{"id":22455,"date":"2023-05-08T16:01:39","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T14:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=22455"},"modified":"2023-06-14T10:06:08","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T08:06:08","slug":"best-mac-studio-display-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Best (And Cheaper) Mac Studio Display Alternatives [2024 update]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66844bd3714bc\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66844bd3714bc\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66844bd3714bc\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/#Mac_Studio_Display_-_Biggest_Strengths_and_Weaknesses\" title=\"Mac Studio Display \u2014 Biggest Strengths and Weaknesses\">Mac Studio Display \u2014 Biggest Strengths and Weaknesses<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/#Spectacular_build_quality\" title=\"Spectacular build quality\">Spectacular build quality<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/#The_specs_themselves\" title=\"The specs themselves\">The specs themselves<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/#Speakers_and_webcam_included\" title=\"Speakers and webcam included\">Speakers and webcam included<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/#Weird_designengineering_choices\" title=\"Weird design\/engineering choices\">Weird design\/engineering choices<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/#An_okay_panel\" title=\"An okay panel\">An okay panel<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/#An_Apple-like_port_selection\" title=\"An Apple-like port selection\">An Apple-like port selection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/#Mac_Studio_Display_Alternatives\" title=\"Mac Studio Display Alternatives\">Mac Studio Display Alternatives<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/#Samsung_ViewFinity_S9_5K\" title=\"Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K\">Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/#Samsung_ViewFinity_S8_4K\" title=\"Samsung ViewFinity S8 4K\">Samsung ViewFinity S8 4K<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/#Dell_UltraSharp_27_4K_USB-C_Hub_Monitor_-_U2723QE\" title=\"Dell UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Hub Monitor - U2723QE\">Dell UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Hub Monitor - U2723QE<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/#LG_34BK95U-W_UltraFine_34%E2%80%B3\" title=\"LG 34BK95U-W UltraFine 34&#8243;\">LG 34BK95U-W UltraFine 34&#8243;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/#Notable_Mention_ASUS_ProArt_Display_PA279CRV\" title=\"Notable Mention: ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV\">Notable Mention: ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/#Who_Should_Buy_the_Mac_Studio_Display\" title=\"Who Should Buy the Mac Studio Display?\">Who Should Buy the Mac Studio Display?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/#Conclusion_-_Should_You_Buy_the_Mac_Studio_Display\" title=\"Conclusion \u2014 Should You Buy the Mac Studio Display?\">Conclusion \u2014 Should You Buy the Mac Studio Display?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/#Is_the_Mac_Studio_Display_Worth_It\" title=\"Is the Mac Studio Display Worth It?\">Is the Mac Studio Display Worth It?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/#Does_the_Mac_Studio_Display_Have_Any_Alternatives\" title=\"Does the Mac Studio Display Have Any Alternatives?\">Does the Mac Studio Display Have Any Alternatives?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/#Can_You_Connect_Apples_Mac_Studio_Display_to_a_Windows_PC_or_Laptop\" title=\"Can You Connect Apple\u2019s Mac Studio Display to a Windows PC or Laptop?\">Can You Connect Apple\u2019s Mac Studio Display to a Windows PC or Laptop?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Apple\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/studio-display\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mac Studio Display<\/a> is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most beautiful, jaw-dropping displays on the market.<\/p>\n<p>Those incredible looks, however, come at a <em>very<\/em> high cost \u2014 $1599 for the \u201cbase\u201d model, to be more exact, and that's with the <em>tilt<\/em>-adjustable stand, mind you. If you want to adjust its <em>height<\/em>, you'll have to shell out an additional $400.<\/p>\n<p>In traditional Apple fashion, you can even spec it out with a special kind of \u201cnano-texture\u201d glass that'll minimize any potential glare issues you might encounter (a great option if you work up against bright light sources or just have a sizable window next to your desk).<\/p>\n<p><strong>To put things into perspective, the most affordable Studio Display costs more than the M1-based <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/m1-imac-for-creative-professionals\/\"><strong>24\u201d iMac<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> That\u2019s\u2026 a hard pill to swallow, all things considered. It\u2019s not a fair comparison, obviously, but it does drive the point home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Mac Studio Display, as great as it is, simply isn\u2019t <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/apple-studio-display-worth-it\/\"><strong>that alluring<\/strong><\/a><strong> of a purchase.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yvX1WkFFtQI\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yvX1WkFFtQI\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a creative professional \u2014 and are tied to the Apple ecosystem \u2014 then there\u2019s no \u201c1:1\u201d alternative to the Mac Studio Display.<\/p>\n<p>Apple has a very tight grasp over its products and the way they are developed which, naturally, has resulted in a kind of <em>seamless<\/em> integration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>That being said, if you\u2019re willing to deal with wonky scaling, you can easily get a <em>lot<\/em> more for your money\u2019s worth by picking any of the alternatives listed down below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s the thing: the Mac Studio Display is by no means as well-rounded or feature-rich as Apple\u2019s marketing would lead you to believe.