[dt2m]

I'm writing this comment from a 16" M1 Max MacBook Pro, which is hands down the best laptop I've ever used, also for high-performance workloads. I prefer using Mac OS but I'm not married to the OS by any means, and if it was the other way around I'd be switching to some Lenovo + Linux combo. There's no denying that ARM is a much better architecture for any device that has power constraints. Add Apple's vertical integration, and you have a winner on your hands.

Granted, for desktops, x86-64 still has a lead in performance, but it's impossible to max out an Intel-powered laptop for more than 2 hours on battery power. Getting close to that level of performance, but without the horrible fan noise and burning lap is much more preferable to me.

The entire Pro lineup - laptops, tablets and phones - all have 120Hz displays. I would fault them for releasing the 60Hz Studio Display, but it is literally impossible to source a 5K panel with higher refresh rates at this time of writing.

External monitor support being shit - honestly not my experience, but OK - is more likely to be a byproduct of limited USB-C bandwidth, which you can work around using Thunderbolt docks or the built-in HDMI port. I will agree that Windows handles multiple monitors much better than Mac OS though.

[goosedragons]

I'd imagine if Apple really wanted LG or somebody to manufacture a 5K 120Hz panel if they wanted.

For some reason Mac OS still doesn't support MST. A $400 Steam Deck with 1 USB C port can handle multiple 1080p monitors natively with a $30 adapter but a $1200 M2 Air can't do it (even though it has 2 video out capable USB C ports) without resorting to a limited more expensive solution like DisplayLink or Airplay.