Dell’sUltraSharp 32 6Kis a (presumably cheaper) alternative to the $5K Pro Display XDR.
Prior to this, the only third-party option for Macs was LG’s UltraFine 5K.
So what’s going on?
Dell
Why have things suddenly gotten so much better for Mac users after years of drought?
5K or Bust
First, what makes a Mac monitor a Mac monitor?
After all, can’t you just hook up any old display via USB-C, HDMI, or DisplayPort?
Samsung
A 27-inch monitor is usually built with a 4K resolution, whereas Macs prefer 5K.
The same for 32 inches.Apple’s Pro Display XDRis 6K, and the competition there doesn’t really exist.
Many 32-inch screens are still 4K, or you have to opt for a widescreen gaming monitor.
Apple uses the term “retina” for many of its displays.
For a 27-inch screen, that resolution is 5K.
Plus, Mac users are used to certain conveniences.
You should not have to reach up and adjust these on the monitor itself.
Also, Mac monitors should be instant-on.
What itdoesn’t have is local dimmingof the backlight like the Apple monitor.
When these monitors go on sale, we’ll see how well they perform.
But both Dell and Samsung make great displays, and these are both aimed squarely at the high end.
For Mac users, this is amazing news.
Perhaps this is a trend.
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