Apple Studio Display vs LG UltraFine 5K?

With the unveiling of Apple's new 27-inch 5K Studio Display earlier this month, it immediately drew comparisons to LG's similar UltraFine 5K display that's been on the market for a number of years.
The LG display is $300 cheaper than the Studio Display, and while availability has been spotty, LG says it will continue to be available, so we decided to compare the two displays to determine which is a better value.
read more - www.macrumors.com/2022/03/23/...
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Display Brightness Comparison
1:09 - Color & Contrast
1:49 - Webcam
3:06 - Webcam Mic Quality
4:18 - Speakers
5:12 - Ports
5:45 - Power Cord Debacle
6:27 - Build Quality
7:39 - Stand
8:38 - Known LG UltraFine Issues
9:44 - Final Thoughts

[@classicaloracle]

Why are there so few 5K panels? Do companies not see any potential in the Apple customer base?

[@Gryever12]

I really have been enjoying these comparison vids; keep 'em coming!

[@NickGoldston]

I was super curious about this exact comparison, thank you!

[@Seva98a]

How is super low light brightness (in the dark room with no other lights)? I would also love to hear experience from LG UltraFine owners. Issue, I have with my iMac is that when it is night, the fully dimmed screen is too dark but adding single small increment to brightness makes screen just way too bright.

[@iham1313]

thank you very much for your comparison - this helped a lot!

[@brentsmithline3423]

Have had less than a day with my new setup that replaced my iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014). I now have a MacBook Air M1 chip with 8‑core CPU, 7‑core GPU, and 16‑core Neural Engine, 16GB unified memory, 2TB SSD storage, CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock, and a LG Ultra HD 5K Ultra Slim 27MD5KA-B Monitor on a desk VESA arm.. Like the way to many times I have moved to a new host system over the many decades spend most of the time with transfer of data. Setup of programs you use. Then trying to get it to look how you want. Now from the GC looks of things the LG 27MD5KA-B flat matte black is a look I love. Also I would have purchased the Apple Studio Monitor if I had been able to have it shipped for pickup at the Apple Store the same as the MacBook Air. Have lived in my personal home host system since the Intel iMac first came out. We will see how long this LG monitor does the job for me. Thing is I use things until they are obsolete, or die. Down the road more than likely purchase whatever Apple Monitor they have at that time unless they stop making them yet once again. Some people do not like the Apple garden. Thing is I want KISS, and something that works every time I go to use it. Love it when young people talk about the cost. Apple Mac Studio, Studio Monitor in my configuration would've cost me $4,198.00 which is less than my original Macintosh purchased in 1984 at $2,500 when adjusted for inflation would be $6,764.87 on the introduction date of the Apple Studio lineup. Thing is as a normal just do not need all that power, and I live in the consumer desktop part of the grid.

[@downieabz]

Well, I already bought a Studio Display as it was available to pick up on the first day at my local Apple Store. I told the guy who organised the pick up that I really wanted an iMac 27 inch with Apple silicon to replace my 2012 iMac 27 inch but sadly it doesn't look like it's going to happen. I already have a MacBook Air M1 and the Studio Display price is well below what Apple would charge for a 27 inch iMac with the same processor and storage as my MBA. I agree with everything in the review except possibly the webcam part - blowing up a 1080p imsge to 5K is bound to cause issues. My limited experience of one Zoom meeting is all I can go on but my picture definitely looked better on the Studio Display than it did using the MBA webcam. The stand height is just plain wrong, but that also applies to my iMac stand. Currently, it's sat on top of a fat Red Hat Linux book while I wait for a monitor riser to arrive. Take it from me - I used to do risk assessments on workstations and most needed extra height to help avoid neck strain. Apple has been making the same mistake since the original iMac, believing that tilting the screen is all that is needed.

[@JeffKelley]

Totally off topic but what is the stand you have your AirPods Max resting on? I need it!

[@vegabondsal5044]

LG 5k comes with a built-in VESA mount. All in!!!

