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Jeff reviewed this display and found it to be a compelling option for creative pros. Just make sure you understand that this is really a 4. This is a nice alternative to the LG options above. This is technically a 5K2K resolution but for those looking for a large screen size, it may be a good fit. Dell also makes the UltraSharp in inch and inch versions. The move to OLED is interesting. While there are some benefits like blacker blacks, and more, there may be concerns about display burn-in.

The initial stock sold out fast and at the time of writing will, it will be available again from early October. Another aspect that sets these displays apart is P3 wide color gamut and 85W power delivery. The current models are the 5K inch and the 4K inch UltraFine displays. At almost half the price, the inch 4K UltraFine is a compelling option for an Apple-endorsed display. But if you have a Thunderbolt port, you do want to take advantage of its many benefits—not just for displays, but for high-speed connectivity and charging as well.

While a Thunderbolt display may not be your first or best priority, we help you decide by walking through the pros and cons, and some PC-compatible monitors you can buy on Amazon. Thunderbolt is an advanced connectivity standard, developed by Intel and first launched in Thunderbolt has been on Apple products, most notably the MacBook Pro, since Because it can handle power and data signals on the same cable, Thunderbolt also simplifies setup and allows daisy-chaining of a laptop or second monitor.

Thinner laptops tend to shed legacy ports, so another use for a Thunderbolt port is to connect a Thunderbolt dock. As mentioned above, Thunderbolt displays have existed mostly for the Mac market up to now, and as a result they still tend to be expensive. Your best reason for getting one now is for future-proofing, as we discuss further below. A Thunderbolt-enabled display often also serves as a USB hub.

Clarity is another Thunderbolt advantage. With competing standards such as HDMI, you must check carefully to make sure your cable is compatible with your port, or you risk losing bandwidth to the limitations of an older-standard cable.

The biggest problem with Thunderbolt displays is that most are expensive. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more on the Apple Environment site. Or read our Product Environmental Reports for detailed information on the environmental performance of every Apple product.