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The 6 Best Monitors For Mac Mini of 2025

Updated Aug 11, 2025 at 06:31 pm
Best Monitors For Mac Mini

There are some great monitors you can get to go along with your Mac mini. You have to consider a few things first, starting with the connections available on your Mac mini. Monitors with HDMI 2.1 bandwidth can take full advantage of the computer over HDMI, but the Mac mini also has Thunderbolt ports that allow for data transfer and video signals with a single cable. A monitor with Thunderbolt support can make full use of your Mac mini's high-bandwidth video output. Some monitors also have video outputs for daisy chaining a second display. However, many monitors support DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB-C, which has slower transfer speeds than Thunderbolt, but offers the same perks.

There are other factors you should consider depending on your usage. For example, having good color accuracy is important for content creation, and it's good to get something with deep blacks and bright highlights if you work with HDR content. We evaluate these different factors as part of our extensive testing, which includes nearly 400 tests, including monitors' macOS compatibility by testing with a 2023 MacBook Pro (M2 Pro) and a 2024 MacBook Pro (M4 Max). The results are also valid for any Mac mini, regardless of which chip it uses.

We've bought and tested over 360 monitors, and below are our recommendations for the best monitors for Mac mini. Check out our recommendations for the best monitors for MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, the best monitors for Mac Studio, and the best monitors for photo editing.

Quick Look

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Best Monitor For Mac Mini: BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX
Office
8.4
Editing
8.2
Color Accuracy
8.8
32-inch 4k monitor; great for editing and productivity.
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Best Apple Monitor For Mac Mini: Apple Studio Display
Office
8.3
Editing
7.4
Color Accuracy
9.4
Made-for-Mac mini product with higher 5k resolution; no HDR.
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Best Ultrawide Monitor For Mac Mini: Dell U4025QW
Office
8.1
Editing
8.0
Color Accuracy
8.9
Tons of screen space, but worse image quality & costs more.
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Best Mid-Range Monitor For Mac Mini: ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV
Office
8.5
Editing
7.7
Color Accuracy
8.9
4k display with a wide color range; worse HDR performance.
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Best Budget Monitor For Mac Mini: AOC Q27G40XMN
Office
7.3
Editing
8.0
Color Accuracy
9.0
Great picture quality, but has lower resolution and no USB.
  1. Best Monitor For Mac Mini

    The best monitor for Mac mini that we've tested is the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX. It's a 32-inch, 4k monitor that's very capable for productivity and editing. Its detailed 4k resolution and accurate sRGB mode are useful for content creators. It's also very capable in HDR, as it displays a wide range of very vivid colors, has highlights that pop, and even has an effective local dimming system to help display deeper blacks in a dark room. It's also a great choice for editing fast-paced video, as it has great motion handling.

    It also works well for productivity. You can use it in any environment, as it gets exceptionally bright, so it's effective at overcoming glare. It has a large number of USB ports and a KVM switch, making it easy to use the same devices on two different computers. Additionally, it has a good height adjustment, though it doesn't swivel very much, so it's not ideal for sharing work with a colleague. If you prefer a smaller 27-inch display with similar performance, check out the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx. However, it doesn't provide as much space for multitasking, and it doesn't get quite as bright.

  2. Best Apple Monitor For Mac Mini

    Should you want an Apple product to complete your ecosystem, consider the Apple Studio Display. Besides the added cost, it's different from the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX in a few ways because it doesn't support HDR at all, so it's not something to consider if you want to edit videos in HDR. It also comes with a less ergonomic stand, but there's a variant you can get with a VESA adapter if you want to mount it instead.

    There are a few advantages to getting the Apple over the BenQ. As Apple advertises the Mac mini to pair perfectly with the Studio Display, there are a few features you can only get on the monitor with a macOS device, like its extremely accurate sRGB mode. You can also change the monitor's settings directly from your Mac mini. Plus, the monitor has a higher 5k resolution, which results in the optimal PPI that macOS aims for, and it has better text clarity than the BenQ. It also has three USB-C ports to which you can connect your devices, including one Thunderbolt 3 port. It even has a built-in webcam and microphone, which many monitors don't come with.

  3. Best Ultrawide Monitor For Mac Mini

    If you don't need an Apple-specific monitor or find the 32-inch screen on the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX too small and need more space to work with, consider an ultrawide monitor like the Dell U4025QW. With a 21:9 aspect ratio and 40-inch screen size, it's easy to multitask with different windows open, which is useful if you're a video editor, as you can see more of your timeline at once. However, its image quality isn't as good. Unlike the BenQ its highlights don't pop in HDR, its colors are much less vivid, and deep blacks look grayer in a dark room with local dimming on, so it's not as good for editing HDR content.

