Can I use any USB-C monitor with a MacBook Pro?

Yes, any USB-C or Thunderbolt monitor works with MacBook Pro. However, Thunderbolt monitors offer faster data transfer and daisy-chaining. Check the wattage — you want at least 90W to charge while using the display.

Is 4K or 5K better for MacBook Pro?

5K at 27 inches provides true Retina scaling (2x) which looks identical to the MacBook's built-in display. 4K at 27 inches requires non-integer scaling which can cause slight blurriness in macOS. 4K at 24 inches is the sweet spot if 5K is out of budget.

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