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WolfSnap

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Thinking about buying a Apple XDR Pro Display for my MacBook Pro 16” M1 Max. But I have questions regarding audio/mic/camera.

Hoping someone can help me with my concerns.

1. What’s the best way to add speakers/microphone to the XDR display that will automatically work when my Mac is plugged into the monitor, and disconnect when it isn’t.
2. camera.. is the Logitech camera the best one?
3. do I want the glossy or matte display? It’s in my office. Not a huge amount of uncontrolled light, but there’s a window in there and a ceiling fan with a slightly strange LED light.

I’m using it for standard business applications, a small amount of photo editing/illustrator/canva and maybe some video. Marketing fluff, mostly. I do real estate and loans. I’m not a pro video/photo editor. I just like big, amazing, pretty screens.

Or, should I just wait for the rumored studio pro display some analysts are saying will be out in a few months.

I’m currently using the 5K LG display, but it has ghosted images, and is nearing the end of its life.

Help?
 
1. I use bluetooth speakers and microphone, so there won't be any problem. If you connect a 16" MBP, I assume that you need to charge it inividually, additional to the Thunderbolt 3 cable, since you'll need 140W charging power, so you might don't mind pluging a third, audio cable;
2. Logitech camera is most suitable, because it has perfect magnetic base, and cable about the right length, and satisfying image quality, and it has good microphone embedded.
3. I suggest to go with matte, becuase I went with matte, both at home and office, and never regret.
 
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