    That said, it does have some added productivity features. It has a massive USB hub that's much larger than the BenQ's. It includes three USB-C and five USB-A ports to connect a variety of devices, and it supports Thunderbolt 4 for faster data transfer and higher bandwidth than the Thunderbolt 3 support on the Apple Studio Display. Plus, it even supports daisy-chaining to a second display, ideal if you want even more screen space. However, this monitor is expensive, and you can also check out the Dell U3425WE if you want a cheaper ultrawide. That said, it has a lower resolution and doesn't support HDR.

  4. Best Mid-Range Monitor For Mac Mini

    If you find that the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX, Apple Studio Display, or Dell U4025QW are too expensive for your needs, there are some great 4k monitors you can get for less. One of those is the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV. It displays a wide range of colors, though they don't look as vivid as on the BenQ. It's also bright enough to work well in a well-lit room. However, fast-moving objects look considerably blurrier on the ASUS, so it's not as good for editing fast-moving video content.

    The biggest difference between the ASUS and the BenQ is with HDR content. The ASUS doesn't get bright enough for highlights to pop, and it has a terrible local dimming system, so deep blacks appear gray in a dark room. That said, the ASUS is still a great choice for editing SDR content or wide-gamut photo content, as it has solid SDR performance and special preset modes for color spaces such as DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. 

  5. Best Budget Monitor For Mac Mini

    If you're looking for something in the budget category, there are a few good options for the Mac mini, like the AOC Q27G40XMN. The main trade-off for getting something cheaper is that it has a lower 1440p resolution than the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV, which means its text clarity is worse, but it's still good. Another downside versus the ASUS is that it doesn't have any USB ports. This means you can either connect over HDMI, which has a max refresh rate of 144Hz and doesn't support VRR, or with a USB-C to DisplayPort adapter to get the monitor's max refresh rate of 180Hz.

    It does have some advantages over the ASUS, as it has better picture quality thanks to its Mini LED local dimming. While it has a bug with certain settings, it's still a nice feature for a low-cost display. Its local dimming helps it display deep blacks with bright highlights, and there isn't much haloing around objects either. It's also useful for editing HDR content because of this, and it displays a wide range of colors.

  6. Best Cheap Monitor For Mac Mini

    If you're looking for something less expensive than the AOC Q27G40XMN, check out the MSI G274QPF-QD. Like the AOC, it has a reasonably detailed 1440p resolution. It also displays a wide range of colors, though they aren't nearly as vivid as those on the AOC. However, this is to be expected with a cheaper model. Additionally, it gets bright enough to overcome glare in most environments. And while fast-moving objects don't look as crisp as on the AOC, it also doesn't have the AOC's smearing. It even has an advantage over the AOC for connectivity, as you can connect it to your computer via USB-C.

    However, the biggest difference between the two monitors is the MSI's considerably worse dark room performance. Deep blacks look gray, and it doesn't have a local dimming system to improve this. It also doesn't get bright enough for highlights to pop. That said, overall, it's still a capable monitor if you don't plan to use HDR and can't afford the AOC.

Notable Mentions

  • Pro Display XDR: 

    The Apple Pro Display XDR is a 32-inch, 6k Apple monitor that's higher-end than the Apple Studio Display. It supports HDR, which is useful for editing content in HDR, but it also costs a lot more than the Studio Display.

     Untested - Join the discussion
  • LG 40WP95C-W: 

    The LG 40WP95C-W is a 40-inch ultrawide that's similar to the Dell U4025QW. It's something to consider if you want a cheaper option, but it has less USB ports than the Dell.

     See our review
  • ASUS ProArt Display PA27JCV: 

    The ASUS ProArt Display PA27JCV is a 5k monitor that costs less than the Apple Studio Display. This makes it a good alternative if you find the Studio Display too expensive, but the ASUS has some notable trade-offs. It doesn't support Thunderbolt and has worse text clarity than the Studio Display.

     See our review
  • Dell S2722QC: 

    The Dell S2722QC is a budget-friendly 4k monitor that's an alternative to the AOC Q27G40XMN if you want a higher resolution and USB ports. However, it usually costs more and has worse HDR picture quality.

     See our review

Recent Updates

  1. Aug 11, 2025: 

    We replaced the Dell U3225QE with the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX, as it has better performance. Additionally, we replaced the Dell P2425H with the MSI G274QPF-QD, as it has a more detailed image and displays a wider range of colors.

  2. Jun 02, 2025: 

    We replaced the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx with the Dell U3225QE because it supports Thunderbolt, and for consistency with other recommendations. We moved the XV275K to the Notable Mentions, along with adding the ASUS ProArt Display PA27JCV in that section.

