Apple is known for their excellent IPS monitors, so it’s very hard to come close to the color acuracy Apple is known for without buying a higher end display. If you can pull it off, look at either an IPS Dell Ultrasharp or HP Z monitor*. In additon to HP and Dell, LG sells the 5K UltraFine display but it only really works well on Macs due to the lack of input controls on the monitor.[br]
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Apple is known for their excellent IPS monitors, so it’s very hard to come close to Apple color accuracy without buying a high end display. If you can pull it off, look at either an IPS Dell Ultrasharp or HP Z monitor*. In addition to HP and Dell, LG sells the 5K UltraFine display but it only really works well on Macs due to the lack of input controls on the monitor.[br]
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Many of the commercial HP displays use full size DP and may or may not include HDMI, so you may need to get a DP>mDP adapter (TB2/mDP Macs) or a DP>HDMI cable (2016-present rMBP).
The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to most of them using LG IPS panels, instead of Samsung. However, the color performance with LG IPS is excellent, but you do pay for it. Samsung is also good, but isn’t as good with gradients as LG (in part due to how Samsung tends to be 8-bit IPS, while LG is usually 10-bit). Try to avoid 8-bit IPS and look for 10-bit, especially if you care more about matching how excellent Apple’s displays look.
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Both Dell and HP have solid warranties on their pro grade displays. That said, Dell tends to have the overall better warranty with many of the high end Ultrasharps having a 0 dead pixel 3 year, whereas HP only includes a typical 1 year warranty and doesn’t have the 0 dead pixel policy. No matter which one you get if you can afford it, the sticker shock is worth it.
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Both Dell and HP have solid warranties on their pro grade displays. That said, Dell tends to have the overall better warranty with many of the high end Ultrasharps having a 0 dead pixel 3 year warranty, whereas HP only includes a typical 1 year (3 year requires a warranty upgrade) warranty and doesn’t have the 0 dead pixel policy. No matter which one you get if you can afford it, the sticker shock is worth it.
The Apple monitors look so good due to their use of LG IPS displays. Samsung no longer sells TFT panels and focuses on QLED, but still offer IPS. While Samsung’s IPS panels aren’t as good in many situations it is really good as well when done right, especially 10-bit IPS. You just need to watch for 8-bit panels with poor gradient performance.
If you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp or HP Z premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of the cheaper options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so you may need some aspirin and an open wallet to get similar or superior quality.
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***Unless you do not need IPS or dead accurate colors and can skimp a bit, you’re not buying your new monitor from Best Buy easily (orany retailer,for that matter)!***
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***Unless you do not need IPS or dead accurate colors and can skimp a bit, you’re usually going to have to buy these monitors online. Most retailers stock what sells and that is FHD TN.***
Apple is known for their excellent IPS monitors, so it’s very hard to come close to the color acuracy Apple is known for without buying a higher end display. If you can pull it off, look at either an IPS Dell Ultrasharp or HP Z monitor*. In additon to HP and Dell, LG sells the 5K UltraFine display but it only really works well on Macs due to the lack of input controls on the monitor.[br]
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Many of the commercial HP displays use full size DP and may or may not include HDMI, so you may need to get a DP>mDP adapter (TB2/mDP Macs) or a DP>HDMI cable (2016-present rMBP).
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The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG or Samsung IPS LCDs. However, the color performance with LG IPS is excellent, but you do pay for it. Samsung is also good, but isn’t as good with gradients as LG (in part due to how Samsung tends to be 8-bit IPS, while LG is usually 10-bit). Try to avoid 8-bit IPS and look for 10-bit, especially if you care more about matching how excellent Apple’s displays look.
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The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to most of them using LG IPS panels, instead of Samsung. However, the color performance with LG IPS is excellent, but you do pay for it. Samsung is also good, but isn’t as good with gradients as LG (in part due to how Samsung tends to be 8-bit IPS, while LG is usually 10-bit). Try to avoid 8-bit IPS and look for 10-bit, especially if you care more about matching how excellent Apple’s displays look.
Both Dell and HP have solid warranties on their pro grade displays. That said, Dell tends to have the overall better warranty with many of the high end Ultrasharps having a 0 dead pixel 3 year, whereas HP only includes a typical 1 year warranty and doesn’t have the 0 dead pixel policy. No matter which one you get if you can afford it, the sticker shock is worth it.