[@falcon81701]

Im using the LG 27UL850W 4k and its a fantastic monitor. Usb-C with power, hdmi ports and nice picture. A great option for those with Macs. The newer UP model is out which provides more power via USB

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

Why U2723QE is better? - IPS Black panel with doubled contrast ratio. - More and superior ports as USB hub. (I think 27UP850 only supports 4K60Hz with USB 2.0 speed?) - Built-in power supply. - Slightly more DCI-P3 coverage (98% vs 95% of LG) - Better design (to my eyes - not a fan of LG's curved base). - Displayport chaining and KVM (in case I need to use it with PC) Why 27UP850 is better? (and why they don't matter as much to me) - 96w power delivery over USB C (compared to 90w of Dell) - the difference is really small. - AMD Free Sync - I don't game. - Built in speaker - I heard quality is mediocre.

[@falcon81701]

@@JohnSmith-zl8rz looks great. Yes the LG speakers are not good. My 13” MBP speakers are much better

[@nickreid5297]

The big difference is that the Studio Display has a glass screen. To me, that makes it vastly better to look at than the LG's plastic screen. I also made sure not to get the antiglare coating. I want my images sharp, not blurred.

[@daniellebartholomew2140]

This is the comment I was looking for. THANK YOU!

[@ValentinVazquez9810]

Great video! Thank you! I found a LG UltraFine of second hand in $300 dls, Is it worth buying? I would use it for editing photo and video. Thanks!

[@joebullwinkle5099]

Thanks for the great description/comparison of both these 5K Monitors I have a 5K iMac and a LG 5K Ultrafine. From your comparison, it does well appear that the new studio display is an improvement in the viewing experience and in microphone and sound quality, compared to the LG, although how many people really use their monitors speakers for music? I sure don't. Video chats for sure. My issue here is that we appear to be stuck at a 27" form factor and 5K for 6 years. In reality the Studio Display is a modest upgrade compared to the LG and compared to a 5K iMac even less so. What would people say if 4K TV's were the same form factor as 6 years ago and now people paid more for them? In my view the Apple Pro display should be 8K and 40" for the price and the new studio display should be the 32" and 6K display.

[@williamreynish827]

27" is more than big enough IMO. Next step is ProMotion and HDR. Much rather have those than higher res or larger size.

[@CaroAbebe]

27” is plenty large for my use case. I wouldn’t buy a 32” monitor for my Damm office.

[@nolthando]

Is the LG Ultrafine 5k 27" matte or glossy coating? I use it mainly for text, so I don't want the glare from glossy coating

[@fmarinosfromafar9512]

An excellent, balanced review. Thanks!

[@chrissan6015]

I have a Dell xps 17 9700. Would the studio be a good monitor for it.

[@ericburgos]

Looking forward to picking up another used Ultrafine 5K in a few months.

[@Harvey91]

This might be a stupid question, but s there a way to connect this monitor (LG ultrafine 5k) to an Xbox one? e.g thunderbolt 3 > HDMI?

[@thaocosgrove7194]

Did you test the power consumption between the two?

[@JonDaiello]

I love my UltraFine 5K. I've been waiting for a comparable replacement for a few years, and Apple's new Studio Display seems to be the next best thing. Thanks for answering some of my questions like audio quality from speakers and HDR comparison.

[@reiniergarcia]

Studio Display is garbage.

[@Astro-X]

There is no HDR

[@danger_pig]

does the webcam on studio display work in portrait mode?

[@BurakCankaya]

Guy i have a qauestion. Is there any BIG difference between 4k and 5k? I have 4k with mac mini but should i pay more and buy this one ?

[@Allosaurus-B]

hello. what smartphone is it? and the stand it's on please :)

[@Beekrm]

Can it get switch to a arm desk mount that the LG I’m asking since it wobble allot

[@albertodavido]

Does anyone know if the Studio Display will work with a 2015 15" MBPr (integrated graphics) - maybe just on 2560x1440 - by using the Apple bidirectional adapter?

[@JD-kf2ki]

Can the LG 5k be compatible with the Mac Studio?

[@CharisCh]

@MacRumors what would you choose if the LG ultrafine was 700$ (new) and you didn't care about aesthetics? I'm trying to make up my mind! Actually, I'm only worried about the burn-in issues you mentioned... 🤔

[@robi7017]

Thank you for this video. I have the LG ultrafine and I love it. I haven’t received my studio display just yet but you have confirmed for me that these are not quite apples to apples (did I really just write that?). I will be using both the LG and the studio display for my dual monitor setup and I’m thrilled. The LG is indeed a great alternative to the studio display. I don’t think there’s much else out there than can touch it (besides the studio display), but I think the Studio display will offer more as you pointed out.