  3. Apr 08, 2025: 

    We added the Apple Studio Display back in as the 'Best Apple Monitor' to better match expectations for the market. We also replaced the Dell U2723QE with the cheaper ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV for consistency with other recommendations. We replaced the LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B with the Dell P2425H because the LG went up in price and is hard to find. In the Notable Mentions, we replaced the Dell U3223QE with the newer Dell U3225QE and added the Dell S2722QC and the Apple Pro Display XDR.

  4. Feb 19, 2025: 

    We introduced a new format to the article and updated the text to reflect these changes. Replaced the Apple Studio Display with the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx, as it costs less, has HDR, and has better dark room performance. Replaced the Dell G2724D with the LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B, as the Dell is hard to find now. Added the Apple Studio Display as a Notable Mention.

  5. Nov 19, 2024: 

    Replaced the Dell P2425H with the Dell G2724D as 'Best Cheap,' as it's brighter, has HDR support, and has better text clarity. In the Notable Mentions, we removed the Dell S2722QC and added the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV and Dell P2425H.

All Reviews

Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best monitors for Mac mini currently available. They are adapted to be valid for most people, in each price range. The rating is based on our review, factoring in price and feedback from our visitors.

If you would prefer to make your own decision, here is the list of all of our monitor reviews. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. Most monitors are good enough to please most people, and the things we fault monitors on are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.

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  1. Update: We replaced the Dell U3225QE with the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX, as it has better performance. Additionally, we replaced the Dell P2425H with the MSI G274QPF-QD, as it has a more detailed image and displays a wider range of colors.

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    Hi, I searched 2 days to find the best budget monitor for the mac mini m4 ? What are you suggesting for a budget monitor ? AOC Q27G3XMN ? My budget is around 300-400$.

    Hi, we just updated this recommendation a few minutes ago. The AOC is our current budget recommendation, including for the M4.

  3. Update: Replaced the Dell P2425H with the Dell G2724D as ‘Best Cheap,’ as it’s brighter, has HDR support, and has better text clarity. In the Notable Mentions, we removed the Dell S2722QC and added the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV and Dell P2425H.

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    Hi,

    I searched 2 days to find the best budget monitor for the mac mini m4 ? What are you suggesting for a budget monitor ? AOC Q27G3XMN ? My budget is around 300-400$.

  5. We’ve just released a new video that mentions the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx, Dell G2724D, and AOC Q27G3XMN here.

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    Would you consider updating this list since the new M4 Mac Mini just released?

    Hi, thanks for your feedback! We’ll be updating this recommendation soon.

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    Would you consider updating this list since the new M4 Mac Mini just released?

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  8. We’ve just released a new video that mentions the Dell G2724D here.

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    Honestly pretty stunned you’ve got the Dell SXX2XQC monitor family listed anywhere on an article that claims to be about monitors for Mac. If you google ether “S3221QC Mac” or “S2232QC Mac” the internet is RIFE with countless complaints about flickering issues, ultimately concluding that the issue is not permanently resolvable and Dell doesn’t support Mac on these monitors. I’d say you should provide a better recommendation for “Midrange”, but the truth is, the fact you have that Dell monitor listed at all makes me wonder how valid your evaluation actually is. I notice" Mac compatibility" isn’t even a column, while clearly it should be.

    Hey, we’re aware of these issues with macOS, but we test each of the monitors to make sure there aren’t any issues. That’s the case with the Dell as well, which you can read about here, but we’ll make that more clear in the text next time we update this recommendation. That said, our macOS test isn’t scored, so we can’t add it as a column to the recommendation, like in the table, and the best way to find out about the performance is by reading the review.

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    Honestly pretty stunned you’ve got the Dell SXX2XQC monitor family listed anywhere on an article that claims to be about monitors for Mac. If you google ether “S3221QC Mac” or “S2232QC Mac” the internet is RIFE with countless complaints about flickering issues, ultimately concluding that the issue is not permanently resolvable and Dell doesn’t support Mac on these monitors.

    I’d say you should provide a better recommendation for “Midrange”, but the truth is, the fact you have that Dell monitor listed at all makes me wonder how valid your evaluation actually is. I notice" Mac compatibility" isn’t even a column, while clearly it should be.

  11. Update: Replaced the LG 40WP95C-W with the Dell U4025QW as ‘Best Ultrawide,’ as it has better performance and more features. Replaced the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV with the AOC Q27G3XMN as ‘Best Budget,’ as it has better performance. Added the Dell G2724D as ‘Best Cheap,’ consistent with our other recommendations. Replaced the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV with the LG 40WP95C-W as a Notable Mention.

    What do you think of these changes? Let us know

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    Spring 2024 my ass. I’ve clicked a bunch of these Amazon links and every single one is to a discontinued product.

    Hey, our recommendations are based on monitors available to buy in the United States. If you’re outside the US it’s possible you aren’t seeing these monitors available, apologies!

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    Spring 2024 my ass. I’ve clicked a bunch of these Amazon links and every single one is to a discontinued product.