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The sharpest screen here: a 27-inch 5K panel that's very bright, extremely accurate in sRGB mode, and built for Macs, with Thunderbolt 5, daisy-chaining, a webcam and some of the best monitor speakers PCMag has heard. But it starts at $1,599 with a tilt-only stand (height adjustment costs $400 more), has no HDR, glossy glass that reflects, and only a one-year warranty.
Top complaints
- Expensive, and the good stand costs extra
PCMag lists a high price for the screen size and features. The base stand only tilts, and height adjustment adds $400 ($1,999 as tested). RTINGS lists the tilt-only stand's limited ergonomics as a con. Wirecutter says it's extremely expensive and that the BenQ MA270S costs $600 less.
- No HDR, low contrast, glossy reflections
RTINGS lists no HDR support, a low contrast ratio and mirror-like reflections from the glossy glass. Nano-texture matte glass is a $300 option (PCMag). PCMag measured 1,132:1 contrast, typical of IPS.
- Short warranty, few port types
PCMag notes a one-year limited warranty versus the three years most monitor makers offer, and ports limited to Thunderbolt and USB-C. RTINGS says it has a smaller USB hub than the Asus ProArt 6K, and Windows use may lose some features.
Source: PCMag review, RTINGS best work monitors
What owners love
- Very sharp 5K text
RTINGS lists very sharp text clarity and says its higher resolution makes text sharper than on the Dell U2725QE. PCMag cites 218 ppi.
- Bright, accurate color
PCMag measured 582 nits, the brightest it has seen on a non-HDR IPS panel, with 99% sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage. RTINGS calls its sRGB mode extremely accurate before calibration.
- Thunderbolt 5, great speakers and a webcam
PCMag notes two Thunderbolt 5 ports (upstream with 96W charging, plus downstream for daisy-chaining), a 12MP Center Stage webcam, three mics, and audio among the best it has heard in a monitor.
Source: PCMag review
- You use Windows or need HDMI/DisplayPort inputs
- You need height adjustment without paying extra
- You want HDR or the best value (PCMag and RTINGS point to cheaper alternatives)
- Mac users who want 5K text that matches a MacBook screen
- Video calls and audio without extra gear (webcam, mics, speakers)
- Daisy-chaining two displays from one Thunderbolt port
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What experts say
- PCMag: 4.0 Excellent, best Apple monitor for Mac users and creators (updated 2026-04-29). The cons are the high price, no HDR and a one-year warranty.
- RTINGS: Notable mention for Mac users. It has no HDR and a smaller hub than RTINGS's top work pick, and costs more.
- Wirecutter (NYT): The best 5K monitor for Mac users, but extremely expensive. It suggests the BenQ MA270S as a cheaper 5K alternative.