Monitor for 2021 M1 MacBook Pro
Nov 30, 2022 14:07:14 #
I've been doing all my post processing on the 2021 16" MacBook Pro and finally decided that I'd like to work with a larger monitor. Here are the specs I'm looking for but don't necessarily have to have all of them: at least 4K, usb-c ports, ability to charge the laptop from the monitor, it must be calibrated and have 100% sRGB, and close to that with Adobe RGB, adjustable height/angle, at least 350/400 nits of brightness, with 160 or so pixels per inch and be under $1,000. There are so many 4k monitors out there that I've been racking my brain trying to figure out which one to get. If anyone has any suggestions with personal experience I would surely appreciate it. Thanks and have a great day everyone!
Nov 30, 2022 14:28:28 #
leonard.scotto wrote:
I've been doing all my post processing on the 2021... (show quote)
LG 27UP850-W 27” UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS Monitor
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=LG+27UP850-W+27”+UHD+%283840+x+2160%29+IPS+Monitor
I own and love this monitor. The screen is a near-identical match for my MacBook Air's P3 monitor, so I calibrate them to match with the SpyderXElite.
It does what I bought it to do... It powers the laptop via USB-C. It acts as a (slow) USB-A hub, connecting my wired keyboard and backup drive. It can accept HDMI and DisplayPort input. It rotates to vertical or horizontal. It is height adjustable. It is accurate...
Nov 30, 2022 15:16:52 #
Nov 30, 2022 15:32:15 #
leonard.scotto wrote:
Thanks so much for your input Burk and I will definitely take a look at it.
They're about $480 on Amazon now.
Dec 1, 2022 08:37:29 #
burkphoto wrote:
LG 27UP850-W 27” UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS Monitor br... (show quote)
Can you use it so that the menus for,say, LR are displayed on the Macbook, and the image only is displayed on the monitor? Thanks!
Dec 1, 2022 09:06:41 #
moonhawk wrote:
Can you use it so that the menus for,say, LR are displayed on the Macbook, and the image only is displayed on the monitor? Thanks!
yes
Dec 1, 2022 11:25:05 #
leonard.scotto wrote:
I've been doing all my post processing on the 2021... (show quote)
NEC and Eizo both make monitors that are excellent of you're willing to spend some money. Some have built in calibration. Read the specifications carefully.
I now work on a NEC Multisync PA 322UHD (32.5"). Before this monitor I had a large Eizo for years. One day a bank of the back lights went bad (after using it for ~ 5 years). It cost me only the shipping to return the monitor. They replaced the bulbs ( I think both banks) and shipped back to me for nothing additional. Turn around time was a only 3-4 days.
Dec 1, 2022 11:28:13 #
leonard.scotto wrote:
I've been doing all my post processing on the 2021... (show quote)
My Tech guy recommended LG 27" 4K UHD ISP 27UK850-W Monitor. It costs just a little more than Burk's but he says it has all the compatibilities needed for the M1 computers.
Dec 1, 2022 11:46:18 #
Fotoartist wrote:
My Tech guy recommended LG 27" 4K UHD ISP 27UK850-W Monitor. It costs just a little more than Burk's but he says it has all the compatibilities needed for the M1 computers.
It has HDR 10 and 99% sRGB, and a 4X higher refresh rate of 240fps, as opposed to HDR400 (not as bright), 100% sRGB, and 95% P3 (wider gamut). Otherwise they're about the same physically. The UK850 is marketed as a gaming/office monitor. The UP850 is older, and tailored more to artists and photographers, although is also sold to gamers.
Generally speaking, the higher the refresh rate, the lower the color accuracy.
HDR is important for gaming and video, but not so much for photography. I never use it.
My monitors are calibrated to about 105 cd/m^2, roughly a quarter of their maximum brightness, so my prints match my screen.
Dec 1, 2022 12:06:41 #
Dec 1, 2022 13:49:41 #
M1911
Loc: DFW Metromess
I use a BenQ SW271C which is for photo processing and has excellent color matching and can store 3 different calibrations. Mine was refurbished but I couldn't see any difference except price.
Dec 1, 2022 14:13:48 #
Thanks M1911, I know about that monitor but was wondering if it would be bright enough for other applications online like surfing the web, watching movies etc.
Dec 1, 2022 14:15:01 #
Dec 1, 2022 16:27:29 #
The Benq SW2700 is a very accurate monitor with 100% Adobe RGB coverage. I have my monitor puck set up with two calibrations number one is set at 120 cd/m D65 for normal photo processing and number two is set at 80 cd/m at 5,800 K for prints.
Dec 1, 2022 20:01:55 #
M1911
Loc: DFW Metromess
leonard.scotto wrote:
Thanks M1911, I know about that monitor but was wondering if it would be bright enough for other applications online like surfing the web, watching movies etc.
It's bright enough for me.
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