Ok, IMO you will need two Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapters to hook up three DVI monitors to your new Mac Pro (mid-2010). The standard mini display. From 2011 to 2016, Apple sold its Apple Thunderbolt Display, a 27-inch 2560×1440-pixel monitor that relied on a Thunderbolt 2 connector to carry data to and from a Mac along with a MagSafe. The one by Mokin not only lets you extend your MacBook Pro's display to 4K display on a monitor (or TV), but it also gives you two extra USB 3.0 ports in addition to an SD card reader.

Until Apple makes a stand-alone monitor option to replace the now-defunct Cinema Display monitor discontinued in 2014, finding an external monitor to increase the real estate of your MacBook Pro means heading out of the Apple universe.

Luckily, quite a few monitors are offering USB-C connectivity to make it easy to hook your MacBook Pro to an alternate monitor.

We’ve compiled a list of monitors that will work great with your MacBook Pro, maintaining color clarity and resolution while increasing your screen size. We’ve also answered a few questions about what you need to look for in a compatible monitor. Let’s take a look.

Best Monitors for MacBook Pro – Comparison Table

How to choose an Apple compatible monitor

Resolution

If you’re a design pro and need fine detail for your job or serious hobby, a 4k display is your best bet. It faithfully reproduces the resolution of fancy DSLR and camcorders that support UHD resolution.

Gaming enthusiasts aren’t likely to be buying a MacBook Pro, but since some of you are out there, you may also want to consider monitors that reduce tearing and stuttering with faster response times of four milliseconds or less.

If you’re doing document work or watching movies, a native resolution of 4k isn’t necessary. Full HD spectrum monitor with 1080p support will work great.

Connectivity

Apple is pushing the new Thunderbolt 3, otherwise known as USB-C, connections. If you plan to run extra peripherals, then the standard HDMI hookups plus PC’s 4 and 5k reliant DisplayPorts are necessary.

It’s helpful to have a monitor that doesn’t draw power from your MacBook to reduce strain on the battery. Some monitors will have their own power supply cord, while others not only produce their own power supply but help power your MacBook while connected.

Ergonomics

Few rival Mac’s design and resolution, but one complaint was always the lack of ergonomic adjustments. Mac’s stand tilts to help with viewing. If you want to swivel, pivot, or raise the height, you were out of luck.

Monitors from other companies frequently feature these adjustments, however. Some are also flat mount compatible with VESA holes, and some can rotate entirely for both portrait and landscape viewing.

The Best Monitors for MacBook Pro

LG 27UD88

LG offers a one cable USB-C connection to your MacBook Pro. You can power your MacBook, use it as a USB hub, and transfer video. You can also interface with any peripheral using the two 3.0 ports.

It allows you to calibrate colors with your MacBook so that the displays between both are in sync. There are 14 layout options.

The IPS monitor itself is a 4k display with a resolution of 3840 x 2160. It has a color grade of 99% sRGB. It offers calibration hardware and software to assure accurate color. Color mode presets adapt to various projects.

It allows on-screen control for menu options, and you can view different inputs in split-screen mode. You can fully customize the monitor with 14 different layout options including PIP.

Gaming experience is excellent with 4k resolution. Freesync technology helps reduce tearing and stuttering during gameplay. It includes a black stabilizer for perfect clarity even in dark gaming conditions.

Pros:
-powers your MacBook so that battery isn’t a concern
-Freesync technology for better gaming

Cons:
-can’t control brightness and volume from your MacBook while attached.

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Acer H277HU

The Acer is a 27 inch IPS monitor with 2560 x 1440 resolution. It offers a thin bezel design, and a 15 degree tilt for more comfortable viewing. The base is magnetic so you can store simple office tools like paperclips without cluttering up the screen.

It cannot power your MacBook, but it does come with its own power source, so it doesn’t drain your MacBook. It has WQHD resolution and a frameless design with a ratio of 100 million:1 contrast.

