• Desktop:
    • 🥇 World-class: MacBook Pro built-in screens (254 PPI, P3, 120 Hz, 1600 nits)
  • External monitor:
    • Mac + Windows:
      • VP2788-5K - 27" ColorPro 5K Mac-Compatible (218 PPI, P3, 75 Hz, 400 nits). https://www.viewsonic.com/us/vp2788-5k-27-colorpro-5k-mac-compatible-monitor-with-100w-thunderbolt-4-usb-c-and-dci-p3-color-gamut.html ~$1,000
      • Asus ProArt Display 5K (218 PPI, P3, 60 Hz, 500 nits) https://www.asus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-5k-pa27jcv/ ~$1,000
      • Samsung ViewFinity S9 (218 PPI, P3, 60 Hz, 600 nits) https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/monitors/5k/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-ls27c900panxza/ ~$1,600
      • LG 27MD5KL-B (218 PPI, P3, 60 Hz, 500 nits): https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-27md5kl-b-5k-uhd-led-monitor. The screen was built for a MacBook. For Windows users, it works if it has a certified Thunderbolt 3/4 port (to check, as it’s possible not to have this support). Apple used to be a reseller before it introduced its own display. ~$1,300
      • LG 22MD4KA-B (218 PPI, P3, 60 Hz, 500 nits): https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-22MD4KA-B-4k-uhd-led-monitor
    • Mac only:

      • Apple Studio Display XDR (218 PPI, P3, 120 Hz, 2000 nits): $3,200 https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/studio-display-xdr ⚠️ Mac models with M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2, and M3 support Studio Display XDR at up to 60Hz.

      • Apple Studio Display (218 PPI, P3, 60 Hz, 600 nits): https://www.apple.com/studio-display/. ~$1,600

        “Not a great deal”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoigsHYc77s. Still true in 2026. There are cheaper options.