The Apple monitors look so good due to their use of LG IPS displays. Samsung no longer sells TFT panels and focuses on QLED, but still offer IPS. While Samsung’s IPS panels aren’t as good in many situations it is really good as well when done right, especially 10-bit IPS. You just need to watch for 8-bit panels with poor gradient performance.
If you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp or HP Z premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of the cheaper options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so you may need some aspirin and an open wallet to get similar or superior quality.
***Unless you do not need IPS or dead accurate colors and can skimp a bit, you’re not buying your new monitor from Best Buy easily (or any retailer, for that matter)!***
Apple is known for their excellent IPS monitors, so it’s very hard to come close to the color acuracy Apple is known for without buying a higher end display. If you can pull it off, look at either an IPS Dell Ultrasharp or HP Z monitor*. In additon to HP and Dell, LG sells the 5K UltraFine display but it only really works well on Macs due to the lack of input controls on the monitor.[br]
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*IMPORTANT NOTE: Many of the commercial HP displays use full size DP and may or may not include HDMI, so you may need to get a DP>mDP adapter (TB2/mDP Macs) or a DP>HDMI cable (2016-present rMBP).***
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*IMPORTANT NOTE: Many of the commercial HP displays use full size DP and may or may not include HDMI, so you may need to get a DP>mDP adapter (TB2/mDP Macs) or a DP>HDMI cable (2016-present rMBP).
The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG or Samsung IPS LCDs. However, the color performance with LG IPS is excellent, but you do pay for it. Samsung is also good, but isn’t as good with gradients as LG (in part due to how Samsung tends to be 8-bit IPS, while LG is usually 10-bit). Try to avoid 8-bit IPS and look for 10-bit, especially if you care more about matching how excellent Apple’s displays look.
Both Dell and HP have solid warranties on their pro grade displays. That said, Dell tends to have the overall better warranty with many of the high end Ultrasharps having a 0 dead pixel 3 year, whereas HP only includes a typical 1 year warranty and doesn’t have the 0 dead pixel policy. No matter which one you get if you can afford it, the sticker shock is worth it.
The Apple monitors look so good due to their use of LG IPS displays. Samsung no longer sells TFT panels and focuses on QLED, but still offer IPS. While Samsung’s IPS panels aren’t as good in many situations it is really good as well when done right, especially 10-bit IPS. You just need to watch for 8-bit panels with poor gradient performance.
If you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp or HP Z premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of the cheaper options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so you may need some aspirin and an open wallet to get similar or superior quality.
***Unless you do not need IPS or dead accurate colors and can skimp a bit, you’re not buying your new monitor from Best Buy easily (or any retailer, for that matter)!***
Apple is known for their excellent IPS monitors, so it’s very hard to come close to the color acuracy Apple is known for without buying a higher end display. If you can pull it off, look at either an IPS Dell Ultrasharp ******or HP Z monitor*. In additon to HP and Dell, LG sells the 5K UltraFine display but it only really works well on Macs due to the lack of input controls on the monitor.[br]
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****IMPORTANT NOTE: Many of the commercial HP displays use full size DP and may or may not include HDMI, so you may need to get a DP>mDP adapter (TB2/mDP Macs) or a DP>HDMI cable (2016-present rMBP).***
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Apple is known for their excellent IPS monitors, so it’s very hard to come close to the color acuracy Apple is known for without buying a higher end display. If you can pull it off, look at either an IPS Dell Ultrasharp or HP Z monitor*. In additon to HP and Dell, LG sells the 5K UltraFine display but it only really works well on Macs due to the lack of input controls on the monitor.[br]
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*IMPORTANT NOTE: Many of the commercial HP displays use full size DP and may or may not include HDMI, so you may need to get a DP>mDP adapter (TB2/mDP Macs) or a DP>HDMI cable (2016-present rMBP).***
The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG or Samsung IPS LCDs. However, the color performance with LG IPS is excellent, but you do pay for it. Samsung is also good, but isn’t as good with gradients as LG (in part due to how Samsung tends to be 8-bit IPS, while LG is usually 10-bit). Try to avoid 8-bit IPS and look for 10-bit, especially if you care more about matching how excellent Apple’s displays look.