It’s an IPS panel with HDMI and display ports so you can run information through without losing resolution. It has a four millisecond response time making gaming faster and editing moving images easier.

It can’t interface with peripherals through your Macbook, and it isn’t VESA compatible. However, the entry price plus the graphics capability makes it a good mid-range monitor for someone needing to upgrade their real estate.

Pros:
-comes with its own power source
-thin bezel, frameless design

Cons:
-cannot interface with peripherals

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LG Ultrafine 5K

LG’s Ultrafine 5k monitor was developed in conjunction with Apple for use with the Macbook pro. It features an incredible UHD resolution of 5120 x 2880 with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

The 27-inch monitor is equipped with anti-glare coating and LED IPS technology display. You can customize your screen in many different ways including split-screen and four panels. It has 178 degrees of horizontal and vertical viewing angles.

Monitors For Apple Mac Pro

It’s rated 100% for sRGB and carries the full-color gamut for industry standards, DCI-P3. It comes individually calibrated to match color standards with your Macbook pro, and if you prefer a different calibration, there are inset color adjusters.

It can power your computer while connected to its 85-watt charging port. It also has three five-Gbps Thunderbolt USB-C ports. It is VESA compatible, and the screen itself is adjustable. However, because of the power port inclusion, it doesn’t leave much bandwidth left for peripherals.

The design is very much LG although this is an Apple venture. It uses black plastic as the frame, and the screen falls more on the matte side of things. However, it does adjust up and down, something native Mac screens don’t do, and the stand is satisfyingly heavy.

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BenQ Ultrawide Curved Gaming Monitor

Enjoy strong clarity and a design that prevents eye strain with this curved monitor from BenQ. At 35 inches in size, it is a good monitor for those who work from home as well as those who love games.

You get a curved screen that provides a panoramic view of the action and a 21:9 aspect ratio that comes in handy when watching movies. A custom sensor inside automatically detects and adjusts the brightness of the screen when needed and detects the amount of light in your room, too. Thanks to the 100Hz refresh rate, this monitor offers the smooth gameplay that you crave.
Pros:

– Zero-frame design
– Radeon free sync technology

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ASUS ZenScreen

Asus’s ZenScreen is an ultra-portable monitor weighing just under two pounds. The ISP monitor features Asus’s eye care technology. It has anti-flicker, so the eye won’t have to process light pulsing, and a range of blue light filters.

It’s an HD resolution of 1920X1080, with good color density and coverage. It’s factory calibrated to work right out of the box, but there are native controls if you want to adjust color variances yourself.

It uses a hybrid signal solution for USB-C and Type-A connections. You need a DisplayLink driver to pair with Type-A. It has a screen cover and a pen cutout, making portrait and landscape orientations seamless with autorotation. The screen cover doubles as a stand.

You can toggle through advanced display settings using the embedded widget. It doesn’t use external power, but lower settings decrease its energy footprint. It’s an excellent monitor for travel or to use as a second peripheral.

Pros:
-lightweight
-portable

Cons:
-not 4k compatible

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ASUS ProArt 24.1” Display Monitor

Turn your bedroom into the ultimate game room with this monitor. It has an IPS design that removes borders from the edges and a wide color range that picks up all of the shades in the games that you play.

It comes already calibrated to ensure that you can see all of those shades as soon as you take it out of the box. With the VESA mount, the monitor gives you the option of setting it up on your desk or mounting it on the wall.

You also get an audio input and other inputs to pair the monitor with your favorite devices along with an earphone jack.

Pros:

– Calman Verified with factory pre-calibrated
– VESA wall-mountable and ergonomic design

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BenQ PD3200U 32″ 4K Designer Monitor

BenQ offers a full HD 4k monitor with a resolution of 3840×2160 with a 178 degree viewing angle horizontally and vertically. It supports a full gamut of color including 100% sRGB and Rec 709. It has a 10-bit color precision with well over a billion colors. It offers split screen mode so you can work in two different color spectrums without switching screens.