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a spectacular piece of tech, there\u2019s no doubt about it, but it\u2019s not all that impressive when compared to its \u2014 admittedly quite novel \u2014 competition, especially from a \u201cprice-to-performance\u201d standpoint.<\/p>\n<p>Before we delve any deeper into how the Mac Studio Display stacks up to its alternatives, we first need to analyze what <em>exactly<\/em> makes it as good as it is.<\/p>\n<p>That way, by extrapolating its strengths and virtues, we\u2019ll be able to better judge and benchmark all other monitors that are currently on the market.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oOVBiTs5F5c\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oOVBiTs5F5c\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mac_Studio_Display_-_Biggest_Strengths_and_Weaknesses\"><\/span>Mac Studio Display \u2014 Biggest Strengths and Weaknesses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First of all, let\u2019s go over what makes the Mac Studio Display so good \u2014 its biggest qualities, if you will.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spectacular_build_quality\"><\/span><strong>Spectacular build quality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Apple\u2019s Mac Studio Display is a real stunner and, frankly, whichever renders you may have seen online, you can be sure of one thing: <strong><strong>they don\u2019t do it justice.<br>\n<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22463\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22463\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22463\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Build-Quality.jpg\" alt=\"Mac Studio Display Build Quality\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Build-Quality.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Build-Quality-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Build-Quality-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Build-Quality-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Build-Quality-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22463\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22463 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Mac Studio Display Build Quality\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Build-Quality.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Build-Quality-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Build-Quality-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Build-Quality-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Build-Quality-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Build-Quality.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22463\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/newsroom\/2022\/03\/apple-unveils-all-new-mac-studio-and-studio-display\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>This Cupertino-based tech giant is known for its immaculate build quality and mind-boggling attention to detail, two immense strengths that always result in a level of craftsmanship and production seldom seen.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_specs_themselves\"><\/span><strong>The specs themselves<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>5K resolution. 27&#8243;. 14.7 million pixels. 218 PPI. 600 nits of brightness. P3 wide color support. It\u2019s a <em>great <\/em>display.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22464\" style=\"width: 1680px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22464\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-22464 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-studio-Display-Specs.jpg\" alt=\"Mac studio Display Specs\" width=\"1680\" height=\"944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-studio-Display-Specs.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-studio-Display-Specs-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-studio-Display-Specs-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-studio-Display-Specs-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-studio-Display-Specs-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-studio-Display-Specs-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-studio-Display-Specs-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-studio-Display-Specs-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-studio-Display-Specs-420x236.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22464\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-22464 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201680%20944%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Mac studio Display Specs\" width=\"1680\" height=\"944\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201680%20944%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-studio-Display-Specs.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-studio-Display-Specs-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-studio-Display-Specs-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-studio-Display-Specs-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-studio-Display-Specs-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-studio-Display-Specs-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-studio-Display-Specs-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-studio-Display-Specs-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-studio-Display-Specs-420x236.jpg 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-studio-Display-Specs.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22464\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CUwg_JoNHpo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Well-rounded would perhaps be the best way to describe it. Still, it commands quite a high price and unless you\u2019re completely tied to the macOS ecosystem, there are definitely better (not to mention <em>cheaper<\/em>) options out there.