ASUS ProArt 5K Display
There aren’t too many 5K displays on the market that can compete with Apple’s Studio Display, but ASUS recently came out with the ASUS ProArt Display 5K, which is a solid competitor. The ProArt Display 5K features a 27-inch 5K screen with 218 pixels per inch, aka retina quality.
ASUS sells the ProArt Display 5K for $799, so it’s actually half the price of the Studio Display, and much, much cheaper than the Pro Display XDR.
Previously:
- BenQ PD2730S 5K Display
- ViewSonic VP2788-5K
- LG UltraFine 6K
- Apple’s Stale Mac Displays
- Best Mac Monitors and Displays 2024
- Cheaper Studio Display Alternatives
- ViewFinity S9
- Studio Display
Update (2025-02-25): Ezekiel Elin:
I’m really enjoying my 5K 27” ASUS that I picked up a few months ago. Dual input to a Mac mini and laptop with keyboard/mouse through the display has been great. And it was only $700.
Admittedly, Asus’ 5K desktop monitor misses some of the Studio Display’s premium features. The stand wobbles and the body is made of creaky plastic. Plus, the panel isn’t quite as bright as Apple’s display, and it doesn’t come with a webcam.
Still, with very similar specs — and a budget-friendly $799 list price, compared to the Studio Display’s $1,599 (or $1,999 if you dare to desire an adjustable stand) — Asus is making an offer that’s hard to refuse. Keep reading or watch our video review.
