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LG UltraFine 5K - Owners Thread

fwmireault said:
So I have to ask the question, what do you all think about the new Studio Display? Do you consider it's good enough to upgrade from an Ultrafine 5K?
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I agree with others it is tough to justify the upgrade, but I treated myself and ordered it anyway. :)

I figure I can sell the LG 5K and make back some of the expense.

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I saw this in the specs that I don't recall all being covered in the event.
 
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To my surprise, Apple is still selling the Ultrafine on their Apple store, at the same price. I thought they would stop selling it in Apple stores, given the Studio Display is in the same price and specs range
 
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So everyone thinks it is worth upgrading from the LG Ultrafine? Other than the camera and speakers are there other noticeable differences?

Also I want both a VESA mount and a stand, is that possible to have both?
 
jeme said:
So everyone thinks it is worth upgrading from the LG Ultrafine? Other than the camera and speakers are there other noticeable differences?

Also I want both a VESA mount and a stand, is that possible to have both?
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how long ahve u had your 5k for? i would supplement personally
 
jterp7 said:
insert joke about needing a new mac cuz base m1 cant do two 5k displays also
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In any case, it'll be interesting to see how the Studio Display does 5K over Thunderbolt 3. Dual-link DisplayPort 1.2 (HBR2) SST like the UltraFine 5K must be an option since it's listed as compatible with Macs that don't have DisplayPort 1.4. I wonder if it also does it via a single DisplayPort 1.4 (HBR3+DSC) SST connection.
 
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jterp7 said:
insert joke about needing a new mac cuz base m1 cant do two 5k displays also
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I don't know that I'd categorize it as a joke...
Insert meme pic of Julia Roberts thinking with all the maths floating around in the background and "when you're running the numbers on swapping out equipment to
 
fwmireault said:
To my surprise, Apple is still selling the Ultrafine on their Apple store, at the same price. I thought they would stop selling it in Apple stores, given the Studio Display is in the same price and specs range
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I wouldn't be surprised if Apple is just selling out existing supplies. Assuming LG is supplying the panels for the Studio Display, it's better for both LG and Apple to focus on the Studio Display.
 
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Weaselboy said:
I just checked eBay (US) and it looks like recent sales of the LG 5K are around $800, if that helps anybody with an upgrade decision either way.
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Assuming the same Windows workarounds for the LG UltraFine 5K work on the Apple Studio Display (ClickMonitorDDC for brightness), I'll probably put mine up on the Marketplace and eBay. While I have a MacBook Pro, at least basic compatibility as a display on Windows is critical for me, as well.
 
If I were purchasing a new monitor, I'd probably spend extra and get the Studio Display.

Since I already own two UltraFine 5K monitors, I don't see much compelling me to upgrade.

I really hope the new Studio Display monitors DO NOT use PWM.
 
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This one hurts. I just got my LG in November so it's very new. I maintain that the picture quality is very good but the overall build quality and design just isn't as polished or as sexy as the Studio Display. The camera and speakers on the LG are mediocre, and the screen doesn't wake to full brightness, but it's otherwise a decent display. I know me too well to pretend I won't eventually get the Studio Display - just depends when I stop feeling guilty about upgrading. I'm happy that Apple finally released a display for those who don't want or need the XDR.
 
klky said:
This one hurts. I just got my LG in November so it's very new. I maintain that the picture quality is very good but the overall build quality and design just isn't as polished or as sexy as the Studio Display. The camera and speakers on the LG are mediocre, and the screen doesn't wake to full brightness, but it's otherwise a decent display. I know me too well to pretend I won't eventually get the Studio Display - just depends when I stop feeling guilty about upgrading. I'm happy that Apple finally released a display for those who don't want or need the XDR.
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That's interesting as I actually find the camera in the LG to be pretty good. Good lighting is a must though. I have a Dyson lamp that gives very even lighting from above my desk and it is perfect for using a webcam.
 
fwmireault said:
So I have to ask the question, what do you all think about the new Studio Display? Do you consider it's good enough to upgrade from an Ultrafine 5K?

Personally I wised that it had Promotion, but I think there are bandwidth limitations that prevent 5K 120 hz. Other than that, it looks pretty nice
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If you look at the specs Apple listed, it literally is an LG Ultrafine 5K, just packaged a little differently.
  • 27-inch 5K Retina display
  • 14.7 million pixels
  • 600 nits of brightness
  • 1 billion colours
  • P3 wide colour
Looks nice, but not an upgrade. :)
 
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Expectation is that the Apple monitor is better supported than the LG. Biggest open issues: 1) Brightness resets after sleep on AS Macs and 2) Brightness controls only work on a single monitor
 
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Hessel89 said:
If you look at the specs Apple listed, it literally is an LG Ultrafine 5K, just packaged a little differently.
  • 27-inch 5K Retina display
  • 14.7 million pixels
  • 600 nits of brightness
  • 1 billion colours
  • P3 wide colour
Looks nice, but not an upgrade. :)
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LG Ultrafine can go to 500 nits if I recall, but I agree, it’s almost the same panel in a nicer enclosure
 
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Does anyone know if Apple has an exclusive arrangement with LG to make these 5K panels?

Why isn’t there any other monitor manufacturer (although I vaguely remember Dell had one for a short time) that offer this resolution?
 
satchmo said:
Why isn’t there any other monitor manufacturer (although I vaguely remember Dell had one for a short time) that offer this resolution?
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No demand for 5K outside of the very small Mac user base, that's why. It's as simple as that. :)

satchmo said:
Does anyone know if Apple has an exclusive arrangement with LG to make these 5K panels?
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These panels were used in other monitors, such as the Dell UP2715K (which I own), the Iiyama XB2779QQS and the Planar IX2790; the latter two even used panels originally destined for iMacs - they have the glass front and unpopulated hole for the webcam - but the panels are of inferior quality, so when buying either of these two monitors you need to be prepared for "surprises", such as many stuck pixels.

The HP Z27q looks to have used Samsung's 5K PLS panel instead.
 
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KPOM said:
I wouldn't be surprised if Apple is just selling out existing supplies. Assuming LG is supplying the panels for the Studio Display, it's better for both LG and Apple to focus on the Studio Display.
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Can’t say elsewhere, but I’ve noticed that Apple just removed the Ultrafine 5K from the canadian Apple store. The Ultrafine 4K is still there, that said
 
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