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speakers_and_webcam_included\"><\/span><strong>Speakers and webcam included<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Four force-canceling woofers and two high-performance tweeters. A three-microphone array. A 12MP ultra-wide camera that supports Apple's incredible Center Stage (122-degree field of view). The video quality is nothing to write home about (even after Apple\u2019s most recent updates) but it\u2019ll definitely get the job done and is a fair bit better than people give it credit for.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22465\" style=\"width: 1240px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22465\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22465\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Spacial-Audio.jpg\" alt=\"Mac Studio Display Spacial Audio\" width=\"1240\" height=\"706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Spacial-Audio.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Spacial-Audio-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Spacial-Audio-1024x583.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Spacial-Audio-768x437.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22465\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22465 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201240%20706%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Mac Studio Display Spacial Audio\" width=\"1240\" height=\"706\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201240%20706%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Spacial-Audio.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Spacial-Audio-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Spacial-Audio-1024x583.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Spacial-Audio-768x437.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Spacial-Audio.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22465\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/studio-display\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Mac Studio Display, in other words, comes with some mighty impressive \u201cbells and whistles.\u201d Having all of this <em>built-in<\/em> means that you won\u2019t <em>have<\/em> to invest in a set of dedicated speakers or, say, a webcam.<\/p>\n<p>That, however, is where the positives end.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weird_designengineering_choices\"><\/span><strong>Weird design\/engineering choices<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s an A13 Bionic chip <em>inside<\/em> the monitor. We\u2019re talking about the same chipset found in the iPhone 11, a chipset that is <em>still<\/em>, to this day, superb.Its main use is simple if a bit \u201coverkill:\u201d to control the webcam (image processing), microphones, speakers, and so on. The power cable cannot be removed by anyone who isn\u2019t a \u201ccertified professional.\u201d Want to adjust its height? You\u2019ll have to shell out an additional <em>four hundred dollars<\/em>. Heck, there\u2019s even 64GB of onboard storage for any potential software updates.It\u2019s a mixed bag, one that has been constructed and designed in such a specific, Apple-like way \u2014 there\u2019s always something extra for you to spend your money on, not to mention glaring hardware-related omissions, some of which may well be deemed as dealbreakers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_okay_panel\"><\/span><strong>An <em>okay<\/em> panel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The display itself isn\u2019t anything special. It\u2019s just 60Hz. It\u2019s not an OLED or mini-LED but is instead lit by a single-zone backlight. There\u2019s no true HDR either. At least (a saving grace) it has a Delta E rating of around 1.13 which is excellent for color-critical work. Other than that, there\u2019s not much to write home about, which is made all the more egregious because of its MSRP.<strong>If it were, say, $999 or, at most, $1,199, perhaps we\u2019d be a bit more lenient toward its shortcomings.<\/strong> It\u2019s a beautiful display overall, but the tech packed inside it is, frankly, way too outdated.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Apple-like_port_selection\"><\/span><strong>An Apple-like port selection<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are just four USB-C ports on the back, one of which happens to be Thunderbolt. That\u2019s\u2026 just not impressive. Now, on the one hand, having three USB-C ports (10Gbps) for your dongles and external media <em>is<\/em> great, but the lack of HDMI and DisplayPort is kind of inexcusable.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22466\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22466\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22466\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Ports.jpg\" alt=\"Mac Studio Display Ports\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Ports.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Ports-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Ports-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Ports-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Ports-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22466\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22466 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Mac Studio Display Ports\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Ports.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Ports-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Ports-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Ports-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Ports-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Mac-Studio-Display-Ports.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22466\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/studio-display\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s form over function, and it\u2019s going to bug everyone but the most staunch Apple fans and users \u2014 those who have (forcibly, one could argue) switched to USB-C peripherals.