Both Dell and HP have solid warranties on their pro grade displays. That said, Dell tends to have the overall better warranty with many of the high end Ultrasharps having a 0 dead pixel 3 year, whereas HP only includes a typical 1 year warranty and doesn’t have the 0 dead pixel policy. No matter which one you get if you can afford it, the sticker shock is worth it.
The Apple monitors look so good due to their use of LG IPS displays. Samsung no longer sells TFT panels and focuses on QLED, but still offer IPS. While Samsung’s IPS panels aren’t as good in many situations it is really good as well when done right, especially 10-bit IPS. You just need to watch for 8-bit panels with poor gradient performance.
If you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp or HP Z premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of the cheaper options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so you may need some aspirin and an open wallet to get similar or superior quality.
***Unless you do not need IPS or dead accurate colors and can skimp a bit, you’re not buying your new monitor from Best Buy easily (or any retailer, for that matter)!***
If you can pull it off, '''IPS Dell Ultrasharp series''' or HP Z workstation monitors '''(Note: HP really likes to use full size DP on the commercial systems and many reflect accordingly by not including HDMI, so come prepared with a DP>mDP adapter (TB2/mDP Mac) or DP>HDMI cable (rMBP). Some offer USB-C on the high end, but that doesn’t help you unless you own a newer 2016-present rMBP'''. The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG or Samsung IPS panels. LG IPS color performance is top notch (and are priced accordingly!), whereas Samsung has so-so gradient quality on their 8-bit IPS displays - I believe the 10-bit ones use LG panels. Dell does have a better factory warranty on the Ultrasharp series too (3 years vs. 1 with most, and often a zero dead pixel warranty on high end ones). If you can afford it, the sticker shock is worth it. Similar rule with HP Z - top notch panel, but the sticker price reflects accordingly.
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Apple is known for their excellent IPS monitors, so it’s very hard to come close to the color acuracy Apple is known for without buying a higher end display. If you can pull it off, look at either an IPS Dell Ultrasharp ******or HP Z monitor*. In additon to HP and Dell, LG sells the 5K UltraFine display but it only really works well on Macs due to the lack of input controls on the monitor.[br]
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****IMPORTANT NOTE: Many of the commercial HP displays use full size DP and may or may not include HDMI, so you may need to get a DP>mDP adapter (TB2/mDP Macs) or a DP>HDMI cable (2016-present rMBP).***
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The Apple monitors look so good due to their use of LG IPS displays. Samsung no longer sells TFT panels and focuses on QLED, but should still offer IPS. However, when Samsung does IPS right it’s very good - it’s their 8-bit panels that have poor gradients.
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The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG or Samsung IPS LCDs. However, the color performance with LG IPS is excellent, but you do pay for it. Samsung is also good, but isn’t as good with gradients as LG (in part due to how Samsung tends to be 8-bit IPS, while LG is usually 10-bit). Try to avoid 8-bit IPS and look for 10-bit, especially if you care more about matching how excellent Apple’s displays look.
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If you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp or HP Z premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of the cheap options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so open your wallet and take some aspirin before you shop.
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Both Dell and HP have solid warranties on their pro grade displays. That said, Dell tends to have the overall better warranty with many of the high end Ultrasharps having a 0 dead pixel 3 year, whereas HP only includes a typical 1 year warranty and doesn’t have the 0 dead pixel policy. No matter which one you get if you can afford it, the sticker shock is worth it.
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'''Unless you do not need IPS or dead accurate colors and can skimp a bit, you’re not buying your new monitor from Best Buy easily (or any retailer, for that matter)!'''
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The Apple monitors look so good due to their use of LG IPS displays. Samsung no longer sells TFT panels and focuses on QLED, but still offer IPS. While Samsung’s IPS panels aren’t as good in many situations it is really good as well when done right, especially 10-bit IPS. You just need to watch for 8-bit panels with poor gradient performance.
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If you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp or HP Z premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of the cheaper options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so you may need some aspirin and an open wallet to get similar or superior quality.
