There are thousands of external displays, but only a small fraction fit the criteria of being a Retina display. From smaller 4K options to Apple's high-end Studio Display XDR, you have plenty of displays to choose from at nearly every price point.

If you're planning to pick up a new Mac mini or Mac Studio, it might be time to upgrade your monitor setup. Fortunately, the market is flush with options. Not all of them are "Retina" quality. Given how Apple handles hiDPI monitors without additional software, that leads to problems for some users with text crispness. It's certainly not a case for everyone, but if it is for you, and you don't want to install something like BetterDisplay, there are some clear choices.

Here are top monitor picks to fit that bill. The 23.6-inch ASUS ProArt PA24US is a 4K monitor designed for colorists, filmmakers, and video editors, with 10-bit color, 100% sRGB, 99% Adobe RGB, and 95% DCI-P3 coverage, plus factory-calibrated Delta E<1 accuracy and VESA DisplayHDR 600. Available from B&H Photo for $1,299.

The 24-inch Samsung ViewFinity S6 features a 2560-by-1440 QHD display, 100Hz refresh rate, HDR10, 90W USB-C power delivery, and a KVM switch, available on Amazon for $249.99. The Uperfect 23.8-inch Portable 4K Monitor rounds out the list as a portable option with QLED panel and 145% sRGB coverage.