

Moving up a couple of inches, LG’s 34-inch widescreen Thunderbolt 3/USB-C display offers a 5120 x 2160 resolution (in-between 4K and 5K). Jeff reviewed this display and found it to be a compelling option for creative pros.īut if you’re a creative professional who knows what you’re getting yourself into, this display is a significant real estate upgrade from 4K. 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 more lately - that Apple adopted with the Pro Display XDR - is a 32-inch screen size. While the displays below all work great for a single-cable setup with your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air, and PCs, keep in mind the iPad Pro and 2020 iPad Air can be used with any of these USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 displays too (even Apple’s Pro Display XDR 😅).Įven 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. Meanwhile, Dell’s new 40-inch 5K2K USB-C/Thunderbolt Display that was announced at CES is available. Samsung has unveiled two new USB-C 4K displays.
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Update 3/22/21: It turns out LG’s upcoming UltraFine OLED Pro display will actually include a total of four options in 27 and 32-inch screen sizes.

Let’s take a look at some of the best USB-C/Thunderbolt displays available in the $400-$1,300 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.