[@taariqq]

Care to share how's the experience so far? I am buying LG today.

[@Reno_T]

I would also like to have your feedback ;-)

[@Cinefilo_Celuloide]

Hello, beautiful Review, I have a question they will send me an Apple Studio Display very soon and the truth is I have not so modern equipment in terms of connectivity I have a Mac mini Late 2012 and a Mac Pro 2013 Trashcan and I don't know if a thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 converter can work for me I hope you can help me

[@billg7813]

Before you get an LG, you may want to check out the Northridge channel on what might be a common circuit board problem with the port connector

[@AthleticRehabro]

would you recommend me an lg 27 ultrafine 5k, box-new condition but from an ebay like site from my country, with the price of 550 $ negotiated from 760 ?

[@misterforest6574]

Since the new Studio Display is so thick and has speakers and cameras, is it possible that it will be the next iMac eventually?

[@JacanaProductions]

Wondering if a some that are listed for $400 on eBay are any good? Wonder what could be wrong with them.

[@KGV_Studios]

Can you do other monitors like the dell ultra sharp or lg ultra fine not just for Mac since pc users look for high quality monitors for windows and love how apples monitors look all the iMac etc look better than most monitors

[@genec7006]

Where can i find a 5k ultrafine for under $1000?

[@AJCoReTV]

is the LG 120hz?

[@realavx]

What is the wake up from sleep time of lg 5k?

[@nukenoly8751]

Purchased 3 used LGs on the bay for less than the cost of one Studio Display to use with my 3 MacBook Air M1 and they rock!

[@djalanemohamedamine6295]

what's a better monitor ? the dell ultrasharp U2720q or the LG ultrafine 5K ? considering that i can have the LG 'USED' for the same price as e new DELL, can anyone help ? thanks i don't like th LG esthetics, but is the LG display way better then the dell's ? if so than i can ignore the looks of the LG

[@CarlosKTCosta]

Do you think the Thunderbolt Display is still a good option for someone who loves the MacBook Pro screen but does not do any image editing and just the casual video editing?

[@fmarinosfromafar9512]

I think it's definitely a good option as long as you find one in decent condition. I use my 2011-built TB Display for image and video editing and the picture quality is great - it's just not retina. With the ethernet & other ports on the back (as well as the Mag-safe power cable that fits my soon-to-be-updated 2015 15" rMBP), when the panel finally died a year and a half ago, the best option to replace it I could find was to actually buy another 27" LG LCD panel from China and install it myself. $300 and a pita, but I wouldn't have been happy with the other options, even if newer and 4K (and $200-400 more). The new Studio Display looks like an excellent revision of the TB Dislay - to me the price difference ($999 vs $1600) is understandable considering the 5K panel and being 6 years later, and that the wobbly LG 5K is still around $1200 new (I wouldn't take a chance with a 2nd hand one of those). It's a significant outlay though, here the new one is $2500 - so I'm hoping my TB display with the new panel keeps going for a few more years. As long as it doesn't die in the same year I need to upgrade an MBP, I'd seriously consider a Studio Display - especially as I'd expect to get near to or more than 10 years out of one.

[@ImB4k4]

I just recently bought a used 27" Cinema Display (basically identical to its replacement, the Thunderbolt Display, except for connectivity), and honestly it's great. It may be old, and it may not be 4K or 5K, but it's nice and large and looks beautiful. Right now I'm using it with the 2010 Macbook Pro I've had since it was new,. Assuming it still looks good and works well with the Mac Studio I have coming in next week, I'm considering buying a second of the same monitor.

[@Dewabarasunderan]

Would have been good to make a comparison AFTER color calibrating both 😅.

[@anttivalos6224]

Being able to remove the power cord on the LG was a huge advantage when moving from one European country to another that had same voltage but different plug. Would have sucked to be stuck with an adapter.

[@JimKanaris]

There's the price and the size that sent me to Dell's larger, UltraSharp display. 4K, I know, but it's no slouch. Anyway, thanks for the review. Very fair in terms of the devices compared. (And yes, the Webcam is "a little less terrible" on the Studio. 😊)

[@MemeScreen]

Eve Spectrum VS Studio Display when?

