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When considering on-the-go workspace solutions, Luna Display and Duet Display are two options to use your iPad as a second display. While Duet Display is a software-only app, Luna Display uses a unique hardware-and-software combination.
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The guide below outlines the benefits of a hardware solution so that you can make an informed decision for your workflow:
Low latency
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Our competitors use traditional video playback technology that was designed for pre-recorded films, where real-time feedback isn’t an issue. But your workflow isn’t pre-recorded, and that’s why we built Luna Display with low latency in mind for faster performance that always keeps up with you.
Luna runs on our proprietary display protocol called LIQUID, that was built to provide low-latency and high-resolution on WiFi networks. LIQUID’S algorithm features our built-in Velocity Control, which analyzes WiFi network conditions dozens of times per second to balance image quality and latency. Luna typically sees latency of 16 to 32 milliseconds (ms) over WiFi.
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Device versatility with Luna Modes
Duet Display is limited to desktop-to-iPad setups. Luna Display offers a variety of workspace setups, including:
- Mac-to-iPad Mode: Seamlessly extend your desktop from Mac to iPad. Featuring full touch support and gestures, turn your iPad into a touchscreen-Mac.
- Mac-to-Mac Mode: Use any Mac as a second display — perfect for anyone with multiple Macs. It even works on older Mac models.
- Headless Mode: Looking for a powerful travel-friendly setup with your Mac mini? Headless Mode lets you use your Mac or iPad as the main display for Mac mini and Mac Pro.
- PC-to-iPad: Coming soon! Pre-order now.
- PC-to-PC: Coming soon!
True display recognition
Luna’s hardware component allows your desktop to recognize Luna as a real display. That means you’ll get robust and reliable performance every time you use Luna.
Duet relies on software that “tricks” your Mac into thinking a display is attached, causing glitchy and unreliable performance. This also puts Duet’s software at risk of being unsupported when your desktop releases future OS updates.
Full, native Retina resolutions
Luna Display can drive all iPads at the full, native Retina resolutions for Macs that support Retina mode.
Duet Display is limited to 1080p, which doesn’t necessarily fit the size of the iPad.
Complete GPU acceleration
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Because your computer recognizes Luna as a true display, Luna is able to harness the raw power of your computer’s graphics card, allowing complete GPU acceleration across all apps. The result is an ultra-crisp picture and a perceptually-lossless display.
Mac computers are unable to recognize Duet as a true second display, so Duet gets inconsistent graphics acceleration and Metal GPU support. That’s like buying a car and only using half the engine.
The hardware advantage
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Luna is a real hardware display. Software-simulated displays like Duet are limited and offer an unreliable display experience.