If you’ve just purchased a new Mac, like the recently released Mac mini or Mac Studio, you might be in the market for a new external display as well. Here are my recommendations, covering multiple product categories, price points, and more. The best external Mac displays Apple Studio Display You can’t have a roundup of the best displays on the market without mentioning Apple’s Studio Display.

While it’s on the pricier side, it features a beautiful Apple design with a 27-inch 5K display. Display: 27-inch 5K Retina display (5120×2880 resolution) at 218 pixels per inch Brightness: 600 nits Color Support: Wide color (P3) with support for 1 billion colors Refresh rate: 60Hz Webcam: 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View support True Tone Technology: Adjusts the display’s color temperature to match ambient lighting Ports: Two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s) and two USB-C ports (up to 10Gb/s)Host Charging: Up to 96WThe Studio Display is available in multiple configurations at various prices, which I’ve highlighted below. If you’re looking for an i Mac-like experience with your Mac, there’s no better option than the Apple Studio Display.

Standard glass with tilt-adjustable stand Amazon: $1,549 (Reg. $1,599)Standard Glass with tilt- and height-adjustable stand Amazon: $1,966.35 (Reg. $1,999)Nano-texture glass with tilt-adjustable stand Amazon: $1,899Nano-texture glass with tilt- and height-adjustable stand Amazon: $2,299Apple Studio Display XDRThe Studio Display XDR was introduced earlier this year with several major advantages over the normal Studio Display, including mini-LED display technolgoy and a 120Hz refresh rate. Display: 27-inch 5K Retina XDR display (5120×2880 resolution) at 218 pixels per inch with mini-LED backlighting and 2,304 local dimming zones Brightness: Up to 1,000 nits SDR brightness and 2,000 nits peak HDR brightness Color Support: P3 and Adobe RGB wide color gamuts with support for 1 billion colors Refresh rate: 120Hz with Adaptive Sync Webcam: 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View support True Tone Technology: Adjusts the display’s color temperature to match ambient lighting Ports: Two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s) and two USB-C ports (up to 10Gb/s)Host Charging: Up to 140WThose benefits, of course, come at an even higher price than the normal Studio Display. Standard Glass with tilt- and height-adjustable stand Best Buy: $3,299Amazon: Sold out Nano-texture glass with tilt- and height-adjustable stand Amazon: $3,579 (Reg. $3,599)Samsung M9 Smart Monitor The 32-inch Samsung M9 Smart Monitor is a compelling option for Mac users thanks to its 4K OLED panel.

My 9to5Toys colleague Justin Kahn made the switch to it, and he says “has been a joy to pair up with my Mac mini over the last couple months.”Panel: 32-inch 4K OLED display (3840×2160 resolution) with glare-free coating Refresh rate: 165Hz Ports: Display Port, HDMI, USB-C, 2x USB-ABuilt-in camera: Yes, 4KHDR support: Yes (HDR10/HDR10+)While it doesn’t offer the crisp 5K or 6K resolution of some options on this list, you’ll enjoy the benefits of OLED, including deeper blacks and better color reproduction and contrast. Buy the Samsung M9 OLED Smart Monitor: Amazon: $1,199.99LG Ultra Fine 6KThe LG Ultra Fine 6K is the evolution of LG’s high-end efforts in the display business. It offers a 32-inch panel with a resolution of 6144 x 3456 pixels.

It has a bevy of ports. Here are the important specs: Display: 31.5-inch 6K Nano IPS Black display (6144×3456 resolution) at 224 pixels per inch Brightness: 450 nits typical; VESA Display HDR 600 certified Color Support: 98% DCI-P3 and 99.5% Adobe RGB with 1.07 billion colors (10-bit)Refresh rate: 60Hz Webcam: None True Tone Technology: None; supports automatic brightness adjustment Ports: Two Thunderbolt 5 ports, one Display Port 2.1, one HDMI 2.1, two downstream USB-C ports, and one upstream USB-C port Host Charging: Up to 96W over Thunderbolt Contrast Ratio: 2,000:1Here’s where to buy the LG Ultra Fine 6KAmazon...