A new monitor is one of the easiest ways to enhance your Mac or iPad computing experience — and for Amazon's Fall Prime Big Deal Days, you can save hundreds on an upgrade for a limited time.
It's the fall, and it's usually the time of year that Apple brings out new hardware, like an upgraded Mac mini or a new MacBook Pro.
However, while there is the temptation to get a new Mac, you could always get that new-workspace feeling in other ways. One of those is to change one of the most important elements of your computing setup: the display.
Going for a new monitor could result in a bigger digital playground or workspace thanks to a higher resolution, a physically bigger screen, or both. If you're not quite ready to replace your existing screen, you can use the Mac's multi-monitor support to add a second or third display to your setup.
What follows are AppleInsider's recommendations for monitors you should consider adding to your Mac environment.
Best Mac monitor for typical users - Samsung 27-Inch ViewFinity S7
As far as Mac-compatible models go, the Samsung ViewFinity S7 (S70D) covers many bases for relatively little money. The 2024 model has a 27-inch diagonal and runs at a 4K resolution, complete with HDR10 support.
SAMSUNG 27-Inch ViewFinity S7
Supporting 1.07 billion colors, it has an Easy Setup Stand, HDMI and DisplayPort connections, USB ports for expansion, and a blue light saver mode.
Sold through Amazon, the Samsung Viewfinity S7 is $219.99, down from $249.99.
Best Mac monitor for budget users - Dell SE2725HM 27-inch Full HD monitor
If all you're looking for is a cheap monitor and don't care about resolution or size, it's hard not to go for the Dell SE2725HM. As a 27-inch screen with a Full HD 1080p resolution, it's a fairly typical offering at a low price.
Dell SE2725HM 27-inch Full HD monitor
Packing a 100Hz refresh rate, it supports up to 16.7 million colors, and uses an IPS panel. It doesn't have all of the bells and whistles of more expensive monitors, but it's definitely the value option.
The Dell SE2725HM is available on Amazon priced at $104.48 as a Prime Big Deal. Normally it sells for $139.99.
Best Mac monitor for budget users who want 4K - LG 27US500-W Ultrafine 27-Inch Monitor
The LG 27US500-W is an Ultrafine monitor, meaning it has thin and classy bezels. At 27 inches, it's a decent size for the money, but it's an improvement in resolution on the Dell.
LG 27US500-W Ultrafine 27-Inch Monitor
Working at a 4K resolution, it has a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR10 support, and 90% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage. For multitaskers, you can even split the display up with a few mouse clicks.
Normally $249.99, this is available from Amazon for $179 as a Prime Big Deal.
Best Mac monitor for gamers - LG 27GX700A-B 27-inch Ultragear QHD OLED Gaming Monitor
If you need a screen for next-gen gaming, be it on a Mac or a connected console, think about the LG 27GX700A-B. It's a 27-inch display with a 1440p matte display, along with a sky-high 280Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms response time.
LG 27GX700A-B 27-inch Ultragear QHD OLED Gaming Monitor
Ideal for gaming, it uses a Tandem OLED panel to achieve 1,500 nits of brightness. It also has a 1.5 million to 1 contrast ratio, 98.5% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, and is Nvidia G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro compatible.
The LG 27GX700A-B is available from Amazon for $599.99, down from $849.99.
Best widescreen Mac monitor - Samsung 49-inch Odyssey OLED Curved Gaming Monitor
While you could have two displays on your desktop, you could just have one large screen instead. The Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G93SC fits the bill, with its massive size and 32:9 aspect ratio effectively offering the screen estate of two displays.
Samsung 49-inch Odyssey OLED Curved Gaming Monitor
Running at 240Hz, the OLED display has gamer credentials, including a QHD Ultrawide 1440p resolution, G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro support, and a 0.03ms GTG response time.
Normally priced at $1,599.99, it can be acquired at 44% off from Amazon, priced at $899.99.
Best Mac monitor staying in the Mac ecosystem - Apple Studio Display
Apple sells relatively few monitors, and of the two, the Apple Studio Display is one of the more consumer-oriented options. Measuring 27 inches, it has a 5K Retina display with 600 nits of brightness and P3 Wide Color support.
Apple Studio Display
The screen also has a 12MP Ultra Wide Center Stage webcam, a triple-mic array, six speakers with Spatial Audio, and 96W of power delivery to recharge your MacBook Pro.
Sold with the Tilt-adjustable stand normally for $1,599, it's on sale at Amazon for $1,499.99.
Best Mac monitor for users needing more than 4K - Innocn 40-inch 5K Ultrawide Monitor
You don't need to break the bank to have a 5K screen. The Innocn 40-inch 5K Ultrawide Monitor does so with a physically large screen and a resolution of 5,120 by 2,160.
Innocn 40-inch 5K Ultrawide Monitor
The IPS panel has 106% DCI-P3 color coverage, while also working at 100Hz, 3,50 nits, and 1,200:1 contrast. There's even 65W of power delivery.
Amazon is selling the Innocn 40-inch 5K Ultrawide Monitor as a Prime Big Deal, reducing the price from $999.99 to $699.99.
Best Mac monitor for bedrooms - Samsung 32-inch M8 Smart Monitor
Straddling the line between a monitor and smart TV, the Samsung M8 is a 32-inch 4K display that connects to your Mac or game console with ease. However, it also works as a smart TV, complete with built-in access to streaming services.
Samsung 32-inch M8 Smart Monitor
There's also a webcam for it, so it can be used for video calls without necessarily using FaceTime itself. There are also built-in speakers and microphones, which are used to adapt the audio of media to better suit the local environment.
The Samsung 32-inch M8 Smart Monitor was $699.99, but it can be bought from Amazon for $499.99.
Best Mac monitor for freestanding use - LG Smart Monitor Swing
Equipped with a flexible wheeled floor stand, the LG Smart Monitor Swing is a 32-inch 4K screen with an IPS Touchscreen. You can hook it up to a Mac, with it offering 95% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, 350 nits of brightness, and 65W of power delivery.
LG Smart Monitor Swing
However, you may not need it for Mac use. It's also designed to be a stand-alone computer, using webOS to handle web browsing, streaming, and other tasks.
While you may not want to drag your Mac out to the garage or use it in the kitchen, the LG Swing Monitor Arm seems ideal for those environments.
Normally $1,299.99, Amazon's selling it as a Prime Big Deal for $999.99.
