 



Cons


Limited brightness

Weedy speakers

No webcam










Price When Reviewed:

Dès 333,09 €




Best Prices Today:



€365.3 at Dell





Size: 24.1-inch

Resolution: HD (1920×1200 pixels)

Connections: 2x USB-C (1x 90W PD), HDMI, DisplayPort 1.4, 3x USB-A, audio mini-jack, Gigabit Ethernet

Webcam: No

Stand: Height, Tilt, Swivel, Rotation

Orientation: Landscape and portrait

The sylish Dell Ultrasharp U2421E is a slick design perfect for those with a USB-C/Thunderbolt charged MacBook, as the docking station features are handy. The color range is also good, and while the price is high for this resolution and size, there are cheaper prices available online—check the latest prices above.

It’s big enough for general office work and a nice option for those who use a laptop as their daily workhorse.

it looks professional and almost Apple-ish, and the support arm allows it to pivot and tilt extensively. It’s also got decent color representation with close to 100% sRGB coverage and 83% of the P3 color space.

There’s also a decent range of ports at the back and underneath. Connected via USB-C, it can charge a MacBook at up to 90W.–Mark Pickavance







Limink LK14 Laptop Triple Screen Extender — Best screen extender for portability











Pros


Adds two 14-inch screens

Portable

Easy setup



Cons


HD, not 4K


















Size: 14-inch

Resolution: HD (1920×1080 pixels)

Connections: USB-C or HDMI to host

Webcam: No

Stand: Simple

Orientation: Landscape

If you need a bigger screen you can plug a display into your Mac laptop, but if you want multiple screens without the giant extra monitors, a better option is to buy a portable external display. These displays tend to not be much larger than the display on your laptop, but they don’t add a much more weight and can more than double your screen space.

The Limink LK14 portable Tri-screen Monitor is a screen extender that your MacBook fits into and adds a 14-inch screen either side of the laptop’s own. It is compatible with 13-16-inch MacBooks, and connects via either USB-C or HDMI cables (included).

Setup is easy and you can attach and detach this extender to your MacBook in about a minute.

It’s HD rather than 4K and so is not as sharp and clear as the MacBook’s own. But it’s fine for spreadsheets, browsers and other mainstream applications. It’s great for adding supplementary screen estate when you’re on a video call, or for presentations.

At $699, it is expensive, but you are paying for portability and two decent screens. The whole package, which comes with a leather protective cover, can be folded up and placed in a drawer when not in use, and is light enough (3.3lbs; 1.5kg) to take with you on your travels.–Simon Jary

Read our full

Limink LK14 Al Alloy Portable Triple Monitor review






Asus ProArt PA279CV – 4K for the budget-conscious











Pros


Accurate image

High maximum brightness

Menu settings allow calibration

USB-C hub with 65 watts of power 

Competitive price



Cons


Unimpressive design

Luminance uniformity could be better

HDR is bright but otherwise falls short

No webcam


















Size: 27-inch

Resolution: 4K (3840×2160 pixels)

Connections: USB-C (65W PD), 2x HDMI, DisplayPort

Webcam: No

Stand: Height, Tilt, Swivel

Orientation: Landscape

The Asus ProArt PA279CV is a 4K monitor that offers accurate color and important “pro” features such as accurate gamma presets. It even has USB-C connectivity, making it an excellent choice for creators looking to upgrade from their laptop display.

It’s not a great-looking monitor, with larger than average display bevels on the plasticky chassis. It’s not luxurious but it’s fine for an office or workstation.

Asus’ ProArt PA279CV is a sensible choice for content creators who want a color accurate 4K monitor but don’t want to clean out their savings account.

Connected via USB-C, it can charge a MacBook at up to 65W—enough for a MacBook Air or 14-inch MacBook Pro.–Matthew S.Smith

Read our full

Asus ProArt PA279CV review






Acer Nitro XV272 – Color-accurate HD on a budget











Pros


Very accurate color  

Great out-of-box image quality 

Good range of image adjustments 

Smooth, clear motion performance



Cons


Expensive for a 1080p monitor 

Bland, basic design  

Modest SDR brightness

No USB-C Power Delivery


















Size: 27-inch

Resolution: HD (1920×1080 pixels)

Connections: 2x HDMI, DisplayPort

Webcam: No

Stand: Height, Tilt, Swivel, Rotation

Orientation: Landscape

Acer’s Nitro XV272 costs more than a lot of 1080p monitors, but the IPS, 165Hz screen provides above-average image quality, excellent color accuracy and motion performance, and a full range of monitor-stand adjustments and a generous array of ports make it worth the cost.

