You won't maximize a Mac Studio's full capabilities if you don't pair it with a fantastic monitor. There are a few factors to consider when looking for a new monitor or monitors to pair with 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 the picture quality, you may also want to think about connections on the Mac Studio and 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 you want to use the same devices on both computers.
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
Office8.4Editing8.2Color Accuracy8.8HDR Picture7.6SDR Picture7.4Response Time8.3SDR Brightness9.5Size32"Pixel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate144 HzNative Resolution3840 x 2160See all our test resultsThunderboltNoThe best monitor for Mac Studio that we've tested is the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX. It's a 32-inch, 4k monitor that's excellent for productivity and editing. It's ideal for editors, as it displays a wide range of colors very vividly in the DCI-P3 and Rec. 2020 colors. It also gets bright enough for highlights to pop, and it displays fairly deep blacks when you enable its Mini LED local dimming system, which is great if you're editing HDR content. It even has excellent accuracy before calibration in SDR. Additionally, it's a good choice if you're editing fast-moving videos, as it handles motion well.
The BenQ is also a great choice for productivity. It features a KVM switch, making it easy to switch between two computers connected to the monitor and use the same devices on both. However, the BenQ lacks Thunderbolt support. On the plus side, it features HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, allowing for high refresh rates in 4k when connected via HDMI. Additionally, it has sharp text and a 32-inch screen, which is great for multitasking with different windows open.
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Best Apple Monitor For Mac Studio
Office8.3Editing7.4Color Accuracy9.4HDR Picture2.4SDR Picture7.0Response Time4.5SDR Brightness8.7Size27"Pixel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate60 HzNative Resolution5120 x 2880See all our test resultsThunderboltThunderbolt 3If you want a monitor to complete your Apple ecosystem, there are two displays from Apple: the 32-inch, 6k Pro Display XDR, and the more affordable 27-inch, 5k Apple Studio Display. The main advantage of getting the Studio Display over the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX is that it has a few features you can only access with a Mac, like its extremely accurate sRGB mode. It also has some other extra perks, like a built-in webcam and microphone, which can be useful if you often have to jump on calls. It even has a high 5k resolution that results in sharp text.
However, there are some downsides to getting this. It doesn't support HDR at all, so it's only something to consider for editing SDR content. You'd have to spend more on the higher-end Pro Display XDR if you want HDR support. It also comes with a less ergonomic stand than the BenQ. However, you can get a variant with a height-adjustable stand, or one without a stand if you prefer mounting it. You can also choose which type of screen coating you want. Even though the standard glossy coating has mirror-like reflections, it still absorbs most light, and the screen gets bright enough to fight glare.
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Best Ultrawide Monitor For Mac Studio
Office8.1Editing8.0Color Accuracy8.9HDR Picture6.2SDR Picture7.5Response Time3.9SDR Brightness7.5Size40"Pixel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate120 HzNative Resolution5120 x 2160See all our test resultsThunderboltThunderbolt 4Should you find that the 27-inch screen of the Apple Studio Display or the 32-inch screen of the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX are too narrow for your needs, there's a class of displays with ultrawide 21:9 aspect ratios. These offer more horizontal screen space to open windows next to each other. The best one you can get to use with a Mac Studio is the Dell U4025QW. It has about the same screen height as the BenQ, but it has more space on the sides. Its 5k2k resolution also has the same pixel density, so text looks sharp. However, it doesn't get as bright as the BenQ and has worse reflection handling, so it doesn't work as well in a bright room. It also has significantly worse HDR performance.
That said, it has a few extra features you won't find on the BenQ, like Thunderbolt 4 and a large USB hub that includes five USB-A and five USB-C ports. It even has a Thunderbolt output, so you can connect an extra monitor to this one. However, if you don't need such a big screen, or you find this expensive, the Dell U3425WE is a similar model that's cheaper and smaller, but it doesn't support HDR.
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Best Mid-Range Monitor For Mac Studio
Office8.5Editing7.7Color Accuracy8.9HDR Picture5.5SDR Picture6.9Response Time5.6SDR Brightness8.1Size27"Pixel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate60 HzNative Resolution3840 x 2160See all our test resultsThunderboltNoIf you don't have the budget for a premium model, but still want good value, a mid-range option like the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV is a good alternative. It's narrower than the Dell U4025QW and smaller than the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX, but its 4k resolution still offers sharp text and detailed images. It doesn't support Thunderbolt, but like the BenQ, it supports DisplayPort Alt Mode, so you can still get an image from your Mac Studio over USB-C or HDMI, and it also has three USB-A ports, though it has one less USB-C port than the BenQ. It even has a video output for daisy chaining, which the BenQ doesn't have.
That said, there are a few drawbacks. It has limited picture quality in HDR because it has a disappointing contrast ratio, and its colors aren't nearly as vivid. Additionally, it doesn't get as bright, so highlights don't pop, and it doesn't fight glare as much. However, it does have a few unique features, such as picture modes for other color spaces, from Adobe RGB to Rec. 2020, which is great if you work in those color spaces.
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Best Budget Monitor For Mac Studio
Office7.6Editing7.9Color Accuracy8.8HDR Picture8.0SDR Picture8.2Response Time8.5SDR Brightness7.8Size27"Pixel TypeVAMax Refresh Rate180 HzNative Resolution2560 x 1440See all our test resultsThunderboltNoShould you be looking for a monitor on a budget, check out the AOC Q27G3XMN. The main downside of getting a low-cost monitor for your Mac Studio is that this one has fewer features than higher-end models, like the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV. It doesn't have any USB ports, so you have to connect to the Mac Studio over HDMI unless you use a USB-C to DisplayPort cable, and you'll also have to connect all your devices directly to the Mac Studio. Another disadvantage is that it has a lower 1440p resolution than the ASUS, so text isn't as sharp.
While these are the cons, it actually has quite a few pros. For starters, it has great picture quality in HDR. This is because it uses Mini LED backlighting, which is something most entry-level monitors don't have. It provides a good local dimming feature that helps improve its contrast ratio in dark scenes, and also makes small highlights pop against the rest of the image. This makes it a great choice for editing content in HDR, and it's very accurate before any sort of calibration in SDR. You can also check out the similar AOC Q27G40XMN if you can find it for less. It has a better local dimming feature, but it has some bugs and worse motion handling.
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 for getting it, as it doesn't support Thunderbolt, and it has worse text clarity.
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LG 40WP95C-W:
The LG 40WP95C-W is a 40-inch monitor with a 5k2k resolution, and a cheaper alternative to the Dell U4025QW. However, the Dell is brighter and has more features, so it's more well-rounded.
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Dell U2725QE:
The Dell U2725QE is a 4k monitor that's higher-end than the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV. It has some features that are useful with a Mac Studio, like Thunderbolt 4 support. However, the Dell also costs more than the ASUS, so it may be out of your price range.
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Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx:
The Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx is a mid-range monitor that has better picture quality than the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV. Get the Acer if you need something with better HDR picture quality. However, the ASUS still has the advantage for general work use because it has a bigger USB hub, and it costs less.
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Dell P2423D:
The Dell P2423D is a budget monitor that's sometimes a bit cheaper than the AOC Q27G40XMN. It's something to consider if you don't need HDR at all, as it doesn't support it. Due to its smaller screen and higher pixel density, it has better text clarity than the AOC. However, it doesn't get as bright as the AOC.
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Recent Updates
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.