[@ChocolateAsian9000]

I’m a graphic designer with a company MacBook, totally remote. It’s been hard to work with a single monitor and I do think I’m about to get this. I know there are other alternatives but I’m in a rare/uncommon position of more disposable income bc of this job. Should be great but looks like a month away lol

[@tweedpenguin712]

How is it hard to work from a single monitor? Lol

[@ChocolateAsian9000]

@@tweedpenguin712 the nature of my job includes a lot of back and forth between source info and my current workspace. Instead of reopening windows back and forth it’s nice to see everything I need at once…I doubt I’m the only person who feels that way

[@RobHollander]

Heard Apple was already addressing webcam issues with a firmware update.

[@sealinski]

In every review video where I’m told the studio display webcam isn’t good, it turns out really good. I wonder if the instant feedback of the video as you use the webcam just looks bad at the time…?

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Awesome & Thanks :)

[@jtdx_]

It's a shame that there is no ProMotion/120hz on the Studio Display and overpriced stand options, otherwise I would consider picking one up even though it's overkill for my workflow.

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

next version, I'll wait.

[@jackyharuhiko]

HDR is much more important; not that this monitor is not bright but obviously the black level is not fine due to the single backlight I.e. no local dimming zone.

[@iSquishy89]

For me its the lack of XDR that killed it for me.

[@williamreynish827]

@@Rusk86 But isn't dual TB4 enough? I remember back when Apple released the 30" Cinema Display in the early 2000's - it required a dual DVI connection.

[@jakebellacera]

@@williamreynish827 perhaps Apple thought that people may value multiple monitors or ports over dedicating two to a display.

[@2kBofFun]

In Europe things are even easier. The Apple is 2239€ here (with adjustable foot and matte coating, a bare minimum configuration IMO). You can buy much other displays for that. The only thing that would legitimate a resolutiion like this is 4K video edits, so what about refresh rates? Does the Apple work at say 23,976Hz? 50Hz? 71,928 with black frame insertion? You are probably much better of with a freesync 4K screen as videographer.

[@substance90]

The webcam in my iMac Pro is phenomenal. I'm really nervous that the Studio Display one will be a major downgrade.

[@macrumors]

It shouldn’t be. In theory. Hopefully the update fixes it

[@PSBrathwaite]

@@macrumorsdid the upgrade fix it!?

[@InkyMD]

The studio display mic sounds better then the LG but not amazing, I like the light balance of the SD webcam better than the LG, but the SD looks grainy/flat despite the better light balance.

[@Roz-Inspire-Video]

Thanks!

[@ronkemperful]

Great comments concerning the Studio Display. Sadly, Apple did not refresh the 27”iMac with an M1 processor, which perhaps would have stolen some of the thunder from the new Studio, BUT it would have been a better value, even if priced a few hundred dollars more.

[@shanewillbur1325]

Depends I guess. I am one of those people who choose a fully upgraded Mac mini as my main desk machine. I do not want to have to rebuy my ultrafine monitors. I have all the periferals I need. What us mini users wanted was a "pro mini machine". And this is it. iMac isn't appealing to me. Hard to see value in a screen attached to a computer that I cannot upgrade independently. That's just for my own needs. So I'm unsure if an iMac would have stolen thunder.

[@ronkemperful]

@@shanewillbur1325 Appreciate your response.

[@tylereverett_]

I currently own the discontinued LG 27UD88-W 27" 16:9 4K IPS Monitor and looking to upgrade to the Studio Display instead of the LG Ultrafine 5k because of the poor build quality and how It easily shakes on the desk.

[@scottscottsdale7868]

Hi. I am a lawyer and state at a computer to work with documents 24/7. I just use a regular old Lenovo monitor. Is getting a 5K screen worth it for me? Eye strain etc.

[@glitchinthematrix9306]

Yes 1000% worth it. I'm a law student myself.

[@creativfilmmedia4246]

is the apple much more brighter?

[@scottlnrd]

I had seen the comments in other reviews about the stupid power cable. My question is, unless it's broken, why are people obsessed with wanting to remove it? You plug it in to a power source and most people leave it at that. Who cares how it's attached? You don't want the mag safe because then you're stuck with a power brick. And I understand why you couldn't put a standard power cable on it. The display is not thick enough to support that without bulging it out of the back, which in turn could create other issues. But overall, great review and comparison. Thanks!

