4 best alternative to outdated Thunderbolt Display

External displays are used by many Mac-users: owners mac mini, mac Pro and MacBookAs well as all those who in one display is not enough. His trademark Thunderbolt Display Apple last updated back in 2011 and since then it has become obsolete order. So far, no information about its upcoming update is not, therefore, suggest that you familiarize yourself with the available alternatives.

Who came to replace the LED Cinema Display, in July of 2011, a 27-inch Thunderbolt Display was the first monitor equipped with a Thunderbolt port, and at that time was very steep. Now with the development of technology and the increase in resolution of displays, there are many more modern alternatives.

Dell UltraSharp 27 'Ultra HD 5K (UP2715K)

The line of UltraSharp monitors from Dell is a very worthy proposal in terms of price and quality. 27-inch UltraSharp is no exception and the characteristics as close as possible to the hypothetical 5K Thunderbolt Display from Apple.

When using two cables DisplayPort may issue a monitor image in the resolution 5120h2880 pixels with a frequency of 60 Hz. When connecting a cable, the resolution will be less - 3840h2160 pixels (for the same 60 Hz). LED-lights offers excellent brightness of 350 cd / m², which almost corresponds with Thunderbolt Display (375 cd / m²).

The model went on sale about two months ago and it is now possible to buy only Amazon (2176 $), B & H Photo (2279,99 $) or directly from Dell (2499,99 $).

LG ColorPrime IPS 27 '(27MB85R-B)

For those looking for a Thunderbolt Display replacement, but does not need to 5K-resolution, there is an option nehlohoy from LG, which, as you know, is one of the suppliers of LCD-panels for apple Thunderbolt Display. Model 27MB85R-B has a display and IPS-supports WQHD resolution (2560h1440) and other similar Thunderbolt Display characteristics except matt coating.

Unlike other monitors in its price 27MB85R-B has dual DVI-D port, HDMI, DisplayPort and mini DisplayPort. LG monitor equips kalibrovonymi tools Scaler and True Color Pro, obespeschivayuschimi high color accuracy.

In fact, the 27-inch ColorPrime - the next generation of Thunderbolt Display, which Apple will not be created. It can be purchased in B & H Photo (597,99 $)And more perfect ColorPrime 27MB85Z-B with two Thunderbolt ports are on Amazon (748,16 $).

Asus PB287Q True 4K UHD 28 '

Taiwanese computer giant also has much to offer in the category of external monitors 27-inch - the new 28-inch model PB287Q, working at 4K resolution (3840h2160) with frequency of 60 Hz.

Of the connectors have PB287Q on board has HDMI 1.4, HDMI / MHL 1.4 and DisplayPort, which offer extensive connectivity. Asus uses the internal processing technology SplendidPlus VividPixel and to increase the clarity and color accuracy. There it is also convenient stand that allows the display to raise by 15 centimeters, tilt 60 degrees and position it in portrait orientation.

you can buy in spite of the abundance of features, Asus PB287Q on Amazon for just $ 584.

Sharp 4K PN-K321 32 '

If we consider the monitors over 27 inches, it is the undisputed leader of solutions from Sharp, for example Sharp PN-K321, who was one of the first professional monitors with support for 4K. It uses high quality IGZO-panel providing tremendous color accuracy and the brightness on the diagonal of 32 inches.

This model has a version with a touchscreen, in Included Parts which includes an inclined stand comfortable position during work and own driver touchscreen and software for OS X.

Sharp PN-K321 can be bought at B & H Photo for $ 3595, Sharp PN-K322B with touch screen has the same place in the B & H PhotoBut at the price of $ 4675.

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