Please recommend a 27-inch external monitor for a MAC computer (Page 2): I searched for a used Apple Thunderbolt monitor and was lucky to find one that was not damaged. Works...

Ron 717 Loc: Pennsylvania

philklim wrote:

Please recommend a 27-inch external monitor for a MAC computer. This will be used with Lightroom and Photoshop. Money does matter, do you think it is worth the extra money to buy a 5K over a 4K monitor?
Thank you for your help.
Philip Klim

I searched for a used Apple Thunderbolt monitor and was lucky to find one that was not damaged. Works beautifully and it is I believe 4K. Look on eBay there are quite a few on there, just read the sellers description and Examine the pictures. I paid 350.00 and am very satisfied.

philklim Loc: Harrisonburg, Va.

Dossile wrote:

I generally have found Dell monitors are inexpensive and excellent. If you charge your MacBook via a USB C cable, get a monitor that connects and charges with the same cable. It makes for a very clean desktop. I have bought several monitors for my office on sale from B&H.

Thank you
Phil

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

Last year I went form my 23" Apple to the 27" an love it.

riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas

philklim wrote:

Please recommend a 27-inch external monitor for a MAC computer. This will be used with Lightroom and Photoshop. Money does matter, do you think it is worth the extra money to buy a 5K over a 4K monitor?
Thank you for your help.
Philip Klim

Over a year ago I bought a DELL SE2717HR from Microcenter in Dallas. 3840 x 2160 resolution. IPS.
Best monitor I have ever had. Love it. It is my main one of three. IF cost is an issue, cannot go wrong with the DELLs.
bruce

Jbravi

I use LG 27 inch 4K with my MacBook pro. It works great with low or high resolution. I am happy with it since I bought it a year ago. I use it for photo editing.

https://www.amazon.com/LG-27UK850-W-Monitor-Connectivity-FreeSync/dp/B078GVTD9N/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=lg+27+inch+monitor+5k&qid=1596897607&sr=8-4

BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

philklim wrote:

Please recommend a 27-inch external monitor for a MAC computer. This will be used with Lightroom and Photoshop. Money does matter, do you think it is worth the extra money to buy a 5K over a 4K monitor?
Thank you for your help.
Philip Klim

Only you know what is important to you. But be sure that whatever you purchase make sure that it can be calibrated.

via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP

philklim wrote:

Please recommend a 27-inch external monitor for a MAC computer. This will be used with Lightroom and Photoshop. Money does matter, do you think it is worth the extra money to buy a 5K over a 4K monitor?
Thank you for your help.
Philip Klim

Use your older Mac for a second monitor if you have one.

xt2 Loc: British Columbia, Canada

philklim wrote:

Please recommend a 27-inch external monitor for a MAC computer. This will be used with Lightroom and Photoshop. Money does matter, do you think it is worth the extra money to buy a 5K over a 4K monitor?
Thank you for your help.
Philip Klim

4 K is plenty, especially if it is a Mac

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Scruples wrote:

Sometimes more is not always better. You should consider how the monitor will perform during times of high use.

Forgive my ignorance but why would a monitor not perform well under any use. If used 8 hours a day does that mean performance would suffer even the least bit?

Dennis

alfengael

philklim wrote:

Please recommend a 27-inch external monitor for a MAC computer. This will be used with Lightroom and Photoshop. Money does matter, do you think it is worth the extra money to buy a 5K over a 4K monitor?
Thank you for your help.
Philip Klim

I just recently bought this for my 2012 Mac Pro for use with Lightroom and Photoshop. I researched extensively and this is the best display for the price. It has USB 3.1 hub on the side, no speakers (who needs them, they're always crap anyhow) and the resolution is perfect for editing. You do not want too high resolution. Get it from B&H https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1430186-REG/dell_27_p2719h_full_hd.html

alfengael

alfengael wrote:

I just recently bought this for my 2012 Mac Pro for use with Lightroom and Photoshop. I researched extensively and this is the best display for the price. It has USB 3.1 hub on the side, no speakers (who needs them, they're always crap anyhow) and the resolution is perfect for editing. You do not want too high resolution. Get it from B&H https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1430186-REG/dell_27_p2719h_full_hd.html

Crazy! When I bought it about a month ago the price was $249, now it has gone up $100. Check for it at Amazon, Adorama or other online sellers, but they probably all fix the price the same.

tcthome Loc: NJ

a6k wrote:

I struggled with that question and while I can aff... (show quote)

If you use Photoshop, Is the text displayed smaller than usual?

alfengael

The text is smaller the higher the resolution. I find 1920 x 1080 Resolution (16:9) best for me; it is the same as the 1920 x 1200 (3:2) resolution of a 24" regular (non-widescreen) display, like this one: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/829236-REG/Dell_469_1137_U2412M_UltraSharp_24_LED.html/specs. The 24" is about the same height as the 27" 16:9 but not as wide.

Dennis833 Loc: Australia

I've been using a BENQ 27" on my old Mac Pro for the last year. My RGB print match and CMYK press printing accuracy is fantastic.

philklim Loc: Harrisonburg, Va.

Dennis833 wrote:

I've been using a BENQ 27" on my old Mac Pro for the last year. My RGB print match and CMYK press printing accuracy is fantastic.

Thank you for youe reply.
Is it a 27 in BENQ 271?
Phil