rMBP 13 and 4k

[Dentifrice]

Hi,

I read of lot of information about the new OSX update and 4k display but everyone talks about rMBP 15.

Does the 13 supports it @60hz ? If not, I suppose it's because of the Iris Pro of the 15in model ?

I was going to buy the 13in but now I see this...and the price of the 15in is way too high for me

thanks

 

[Freyqq]

13" doesn't support it officially at 60 hz. I've heard that it can do something between 30-60 hz. Apparently, some 4k monitors let you plug in two video-in and then it tricks the computer into thinking each of half the monitor is a separate screen. That is apparently the workaround to get it to work at 60 hz.

 

[jonisign]

You can get 52 Hz at 4K with on the 13 inch over SST, 60 Hz if you use two separate panels. 52 Hz looks pretty good!

 

[Hieveryone]

You can get 52 Hz at 4K with on the 13 inch over SST, 60 Hz if you use two separate panels. 52 Hz looks pretty good!

Is there a difference between 52 Hz and 60 Hz? Will you be able to notice a difference when browsing the web, youtube, etc.

 

[jonisign]

There is a difference, but it is not too noticeable. For normal work, photo editing, browsing, 52Hz is fine in my opinion. 60Hz feels buttery smooth, 52 Hz feels ALMOST that smooth, and I find 30Hz kind of unbearable.

Hope that helps! I'd rather have the extra portability of the 13 inch than the extra 8Hz when I'm using 4K!