[@christiansanchez9880]

Because people love to hate on Apple for anything possible.

[@wavelengthphoto]

So few people seem capable of figuring out these points. Totally agree.

[@stanleynowak9325]

Don't you just want to slap a millennial some days?

[@d-o-n-u-t]

What if it's not long enough? That can cause some issues for people's setups, especially in some U.S states where extension cords/power strips are (allegedly?) somewhat unsafe due to poor regulation. Also, if you ever move, you won't be able to plug the Mac in directly to the wall. The same also applies for internationally shipped items, and I know that I have to ship internationally a lot because I don't live in the US/EU. It's an important thing to point out, because some people *need* to know about it.

[@scottlnrd]

@@d-o-n-u-t US States don't typically regulate that sort of thing. They are regulated at the federal level. Everything must comply with electrical code. There is literally no difference between putting the monitor on an extension cable or having a longer power cable. Why would a company engineer an option for the one in a million scenario? It's not financially feasable or smart. Many products have power cords that are non-removable. It's not an issue 99.9999% of the time. I don't understand the rest of your argument. What do you mean you can't plug a Mac directly into the wall?

[@henryrichardson2140]

According to WSJ video, video quality is same. the only differences are camera and sound.

[@WilliamWallis]

Chances that this will ultimately become the next iMac?

[@21dazzer]

If so, it will cost a LOT more than 1599.

[@mikey1220]

The webcam looks way better on the mac studio. The LG looked dark 🤔

[@noeljenkins6005]

would you pay $2499 that what it cost in Australia

[@nathaniel23946]

Thank you for the great review! Honestly, I think people already coming in with bias before watching the videos about this monitor. Basically if you are in the apple ecosystem and really lack a 5k monitor than you could consider it. I mean yes there are definitely 5k monitor out there that are so much better in specs. However, if you look at the monitor as a whole slick, minimal design, I would say yes it’s a good pick. At the end, it’s everyone choice. So if you like it go ahead with it.

[@AIRRAZOR44]

This goes both ways. I’m seeing “reviewers” come up with ridiculous comparisons to 4K monitors & strange justification for using the onboard audio dedicated speakers. Not mentioning it tops out at 60HZ - they come up with weird, arbitrary reasons why they prefer 60HZ. I’d rather they say they don’t know what they’re talking about

[@AIRRAZOR44]

@@andyH_England yes, a higher refresh rate has to be released. There are some opinions that make little sense. I’m just pointing out that this occurrence is non partisan

[@pbrigham]

They are both expensive, get two Dell U2720Q for less of the price of any ONE of these. Speakers? we all use now headphones or earbuds. Ports? on the Dell they are on the side where you can use them, not on the back, and yes you can charge with 96W with a single USB C or Thunderbolt cable.

[@benjaminblum1172]

the webcam, 60hz, no amoled, a fixed build in power cable and no hdr for 1599$ is a f***ing joke. this cost nearby a imac 27"😵‍💫

[@awaken77]

LG has great panel (i think it the same as in 27" iMacs), but i don't like the wobbly stand with flimsy leg. Apple stand looks more steady, but surcharge for adjustable stand is ridiculous. Apple monitors with non-adjustable stand are now sold with great discount (27% less than on initial release), so it could be a deal if you don't mind to stack few books under monitor :-)

[@dr.brennstab2201]

I think that for half the price you still have budget to fit a proper table mount to the ultrafine. (yes you have a vesa mount)

[@theshortlist]

at the moment, the LG is 50% cheaper here in france !

[@phanatiksent]

I can't get 5k on my LG, and I'm running it with a Mac Studio. The highest I see is 3840 x 2160.

[@liamcoburn8842]

Don’t get the Apple studio display. There is a major fault with the power supply. I’ve been through 3 of them all wIth the same issues. Loud buzzing sound coming from the top of the monitor when the brightness is below 2/3rds full. Video link supplied: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIuTiICdj8yhr6s Apple is aware of the issue and appears to have pulled all the stock in Australia.

[@carlosprovyrivera8522]

I’m still po’d that I can’t use my perfectly nice iMac 5k retina (late 2014) in target display mode with my MacBook Air M1. Like others I may consider version 2 of the studio display but for now I will hold off until my anger subsides. 😝

[@antok86]

How many of you have broken thunderbolt ports in your 5k Lg

[@SuperPudley]

The image on the LG is with much less light than the Apple display. The microphone is also much better on the Apple Display.

