Best 27"-28" in the market right now. I'm waiting for a sale to acquire a 2nd model
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Best Monitor for the new 2021 MacBook Pro?
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Wait guys what are we talking about right now, the LG 5k that isn’t on sale in Europe anymore, or the Huawei?
So...I went ahead and purchased the new lg 34" = https://www.amazon.com/LG-34GP950G-B-Ultragear-Response-Adjustable/dp/B097QF8CP3
The thing is, I will be leaving it in an office where I have a PC hooked up to it at all times and then dock my macbook there when I go back n forth. pc for gaming, mac for business
The thing is, I will be leaving it in an office where I have a PC hooked up to it at all times and then dock my macbook there when I go back n forth. pc for gaming, mac for business
In case anyone is interested in the Dell U3818DW, it has a couple known issues: 1) the power chime issue from MacBook when connected with USB-C and going into sleep mode (https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/...monitors-while-the-macbook-is-in-sleep-mode); 2) usb keyboard/mouse connected to the monitor not recognized after reboot when connected with USB-C.
This is fairly annoying, but otherwise the monitor works well and charging works too at 100W.
This is fairly annoying, but otherwise the monitor works well and charging works too at 100W.
I'm curious on that too....I'd really like a good aluminum external display without spending $5000
What resolution do you have it set to? I can't settle on one. The default makes everything way too big and the one with more real-estate makes things a bit blurry.
I dont have the LG, but I have the ASUS 28" 4K 144hz monitor paired with an LG 1440p monitor.
(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FP3J623?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details)
(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FP3J623?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details)
I bought an LG 34WK95U this week for my 16" M1 Pro and its brilliant. It was between this or adding a second 4K 27" screen but I prefer the Ultrawide format. I'd used Ultrawide screens in the past, but the lower resolution is a real issue for me. I couldn't justify a Pro XDR so went for this screen instead as its 5K so is "retina-like" and fits my desk well - its just about the right size for me without being totally overwhelming size-wise. Love it.
How does text look on it. Is is up to retina standards? MacOS is tough on anything less than very high ppi monitors…
I have the same monitor paired with my m1 max and it’s brilliant. The wide format is great and the resolution is absolutely fantastic. Overall it’s a very solid pick and still remains one of the only ultra wide screens with ‘retina like’ dpi.
I ended up getting mine from adorama used for 900. I’ve seen great deals on eBay in the past too, but brand new gets you a warranty, which is nice.
Is there a reason you went for the 95U ultrawide rather than say the LG 5k Ultrafine? At a similar price point it seems like the ultrafine offers higher PPI, but not sure how to best decide.
At a similar price point, the LG Ultrafine has the same horizontal resolution and taller vertical resolution, just less actual physical screen space (27" vs 34"), but I would think 27" would be plenty sufficient for viewing 2 side-by-side windows
27" also offers higher PPI at 218 vs. 95U's 164ppi
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I regret getting the 38" Ultragear over this. iirc thunderbolt 3 was limited to 75hz?
I am running native at 144hz on my M1 air. Occasionally when I plug it in it it freaks out and shows a mirror display with poor resolution scaling, but replacing always fixes it.
I have bought Dell U2720Q for MBP 16”, currently waiting for MBP 16 Max, but the display has been great for development and occasional photo editing, considering to get another one. Not sure the PD will be enough though as the new MBP can use up to 140W.
I don’t suppose anybody has a hp27k G3 or a hp U28 hooked up to their MacBook Pro. Looking at these screens.