<\/p>\n<p>The Mac Studio Display works seamlessly with all of Apple\u2019s devices. That, in short, is a great boon for creatives and industry professionals.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the fact that it\u2019s the <em>only<\/em> display that \u201cplays\u201d nicely with Mac devices also speaks volumes \u2014 <strong>it means that Apple is trying its hardest to maintain a firm grasp over its ecosystem and, in doing so, \u201cforce\u201d its customers into a corner option-wise.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a frustrating device for one to talk about because it does so many things <em>right<\/em>. For macOS users, it\u2019s a truly spectacular option, but it could\u2019ve been <em>so<\/em> much better if only Apple wanted it to be.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mac_Studio_Display_Alternatives\"><\/span>Mac Studio Display Alternatives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With that little introduction out of the way, let\u2019s finally take a look at a few Mac Studio Display alternatives, all of which warrant both your time <em>and<\/em> undivided attention.<\/p>\n<p>Some of them still haven\u2019t come out (but are<em> definitely<\/em> worth waiting for).<\/p>\n<p>Others have been around for a while and are still as alluring as ever. Others still aren\u2019t exactly <em>direct<\/em> competitors but are nonetheless packed with a lot more features and are much more impressive from a value perspective.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we\u2019re after is<\/strong>: A) a monitor that can match the Studio Display\u2019s color accuracy; B) a monitor that can, at best, match its resolution; and C) a monitor that has a more impressive panel, alongside (if possible) true HDR support (at least HDR 600).<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fv5h3JPVcSE\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fv5h3JPVcSE\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samsung_ViewFinity_S9_5K\"><\/span>Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The ViewFinity S9 5K was just announced at CES 2023 and is slated to hit the market in just a couple of months (if not <em>weeks<\/em>). And, frankly, it\u2019s <em>definitely<\/em> worth waiting for.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22467\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22467\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22467\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-ViewFinity-S9-5K.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-ViewFinity-S9-5K.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-ViewFinity-S9-5K-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-ViewFinity-S9-5K-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-ViewFinity-S9-5K-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-ViewFinity-S9-5K-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-ViewFinity-S9-5K-420x236.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22467\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22467 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201000%20563%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201000%20563%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-ViewFinity-S9-5K.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-ViewFinity-S9-5K-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-ViewFinity-S9-5K-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-ViewFinity-S9-5K-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-ViewFinity-S9-5K-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-ViewFinity-S9-5K-420x236.jpg 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-ViewFinity-S9-5K.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22467\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/global\/samsung-electronics-unveils-its-new-odyssey-viewfinity-and-smart-monitor-lineups-at-ces-igniting-the-next-generation-of-display-technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samsung<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>It matches the Mac Studio Display resolution-wise, is made entirely out of metal, comes with a height-adjustable stand (free of charge), has a Delta E rating of less than two, covers 99% of the DCI-P3 color range, has USB-C passthrough charging (a whopping 96W), has a 4K camera (that attaches magnetically) thrown in for free, can be fully rotated at will, has built-in Tizen TV OS (so you'll be able to use it even without a computer attached for your content-consuming needs), along with four USB-C ports (one of which is Thunderbolt 4), and a mini DisplayPort.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22457\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22457\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22457\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/samsung-viewfinity-s9-5k.jpeg\" alt=\"Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/samsung-viewfinity-s9-5k.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/samsung-viewfinity-s9-5k-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/samsung-viewfinity-s9-5k-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22457\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22457 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20533%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20533%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/samsung-viewfinity-s9-5k.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/samsung-viewfinity-s9-5k-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/samsung-viewfinity-s9-5k-768x512.jpeg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/samsung-viewfinity-s9-5k.jpeg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: The Verge<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s about as well-rounded as it gets.<\/strong> It\u2019s not a high refresh rate display and it, too, has a single zone backlight, but it has so many <em>other<\/em> features that should not be deemed as \u201cnice-to-haves\u201d but rather a <em>necessity<\/em>, especially in its price range.