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***Unless you do not need IPS or dead accurate colors and can skimp a bit, you’re not buying your new monitor from Best Buy easily (or any retailer, for that matter)!***
If you can pull it off, '''IPS Dell Ultrasharp series''' or HP Z workstation monitors '''(Note: HP really likes to use full size DP on the commercial systems, so come prepared with a DP>mDP adapter (TB2/mDP Mac) or DP>HDMI cable (rMBP). Some offer USB-C on the high end, but that doesn’t help you unless you own a newer 2016-present rMBP'''. The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG or Samsung IPS panels. LG IPS color performance is top notch (and are priced accordingly!), whereas Samsung has so-so gradient quality on their 8-bit IPS displays - I believe the 10-bit ones use LG panels. Dell does have a better factory warranty on the Ultrasharp series too (3 years vs. 1 with most, and often a zero dead pixel warranty on high end ones). If you can afford it, the sticker shock is worth it. Similar rule with HP Z - top notch panel, but the sticker price reflects accordingly.
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If you can pull it off, '''IPS Dell Ultrasharp series''' or HP Z workstation monitors '''(Note: HP really likes to use full size DP on the commercial systems and many reflect accordingly by not including HDMI, so come prepared with a DP>mDP adapter (TB2/mDP Mac) or DP>HDMI cable (rMBP). Some offer USB-C on the high end, but that doesn’t help you unless you own a newer 2016-present rMBP'''. The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG or Samsung IPS panels. LG IPS color performance is top notch (and are priced accordingly!), whereas Samsung has so-so gradient quality on their 8-bit IPS displays - I believe the 10-bit ones use LG panels. Dell does have a better factory warranty on the Ultrasharp series too (3 years vs. 1 with most, and often a zero dead pixel warranty on high end ones). If you can afford it, the sticker shock is worth it. Similar rule with HP Z - top notch panel, but the sticker price reflects accordingly.
The Apple monitors look so good due to their use of LG IPS displays. Samsung no longer sells TFT panels and focuses on QLED, but should still offer IPS. However, when Samsung does IPS right it’s very good - it’s their 8-bit panels that have poor gradients.
If you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp or HP Z premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of the cheap options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so open your wallet and take some aspirin before you shop.
'''Unless you do not need IPS or dead accurate colors and can skimp a bit, you’re not buying your new monitor from Best Buy easily (or any retailer, for that matter)!'''
If you can pull it off, '''IPS Dell Ultrasharp series''' or HP Z workstation monitors '''(Note: HP really likes to use full size DP on the commercial systems, so come prepared with a DP>mDP adapter (TB2/mDP Mac) or DP>HDMI cable (rMBP). Some offer USB-C on the high end, but that doesn’t help you unless you own a newer 2016-present rMBP'''. The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG or Samsung IPS panels. LG IPS color performance is top notch (and are priced accordingly!), whereas Samsung has so-so gradient quality on their 8-bit IPS displays - I believe the 10-bit ones use LG panels. Dell does have a better factory warranty on the Ultrasharp series too (3 years vs. 1 with most, and often a zero dead pixel warranty on high end ones). If you can afford it, the sticker shock is worth it. Similar rule with HP Z - top notch panel, but the sticker price reflects accordingly.
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The Apple monitors look so good due to their use of LG IPS displays. Samsung no longer sells TFT panels and focuses on QLED, but should still offer IPS. However, when Samsung does IPS right it’s very good.
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The Apple monitors look so good due to their use of LG IPS displays. Samsung no longer sells TFT panels and focuses on QLED, but should still offer IPS. However, when Samsung does IPS right it’s very good - it’s their 8-bit panels that have poor gradients.
If you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp or HP Z premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of the cheap options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so open your wallet and take some aspirin before you shop.
'''Unless you do not need IPS or dead accurate colors and can skimp a bit, you’re not buying your new monitor from Best Buy easily (or any retailer, for that matter)!'''
If you can pull it off, Dell Ultrasharp series '''(MUST BE IPS. NO TN)''' or HP Z workstation monitors '''(Note: HP really likes to use full size DP on the commercial systems, so come prepared with a DP>mDP adapter (TB2/mDP Mac) or DP>HDMI cable (rMBP). Some offer USB-C on the high end, but that doesn’t help you unless you own a newer 2016-present rMBP'''. The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG or Samsung IPS panels. LG IPS color performance is top notch (and are priced accordingly!), whereas Samsung has so-so gradient quality on their 8-bit IPS displays - I believe the 10-bit ones use LG panels. Dell does have a better factory warranty on the Ultrasharp series too (3 years vs. 1 with most, and often a zero dead pixel warranty on high end ones). If you can afford it, the sticker shock is worth it. Similar rule with HP Z - top notch panel, but the sticker price reflects accordingly.
