You can maximize your Mac Studio's full capabilities with a fantastic monitor. There are a few factors to consider when choosing a new monitor for your Mac Studio. First, you have to consider what type of work you need it for, as a display with a high resolution and sharp text clarity is important for reading documents or viewing detailed images. If you're a content creator, you'll want it to display a wide range of accurate colors in various color spaces, from sRGB to Rec. 2020. Getting a monitor that has a high contrast ratio with deep blacks and bright highlights is also helpful if you edit content in HDR.
Besides picture quality, you may also want to consider the connections on the Mac Studio and the monitor. While very few monitors support Thunderbolt 5, which is found with the latest Mac Studios, there are some that support Thunderbolt 4 instead. Monitors with HDMI 2.1 bandwidth also take advantage of the HDMI output on the Mac Studio. There are some monitors that have large USB hubs to which you can connect a variety of devices. These are useful if you want to connect a second computer alongside your Mac Studio and use the same devices on both.
For every monitor we buy and test, we check their macOS compatibility by testing with a 2023 MacBook Pro (M2 Pro) and a 2024 MacBook Pro (M4 Max). The results are also valid for any Mac Studio, regardless of which chip it uses.
We've bought and tested over 375 monitors, and below are our recommendations for the best monitors for Mac Studio. You can also check out our recommendations for the best monitors for Mac mini, the best monitors for MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, and the best monitors for graphic design.
Quick Look
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, with units that we buy completely on our own, without any cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized and custom tools to measure various aspects with objective data-based results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance against the competition, and whether or not it's easy to find.
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Best Monitor For Mac Studio
Office8.3Editing7.4Color Accuracy9.4HDR Picture2.4SDR Picture7.0Response Time4.5SDR Brightness8.7Size27"Panel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate60 HzNative Resolution5120 x 2880See all our test resultsThunderboltThunderbolt 3The best monitor for Mac Studio that we've tested so far is the Apple Studio Display. As a proprietary Apple product, it has made-for-Mac features. For example, you can access its extremely accurate sRGB mode only on a macOS device. It also has some other extra perks, like Thunderbolt 3, and a built-in webcam and microphone, which can be useful if you often have to jump on calls. It even offers a high 5k resolution, resulting in sharp text.
However, there are some downsides to getting this. It doesn't support HDR at all, so it's only worth considering for editing SDR content. You'd have to spend more on the higher-end Apple Pro Display XDR to get HDR support, which costs a lot more. The Studio Display's standard tilt-adjustable stand isn't ergonomic either, but you can get a variant with a height-adjustable stand, or one without a stand if you prefer mounting it. Besides choosing which stand you want to get it with, you can also choose between the standard glossy coating or the Nano-texture matte coating. While the glossy coating reflects light, it still gets bright enough to fight glare in most well-lit rooms.
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Best Upper Mid-Range Monitor For Mac Studio
Office8.1Editing8.0Color Accuracy8.9HDR Picture6.2SDR Picture7.5Response Time3.9SDR Brightness7.5Size40"Panel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate120 HzNative Resolution5120 x 2160See all our test resultsThunderboltThunderbolt 4Depending on the variant of the Apple Studio Display that you get, it can be expensive. If you want something a bit cheaper, or even if you find its 27-inch screen too small, look into the Dell U4025QW. It's a high-end productivity monitor that has a bigger 40-inch screen with an ultrawide 21:9 aspect ratio. This means it offers extra screen space that helps with productivity, such as when you need to open multiple windows side-by-side. There are some differences with the Apple monitor, though. While it offers a high 5k2k resolution, its lower pixel density means text isn't as sharp. It's only available with a matte coating that's ineffective at reducing glare, and it introduces haze to the image.
That said, it has a few extra features you won't find on the Apple monitor. It has a much bigger USB hub that helps if you want to connect multiple devices, acting as a central hub in your setup. It includes five USB-A and five USB-C ports, and it supports Thunderbolt 4 and daisy chaining to a second monitor. It also comes with a more ergonomic stand than the Apple monitor, as you can swivel it. This is useful if you often need to adjust the screen to show a coworker or client next to you.
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Best Mid-Range Monitor For Mac Studio
Office8.5Editing7.9Color Accuracy8.1HDR Picture6.2SDR Picture7.5Response Time4.4SDR Brightness8.3Size27"Panel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate120 HzNative Resolution3840 x 2160See all our test resultsThunderboltThunderbolt 4If the Dell U4025QW is still too expensive for your needs and you don't need such a big display, check out the Dell U2725QE instead. It's very similar to the U4025QW, with the main difference, aside from cost, being its smaller 27-inch screen. With a narrower 16:9 aspect ratio, there's less screen space to multitask. However, this is what you have to expect at this price point, and you may prefer the smaller size if you have limited desk space. You can also consider the larger Dell U3225QE if you want something a bit bigger, but it costs more.
The U2725QE has many of the same features as the U4025QW, including the large USB hub and Thunderbolt 4. On top of its Thunderbolt output, it even has an extra DisplayPort output, so you can connect two extra screens directly to this one. This monitor also gets brighter than the U2725QE, so it's the better choice to use in well-lit rooms. Plus, with its 4k resolution and 27-inch screen, it has a slightly higher pixel density that helps if you care about text clarity.
