Those modes are specifically designed to help with certain types of work, including CAD/CAM, Animation, and Darkroom. The 60Hz BenQ PD3200U also comes with a hot key puck, or a little wheel accessory with several buttons to automatically switch between screen modes. It also offers 100% coverage of the sRGB color gamut and factory calibration to help with color accuracy when the details are most important. This BenQ steps up with a spacious 32-inch, 4K design that is excellent for editing or design, especially if you like to make use of the DualView option that makes it easy to view photos or videos side by side on the screen. BenQ PD3200UĪ 5K monitor is a dazzling high-end option for extra detail, but many people would be just fine with 4K for their work and play. Also, the newly released Apple Pro Display XDR will run you $5,000 (without a stand) so this does seem like a better deal. The LG UltraFine 5K will set you back around $1,300 - but keep in mind, this is a 5K display. The biggest downfall of this display (aside from its not-quite-Apple aesthetic) is the price. The monitor also can be adjusted up and down to improve your viewing experience. The single Thunderbolt 3 port connects to the Mac Mini, and the three USB-C ports offer 5Gbps downstream for other external devices. The monitor comes with both USB-C and Thunderbolt. It features a beautiful 27-inch screen (5120 x 2880 resolution), which also is the size of Apple’s larger iMac, and has a similar P3 wide color gamut with 500 nits brightness.

The LG UltraFine 5K display also is a workhorse.

There are plenty of other monitors out there, most of which have 4K resolution, so let’s go over the top choices for you to consider. It has a beautiful 27-inch screen with an equally beautiful display. One of our favorites is the LG UltraFine 5K monitor. While Apple recently released a new line of Pro displays, they are out of reach for most consumers (price-wise, they start at $5,000 for just the monitor - no stand), so for now, the best options remain other brands.

Mac Mini monitor research and buying FAQsīut which monitors are compatible, and what’s the best choice for your Mac Mini setup? Apple used to make its own displays, but the last one was discontinued in 2016.

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