# Top External Displays for Mac
If you’ve recently bought a new Mac, such as the new M5 MacBook Pro, you may also be considering some of the top display choices available. Below are suggestions that span different product categories, pricing tiers, and more.
**Last Updated November 10, 2025**: Revised pricing and availability information, along with added insights on the ASUS ProArt Display 6K and the LG UltraFine 6K.
## Apple Studio Display
A list of the finest displays wouldn’t be complete without including Apple’s Studio Display. Although it comes at a higher price point, it showcases an exquisite Apple design with a 27-inch 5K display. It includes one Thunderbolt 3 port for Mac connections and three additional USB-C ports.
– **Display**: 27-inch 5K Retina display (5120×2880 resolution) at 218 pixels per inch
– **Brightness**: 600 nits
– **Color Support**: Wide color (P3) with capability for 1 billion colors
– **Webcam**: 12MP Ultra Wide with Center Stage feature
– **True Tone Technology**: Modifies the display’s color temperature based on surrounding light
– **Ports**: One Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port for host connection (delivering up to 96W host charging) and three USB-C ports (up to 10Gb/s) for connecting devices, storage, and networking
The Studio Display is offered in various configurations at a range of prices. If you desire an iMac-like experience with your Mac, the Apple Studio Display stands out as the premier choice.
## LG UltraFine 6K (New)
The LG UltraFine 6K has been eagerly awaited since LG showcased it at CES in January. This display offers an economical alternative to Apple’s Studio Display and Pro Display XDR.
– **Display**: 31.5″ 16:9 IPS Black Panel
– **Resolution**: UHD 6K 6144 x 3456 at 60 Hz
– **Brightness**: 450 Nits, 600 Nits in HDR
– **Contrast Ratio**: 2000:1
– **Color Coverage**: 98% DCI-P3 & 99.5 Adobe RGB
– **Ports**: Built-in USB-C Hub & KVM, 1x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI, 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 5) with USB PD 140 W, 3x USB-C
## Asus ProArt 5K Display (New)
The Asus ProArt (PA27JCV) Display 5K offers the same 5K resolution (5120×2880) in a comparable 27-inch design to the Studio Display, but at a fraction of the cost.
– **Display**: 27-inch 5K resolution (5120×2880 pixels) at 218 PPI with a matte finish to minimize reflections
– **Brightness**: Standard brightness of 400 nits and peak brightness of 500 nits
– **Ports**: USB-C, HDMI 2.1, and a regular DisplayPort 1.4
## Asus ProArt 6K Display
For those seeking a larger and higher-resolution option, Asus provides the solution. The new Asus ProArt Display 6K (PA32QCV) features a 32-inch screen with a native resolution of 6016 x 3384.
– **Display**: 31.5-inch 6K (6016 x 3384) IPS display
– **PPI**: 218 PPI
– **Viewing Angle**: 178° wide viewing angle
– **Refresh Rate**: 60Hz
– **Connectivity**: Dual Thunderbolt 4
– **HDR**: HDR10 and VESA DisplayHDR™ 600
– **Color Gamut**: 98% DCI-P3 and 100% sRGB
– **Ergonomics**: Tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
## Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K
Samsung’s ViewFinity S9 5K presents another attractive choice to accompany your new Mac, and it’s also significantly less expensive than Apple’s Studio Display.
– **Display**: 27-inch 5K resolution (5120×2880 pixels) at 218 PPI with a matte finish
– **Brightness**: 600 nits
– **Webcam**: Removable 4K camera
– **Ports**: One Thunderbolt 4 port, one Mini DisplayPort, and three USB-C ports
## BenQ 27″ 5K PD2730S Thunderbolt Monitor
The BenQ PD2730S 27″ 5K
