Best4K Monitors for MaciMore2019
Accessories Needed for 4K and 5K Displays for Mac We get a lot of questions and complaints when users try to connect their MacBooks to a PC monitor like those listed below. Most of the time, the problem is caused by the USB-C cable included in the laptop package which was designed to transmit data and power. Best for Movies: AOC U3277PWQU 32-Inch 4K LED Monitor Buy on Amazon Buy on Newegg.com If you want to watch movies from your computer, the 32-inch AOC 4K LED monitor strikes a good balance between size and features. Computer Monitor Reviews for 2018. Our experts take a look at the latest monitors available and provide computer monitor reviews and computer accessory reviews to help you make up your mind on.
Your Mac or MacBook's display is already gorgeous, but if you're in the market for a second display or even something larger than what you have, a 4K monitor is a huge step in the right direction. If you want to try and maintain the same level of definition as your current display, here are the best 4K monitors for your Mac.
Our pick: Dell U2718QStaff Favorite
Dell's tried and tested U2718Q is a feature-laden monitor that supports HDR content playback. It's still, unfortunately, missing a USB-C port, but it does have a USB 3.0 hub, HDMI, DisplayPort, mini DisplayPort, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It's the best 4K monitor for most people.
$600 at Dell
HDR10 support: LG 27UK850-W
One of LG's latest monitors, the 4K 27UK850-W sports USB-C, HDR support via 2 HDMI ports and a DisplayPort, a headphone jack, and two down-stream USB-A ports. It also has excellent viewing angles, thanks to its IPS panel, and its gray-to-gray response time is a blazing-fast five milliseconds.
$627 at Amazon
USB-C connection: HP Z27
HP's new Z27 4K monitor may just take over the top spot after more testing since it features USB-C, as well as DisplayPort, mini DisplayPort, and HDMI. Its colors are immaculately accurate, and with a gray-to-gray response time of 8 milliseconds, you won't see any hiccups while you're working or gaming.
$539 at Dell
Upgrade pick: BenQ PD3200U
BenQ's 32-inch monitor is somewhat expensive, but it offers excellent features for the creative pro, like several different modes (including Darkroom) for photo and video editing, a built-in SD card reader, as well as a 5-port USB hub, HDMI ports, and mini and regular DisplayPorts.
$700 at Amazon
Budget option: LG 27UD58-B
This inexpensive monitor from LG has the company's excellent IPS panel, as well as a swift 5-millisecond response time. With a refresh rate of 60Hz, excellent viewing angles, and a designated gaming mode, this is a solid all-around monitor for most people. It doesn't offer much in terms of inputs (HDMI and DisplayPort only), but it'll do in a pinch.
$325 at Amazon
A couple of suggestions
When it comes to excellent 4K monitors, the Dell U2718Q is hard to beat, with excellent bang for your buck. Its combined features and price make it a great consideration for anyone looking for a 4K display to use with their Mac, but the lack of USB-C can be concerning for some.
Of course, when it comes to using a newer MacBook you're not only going to want USB-C (since its the only ports the MacBook lineup has anymore), but you're likely going to want some extra ports. That's where the LG 27UK850. Since it has the ability to charge your MacBook, MacBook Air, or 13-inch MacBook Pro, and it also features two USB-A ports, two HDMI ports, a display port, and headphone jack, making it not only a fantastic monitor but a whole hub for connectivity.
Lastly, if the price is your only concern the LG 27UD58-B is probably the monitor you should pick up. Since its a monitor that a couple of years old, it's received a huge price cut recently and that's no laughing matter.
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November 17, 2018 11:35 pm
Hi all,
I'm an eGPU newbie and need help with the cabling setup. I have the following:
The monitor has one USB-C input (currently connected to the Mini via a Thunderbolt 3 cable, sans eGPU), one Display Port (4k at 60) and 1 HDMI connector.
The Sonnet has one USB-C/T3 on the box and 3 Display Ports on the Vega 56 card.
So to maximize the speed and quality of my setup what cables go where? Sorry if that's a stupid question!!
Jools
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November 18, 2018 3:13 am
@jpodcaster Welcome aboard! The arrangement for best performance is to run the eGPU directly to your monitor.
Mac mini <-> Thunderbolt 3 cable <-> RX Vega 56 eGPU <-> DisplayPort cable <-> Asus MX27uc monitor
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November 18, 2018 3:25 am
https://renewzilla261.weebly.com/blog/kodi-for-mac-2018. Thanks @itsage .. I eventually figured it out and ran down to Best Buy to pick up a Display Port cable.
Plugged in the cables as you suggested above and it works like a charm! In Geekbench I get an OpenCL score of 140,227 compared to a little over 5,000 with the integrated Intel graphics.
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November 18, 2018 8:03 am
Sorry to ask here.
Is the Display port better than HDMI ?
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November 18, 2018 8:37 am
Pics please!
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November 18, 2018 8:39 am
I think yes if you want to use multiple monitors. But both DisplayPort and the newer versions of HDMI support 60 fps at 4k as far as I know.
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November 18, 2018 8:40 am
Apps for mac 2018. Pics please!
If I knew how to post pics I gladly would! I can't see an option for image upload in the WYSIWYG editor?
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February 19, 2019 4:00 pm
I have encountered U2718Q 4K monitor frozen and no response issue when switch display input between PS4 HDMI output and eGPU DP output.
Turn off the monitor power is the only way to fix. ![]()
And monitor could not weak up when use DP cable sometimes.
Finally I bought one HDMI 2.0 5in-1out switcher.
DP output has high display quality. But HDMI is more stable.
Choose the one that works best for you.
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May 10, 2019 1:28 am
I have encountered U2718Q 4K monitor frozen and no response issue when switch display input between PS4 HDMI output and eGPU DP output.
Turn off the monitor power is the only way to fix.
And monitor could not weak up when use DP cable sometimes.
Finally I bought one HDMI 2.0 5in-1out switcher.
DP output has high display quality. But HDMI is more stable.
Choose the one that works best for you. Best 24 4k Monitor 2018
I have this same setup and issue. Have you found any more info about it? It drives me insane. HDMI colors are garbage but DP wont turn on sometimes. Maddening.
I have two U2718Q's but my performance is complete garbage. Running off of a RX580 in a Razer Core X.
edit: Just found a decent post on reddit that it might be related to FileVault: https://www.reddit.com/r/macmini/comments/asqdle/2018_mac_mini_egpu_users_how_is_your_experience/egwa81m?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x
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