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If you can pull it off, '''IPS Dell Ultrasharp series''' or HP Z workstation monitors '''(Note: HP really likes to use full size DP on the commercial systems, so come prepared with a DP>mDP adapter (TB2/mDP Mac) or DP>HDMI cable (rMBP). Some offer USB-C on the high end, but that doesn’t help you unless you own a newer 2016-present rMBP'''. The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG or Samsung IPS panels. LG IPS color performance is top notch (and are priced accordingly!), whereas Samsung has so-so gradient quality on their 8-bit IPS displays - I believe the 10-bit ones use LG panels. Dell does have a better factory warranty on the Ultrasharp series too (3 years vs. 1 with most, and often a zero dead pixel warranty on high end ones). If you can afford it, the sticker shock is worth it. Similar rule with HP Z - top notch panel, but the sticker price reflects accordingly.
The Apple monitors look so good due to their use of LG IPS displays. Samsung no longer sells TFT panels and focuses on QLED, but should still offer IPS. However, when Samsung does IPS right it’s very good.
If you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp or HP Z premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of the cheap options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so open your wallet and take some aspirin before you shop.
'''Unless you do not need IPS or dead accurate colors and can skimp a bit, you’re not buying your new monitor from Best Buy easily (or any retailer, for that matter)!'''
If you can pull it off, Dell Ultrasharp series '''(MUST BE IPS. NO TN)''' or HP Z workstation monitors '''(Note: HP really likes to use full size DP on the commercial systems, so come prepared with a DP>mDP adapter (TB2/mDP Mac) or DP>HDMI cable (rMBP). Some offer USB-C on the high end, but that doesn’t help you unless you own a newer 2016-present rMBP'''. The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG or Samsung IPS panels. LG IPS color performance is top notch (and are priced accordingly!), whereas Samsung has so-so gradient quality on their 8-bit IPS displays - I believe the 10-bit ones use LG panels. Dell does have a better factory warranty on the Ultrasharp series too (3 years vs. 1 with most, and often a zero dead pixel warranty on high end ones). If you can afford it, the sticker shock is worth it. Similar rule with HP Z - top notch panel, but the sticker price reflects accordingly.
The Apple monitors look so good due to their use of LG IPS displays. Samsung no longer sells TFT panels and focuses on QLED, but should still offer IPS. However, when Samsung does IPS right it’s very good.
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If you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp or HP Z premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of your cheap options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so open your wallet and take some aspirin before you shop.
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If you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp or HP Z premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of the cheap options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so open your wallet and take some aspirin before you shop.
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'''Unless you do not need IPS or dead accurate colors and can skimp a bit, you’re not buying your new monitor from Best Buy easily (or any retailer, for that matter)!'''
If you can pull it off, Dell Ultrasharp series '''(MUST BE IPS. NO TN)''' or HP Z workstation monitors '''(Note: HP really likes to use full size DP on the commercial systems, so come prepared with a DP>mDP adapter (TB2/mDP Mac) or DP>HDMI cable (rMBP). Some offer USB-C on the high end, but that doesn’t help you unless you own a newer 2016-present rMBP'''. The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG or Samsung IPS panels. LG IPS color performance is top notch (and are priced accordingly!), whereas Samsung has so-so gradient quality on their 8-bit IPS displays - I believe the 10-bit ones use LG panels. Dell does have a better factory warranty on the Ultrasharp series too (3 years vs. 1 with most, and often a zero dead pixel warranty on high end ones). If you can afford it, the sticker shock is worth it. Similar rule with HP Z - top notch panel, but the sticker price reflects accordingly.
The Apple monitors look so good due to their use of LG IPS displays. Samsung no longer sells TFT panels and focuses on QLED, but should still offer IPS. However, when Samsung does IPS right it’s very good.
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If you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp or HP Z premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of your cheap options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so open your wallet.
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If you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp or HP Z premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of your cheap options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so open your wallet and take some aspirin before you shop.
If you can pull it off, Dell Ultrasharp series '''(MUST BE IPS. NO TN)''' or HP Z workstation monitors '''(Note: HP really likes to push full size DP, so come prepared with a DP>HDMI cable, or other appropriate adapter based on your current system)'''. The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG IPS panels. LG IPS color performance is top notch (and are priced accordingly!). In addition to that, Dell also tends to have a better factory warranty on them (3 years vs. 1 with most). With the real high end ones, some even have zero dead pixel warranties. If you can afford it, the sticker shock is worth it.
