Bill Roberson/Digital Trends This monitor made our list of the, so it’s no wonder it steals the top spot here. At 32-inches diagonally with a 4K resolution, it’s an absolutely huge display with tons of screen real-estate. Productivity on it is not a problem, though it may take some getting used to, as it will feel like working on a TV for a while. Still, once you do get used to it, you’ll not want to go back as this display is gorgeous.
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Built using an IPS panel for fantastic color accuracy, has a 4ms response time so it would even be good for gaming if you so wished. It also features BenQ’s Eye-Care technology for reduced blue-light and flickering, making it more comfortable to use over longer periods of time. If the $700 price tag is a little rich or you think the resolution is overkill, there is a substantially cheaper QHD (2,560 x 1,440) version also available, with all of the same specifications and features otherwise. The rest LG 27UD88-W 27-inch 4K IPS ($575). Bill Roberson/Digital Trends Although our testing didn’t paint this as a perfect monitor, the, with a lot of substance. Its 4K resolution in a 27-inch form-factor means its pixels are dense and its colors are rich, if a little lacking in accuracy. The whole package is gorgeous to look at though thanks to its sleek and ergonomic design.
The stand is an attractive curve and the bezel surrounding the IPS panel is basically non-existent. This screen blends right into the room and its menu controls allow for nuanced customization of the visuals it puts out. Although there are better options out there, this 4K display is both stylish and perfectly functional, which is a difficult combination to find in monitors of this size and price point. LG 27MD5KA‑B Ultrafine 5K ($1,300). Bill Roberson/Digital Trends As much as it is the most expensive display on this list and it isn’t without its drawbacks, it’s hard to deny the LG 27MD5KA-B a mention, as it looks absolutely stunning when in operation. It’s also the only monitor on this list built in conjunction with Apple specifically for MacBook Pros, which makes connecting it up to yours about as easy as it can be.
With a staggering resolution of 5,120 x 2,880, this monitor makes even 4K displays look lacking in terms of pixel density — especially since these are crammed into a 27-inch form-factor. In our review, and that once you do, not only does it start working straight away, but it also starts charging your laptop immediately.
MacOS will automatically detect and configure the monitor as a second display, and if you disconnect and reconnect later, all your windows and apps will jump back to where they were before. There are some issues with color accuracy and the design isn’t as attractive as the other LG entry on this list, but this display is still sublime to look at. Gorgeous to use, but flawed and expensive. HP Envy 27-inch 4K IPS ($440 – 450) 4K on a budget isn’t something that was even conceivable a few years ago and yet HP’s Envy 27-inch model offers that with nary a dip in quality. Generally priced at $500 and occasionally snaggable at $400 in sales, this monitor comes with the necessary USB-C connection to hook it straight up to your MacBook Pro, expanding your visuals with a great looking second display that crams 4K pixels into 27-inches of diagonal IPS panel.
It has 99 percent support of the sRGB color spectrum and AMD Freesync support to prevent screen tearing. On top of the display itself, its bezel is trim and blacked out so as to look practically edge-less when the display is powered down. The response time on the Envy 27 is weaker than most, coming in at 14ms.
That’s not great for gaming, but if you’re working on a MacBook Pro (and buying a 4K display to boot) that is unlikely to be on your mind. Acer H277HU 27-inch QHD ($400) Just because 4K displays are more affordable today than they have ever been in the past, doesn’t mean you have to shell out for one.
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The Acer H277HU is a 27-inch panel that looks great with its QHD resolution of 2,560 x 1,440. Featuring a response time of just 4ms, it’s surprisingly spry for an IPS panel and its slimline bezel makes it an attractive addition to your home or office from any angle. Although its price tag is practically economical compared to some entries on this list, if you find it too rich for your blood or don’t need something as big as the 27-inch model, there is also which knocks a few dollars off the asking price.
Since its creation in 2014, USB-C’s ultimate goal is to revolutionize the interactions between devices by simplifying data and power solutions into one, universally compatible cable and receptacle type. This technology is capable of handling data transfers, supplying power, and video/audio input and outputs making a very flexible and powerful connection platform. Once fully implemented, this connector type is poised to replace most if not all of the cables we use in between devices such as, PCs and, external storage devices, and even monitors. Experts state that as more and more compatible devices enter production and slowly fill the retail shelves, eventually, the existing standards and connectors we use today will be replaced by this specification. In the future, we might even see wall sockets with receptacles for these cables instead of the regular two-prong or three-prong power plug. One of the immediate beneficiaries of this technology’s capabilities is, of course,.
It’s applicable for an Apple monitor, an Apple cinema display, or a monitor for your MacBook Pro. Currently, we use a minimum of two to three cables on this peripheral while operating. These usually comprise of the power, the signal input (, etc.), and a USB type A or type B cable for other accessories. These various wires make a lot of mess if not placed correctly, and they also affect size, power requirements and pricing of most devices since additional different cables mean more receptacles or ports which in turn, requires more raw materials for processing and manufacturing.
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Once fully integrated into display technology, we may see newer products with only one Type-C cable handling all the tasks these cables work on in a single, marginally thinner and cost-effective connection solution. Pretty exciting since the application of this concept will give way to thinner, energy efficient and affordable display products making the viewing experience universally convenient and user-friendly.
Since the technology is quite new, the digital world has only begun to witness the benefits. There are still limitations and compatibility issues, and technological advances such as Intel’s Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C exclusive) is still under continuous development and limited application. But despite these hindrances, the future is inevitable. In the monitor market, manufacturers are now beginning to ship out products compatible with these technologies to give us a glimpse of the streamlined and convenient future we are about to experience. These products rely on for audio and video input, data transfers including device recognition and power delivery between devices to create a universal digital ecosystem between these new gadgets.
So far, compatible host devices come in a mobile form such as Google’s 2016 Chromebook and Apple’s 2016 MacBook Air, which are laptops reliant on USB Type-C as an exclusive connection for power, data, and signal exchange. The technology is young, so there aren’t a lot of available devices that can take advantage of the benefits. But, considering the direction the current trends are taking, we may as well bear witness to phones, desktop computers and media boxes that can support Type-C tech. In this buyers guide, we have listed the pioneering monitors that are USB Type-C compatible. There are still existing limitations such as charging wattage, but since these products are early adopters, they are currently the best future-proof display solutions the market is offering. If you’re looking for a professional monitor for photo and video editing, look.
This conversation is missing one of the very best 27″ 4K monitors I’ve seen yet, and I went through several just to find the right one. The LG 27UK600 is priced around $450 and I use it with both a 2017 MacBook Pro 15″ and a new Dell XPS 13 4K laptop. Both work perfectly well with this monitor. It’s got an HDMI port and I use an HDMI-to-USB-C cable. Actually, it’s even more versatile in Windows 10 than with the MacBook Pro because Windows 10 allows you to stop the resolution from 100%-500%.
This is great if you want a beautifully crisp 4K display but don’t want to put on five pairs of glasses to see the tiny font size caused by the high resolution. The edges show less than 1/4″ of black space so it really looks nice.