It also has three video inputs, four USB ports, and a stand that feels a bit cheap but offers numerous ergonomic adjustments. These features signal that the Nitro XV272, though not expensive, is a cut above entry-level 1080p monitors.

It lacks a USB-C with Power Delivery port, so won’t charge your MacBook.–Matthew S.Smith

Read our full

Acer Nitro XV272 review






Dell U3223QE – Large-screen with 4K resolution











Pros


IPS Black panel fulfils its promise 

Accurate color with wide gamut 

High brightness in SDR  

USB-C hub with 90 watts of power 



Cons


Edges of display are noticeably bright 

HDR performance disappoints 

No webcam


















Size: 31.5inch

Resolution: 4K (3840×2160 pixels)

Connections: USB-C (90W PD), HDMI, DisplayPort, Gigabit Ethernet

Webcam: No

Stand: Height, Tilt, Swivel, Rotation

Orientation: Landscape and portrait

The Dell U3223QE uses LG’s IPS Black tech to deliver a top-notch, professional-level, 31.5-inch 4K display with a built-in USB-C hub. 

It retains the great color performance high-end IPS panel monitors are known for, and, to sweeten the deal, provides crisp 4K resolution.

But there’s more to the U3223QE than the panel. It’s also a fantastic business, productivity, and professional monitor loaded with image-quality options and a king’s buffet of connectivity.

The stand adjusts for height, tilt, and swivel—features that shoppers expect at this price. However, it throws in a bonus: It can pivot 90 degrees for use in portrait mode. This is rare for a 32-inch monitor, as most stands lack the height to allow it.

The USB-C hub is crammed to the gills with connectivity. This includes multiple USB-C ports, one of which can handle up to 90 watts of Power Delivery, five USB-A ports, and ethernet.

Connected via USB-C, it can charge a MacBook at up to 90W.–Matthew S.Smith

Read our full

Dell U3223QE review






Mobile Pixels Geminos Dual Vertical FHD Monitor – Vertically stacked dual-screen option











Pros


Two vertically stacked monitors

Ergonomic screen layout

Adjustable height and viewing angles

65W USB-C passthrough charging



Cons


HD not 4K

Webcam is too high when both screens are flat


















Size: 2x 24-inch

Resolution: HD 1080p (1920-x-1080 pixels)

Connections: 2x HDMI, 2x USB-C (65W PD), 2x USB-A, Gigabit Ethernet, Audio In/Out

Webcam: Yes

Stand: Height, Tilt, Swivel, Rotation

Orientation: Stacked landscape

The Mobile Pixels Geminos is a monitor curiosity that might take your fancy. Instead of having two screens side by side, the Geminos stacks two on top of each other, with the ability to fold the whole thing down flat if you want to.

Having two screens stacked on top of each other will save your neck from frequent twisting plus a bunch of freed-up desk space too.

The two joined 24-inch screens are HD rather than 4K so won’t suit those who want the deepest, richest colors, but as a productivity option, we applaud Mobile Pixels for the idea and comfortable dual-screen alternative.

Setup is a little complicated, and you can buy two separate monitors cheaper, although not stacked vertically, for which you would need a special mount.

There’s even a version, Geminos T, with a touchscreen for the lower monitor.–Simon Jary

Read our full

Mobile Pixels Geminos Dual Vertical FHD Monitor review






HP E27u G4 – Affordable 27-inch HD monitor











Pros


Affordable 27-inch display

Attractive image with 2560×1440 resolution

HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C inputs

4-port USB hub



Cons


No webcam

No speakers










Price When Reviewed:

280,80 €




Best Prices Today:



€280.8 at HP€339.99 at Bechtle





Size: 27-inch

Resolution: HD (2560×1440 pixels)

Connections: 4x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI 1.4, 2x DisplayPort 1.2

Webcam: No

Stand: Height, Tilt, Swivel Floor, Joint (Rotation)

Orientation: Landscape

Apple’s Studio Display and Pro Display are seriously expensive, and they’re very much designed for professional and creative users who need 5K or 6K displays for graphics and video work. Not everyone needs such a high-res display though, and I’ve always found that a QHD (quad-HD) display with 2,560×1,440 resolution is the affordable sweet spot t