Need compatible 34” curved monitor for MacBook Pro 16” 2023

I am purchasing new MacBook Pro 16” (2023) as primary desktop PC. New to Apple products except IPhone. Need help with specs for connectivity of a Non-Apple 34” curved monitor. Need help with USB-C vs Thunderbolt vs DisplayPort. Also what min resolution, HD/4K and response times are needed. Any additional guidance and specs to ensure compatibility is appreciated. Primary uses business apps, photography/ editing and a little video editing. Thanks in advance for any help.

MacBook Pro (M2 Max, 2023)

Posted on Aug 3, 2023 12:15 PM

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Posted on Jan 15, 2024 01:54 AM

An additional information: it is true that almost any monitor can be connected to a MacBook Pro, however when resolution is (relatively) low, like the vertical 1440 found on most curved monitors, text will be slightly blurry because Apple removed antialiasing.

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Aug 3, 2023 08:07 PM in response to Railjohn0978

No real issue, pretty much any monitor you find should be compatible.


A 2023 MacBook Pro has 3 Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C type) ports and an HDMI port you can use to connect the monitor.

It can handle up to 4 displays in varying configurations depending on the CPU choice. Check the MacBook Pro Tech Specs for specifics.


click here ➜ MacBook Pro 14- and 16-inch - Tech Specs - Apple

M2 Pro

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and:

Up to two external displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt, or one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI

One external display supported at 8K resolution at 60Hz or one external display at 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI

M2 Max

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and:

Up to four external displays: Up to three external displays with 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI

Up to three external displays: Up to two external displays with 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or one external display with 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI

Thunderbolt 4 digital video output

Support for native DisplayPort output over USB‑C

HDMI digital video output

Support for one display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or 4K resolution at 240Hz


USB-C a port type that can support any number of connections and protocols. The MacBook Pro supports Thunderbolt and DisplayPort protocols over the USB-C ports.

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