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Moreover, the ViewFinity S9 is, without a shadow of a doubt, Samsung\u2019s own attempt at challenging Apple in this very peculiar segment of the market.<\/strong> It\u2019s not only a viable alternative but, arguably, an even <em>better<\/em> option for creatives \u2014 or at the very least a more <em>versatile<\/em> one.<\/p>\n<p>Same size, same resolution, and PPI, same color coverage, with more ports and additional built-in functionality that, depending on your use-case, may well make it the more alluring, well-rounded package.<\/p>\n<p>There's still no word on pricing at the time of this writing, but it's safe to assume that Samsung will try its hardest to undercut Apple as much as possible and, in doing so, make a splash on the market.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samsung_ViewFinity_S8_4K\"><\/span>Samsung ViewFinity S8 4K<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/sg\/monitors\/high-resolution\/s80pb-27-27-inch-ips-uhd-hdr-ls27b800pxuxxs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ViewFinity S8 4K<\/a>, like the monitor listed above, was also showcased at this year's CES and, needless to say, has all the hallmarks of a phenomenal, creator-focused display.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22468\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22468\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22468\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-Viewfinity-S8.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung Viewfinity S8\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-Viewfinity-S8.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-Viewfinity-S8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-Viewfinity-S8-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22468\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22468 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201000%20666%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Samsung Viewfinity S8\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201000%20666%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-Viewfinity-S8.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-Viewfinity-S8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-Viewfinity-S8-768x511.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Samsung-Viewfinity-S8.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22468\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/global\/samsung-electronics-extends-2022-viewfinity-lineup-to-empower-creative-professionals-to-achieve-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samsung<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>It, too, has Thunderbolt 4 support (90W of passthrough charging) and is equipped with an additional USB-C port (TB4, Downstream), one headphone jack, three USB-A ports, and a full-size HDMI. Heck, it even has an Ethernet port built in!<\/p>\n<p>Parts of it <em>are <\/em>made out of plastic, which, while not as premium, <em>has<\/em> resulted in a lower MSRP.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cN4f87mj8Gc\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cN4f87mj8Gc\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The ViewFinity S8 is \u2014 or will be, depending on your region \u2014 available in two sizes, 27&#8243; and 32&#8243;. The former will come at a lower price point but will also be able to reach 400 nits versus the 600 on the 32&#8243; variant.<\/p>\n<p>You can snag the 27\u201d for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/samsung-27-viewfinity-s8-4k-uhd-ips-thunderbolt4-hdr10-with-speakers\/6519677.p?skuId=6519677&amp;intl=nosplash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$599<\/a> right now (it\u2019s actually retailing for <em>less<\/em> on Best Buy at the time of this writing), whereas the 32\u201d model, while still not available, shouldn\u2019t cost more than $650 if its pricing in South Korea is anything to go by.<\/p>\n<p>It is, without a doubt, one of the very best monitors in its price range \u2014 and we expected nothing less from a veritable giant like Samsung.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yRKtBTkx6YE\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yRKtBTkx6YE\" class=\" lazyload\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dell_UltraSharp_27_4K_USB-C_Hub_Monitor_-_U2723QE\"><\/span>Dell UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Hub Monitor - U2723QE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The U2723QE is undoubtedly one of Dell\u2019s best offerings. 27\u201d, 4K resolution, 98% of DCI-P3 coverage, a built-in KVM switch, a versatile stand that\u2019ll provide you with absolute control, 90W of passthrough charging, and a selection of ports that, frankly, is simply <em>mind-blowing<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22469\" style=\"width: 1453px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22469\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22469\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Dell-UltraSharp-27-4K-U2723QE.jpg\" alt=\"Dell UltraSharp 27 4K U2723QE\" width=\"1453\" height=\"775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Dell-UltraSharp-27-4K-U2723QE.jpg 1453w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Dell-UltraSharp-27-4K-U2723QE-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Dell-UltraSharp-27-4K-U2723QE-1024x546.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Dell-UltraSharp-27-4K-U2723QE-768x410.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1453px) 100vw, 1453px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22469\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22469 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201453%20775%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Dell UltraSharp 27 4K U2723QE\" width=\"1453\" height=\"775\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201453%20775%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1453w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1453px) 100vw, 1453px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Dell-UltraSharp-27-4K-U2723QE.jpg 1453w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Dell-UltraSharp-27-4K-U2723QE-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Dell-UltraSharp-27-4K-U2723QE-1024x546.