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If you can pull it off, Dell Ultrasharp series '''(MUST BE IPS. NO TN)''' or HP Z workstation monitors '''(Note: HP really likes to use full size DP on the commercial systems, so come prepared with a DP>mDP adapter (TB2/mDP Mac) or DP>HDMI cable (rMBP). Some offer USB-C on the high end, but that doesn’t help you unless you own a newer 2016-present rMBP'''. The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG or Samsung IPS panels. LG IPS color performance is top notch (and are priced accordingly!), whereas Samsung has so-so gradient quality on their 8-bit IPS displays - I believe the 10-bit ones use LG panels. Dell does have a better factory warranty on the Ultrasharp series too (3 years vs. 1 with most, and often a zero dead pixel warranty on high end ones). If you can afford it, the sticker shock is worth it. Similar rule with HP Z - top notch panel, but the sticker price reflects accordingly.
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The Apple monitors look so good due to the use of LG IPS. Sadly, Samsung is no longer making TFT LCD panels and is now focusing on QLED :-(. They also had amazing IPS panels when they put everything at making it work.
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The Apple monitors look so good due to their use of LG IPS displays. Samsung no longer sells TFT panels and focuses on QLED, but should still offer IPS. However, when Samsung does IPS right it’s very good.
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However, if you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp or HP Z premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of your cheap options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so open your wallet.
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If you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp or HP Z premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of your cheap options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so open your wallet.
If you can pull it off, Dell Ultrasharp series '''(MUST BE IPS. NO TN)''' or HP Z workstation monitors '''(Note: HP really likes to push full size DP, so come prepared with a DP>HDMI cable, or other appropriate adapter based on your current system)'''. The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG IPS panels. LG IPS color performance is top notch (and are priced accordingly!). In addition to that, Dell also tends to have a better factory warranty (3 years average), and with the real high end ones, zero dead pixel warranties. If you can afford one of these, do it; the professional oriented Ultrasharp series is worth the initial sticker shock, along with the Z displays.
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If you can pull it off, Dell Ultrasharp series '''(MUST BE IPS. NO TN)''' or HP Z workstation monitors '''(Note: HP really likes to push full size DP, so come prepared with a DP>HDMI cable, or other appropriate adapter based on your current system)'''. The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG IPS panels. LG IPS color performance is top notch (and are priced accordingly!). In addition to that, Dell also tends to have a better factory warranty on them (3 years vs. 1 with most). With the real high end ones, some even have zero dead pixel warranties. If you can afford it, the sticker shock is worth it.
The Apple monitors look so good due to the use of LG IPS. Sadly, Samsung is no longer making TFT LCD panels and is now focusing on QLED :-(. They also had amazing IPS panels when they put everything at making it work.
However, if you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp or HP Z premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of your cheap options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so open your wallet.
If you can pull it off, Dell Ultrasharp series '''(MUST BE IPS. NO TN)''' or HP Z workstation monitors '''(Note: HP really likes to push full size DP, so come prepared with a DP>HDMI adapter, or a DP>HDMI cable, or other appropriate adapter based on your current system)'''. The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG IPS panels. LG IPS color performance is top notch (and are priced accordingly!). In addition to that, Dell also tends to have a better factory warranty (3 years average), and with the real high end ones, zero dead pixel warranties. If you can afford one of these, do it; the professional oriented Ultrasharp series is worth the initial sticker shock, along with the Z displays.
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If you can pull it off, Dell Ultrasharp series '''(MUST BE IPS. NO TN)''' or HP Z workstation monitors '''(Note: HP really likes to push full size DP, so come prepared with a DP>HDMI cable, or other appropriate adapter based on your current system)'''. The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG IPS panels. LG IPS color performance is top notch (and are priced accordingly!). In addition to that, Dell also tends to have a better factory warranty (3 years average), and with the real high end ones, zero dead pixel warranties. If you can afford one of these, do it; the professional oriented Ultrasharp series is worth the initial sticker shock, along with the Z displays.
The Apple monitors look so good due to the use of LG IPS. Sadly, Samsung is no longer making TFT LCD panels and is now focusing on QLED :-(. They also had amazing IPS panels when they put everything at making it work.
However, if you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp or HP Z premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of your cheap options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so open your wallet.
