Why I Use a Gaming Monitor with my MacBook (and why you should too)

They said I was crazy...but maybe it's actually good? Let's talk about it.

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00:00 Introduction
00:21 Why Use A Gaming Monitor?
01:09 High Refresh Rate
02:43 Why Is High Refresh Rate Important?
04:25 Sponsor
05:33 Dual Devices
06:20 BenQ Gaming Monitor
07:28 EVE Spectrum 4K
08:15 How To Get 144Hz on Mac?
10:02 Should You Get One?

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[CreatedTech]

Would you ever use a gaming monitor with your Mac? Let me know in the comments!

[stevemuzak]

Beware! Once you try high refresh rate monitor, you won’t go back to normal monitors.

[A_New_Reality]

Edit: I plugged in a USB-C to DP cable from my M1 Pro Macbook Pro 16' 2021 into my LG 27GP950, and I am getting full 4K 144hz! I thought 95hz was the max on this laptop (TB Dock limit). I would never have known this was possible! Thanks for your video!

[antonyp]

I tried a high refresh rate monitor at the shop a couple weeks ago, and it's a game changer. It really feels different and so smooth. The main issue seems to be that if you want cooler accuracy you should buy the 60hz ones, and if you want high refresh rate the 90/144 ones. It's kind of a big dilemma, I don't know if I've seen a decent monitor with a decent price that has both. But the Eve with 1440p sounds like a good deal thanks for the tip!

[ygvvzpl]

Clear explanations in plain English. No hype. ... Well done. Subscribed.

[harsh]

I have a MSI 27 144hz inch gaming monitor. It’s an absolute game changer for my work laptop. Work laptop is fixed at 60hz plus the obvious 14 inch screen makes it more difficult to work with multiple desktops. With the high refresh rate monitor, things get smooth and exciting to work.

One thing i have noticed is some laptops can’t push 144hz and my work laptop is set t 120hz monitor output where as my gaming laptop can output 144hz easy.

[MarkVO]

I find that when I edit audio in Adobe Audition for my voice overs, using my ASUS VG279Q 144Hz monitor with my M1 Pro makes micro adjustments easier to make and I respond to them slightly faster. The smoothness makes me feel in more control and thus more confident in my movements. This is essentially the same advantage that you get in gaming, but for work. High refresh rate isn't just for games and I don't think anyone who says so has really used one or work in just text editing. This is also useful for video editing and the high refresh rates makes one slightly faster at these smaller movements that add up tremendously over time.
I keep my M1 Pro 14-inch on my desk and the Asus high-up. The difference in sharpness is of no issue to me, the monitor's colours are some of the best among gaming monitors (good enough for some colour work) and I'd much rather have high refresh rate vs high resolution. High refresh rate is much more noticeable in usage than high resolution.

[cristianb]

This is the video I was looking for and NOBODY ever tocuhed this topic !!! I didn't know which monitor to buy. Thanx a lot for making this video !!! Unfortunatelly there is no Benq monitor with 120 - 144 Hz that has this little click wheel... :( I hope this clip gets 1.000.000 views !

[EugWanker]

For productivity use, I tried a high Hz monitor. It was a bit smoother moving windows around, but otherwise I didn't really care. I value text quality, so I'm much more interested in the pixel density. IMO at 27", 5K 60 Hz > 4K 60 Hz >> QHD 165 Hz. However, I don't game at all on my computers. I'd consider 4K 144 Hz though.

[denis.klimenko]

Appreciate putting the whole recap at the beginning of the video!

[xxuryexx]

Seems like the eve spectrum is getting traction from many folks now. But it's design and bezel-less look is just seriously stunning and to die for.

[DOUGHtechnology]

Hey, thanks a bunch for the feature! Hope you enjoy your Eve Spectrum 4K. Let us know if you have any questions about your Spectrum and how to get the most of it with your Mac setup.

And yes, we'd love to see the full review of your desk setup! 😄Greetings from our team!

[FoxxFire]

After using promotion on the iPad and iPhone, I agree that refresh rate is much more important than many Mac users, myself included, have understood. I just hadn't experienced it before. But using a 4k panel with a Mac isn't an optimal experience due to what needs to happen to scale the content to an acceptable size. And 2.5k just isn't sharp enough for me. And so for me personally, I'm waiting for a high refresh, 5k monitor from Apple, if those rumors do indeed come true. And paying more for a monitor is a good investment, IMO. For example, the only reason I still use my late 2015 5k iMac is that I don't want to part with the display, nor do i want to buy a studio display with similar specs -- it just seems like a waste to spend that much for a display that I basically already have with my iMac. So essentially, even though my computer itself is out of date and I want to upgrade, I'm stuck because the monitor option I really want, a high refresh, 5k, Apple-made monitor, just isn't here yet. I know it'll be pricey when it comes, but it'll be worth it. Most of us keep our displays and TVs far longer than we keep other tech. So an argument can be made that overspending on a monitor to kind of future proof yourself is smarter than doing the same with a computer. Anyway, this was an enjoyable, informative video. But i'm still on the lookout for the perfect monitor for a Mac. When that comes, then I will buy a new computer to go along with it.

[chriscasillas]

BE VERY CAREFUL SWITCHING TO 30HZ! I switched in clamshell mode. Monitor displayed an error message saying it wasn't compatible with that refresh rate. I had to install a remote desk manager on my MacBook and an iPad to be able to SEE the desktop in clamshell mode so I could switch the settings for the external Dell monitor back to 60hz.

[AntonioDal.]

120+hz is also less straining for the eyes than 60hz. Headaches and for some even seizures are also more common with lower refresh rates.

[rumpel]

4K at 120/144 Hz from an M1? (Air and Mac Mini) Is it really possible via USB-C to DP?
Apple always says: only 60Hz. I'm not talking about the Max M1 Pro, just the M1.

[mckungsmakong]

I love the 144Hz but I hate the pixel density from 3440x1440 21:9 and the lag of HiDPI support from Apple. And the most annoying thing is no screen brightness control straight from the keyboard. So buy monitor that support Apple ecosystem. It will helps a lot with your mental health.

[Jakereviewsall]

I use a gaming monitor with my macbook pro. I use an AOC with a 144 refresh rate. It was originally meant for my gaming desktop but my macbook eventually took total control.

[ChrisWilmshurst]

Great video we have a similar setup with the dual creator MacBook setup and a gaming PC. I also find that if you can make a video look good on a gamer monitor (which usually has worse colour) you can make it look good on anything.

[hatchali]

how you don’t have more subscribers is really baffling, amazing video