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Dell-UltraSharp-27-4K-U2723QE-768x410.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Dell-UltraSharp-27-4K-U2723QE.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22469\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dell.com\/en-us\/shop\/dell-ultrasharp-27-4k-usb-c-hub-monitor-u2723qe\/apd\/210-bdpf\/monitors-monitor-accessories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dell<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The following image says it all:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22459\" style=\"width: 352px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22459\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-22459 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/UltraSharp-27-4K-USB-C-Hub-Monitor-U2723QE-Specs.jpg\" alt=\"UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Hub Monitor - U2723QE Specs\" width=\"352\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/UltraSharp-27-4K-USB-C-Hub-Monitor-U2723QE-Specs.jpg 352w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/UltraSharp-27-4K-USB-C-Hub-Monitor-U2723QE-Specs-266x300.jpg 266w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 352px) 100vw, 352px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22459\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-22459 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20352%20397%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Hub Monitor - U2723QE Specs\" width=\"352\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20352%20397%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 352w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 352px) 100vw, 352px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/UltraSharp-27-4K-USB-C-Hub-Monitor-U2723QE-Specs.jpg 352w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/UltraSharp-27-4K-USB-C-Hub-Monitor-U2723QE-Specs-266x300.jpg 266w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/UltraSharp-27-4K-USB-C-Hub-Monitor-U2723QE-Specs.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Dell<\/p><\/div>\n<p>That\u2019s some truly <em>astounding <\/em>I\/O. <strong>It\u2019s so good, in fact, that it can basically replace any kind of external hub or dock you might be currently using \u2014 a <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caldigit.com\/ts3-plus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CalDigit<\/strong><\/a><strong>, for instance. <\/strong>And the best part? It currently retails for <em>less than $600.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>What more could one ask for, <em>especially <\/em>given its MSRP? It <em>is<\/em> made of plastic, but that\u2019s a negligible drawback, especially considering the fact that it supports VESA mounting.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, it\u2019s a spectacular option for anyone who isn\u2019t willing to spend a veritable fortune on their display \u2014 <strong>and yet still wants a very comparable experience to the one which the Mac Studio Display provides.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LG_34BK95U-W_UltraFine_34%E2%80%B3\"><\/span>LG 34BK95U-W UltraFine 34&#8243;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Last but certainly not least, there\u2019s the LG 34BK95U-W. A horrendous name, no doubt, but, fortunately, that\u2019s where the negatives end.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22470\" style=\"width: 1775px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22470\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22470\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/LG-34BK95U-W-UltraFine-34.jpg\" alt=\"LG 34BK95U-W UltraFine 34\" width=\"1775\" height=\"806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/LG-34BK95U-W-UltraFine-34.jpg 1775w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/LG-34BK95U-W-UltraFine-34-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/LG-34BK95U-W-UltraFine-34-1024x465.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/LG-34BK95U-W-UltraFine-34-768x349.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/LG-34BK95U-W-UltraFine-34-1536x697.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1775px) 100vw, 1775px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22470\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22470 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201775%20806%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"LG 34BK95U-W UltraFine 34\" width=\"1775\" height=\"806\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201775%20806%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1775w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1775px) 100vw, 1775px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/LG-34BK95U-W-UltraFine-34.jpg 1775w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/LG-34BK95U-W-UltraFine-34-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/LG-34BK95U-W-UltraFine-34-1024x465.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/LG-34BK95U-W-UltraFine-34-768x349.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/LG-34BK95U-W-UltraFine-34-1536x697.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/LG-34BK95U-W-UltraFine-34.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22470\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lg.com\/us\/business\/computer-monitors\/lg-34BK95U-W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LG<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>34&#8243;, 5K, 21:9 aspect ratio, 400 nits of maximum SDR brightness, HDR 600 support, 75Hz refresh rate, 98% coverage of DCI-P3, an anti-glare coating, two HDMI, one DisplayPort, Thunderbolt support, numerous USB ports, VESA compatible, and so on and so forth.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not as well built as the Mac Studio Display nor is it as premium a product, but it sure is a spectacular option nonetheless.