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Best Lower Mid-Range Monitor For Mac Studio
Office8.5Editing7.7Color Accuracy8.9HDR Picture5.5SDR Picture6.9Response Time5.6SDR Brightness8.1Size27"Panel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate60 HzNative Resolution3840 x 2160See all our test resultsThunderboltNoIf you're on a limited budget but don't want an entry-level monitor either, consider the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV. Like the Dell U2725QE, it's another 4k, 27-inch screen, with the main downside of getting this monitor being that it has fewer features than the Dell. It doesn't support Thunderbolt 4 and has a smaller USB hub, which is the trade-off of getting the cheaper display. Regardless, it still has three USB-A ports and two USB-C ports, allowing you to connect a few devices directly to the monitor.
It offers good value as a 4k productivity monitor, especially if you need something for content creation. It has picture modes for various color spaces that you may work with, from sRGB to Rec. 2020. Its sRGB mode is very accurate, so you'll only need to calibrate the display if you need perfectly accurate colors. Plus, it gets bright enough to fight glare if you want to use it in a well-lit room, but reflections from sunny windows can get distracting.
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Best Budget Monitor For Mac Studio
Office8.4Editing7.9Color Accuracy8.9HDR Picture4.9SDR Picture7.4Response Time4.2SDR Brightness8.0Size27"Panel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate120 HzNative Resolution3840 x 2160See all our test resultsThunderboltNoIf you want a simple, budget-friendly 4k monitor for your Mac Studio, consider the Dell S2725QS. Like the higher-end ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV, it has a 4k, 27-inch screen, so text looks sharp. However, the main trade-off for getting this monitor is that it has fewer features than the ASUS. It doesn't have any video outputs or USB ports, so you have to connect all your devices directly to your Mac Studio or an external USB hub. Luckily, it comes with an ergonomic stand, and its wide viewing angle helps if you need to share the screen with someone next to you.
It's fairly similar to the ASUS otherwise, as it gets bright enough to fight glare, and its sRGB mode is accurate out of the box. However, it has limited picture quality, especially if you need something for HDR. If that's important to you, the AOC Q27G3XMN is a good alternative that has much better HDR picture quality with deeper blacks and brighter highlights. However, it has a lower 1440p resolution, so text is less sharp than on the Dell.
Notable Mentions
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ASUS ProArt Display PA27JCV:
The ASUS ProArt Display PA27JCV is a 5k monitor that's a much cheaper alternative to the Apple Studio Display. There are some trade-offs to getting it, as it doesn't support Thunderbolt and has worse text clarity.
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Dell U3425WE:
The Dell U3425WE is a lower-end and smaller alternative to the Dell U4025QW. The U3425WE has many of the same features, but it doesn't support HDR.
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Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx:
The Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx is a 4k monitor that has better HDR picture quality than the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV, thanks to its Mini LED backlighting. However, the ASUS still has the advantage for general work use because it has a bigger USB hub.
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Dell S2725QC:
The Dell S2725QC is an entry-level 4k monitor that's similar to the Dell S2725QS and has a small USB hub. However, the S2725QC tends to cost more.
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Dell P2423D:
The Dell P2423D is a budget monitor that's sometimes a bit cheaper than the Dell S2725QS. It's something to consider if you need a smaller screen, but it has a lower resolution than the S2725QS, so text looks less sharp.
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Recent Updates
Jan 23, 2026:
We made several changes to match the structure of other articles. We removed the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX because it's becoming hard to find, and we renamed the Apple Studio Display to the 'Best Monitor For Mac Studio.' We also renamed the Dell U4025QW to the 'Best Upper Mid-Range Monitor For Mac Studio' and the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV to the 'Best Lower Mid-Range Monitor For Mac Studio.' We added the Dell U2725QE and replaced the AOC Q27G3XMN with the Dell S2725QS due to its higher resolution. In the Notable Mentions, we removed the LG 40WP95C-W and added the Dell U3425WE and the Dell S2725QC.
Nov 24, 2025:
We replaced the AOC Q27G40XMN with the AOC Q27G3XMN for consistency with other recommendations. In the Notable Mentions, we replaced the Dell U3225QE with the Dell U2725QE and added the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx.
Aug 07, 2025:
Replaced the AOC Q27G3XMN with the AOC Q27G40XMN, as the Q27G3XMN is hard to find.
Jul 08, 2025:
We replaced the Dell U3225QE with the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX, as it gets brighter, has better HDR performance, and has better motion handling. We also replaced the Dell U3223QE with the Dell U3225QE in the Notable Mentions.
Jun 02, 2025:
We restructured the article to better reflect the current market and ensure consistency with other recommendations. We renamed the Dell U3225QE to the 'Best Monitor,' the Dell U4025QW to the 'Best Ultrawide Monitor,' and the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV to the 'Best Mid-Range Monitor.' We also removed the Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P and added the AOC Q27G3XMN. Lastly, we added the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx and the ASUS ProArt Display PA27JCV to the Notable Mentions.
All Reviews
Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best monitors for Mac Studio. They're adapted to be valid for most people in each price range. Our rating is based on our review, factoring in price and feedback from our visitors.
If you'd prefer to make your own decision, here's the list of all of our monitor reviews. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. Most monitors are good enough to please most people, and the things we fault monitors on are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.