[@leicaman]

I got my firmware update in less than a week after delivery. Much better quality. A $300 difference. Anyone choosing the LG knows the price difference, but not the value difference. Complaining about the cord not easy to remove is like complaining their car’s transmission is not easy to remove. A non-issue.

[@tweedpenguin712]

Not the same?

[@user-ys6dj9pj6e]

Just adjust your settings

[@frankwalders]

What I really cannot understand: you have thousands of employees at Apple and then you 'forget' to check the quality of the webcam? It's about as bad forgetting your parachute when you go skydiving.

[@HiFiInsider]

the mic in Studio display is better.

[@ClausPelz]

My LG has the ghosting issue, so annoying!

[@brianwalsh1844]

Mic was better on the studio display by a country mile

[@4252applebee]

You purchase a monitor for display not speakers ! I got an 27 LG ultrafine 27 for $ 1100 inclusive of tax for my macbook pro M1 also own a LG 32 UN 880-B that you reviewed sometimes back plus a MacMini M1 for speakers I prefer stand mount Kef 50W wireless pretty satisfied with my present setup . would not buy the studio display for speakers or a webcam would prefer other outside options for professional work

[@starofeden9277]

i am shocked that this 27 inch monitor is a 5k? unbelievable it seems then that screens like 34 inch and 49 inch are total ripp offs on the whole world when it comes to pixel density what a shame

[@ericmindyc]

of course its an upgrade. the question is "is it worth the price?"

[@reiniergarcia]

It’s not.

[@tekis0]

Microphones and camera are definitely better on the Studio Display!

[@CaroAbebe]

The LG monitor is 300 USD less. For an additional 300 USD, you get rid of the wobble, you’re given the better camera (I thought the ASD camera was bad until I saw the LG one 😂), a better mic and better speakers. Ah, yes, you also get rid of the plasticky look.

[@2424rocket]

You’re such a nice guy… You said all the terrible things about LG in such a nice way… Let me rephrase for you… For me personally, the LG monitor is a piece of crap. Plastic crap. Yes the picture quality is okey-dokey… And if you’re an amateur or just doing amateur work the LG monitor is perfectly fine. If you are somewhat of a professional and you’re making good money… You definitely want the Mac monitor. $400 more is not a lot of money for a monitor that will last you a long time and better in every possible way. And I did notice you mention that some people don’t care what the monitor itself looks like, meaning the enclosure, but that’s because they have no sense of the aesthetic. The Mac monitor is absolutely gorgeous, I’m talking about the casing now… And certainly worth an extra $400. And lastly… I have no idea why anybody has a problem with a cord that doesn’t come out. Why do you need to take it out..? I’ve had the iMac Pro for the last four years and I never had a problem with anything. You can always go buy a cheap consumer monitor and push the cord in and out all day long if that makes you happy.

[@username65585]

More money, 6 years later, for basically the same panel. People will try to justify it by saying there isn't any competing products. That is only because Apple is the only company that decided to go with 5K resolution. Just go with a 4K monitor and you can save like $1,000.

[@ShaneDocPuff]

The camera was not great but the Mic in the Studio was better.

[@DougiePlaysSoccer]

I’m fairly tempted by the port speed, otherwise I’m keeping my LG display.

[@cool-j7148]

The Studio display webcam looks much does and so does the microphone

[@AJ-wg7fj]

This person is saying the cameras are similar, in practice? Oh my word.

[@chumbawumba1959]

Focusing on the display panel in isolation, the two are quite comparable. 5k 500 nits v. 5k 600 nits is noticeable, but not so much to justify a swap (if you already have the LG). However, thats where it ends ... EVERYTHING ELSE IS SUPERIOR FOR THE STUDIO DISPLAY ... build quality, stability, microphone, speakers, tech inside - Apple will fix the crappy initial WebCam quality!!! So, if you are making a purchase decision, go with Studio Display no question. But, if you have the LG, you would not get a return on buying the Studio Display for $1600 and then selling the LG for what would be about $750 on the used market (current eBay selling price, even after release of Studio Display). I have the LG, and will be adding the Studio Display for primary monitor (w/ a new Mac Studio) and to the side will be LG as second display for a "Dual Display Lifestyle". Thats my view.

