Which monitor would work best with my 2017 MBP?

[BallparkDreamer]

I have a 2017 13 MBP w/ the TB. I’m looking to add a monitor, but I’m not sure which one to go with.

The USB-C options are nice, but they’re so expensive and I'm not a "power" user. I was looking around the $200-250 range for reference. If I went with a USB 3.0 + USB-C adapter, which would you recommend? Ideally I’d like something where my laptop can charge while using it.

Would anyone have any recommendations?

 

[Glmnet1]

You can't connect a monitor to your MBP with USB 3 (Type A).

If you want the laptop to charge while connected to the monitor via a single cable your only option is to connect with USB-C on both sides.

If you want a cheaper option you can plug your MBP to the wall with the outlet and get a USB-C to HDMI or DVI to connect to a monitor.

 

[BallparkDreamer]

You can't connect a monitor to your MBP with USB 3 (Type A).

If you want the laptop to charge while connected to the monitor via a single cable your only option is to connect with USB-C on both sides.

If you want a cheaper option you can plug your MBP to the wall with the outlet and get a USB-C to HDMI or DVI to connect to a monitor.

Ah, alright thanks! That wouldn’t be an issue so I may go that route. I imagine USB-C monitors will still be pricey for a while.

 

[Fishrrman]

You don't want a display that connects via USB.
You want one that has either a displayport/minidisplayport or HDMI connection at the monitor end.

Then, use a "USB-c to displayport" connecting cable that is SPECIFICALLY STATED to be compatible with the 2017 MBPro (some are not, you have to be very careful when shopping for one).

A good place to start looking for displays is here:
http://www.pchardwarehelp.com/guides/s-ips-lcd-list.php

For your budget, I'd suggest a 24" or 27" 1080P display.
BE AWARE that it's not going to look "quite as good" as the retina display.

A true 4k 27" display WOULD look "very close to" the clarity of the MBPro, but it's going to cost $450-600 ...

 

[bcbickers]

I’m in the same boat. I currently have two Asus 22” 1080p screens connected to a Hyperdock Duo using a Startech Thunderbolt 3 USB-C to HDMI adapter and an HDMI cable. It works fine, but I would like to upgrade to more screen real estate and get the “single cable” solution. I looked at the LG Ultrafine 5k but just can’t stomach the price for what you get. I bought the new CalDigit TS3 Plus dock (http://www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-3-dock/) and am trying to decide between a 34” Dell U3415W Ultrawide or 2 27” 1440p screens. Not quite as elegant as a single monitor and cable, but it will suit my needs better and give me the additional ports I need, all at a lower price than the Ultrafine 5k by itself.