It supports Darkroom mode, CAD/CAM mode, and animation mode. All of these are available in a split-screen mode for better editing. You can format hotkeys to correspond to different settings and functions to reduce the time it takes you to adjust settings. It also features KVM, a plus for you gamers.

The base can be adjusted ergonomically by tilting, swiveling, and pivoting. You can also adjust the height of the monitor. It has BenQ’s eye care technology which includes anti-flicker technology and blue light filters to reduce eye strain over time.

It has built-in speakers and a response time of four milliseconds. It has DisplayPort, mini DisplayPort, HDMI ports, and three USB-3 ports.

Pros:
-Rec 709 color gamut
-response time of four milliseconds

Cons:
-bulky

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HP ENVY 27-inch UHD 4K IPS Monitor

HP’s Envy monitor is a budget 4k monitor with a full HD resolution of 3840×2160. It has a micro-edge bezel for edge to edge viewing and 178-degree viewing angles. The aspect ratio is 16:9. It features a good color gamut of 99% for sRGB and HP’s Freestyle technology to prevent tearing, stuttering and input lag.

It has a slower response time, but if you aren’t gaming seriously, this might not be an issue considering the price. There’s a 10 million: 1 dynamic contrast ratio, making this a good monitor for a workspace in editing or other design projects.

It powers your computer while connected through a USB-C connection. Plus it has HDMI connection and DisplayPort. It is VESA compatible for wall or flat mounting, plus you can adjust height, tilt, and swivel for comfort.

It looks edgeless when powered down and offers suitable real estate for viewing images and video. It supports the graphics of your MacBook Pro well.

Pros:
-Freestyle technology to prevent tearing, stuttering, and input lag
-VESA compatible

Cons:
-slower response time

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Which monitor has all your must-haves for your MacBook Pro extension? Let us know in the comments below.

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Since Apple doesn’t offer any 4K resolution display, we thought we’d put together a list of the best 4K displays available organized by size. We have selected different monitors depending on their screen size, we have Small (from 21″ to 24″) medium (27″ to 31″) and Large (31″ and above).
4K Monitors: Small Size

Ahh so you are looking for a 4K monitor between 21inch and 24inch? We found that the best 4K monitor in this size range is the Dell Ultrasharp UP2414Q a $1.299 24″ monitor. The monitor includes a flexible stand allowing you to adjust the high and tilt of the display, with over 1 billion colors, 185PPI and 8MS response time this display is great for Video editing and picture editing.
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In the 27″ to 31″ size range there is more choice then from the 24″ and we came to the conclusion that the best 4K monitor from “Medium Size” is the Asus PQ321Q a 31″ monitor. If you thought 4K monitors were going to be cheap you were wrong, it comes at a pricey $3.000. The PQ321Q features 2 HDMI ports, 140PPI and 8MS response time.
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Ah, so you think you can handle bigger then 31″? i hope your wallet and patients is just as big as your love for big screens because the bigger the more expensive and unfortunately there aren’t any more good 31″ or bigger monitors we can recommend but we thought was definitely worth mentioning is the LG UM95 series 31″ widescreen 4K monitor. a 21:9 widescreen display (making it look muuuch bigger then it actually is, the image above is not a prototype, its the actual monitor) that has “true 4K” which means it has a 4,096 x 2,160 resolution. The cool thing is it will also have a Thunderbolt 2 20GB port so you won’t have to make use of HDMI. As of now we don’t know a price but we expect it to be around the $4.000, you can also go for the UM65 which will come with less HDMI ports but also at a cheaper price. The bad thing? It will be revealed in January at CES so it will take a couple of months for it to become available.

Why is there no Thunderbolt 2 Display yet?

As of now Apple hasn’t confirmed anything on a new possible Thunderbolt display but we have spotted several signs that could mean Apple is working on one, we covered them in this article and they detail to a possible 27″ and 31″ 4K display.