Using 27" iMac (2017 model) as External Display?

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Inspired by the Mac Studio I’m considering the possibility of using my iMac as a display for the Mac Studio.

Either that or using the iMac as an external display for a 14" M1 Macbook Pro.

Is either of these a realistic approach?

Note: I’ve considered the Studio Display but it is my understanding that it is the same screen as on the Retina iMacs. True?

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Unfortunately, Apple removed Target Display Mode starting with the 2015 iMac 5K. You could use something like Luna Display to turn an iMac into a remote monitor, but in my experience something like that’s kind of laggy compared to an actual monitor.

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Yes, Chris is right. There’s no way to do this anymore, unfortunately.

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Thanks guys.
I got misled by Apple Sales Support by being told this was possible.
Finally got a sales person who could explain exactly what you folks are describing. Target Display Mode is not supported on iMacs after 2014.

Bummer, now I’m trying to rationalize the purchase of a Studio Display. :moneybag: :moneybag: :moneybag:

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There are some options for where to sell your Mac hardware in this thread: