The 5 Best Monitors For MacBook Pro - Winter 2021 Reviews

The best monitor for MacBook Pro we've tested is the Gigabyte M27Q. It's a 27 inch 1440p monitor that provides plenty of screen real estate so that you can work comfortably. It has an IPS panel with wide viewing angles, which means you don't lose image accuracy when viewing from the side, great for sharing content or work with coworkers. It handles reflections decently and gets more than bright enough to overcome intense glare. The stand offers a limited amount of ergonomic adjustments, so it's best to VESA-mount it if you want greater adjustability.

It stands out for its superb color gamut. It covers the entire sRGB color space and has 97.3% Adobe RGB coverage, making it well-suited for photo editors working in that color gamut. It has exceptional gradient handling, outstanding color accuracy out of the box, and no signs of color bleed. It supports HDR as well and has excellent coverage of the DCI P3 color space. One thing to note is that it uses a BGR subpixel layout. While this type of structure doesn't affect image quality, it can affect text clarity in some applications.

There are quite a few additional features that can help improve your workflow. There's a Picture-in-Picture/Picture-by-Picture mode that lets you display two input signals at once, and its integrated KVM switch lets you control two computers with one set of peripherals. It also has a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode so that you can dock your MacBook Pro with a single cable. Overall, it's a feature-rich monitor that most people should be happy with.

The best display for MacBook Pro with an ultrawide screen is the LG 38WN95C-W. It has a 38 inch screen that gives you more horizontal space than a standard 16:9 monitor, which is great for multitasking or laying out the timeline when editing videos. The screen is curved and has good viewing angles, so images remain accurate at the edges and when viewing from the side. It can't rotate to portrait mode due to its ultrawide format, but it does allow for height, tilt and swivel adjustments.

Content creators should be happy to hear it has full sRGB and excellent Adobe RGB coverage. Color accuracy is good out of the box, it handles gradients superbly, and there's no color bleed. It has a 144Hz refresh rate and incredibly low input lag to provide a responsive desktop experience. The backlight is entirely flicker-free, and there's also a blue light filter to help reduce eye strain. If you want to game on the side, it has exceptional response times, and it supports variable refresh rate technology to minimize screen tearing.

There are two USB 3.0 ports and a USB-C port that support Thunderbolt 3. It has speakers built-in, great if you want to save some desk space, and its Picture-in-Picture/Picture-by-Picture mode lets you display images from two input signals simultaneously. All in all, it's a feature-rich and versatile ultrawide monitor that's suitable for work, gaming, and media consumption.

The best monitor for MacBook Pro in the budget category that we've tested is the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV. It's a versatile 1440p model designed as a low-cost option for content creators. It uses an IPS panel with wide viewing angles, which means that images remain accurate when viewed from the side, great for sharing content or work with your coworkers. Its superb ergonomics allow you to adjust the screen easily so that you can get the best viewing experience. It's well-built, and it provides good visibility in bright environments.

As expected for a monitor designed for content creators, it has an excellent SDR color gamut and good accuracy out of the box. However, it doesn't support HDR, can't display a wide color gamut, and has an 8-bit panel, so you might see some banding. It has a fast response time to deliver clear images in fast-moving scenes, a Black Frame Insertion feature to reduce motion blur, and a 75Hz refresh rate that makes everything feel a bit smoother than a typical 60Hz panel. It supports FreeSync to minimize screen tearing when gaming and is compatible with G-SYNC as well.

There are four USB 3.0 ports that you can use to charge your mobile devices, and it has a 3.5mm analog audio input that lets you play audio from an external device using its built-in speakers. ASUS' QuickFit Virtual Scale includes a virtual screen ruler and a grid alignment tool so that you can preview and align documents before printing. The backlight is flicker-free, great for reducing eye strain. So, if you're shopping on a tight budget, this monitor is worth a look.