If you need a professional-grade external monitor for your Mac the best and indisputable first choice will be Apple’s own XDR display. This display is awesome and a bargain for the specs. But to be honest most people don’t need those kinds of specs and at a starting price of $6000 it shows. So here are the best alternatives that won’t break the bank and provide an excellent experience for Mac users.

Our first and go to choice will be LG’s UltraFine 5k monitor. This monitor is made specifically for Apple Mac’s and provides superb color accuracy and build quality. Offers a 5k resolution on a 27” screen size.

With a stunning 5120-by-2880 resolution and P3 wide color gamut, the 27-inch LG UltraFine 5K Display brings your favorite photos and videos to life. So whether you’re watching a movie or editing an image, this high-performance monitor delivers immaculate 5K resolution for even the most pixel-packed visuals.

Our second choice is another LG this time the 4k 32” Ultrafine class display that gives you a little more screen real state at a bit lower resolution while still providing excellent picture quality. At around the same price as the 27” 5K monitor mentioned above this 32” will be the first choice for those looking for a large size than what our top pick offers.

Third place is the amazing BenQ 32” 4k PD3220U display. While BenQ styling may not be the best what matters the most is picture quality and color accuracy and in this front BenQ over-delivers for the price and specs.

The PD3220U has everything you need for success. Trusted color by PANTONE and CalMAN verification, 4K HDR10 video support, and Thunderbolt™ 3 connectivity make this display incredibly versatile. It has the chops to carry photographers, videographers, and graphic designers through a workday. It has the style and features for an evening of streaming or family fun. And, it has eye care that looks out for you while you’re watching your monitor.

Now if what you're on a constrained budget but still wants the best quality you can afford then the under $400 Dell Ultrasharp U2719DX 27-Inch is an excellent value for the price. While not on par with any of the 3 options above is still a great display for the price.