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Asus 48" PG48UQ and Mac Studio?
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You're going to need an adapter more than likely (to take advantage of the benefits of the Display Port connection), unless you're willing to use the HDMI connection instead – since there is no USB-C Thunderbolt port/plug on the monitor. It's not going to work with the brightness and sound shortcut keys on the Mac (without software like Monitor Control).
Will it "work with a Mac?" Yes, it will work. But in my opinion, it might be good for gaming, but it's absolutely horrible for anything else, IMO.
If my calculations are correct, the 47.53" wide screen at its native resolution of 3840x2160 has a screen PPI of only 92.7 (retina-quality screens are typically in the 200+ range). So it's not going to be a very "sharp" picture.
The brightness is only 450 nits, compared to Apple Studio Display of 600 nits. It's not bad, but it isn't great either. Put it next to a nice display like Apple's, or LG Ultrafine and it's going to look like you're viewing through a dirty milk glass.
Will it "work with a Mac?" Yes, it will work. But in my opinion, it might be good for gaming, but it's absolutely horrible for anything else, IMO.
If my calculations are correct, the 47.53" wide screen at its native resolution of 3840x2160 has a screen PPI of only 92.7 (retina-quality screens are typically in the 200+ range). So it's not going to be a very "sharp" picture.
The brightness is only 450 nits, compared to Apple Studio Display of 600 nits. It's not bad, but it isn't great either. Put it next to a nice display like Apple's, or LG Ultrafine and it's going to look like you're viewing through a dirty milk glass.
Thanks!
I should have added some extra info.
I have a pretty severe eye problem, uncorrectable multi/double vision on both eyes. Show me a standard 12 point text line and I see at least two lines above each other. So using a really good high resolution, but small, display is not a good solution for me, Laptops are unusable for me as work tools.
What works decent for me is 40"+ and crank up the font size as much as possible, but keep 4k resolution. I am also pretty light sensitive so I use to reduce the brightness of the display rather much. My display today is a LG 43" 4k uhd ips, used with a brightness setting of 20%. I could use something a bit bigger, and 48" could be better.
I should have added some extra info.
I have a pretty severe eye problem, uncorrectable multi/double vision on both eyes. Show me a standard 12 point text line and I see at least two lines above each other. So using a really good high resolution, but small, display is not a good solution for me, Laptops are unusable for me as work tools.
What works decent for me is 40"+ and crank up the font size as much as possible, but keep 4k resolution. I am also pretty light sensitive so I use to reduce the brightness of the display rather much. My display today is a LG 43" 4k uhd ips, used with a brightness setting of 20%. I could use something a bit bigger, and 48" could be better.
All things considered, given your eye issues, I would say the monitor should work out fairly decently for you then.
But to be honest, that PG48UQ display is quite expensive, you could probably save a LOT of money and just buy a 50 inch television with HDMI and use that. If you have a large screen TV now, you could try plugging it in to the computer and testing it out. The sharpness won't be as good, but 95% of the features of the PG48UQ display will go unused in your case. I dunno, worth a try, if for no other reason than just to have some sort of 1st-hand comparison.
Just my opinion, of course.
But to be honest, that PG48UQ display is quite expensive, you could probably save a LOT of money and just buy a 50 inch television with HDMI and use that. If you have a large screen TV now, you could try plugging it in to the computer and testing it out. The sharpness won't be as good, but 95% of the features of the PG48UQ display will go unused in your case. I dunno, worth a try, if for no other reason than just to have some sort of 1st-hand comparison.
Just my opinion, of course.
Ok, my experience so far....
I bought the Asus PG48UQ.
Hooked it up to my Mac Studio M4 with HDMI 2.1 (4K/120Hz) and to my Linux workstation using DFP 1.4. Why I did this configuration was due to available cables and ports.
I cut out using a TV screen alternative since all of them seem to try very hard to get internet access. I do not want my display to go on net!
So far no big issues.
- Nice large (huge on my small desk) display. My eyes love the size. No ergonomic issues, but I am used to work with large displays.
- Works good for both computers.
- Nice colors when not using any of the "enhanced modes".
- Nice image for movies and games. Finally I can really enjoy dark setting in games and movies.
- Small footprint but stable
- Much faster reaction time (on/off and changing source) then my other LG 43" 4k uhd ips (now used by my wife).
Small issues:
- The OSD menu occasionally opens and ask if I still want to have the sound muted. Might be an issue when using HDMI?
- My cats makes nose marks on the screen. It is very susceptible for fingerprints.
- Glossy screen has some downsides, though it does not bother me much.
- What is the point with HDR? I tested it but it just looks bad.
I bought the Asus PG48UQ.
Hooked it up to my Mac Studio M4 with HDMI 2.1 (4K/120Hz) and to my Linux workstation using DFP 1.4. Why I did this configuration was due to available cables and ports.
I cut out using a TV screen alternative since all of them seem to try very hard to get internet access. I do not want my display to go on net!
So far no big issues.
- Nice large (huge on my small desk) display. My eyes love the size. No ergonomic issues, but I am used to work with large displays.
- Works good for both computers.
- Nice colors when not using any of the "enhanced modes".
- Nice image for movies and games. Finally I can really enjoy dark setting in games and movies.
- Small footprint but stable
- Much faster reaction time (on/off and changing source) then my other LG 43" 4k uhd ips (now used by my wife).
Small issues:
- The OSD menu occasionally opens and ask if I still want to have the sound muted. Might be an issue when using HDMI?
- My cats makes nose marks on the screen. It is very susceptible for fingerprints.
- Glossy screen has some downsides, though it does not bother me much.
- What is the point with HDR? I tested it but it just looks bad.