Alogic Introduces Touchscreen Displays for Mac, Bypassing Apple's Reluctance
Alogic has announced a new lineup of touchscreen displays designed for Macs, offering an alternative for users who want touch functionality before Apple releases its rumored first touchscreen Mac.
The new lineup includes the FOKUS interactive touchscreen series, the Aspekt Touch 27" monitor, and the Folio portable touchscreen displays.
FOKUS Series: Collaborative 4K Touchscreens
The FOKUS series features 43-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch 4K touchscreen displays built for collaborative environments. These large-format displays support multitouch and Alogic's Active Stylus with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity.
- Sizes: 43-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch
- Resolution: 4K
- Input: Multitouch, Active Stylus support
Aspekt Touch 27": A Desktop Powerhouse
The Aspekt Touch 27" is a 4K panel with 600 nits brightness. It functions as a full docking station, integrating USB-C, USB-A, Ethernet, and audio ports. It accepts HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, and USB-C inputs, and can deliver 90W charging over USB-C.
The Aspekt is available in Silver and Space Black with three stand options: a Raise Stand, a Fold Stand designed for stylus drawing, and an Omni Fold Stand that includes a mount for a Mac mini.
Folio Portable Monitors: Dual-Screen Potential
The Folio portable monitors feature a 16-inch display at 2560x1440 resolution. A foldable cover doubles as a stand, and the monitor connects via a single USB-C cable.
- Standard Folio: One display.
- Folio Duo: Two stacked screens that can be rotated 90° for side-by-side portrait orientation.
Touch on macOS: The Software Solution
As macOS does not natively support touchscreens, Alogic provides its own software. This software enables touch gestures, navigation, annotation, and drawing on connected Macs.
Availability and Pricing
- FOKUS displays: Launching by September. Pricing: $2,799 (43-inch), $3,299 (55-inch), $3,999 (65-inch).
- Folio & Folio Duo: Available around September. Pricing: $899 (Folio), $1,299 (Folio Duo).
- Aspekt Touch 27" & Active Stylus: Available starting next month. Pricing: $1,799 (Aspekt), $149 (Active Stylus with wireless charging).
Background: Apple's Timeline
Apple has not yet released a touchscreen Mac. The first rumored model is a "MacBook Ultra" expected in late 2026 or early 2027. Alogic's monitors fill this gap for professionals and creatives seeking touch functionality immediately.