<\/p>\n<p>This UltraWide has been one of the most popular monitors for content creators for <em>years <\/em>and, frankly, there's a very good reason why. It's absolutely amazing in a myriad of different ways and, perhaps best of all, you can actually buy it for $999 <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"LG 34BK95U-W UltraFine 34 21:9 5K 2K (5120 x 2160) Nano IPS LED UltraWide Monitor, 600 cd\/m\u00b2 HDR, Thunderbolt 3 \/ USB Type-C Inputs\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/lg-34bk95u-w-ultrafine-34-219-5k-2k-5120-x-2160-nano-ips-led-ultrawide-monitor-600-cd-m-hdr-thunderbolt-3-usb-type-c-inputs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">on Amazon<\/a> at the time of this writing.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s an insanely good deal if ever we\u2019ve seen one. To get so much for such a palatable price tag \u2014 given its spec sheet \u2014 is a deal unlike any other.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The aforementioned UltraSharp from Dell <em>is<\/em> a slightly better option from a value perspective, though, so just keep that in mind.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notable_Mention_ASUS_ProArt_Display_PA279CRV\"><\/span>Notable Mention: ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/displays-desktops\/monitors\/proart\/proart-display-pa279crv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ProArt Display<\/a> from ASUS sure does warrant a look, <em>especially<\/em> if you don\u2019t want to spend more than six hundred dollars and yet <em>need<\/em> a phenomenal display for color-critical work.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22471\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22471\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22471\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/ASUS-ProArt-Display-PA279CRV.jpg\" alt=\"ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/ASUS-ProArt-Display-PA279CRV.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/ASUS-ProArt-Display-PA279CRV-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/ASUS-ProArt-Display-PA279CRV-1024x491.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/ASUS-ProArt-Display-PA279CRV-768x368.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/ASUS-ProArt-Display-PA279CRV-1536x737.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/ASUS-ProArt-Display-PA279CRV-2048x982.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22471\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22471 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202560%201228%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1228\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202560%201228%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/ASUS-ProArt-Display-PA279CRV.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/ASUS-ProArt-Display-PA279CRV-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/ASUS-ProArt-Display-PA279CRV-1024x491.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/ASUS-ProArt-Display-PA279CRV-768x368.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/ASUS-ProArt-Display-PA279CRV-1536x737.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/ASUS-ProArt-Display-PA279CRV-2048x982.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/ASUS-ProArt-Display-PA279CRV.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/displays-desktops\/monitors\/proart\/proart-display-pa279crv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASUS<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>It has many of the same specs as the U2723QE from Dell but it nonetheless boasts a slightly more impressive color coverage (99% of both DCI-P3 <em>and <\/em>Adobe RGB).<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not as feature-rich, but still \u2014 there\u2019s very little to complain about.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Buy_the_Mac_Studio_Display\"><\/span>Who Should Buy the Mac Studio Display?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Mac Studio Display, even with its flaws and peculiarities, is still a worthwhile purchase \u2014 for <em>some<\/em> people.<\/p>\n<p>You should only buy one under the following circumstances:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your entire workflow is tied to macOS<\/li>\n<li>You don\u2019t want to fiddle with any particularities like UI scaling and other potential compatibility issues<\/li>\n<li>You value aesthetics quite highly<\/li>\n<li>You want a well-rounded display that has an <em>incredibly <\/em>high pixel density<\/li>\n<li>You want an \u201call-in-one\u201d solution with an above-average webcam and a surprisingly powerful set of integrated speakers<\/li>\n<li>If you want a bright, color-accurate display but don\u2019t care much for other panel technologies and high refresh rates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is quite a long list of <em>ifs<\/em>. <strong>Still, there\u2019s a sizable number of people out there for whom this monitor \u2014 with all its faults \u2014 is a solid enough purchase.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not particularly amazing when compared to what\u2019s available on the market tech- and spec-wise, but it <em>does<\/em> a few things better than most and <em>is <\/em>tightly integrated with macOS (to say the least).<\/p>\n<p><strong>For hardcore macOS users, there really is no alternative, other than, say, the upcoming ViewFinity S9 5K from Samsung. <\/strong>That\u2019s the only monitor that can match the Studio Display \u201cspec-for-spec\u201d and will most likely retail for <em>less<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>If you can hold off on your purchase for a bit longer, you most certainly will <em>not<\/em> be disappointed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_-_Should_You_Buy_the_Mac_Studio_Display\"><\/span>Conclusion \u2014 Should You Buy the Mac Studio Display?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Probably not.