If you can pull it off, Dell Ultrasharp series '''(MUST BE IPS. NO TN)''' or HP Z workstation monitors '''(Note: HP really likes to push full size DP, so come prepared with a DP>HDMI adapter, or a DP>HDMI cable)'''. The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG IPS panels. LG IPS color performance is top notch (and are priced accordingly!). In addition to that, Dell also tends to have a better factory warranty (3 years average), and with the real high end ones, zero dead pixel warranties. If you can afford one of these, do it; the professional oriented Ultrasharp series is worth the initial sticker shock, along with the Z displays.
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If you can pull it off, Dell Ultrasharp series '''(MUST BE IPS. NO TN)''' or HP Z workstation monitors '''(Note: HP really likes to push full size DP, so come prepared with a DP>HDMI adapter, or a DP>HDMI cable, or other appropriate adapter based on your current system)'''. The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG IPS panels. LG IPS color performance is top notch (and are priced accordingly!). In addition to that, Dell also tends to have a better factory warranty (3 years average), and with the real high end ones, zero dead pixel warranties. If you can afford one of these, do it; the professional oriented Ultrasharp series is worth the initial sticker shock, along with the Z displays.
The Apple monitors look so good due to the use of LG IPS. Sadly, Samsung is no longer making TFT LCD panels and is now focusing on QLED :-(. They also had amazing IPS panels when they put everything at making it work.
However, if you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp or HP Z premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of your cheap options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so open your wallet.
If you can pull it off, Dell Ultrasharp series '''(MUST BE IPS. NO TN)''' or HP Z workstation monitors '''(Note: HP really likes to push full size DP, so come prepared with a DP>HDMI adapter, or a DP>HDMI cable)'''. The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG IPS panels. LG IPS color performance is top notch (and are priced accordingly!). In addition to that, Dell also tends to have a better factory warranty (3 years average), and with the real high end ones, zero dead pixel warranties. If you can afford one of these, do it; the professional oriented Ultrasharp series is worth the initial sticker shock, along with the Z displays.
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The Apple monitors look so good due to the use of LG IPS. Sadly, Samsung is no longer making TFT LCD panels and is now focusing on QLED :-(. They also had amazing IPS panels when they put everything at making it work.
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The Apple monitors look so good due to the use of LG IPS. Sadly, Samsung is no longer making TFT LCD panels and is now focusing on QLED :-(. They also had amazing IPS panels when they put everything at making it work.
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However, if you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of your cheap options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so open your wallet.
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However, if you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp or HP Z premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of your cheap options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so open your wallet.
If you can pull it off, Dell Ultrasharp series '''(MUST BE IPS. NO TN)''' or HP Z workstation monitors '''(Note: HP really likes to push full size DP, so come prepared with a DP>HDMI adapter, or a DP>HDMI cable)'''. The IPS ones tend to cost a bit more due to the LG IPS panels being top notch (and are priced accordingly, and usually +2 years of warranty from the “consumer facing” ones. And in some cases, advance replacement and zero dead pixel). If you can afford one, do it; the professional oriented Ultrasharp series is worth the initial sticker shock. The Apple monitors look so good due to the use of LG IPS. Sadly, Samsung is no longer making TFT LCD panels and is now focusing on QLED :-(. They also had amazing IPS panels when they put everything at making it work.
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If you can pull it off, Dell Ultrasharp series '''(MUST BE IPS. NO TN)''' or HP Z workstation monitors '''(Note: HP really likes to push full size DP, so come prepared with a DP>HDMI adapter, or a DP>HDMI cable)'''. The Ultrashrp IPS monitors - especially with factory calibration, tend to cost a bit more due to the use of LG IPS panels. LG IPS color performance is top notch (and are priced accordingly!). In addition to that, Dell also tends to have a better factory warranty (3 years average), and with the real high end ones, zero dead pixel warranties. If you can afford one of these, do it; the professional oriented Ultrasharp series is worth the initial sticker shock, along with the Z displays.
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The Apple monitors look so good due to the use of LG IPS. Sadly, Samsung is no longer making TFT LCD panels and is now focusing on QLED :-(. They also had amazing IPS panels when they put everything at making it work.
However, if you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of your cheap options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so open your wallet.
