The 8 Best Monitors to Buy for MacBook Pros in 2018

The BenQ PD3200U 32-inch 4K designer monitor is the best option on the market to pair with a MacBook Pro. This award-winning monitor was built with advanced IPS technology so that all types of professionals can work confidently in 100 percent sRGB and Rec.709 color spaces with brilliant color, wide viewing angle and 4ms response time when viewing pictures or videos. The BenQ monitor’s dual view function allows you to work in two separate modes at once such as sRGB, CAD/CAM, animation display mode or Darkroom mode without needing two screens.

This monitor even has low blue light and flicker-free technology to reduce eyestrain – essential for professionals who look at screens during long work days or gamers who play well into the night. With adjustments available for height, tilt, pivot, stroke and swivel, this monitor can be comfortably fine-tuned for any user – plus the smart screen orientation detector will automatically transpose your screen contents so you can view them correctly with no extra effort.

The LG 34UC98-W 34-Inch 21:9 Curved UltraWide QHD IPS Monitor blends great picture and features that make it a great option for any MacBook Pro owner. Equipped with two Thunderbolt 2.0 input/output ports, this monitor allows you to transfer data from compatible devices with incredible speeds far superior to USB 2.0. You can even charge compatible devices using the included USB 3.0 Quick Charge port.

Apart from the cool included ports, the monitor itself has some fantastic features including OnScreen control, which allows you to make quick adjustments to screen configurations and display settings in just a few moves so you can create custom workstations. A fun-to-use Screen Split feature includes a handy picture-in-picture mode for multi-tasking. If you crave color accuracy, you know sRGB is the standard color space of ideal color reproduction. Providing over 99 percent coverage of the sRGB spectrum, this LG monitor is a great choice for photographers, designers, event planners or anyone else who needs their colors to be on point. Best of all, this monitor has a fully ergonomic design to make viewing pain-free. Adjust the height and tilt of the display to provide the best user experience for every person in the family or at the office.

If you need a great monitor that won’t break the bank, this Acer H7 Series monitor is a great choice. Its 27-inch wide viewing IPS display shows every detail clearly and vividly without warping color – great for streaming online video, gaming or photo editing. It fits in neatly at home or in the office with its zero-frame design, handy magnetic base, and brushed hairline finish. Thanks to high-resolution and a high-contrast ratio, you receive improved detail with reduced eyestrain.

It comes with HDMI and display port inputs so you can use it with additional devices. Designed with power-saving technologies, helps this monitor further cut future costs. A -5 to 15-degree tilted angle provides comfortable viewing, preventing neck and shoulder injuries.

For a budget-friendly monitor, the Samsung UE590 series 28-inch LED 4K UHD monitor has some top-shelf features. Despite a very affordable price tag, it had one of the fastest response times we found at just 1 ms. This speedy response time keeps quick-moving images in your favorite video games and movies from blurring and ghosting while preventing color streaking. The 60Hz refresh rate also helps preserve the clarity of the picture for gaming and other fast-moving media. The 100,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio provides accurate color and sharp contrast for improved picture quality.

The 170 degree horizontal and 160 degree vertical viewing angles plus -1–15 degree tilt give you a variety of angles to view your monitor comfortably. Or try out the picture-in-picture mode to view two images or documents at the same time. You can even choose to mount this monitor on the wall thanks to the 75mm x 75m VESA design. Plus, it has HDMI 2.0 output, DisplayPort output, and 3.5mm audio output, allowing you to attach other essential devices when necessary.

Coming in at under $600, the LG 4K UHD 27UD88-W 27-inch LED-lit monitor is a great value for the price. Though less expensive than other options, its clear and detailed 4K Ultra HD resolution looks fantastic from even inches away. It maintains color consistency with sRGB coverage over 99 percent so you never have to worry about inaccurate color when creating presentations, editing photos or designing your own graphics. The USB Type-C port lets you display stunning 4K video, transfer data and charge a laptop or mobile device all from the same place.

Are you a gamer that plays a lot of games including dark scenes? LG's Black Stabilizer is perfect for you – it senses darkness and helps make it brighter giving you an edge when trying to spot clues or enemies in the dark. In fact, this monitor comes with three modes for gamers - two for first-person shooters and an RTS pre-set – for optimized gaming conditions no matter what you’re currently playing.

If you’re a design professional, you need a monitor that can live up to your exacting standards. The View Sonic VP3268 4K monitor won’t let you down. This huge 32-inch frameless ultra-wide 4K monitor delivers lifelike colors and nearly perfect color accuracy ideal for graphic design, photography, or video. With screen-wide sRGB color uniformity and 4.39 trillion colors, you'll always make the right choice and never have to worry about color inconsistency no matter what part of the monitor you are viewing. The four-sided ultra-thin bezel minimizes distractions and is especially handy when working with more than one monitor.

Hardware calibration is also available with the optional ViewSonic ​Colorbration Kit, which allows you to calibrate the monitor based on the type of work you are doing. It even comes with an advanced ergonomic design and an industry-leading three-year warranty so you can have peace of mind and body when making this purchase.

Not everyone has the luxury of working in front of a huge monitor. For those with limited workspace or if you're just looking something a little smaller, this Lenovo monitor is a stylish and budget-friendly solution. At only 23 inches, this monitor squeezes neatly into compact workspaces or home offices. Despite the smaller size, the wide-view display still provides a great viewing area. The minimal-frame design, narrow bezel and the absence of color distortion, ghosting or irritating reflections make this a solid overall display.

The FHD (1920 x 1080) In-Plane Switching screen displays vivid images across wide (178/178 degrees) viewing angles too. To further help with space-saving, this monitor also comes with clutter-free cable management to keep your workspace neat and tidy. 

This Dell Ultra HD 4K Monitor was originally priced at over $700, but is now available on Amazon for less than $400, making this a great value. The 27-inch monitor comes fully equipped with 3840 x 2160 resolution – that’s four times more detail than Full HD resolution. The high pixel density is essential for revealing fine details onscreen, a great feature for photo editing, gaming and watching videos. With 99 percent sRGB color coverage, you can rest assured that your color matching will be totally accurate whether you are creating presentations, designing t-shirts or editing photos for the family album.

Get comfortable thanks to the adjustable stand which enables tilt (5 degrees forward or 21degrees backward), pivot, swivel and even built-in cable-management. You can even save desktop space by mounting the monitor onto a swing arm or on the wall instead thanks to the VESA-compatible 100 x 100 millimeter wall mount kit.