<\/strong> We\u2019d go for a more definitive answer but, if you\u2019re reading these lines, you\u2019re probably already thinking about buying one which means that your mind has \u2014 at least to a certain extent \u2014 already been made up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You\u2019re either looking for a way to validate your decision or, conversely, a reason to stave off and delay such a tremendous investment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Either way, from an <em>objective<\/em> standpoint, the Mac Studio Display simply isn\u2019t worth it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Its alternatives (the ones that are about to hit the market), on the other hand, very much <em>are<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With all of that being said, the way it seamlessly integrates with macOS and all of Apple\u2019s devices is unmatched. That much is a fact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And, frankly, that kind of user experience <em>does<\/em> make it a worthwhile purchase for the select few.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Mac Studio Display is a very peculiar device, one that ticks some incredibly important boxes. It\u2019s not without its flaws but, in all fairness, the biggest one <em>is<\/em> price.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you can stomach that part of the equation \u2014 either because your career demands it or because you have the necessary funds \u2014 then there\u2019s really no reason to think twice about buying it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s go over a few potential questions you might have regarding this particular topic:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Mac_Studio_Display_Worth_It\"><\/span>Is the Mac Studio Display Worth It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not really. In fact, one could argue that it\u2019s <em>heavily<\/em> overpriced.<\/p>\n<p>It does <em>have <\/em>its fair share of bells and whistles, there\u2019s no doubt about it, but they \u2014 when combined \u2014 shouldn\u2019t have resulted in an MSRP as high as the one Apple decided to impose.<\/p>\n<p>For macOS users, there\u2019s no 1:1 alternative. That, too, needs to be mentioned.<\/p>\n<p>With a different 4K or 5K display, you\u2019ll have to resort to third-party tools and programs like <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/waydabber\/BetterDisplay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BetterDisplay<\/a> to fine-tune things like UI scaling.<strong> It\u2019s not a perfect solution but it <em>does<\/em> work surprisingly well.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From a specs perspective \u2014 now in 2023 (and beyond) \u2014 the Mac Studio Display is really nothing special. It\u2019s a stellar display, there\u2019s no doubt about it, but it doesn\u2019t warrant the asking price.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_Mac_Studio_Display_Have_Any_Alternatives\"><\/span>Does the Mac Studio Display Have Any Alternatives?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It sure does! Some of them have only now been announced, though, so you might have to wait a few more weeks or months before being able to purchase them.<\/p>\n<p>Still, they\u2019re more than worth the wait. By picking any of the displays listed above, you would not only save a few hundred dollars but, one could argue, end up with a much more versatile piece of gear \u2014 a win-win, if you will.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Connect_Apples_Mac_Studio_Display_to_a_Windows_PC_or_Laptop\"><\/span>Can You Connect Apple\u2019s Mac Studio Display to a Windows PC or Laptop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You actually can! It\u2019ll work like a regular 5K display but you won\u2019t get any of its bells and whistles, namely Apple\u2019s Center Stage, Spatial Audio, \u201cHey Siri\u201d integration, and any macOS-specific webcam-related features.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, even for basic brightness control, you\u2019ll have to resort to a bit of <a href=\"https:\/\/forums.macrumors.com\/threads\/studio-display-brightness-in-windows.2338479\/page-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">grunt work<\/a>. Not ideal, to say the least.<\/p>\n<p>It goes without saying: if you\u2019re a Windows user, there\u2019s a <em>breadth <\/em>of options out there that are much more viable both budget- <em>and<\/em> spec-wise.<\/p>\n<p>The only thing you\u2019d be losing out on is the pixel density and build quality, but, on the other hand, you\u2019d save hundreds upon hundreds of dollars which, depending on your needs and preferences, may well be a worthwhile trade-off.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>What are your thoughts on Apple\u2019s Mac Studio Display and its, admittedly quite novel, alternatives? Have any of them piqued your interest? Let us know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> section down below and, in case you need any help, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a> and ask away!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple\u2019s Mac Studio Display is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most beautiful, jaw-dropping displays on the market. Those incredible looks, however, come at a very high cost \u2014 $1599 for the \u201cbase\u201d model, to be more exact, and that's with the tilt-adjustable stand, mind you. If you want to adjust its...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2346,"featured_media":22456,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[290,209],"tags":[286,141],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22455"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2346"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22455"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22455\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22477,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22455\/revisions\/22477"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22456"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22455"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22455"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22455"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}