Dell Ultrasharp series, '''but make sure it is IPS AND NOT RAW TN.''' The IPS ones tend to cost a bit more due to the LG IPS panels being top notch (and are priced accordingly, and usually +2 years of warranty from the “consumer facing” ones. And in some cases, advance replacement and zero dead pixel). If you can afford one, do it; the professional oriented Ultrasharp series is worth the initial sticker shock. The Apple monitors look so good due to the use of LG IPS. Sadly, Samsung is no longer making TFT LCD panels and is now focusing on QLED :-(. They also had amazing IPS panels when they put everything at making it work.
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If you can pull it off, Dell Ultrasharp series '''(MUST BE IPS. NO TN)''' or HP Z workstation monitors '''(Note: HP really likes to push full size DP, so come prepared with a DP>HDMI adapter, or a DP>HDMI cable)'''. The IPS ones tend to cost a bit more due to the LG IPS panels being top notch (and are priced accordingly, and usually +2 years of warranty from the “consumer facing” ones. And in some cases, advance replacement and zero dead pixel). If you can afford one, do it; the professional oriented Ultrasharp series is worth the initial sticker shock. The Apple monitors look so good due to the use of LG IPS. Sadly, Samsung is no longer making TFT LCD panels and is now focusing on QLED :-(. They also had amazing IPS panels when they put everything at making it work.
However, if you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of your cheap options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so open your wallet.
Dell Ultrasharp series, '''but make sure it is IPS AND NOT RAW TN.''' The IPS ones tend to cost a bit more due to the LG IPS panels being top notch (and are priced accordingly, and usually +2 years of warranty from the “consumer facing” ones. And in some cases, advance replacement and zero dead pixel). If you can afford one, do it; the professional oriented Ultrasharp series is worth the initial sticker shock. The Apple monitors look so good due to the use of LG IPS. Sadly, Samsung is no longer making TFT LCD panels and is now focusing on QLED :-(. They also had amazing IPS panels when they put everything at making it work.
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However, if you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors.
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However, if you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors. None of your cheap options will come close to matching the color performance Apple is known for, so open your wallet.
Dell Ultrasharp series, '''but make sure it is IPS AND NOT RAW TN.''' The IPS ones tend to cost a bit more due to the LG IPS panels being top notch (and are priced accordingly, and usually +2 years of warranty from the “consumer facing” ones. And in some cases, advance replacement and zero dead pixel). If you can afford one, do it; the professional oriented Ultrasharp series is worth the initial sticker shock.
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Dell Ultrasharp series, '''but make sure it is IPS AND NOT RAW TN.''' The IPS ones tend to cost a bit more due to the LG IPS panels being top notch (and are priced accordingly, and usually +2 years of warranty from the “consumer facing” ones. And in some cases, advance replacement and zero dead pixel). If you can afford one, do it; the professional oriented Ultrasharp series is worth the initial sticker shock. The Apple monitors look so good due to the use of LG IPS. Sadly, Samsung is no longer making TFT LCD panels and is now focusing on QLED :-(. They also had amazing IPS panels when they put everything at making it work.
However, if you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors.
Dell Ultrasharp series, '''but make sure it is IPS.''' The IPS ones tend to cost a bit more due to the LG IPS panels being top notch (and are priced accordingly, and usually +2 years of warranty from the “consumer facing” ones. And in some cases, advance replacement and zero dead pixel). If you can afford one, do it; the professional oriented Ultrasharp series is worth the initial sticker shock.
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Dell Ultrasharp series, '''but make sure it is IPS AND NOT RAW TN.''' The IPS ones tend to cost a bit more due to the LG IPS panels being top notch (and are priced accordingly, and usually +2 years of warranty from the “consumer facing” ones. And in some cases, advance replacement and zero dead pixel). If you can afford one, do it; the professional oriented Ultrasharp series is worth the initial sticker shock.
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However, if you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional grade NEC monitors.
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However, if you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional BenQ monitors.
Dell Ultrasharp series, '''but make sure it is IPS.''' The IPS ones tend to cost a bit more due to the LG IPS panels being top notch (and are priced accordingly, and usually +2 years of warranty from the “consumer facing” ones. And in some cases, advance replacement and zero dead pixel). If you can afford one, do it; the professional oriented Ultrasharp series is worth the initial sticker shock.
However, if you can’t swallow the Ultrasharp premium, look into the ASUS PROART series or even the professional grade NEC monitors.