

Best USB-C/Thunderbolt displays for Mac: 32-inch and larger LG 32UL950-W And we’ll also look at some 27-32-inch 4K USB-C displays in the $400-$600 range. Fortunately, there are some solid 32-inch options from other companies in the $1,000 ballpark that offer a compelling experience. Notably, one trend we’re seeing - that Apple adopted with the Pro Display XDR - is a 32-inch screen size. Related: Best portable USB-C displays for MacBooks: iPad, ASUS, AOC, moreĮven though Apple’s 6K Pro Display XDR is a fantastic product ( full review), the reality is that at $5,000+, it’s overkill for many MacBook owners’ needs, budgets, or both. The iPad Pro and 2020 iPad Air can also be used with any of these USB-C/Thunderbolt displays but with limitations. Here’s how the new 14″ and 16″ MacBook Pro compare to other MacBook modelsĪll the displays below work great for a single-cable setup with your MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and PCs.Apple is also testing a new external monitor that will feature a dedicated A13 chip, but there’s no expected timeline on a release for that at this point. Meanwhile, Apple has launched its new 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro notebooks which come with native support for two (M1 Pro) or four external displays (M1 Max). We also saw some affordable new options from LG and Samsung earlier this year. But LG’s high-end UltraFine OLED Pro display launched in August.
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Update October 20: We haven’t seen anything notable in the 4K+ resolution space with USB-C recently.

Let’s take a look at some of the best USB-C/Thunderbolt displays available in the $400-$1,500 range. While Apple is making its own monitor again with the Pro Display XDR, it’s not the best fit for the majority of Mac users with a starting price of $5,000 (without a stand). USB-C/Thunderbolt display options have really grown over the last couple of years.
