Best Alternatives to Apple's Pro Display in 2019

With two Thunderbolt 3 ports on this 23.7-inch display that can handle 4K video, audio, and data all at once, on top of supplying up to 85W of charging power, it's the perfect monitor for hooking up to your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air. It's additional three USB-C ports allow you to connect other peripherals like a USB-C hub or a hard drive, and LG's beautiful IPS panel with P3 wide color gamut carries a 3840-by-2160 resolution for impeccable clarity.

LG's big 32-inch 32UL950-W is not only a Thunderbolt 3 monitor, meaning you can daisy chain monitors together but also has quite a few ports. With one Thunderbolt 3 port, one USB-C, two USB-A, an HDMI, DisplayPort port, and headphone jack, this monitor has tons of connectivity to attach all your favorite devices. Plus, it's 60hz screen refresh rate, 600 nits brightness, and beautiful P3 wide color gamut makes this screen look amazing right out of the box.

If you prefer going the ultrawide route and don't mind a bit of curve in your monitor, the Samsung CJ791 uses Samsung's QLED display technology, which is gorgeous. This monitor is no slouch when it comes to ports either, with two Thunderbolt 3 ports, an HDMI port, DisplayPort, two USB-A ports, and a headphone jack it's easy to connect all your of your accessories. Plus, the 100hz refresh rate makes this an amazing screen for gaming, as long as you don't mind losing out on 4K.

This ultrawide 5K display features one Thunderbolt 3 port, two HDMI ports, two USB-A ports, a DisplayPort port, and a headphone jack, giving you access to multiple ports every time you plug in your Mac! Plus, the 60hz refresh rate, DCI-P3 98% color gamut, and 600 nits brightness make this Nano IPS LED display full of rich and beautiful color.

This 4K monitor is perfectly situated between price and features. With a variety of ports, fast data transfer, and 60W charging for your MacBook, the LG 27UK850-W is one of the best USB-C monitors. Even though it doesn't support Thunderbolt 3, it still sports two USB-A ports, two HDMI ports, one DisplayPort port, and a headphone jack for optimal accessory compatibility.

If you're on a budget, then Ben Q is the way to go with its 27-inch LED-lit monitor. It features a 2560x1440 resolution, which competes with any of the top monitors in its class and its IPS panel gives it excellent viewing angles. If you're jumping back and forth between desks and need to be constantly referencing the screen, you'll have a much better time without having to look at it head-on.