[@dackel4253]

Its not ONLY the 100nits, the display it self is more vibrant and higher quality, but it doesnt really change your point

[@reiniergarcia]

Predictable and not fair review. The LG 5K UktraFine is a proven solid good quality display.

[@macrumors]

Among our staff members, we have at least three of them. Every unit has exhibited severe image retention, while we’ve had sporadic other compatibility issues over the years. But until now, nobody else has come out with a 27” 5K model to compete.

[@THEVATICANTS]

The market simply isn't there yet with respect monitors....

[@AntonReece]

I just picked up an lg ultrafine 5k for $100

[@KissMyKite]

How pathetic; Having to compare a new Apple $1,500 monitor to a six-year-old LG. There is a HUGE issue with the MAC Studio Monitor with regard to "Color Calibration". The brightness controls are grayed out and not accessible from a range perspective during calibration and also once the calibration is completed on ALL but one profile that comes with the computer. Let's say you're using the X-Rite which is a standard for many professional photographers. If you even go so far at to put in your X & Y factors for your white point, you'll notice that getting to the 80-120 ranges for brightness is impossible. You get numbers up in the 400's if you're lucky. I real Standard mich be starting at a 65 preset so "Photographer (P3-D65)" is a prime example. Some have said to copy the (P3-D65) rename it and then modify it. Well I did that and it didn't work right out of the box and then I 'm saying to myself, why anm I doing "work arounds" on a brand new $1,500 monitor??? Some have said that they have renamed the settings an and got it to work. One person did this but when they rebooted their machine, the brightness was off again. I can't imagine being in the middle of workflow for a client, and for ANY reason at all you have to recalibrate your color space. WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON. As of August, there was another brightness issue with the monitor and Apple says they fixed that one in the next firmware update about 4-5 months later. Well, if you own a new MAC Studio Monitor, and these issues are not resolved, you not only don't have a working monitor but you can't return it!!!!! Apple also had issues with the speakers (audio) and lackluster performance with the webcam. This is an indication of the overall quality of this product. WHAT ELSE is wrong. And as for the speakers, based on the marketing hype I was expecting this "AMAZING DIFFERENCE" from an old 5K iMAC. Side by Side, the sound of the old iMAC was better in my opinion. The MAC Studio Monitor has bugs and is not what it is HYPED to be. 95% chance... Mine is going back. I've been on the phone with Tech support at Apple for over a week and no fix yet. They want me to wait another week. My work is compromised so I'm editing on my old 5K iMAC form 2017. Aghhhhhhhhhhh.

[@skeptics555]

I would have bought one if it wasn't for that stupid bezel. So I bought a used Planar 27 in 5k, ix2790, I wish I could find a new one, no longer made.

[@Beecherina]

thank you!! great video

[@TechieBaby]

Apple Displays were so ahead of the industry, and to keep the same amount of leading, this one should be launched with mini LED 1600 nits HDR. But they chose to stay on the same old ground. And a sad and cruel truth is - this is still one of the best panels, after about 10 years. Shame on the display industry.

[@CalebCheek]

I just wish they made a mini LED panel they already have in the MacBook Pro. A 1200 but, glossy HDR panel would’ve actually been Industy leading

[@TechieBaby]

@@CalebCheek yep, at least, I mean at least, even 1000 nits will do, if they need to consider the sales of 36" XDR.

[@TechieBaby]

@@CalebCheek This panel with 10 year old specs is so boring and the price can't be justified by asked-by-no-one A13.

[@CalebCheek]

@@TechieBaby yeah maybe this a13 will do something cool in the future after an update but rn it can’t even make the camera look good when we know for a fact the hardware is good. If the A13 offset some processing from the computer by freeing ram or CPU usage, then maybe it would make sense but rn it’s just odd it even has it

[@DimiArhontidis]

wow that LG next to the beautiful Studio Display looks so.... PC

[@dinkyshopYT]

LG webcam and mic pretty awful for the price. (Front lighting would have helped.) Apple display really should have a decent webcam. Apple picture image better, but not what it should be for $1600 darn dollars. Why isn’t that darn power cable removable? Seems dumb. Good points.

[@21dazzer]

I'll take 218ppi over ProMotion any day.