Best option for a display for 2011 15" MacBook Pro?

[JTToft]

I might be in the market for an external display for my Early 2011 MacBook Pro (specs below), and I wanted to consult you nice people for opinions on the best options.

Because of hardware constraints (I don't believe my machine can do 4K), I am probably looking for 2560 x 1440 on a 27" (or something similar).
Most of the time, I would be using it as my only display, with the MBP in clamshell mode. I don't do any gaming.

IPS (or possibly PLS?) is a must, and low cost is a priority (without getting shoddy quality). Built-in speakers would be nice.

Thanks!

 

[Tucom]

I found this recently - seems to be more Apple like than most with dedicated Onkyo sound -


http://www.amazon.com/AOC-i2473PWM-...&qid=1427599135&sr=8-1&keywords=Monitor+Onkyo

AOC is killer, they the core component panel in many OEM displays such as Dell and HP - at least the more affordable ones.


I found this one was well - probably the best Apple alternative design wise (at least for older white setup Macs) -

http://www.amazon.com/BenQ-VW2430H-...TF8&qid=1427598943&sr=8-1&keywords=BenQ+white

If you do get one of these, mind reporting back to let us know how they are?

 

[JTToft]

I found this recently - seems to be more Apple like than most with dedicated Onkyo sound -


http://www.amazon.com/AOC-i2473PWM-...&qid=1427599135&sr=8-1&keywords=Monitor+Onkyo

AOC is killer, they the core component panel in many OEM displays such as Dell and HP - at least the more affordable ones.


I found this one was well - probably the best Apple alternative design wise (at least for older white setup Macs) -

http://www.amazon.com/BenQ-VW2430H-...TF8&qid=1427598943&sr=8-1&keywords=BenQ+white

If you do get one of these, mind reporting back to let us know how they are?

- Thanks for the suggestions. 1920 x 1080 is way too low a resolution, however - barely higher than my MacBook Pro.
I don't think I'm interested in anything lower than 2560 x 1440.