How to Choose the Best Monitor for Mac Devices

For designers and content creators, color is the key. They need monitors that display colors with absolute accuracy to ensure their work is represented faithfully across all platforms. The BenQ PD series monitors are a top choice for this purpose. They come equipped with a feature called M-book mode that matches the colors on the monitor with those on the MacBook, providing consistent visuals across devices. This feature is essential for professionals who rely on precise color matching in their work, such as graphic designers, photo editors, and video editors, ensuring that the colors they see on their screen are true to the original design.

All of BenQ’s professional monitors (PD and SW series) have BenQ AQCOLOR Technology and offer a Factory Color Calibration right out of the box as proof of the calibration result. It ensures Display P3, sRGB, Rec.709 with Delta E ≤ 3, and are Pantone Validated & CalMan Verified color accuracy. They also have fine-tuned the M-book color mode which is designed to minimize the visual differences between Mac displays and external displays. Learn more

These monitors support ICC profiles and feature ICCsync, which automatically syncs your monitor's color profile with your Mac. With ICCsync, designers can now set up the correct ICC profile even when switching between different sets of color gamut’s. Learn more

With Display ColorTalk, you can effortlessly match the colors across your displays without needing a calibrator.

The PD series monitors include Thunderbolt for fast data transfer, a KVM switch for controlling multiple devices with one setup, and Daisy Chain support for connecting multiple monitors. These features make it easy for designers to maintain an efficient and streamlined workflow with their Mac-based setups. Learn more

Photographers need a monitor that ensures what they see on the screen matches the final print. The BenQ SW series is designed for this exact purpose, offering precise color accuracy and advanced features tailored for professional photography. This ensures that the editing process is reliable, and the final printed images are consistent with what is displayed on the monitor.

The SW series utilizes BenQ AQCOLOR Technology to ensure that colors are reproduced with the highest accuracy, allowing photographers to see their work exactly as intended.

SW series monitors cover almost all of the Adobe RGB color space, which is important for accurate photo editing.

In addition to the factory-calibrated color accuracy right out of the box, the SW series monitors provide 16-bit 3D LUT calibration. This precise hardware calibration ensures absolute color accuracy and consistency, allowing for long-term maintenance of color fidelity.

The SW series combines a Nano Matte Panel with Paper Color Sync software to provide accurate on-screen previews of printed images. By selecting the color gamut, printer model, and paper type, photographers can edit with confidence, knowing that the monitor's display will closely match the final print. This ensures a precise and reliable screen-to-print process, ideal for professional photo editing and soft proofing.

If you use your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air for a variety of tasks, the MA series is a great option. Designed with MacBook users in mind, the MA series mirrors the elegant design of Apple products and offers perfect color matching with your MacBook display. This user-centered design allows you to stay fully integrated within the Apple ecosystem while enjoying an enhanced visual experience. Starting tasks is a breeze, just connect a MacBook to the monitor and get started.

MA series monitors have a minimalist design that complements your Mac, keeping your workspace clean.

The MA series monitors deliver consistent colors, creating a seamless visual experience with your MacBook.

The USB-C connectivity delivers a video signal, data transfer, and power at 90W, allowing you to extend your display while charging your MacBook–all with one connection.

Effortlessly adjust the monitor's brightness and volume directly from your MacBook's function keys, delivering an intuitive user experience.

*Monitors with Thunderbolt 3/USB-C work seamlessly with Mac devices that feature Thunderbolt 4.

You can use many monitors with a Mac, but not all will give you the best experience. For the best results, especially in terms of color and resolution, it’s better to choose a monitor designed for Macs, such as those from BenQ.

When choosing a monitor for your Mac, think about color accuracy, resolution, and connectivity. Designers should consider the PD series for its color accuracy. Photographers will benefit from the SW series, which offers the best consistency between the colors you see on the monitor and the colors on the image you print. General users might prefer the MA series for its stylish design and versatility.

When looking for the highest resolution external monitor for your MacBook Pro, BenQ offers several excellent choices across different series. The PD2725U and PD3225U from the PD series both feature 4K UHD resolution, making them ideal for designers who need detailed visuals. The SW321C and SW272U from the SW series also support 4K resolution, specifically catering to photographers who require precise color accuracy. For other users, the MA270U and MA320U in the MA series offer sleek designs with 4K resolution, perfect for a variety of tasks, ensuring you get the most out of your MacBook Pro's capabilities.

By default, your Mac automatically selects what it considers the optimal resolution and scaling for your display size. This setting determines the size of text, icons, and other visual elements on your screen. In most cases, it's best to use the resolution and scaling that macOS sets for you. However, if you prefer larger or smaller text and icons, you can manually change the resolution. Adjusting the scaling can enhance your viewing experience, whether you need more screen space or want easier-to-read text. This flexibility allows you to tailor your display to your specific preferences.