The BEST Productivity Monitor - LG UltraFine Ergo 4K

[@Euphrodyne]

I love love love your video and everything in it! light humour and explanation. Love it!

[@magicliwanag]

Heyaaaa! Thanks Pizza 🍕 share me a slice could ya?

[@Euphrodyne]

@@magicliwanag would share the whole thing if it's pineapple 🍍 😉

[@magicliwanag]

@@Euphrodyne can i dislike this comment?! Lol 🍍

[@Sebartus]

@@magicliwanag Does this monitor support 2 different input sources at the same time by dividing the screen in half ? For example on the left PC on the right MAC. Thank you for your help.

[@ROBERTEEVANS]

I looked at about 3 dozen monitors for photo and video editing and of course read the negative reviews. Your video convinced me to say SOLD! Thank you, Robert

[@tolisgamer]

What about for srgb or Adobe rgb?

[@alexgoriatchenkov]

Year + after yours upload 5 min ago ordered this monitor...broke mind with researching but ORDERED IT !

[@LMActionsports]

I just received mine today. Picked up a brand new one for $300 with my Amazon business account. Almost paid $500 for it last month and decided to wait and found a killer deal on it. I upgraded from a 24inch Benq IPS 1080p monitor and WOW this monitor is truly stunning. I am a professional photographer and i print my own work with a canon prograf 1000. And my benq monitor was still a little bit off with the colors even though it had 100% s-rgb. But after installing my monitor today and putting it into SRGB in the picture selection I print it up my first image and it’s identical to the monitor. And what’s funny is it came set at 35% brightness and i stuck with it and I am truly impressed with it matching up to my canon printer first try. I am really impressed with how sharp it is. I’ve never had a 4K monitor. I was going to get another BenQ monitor but with so many great reviews on this monitor and fellow photographers using it I decided to give it a try and so far so good. Thanks for this video I highly recommend this monitor also

[@MusicExpressofficial]

Is the LG Ergo worth buying, or should I go for another LG monitor series with a separate gas spring arm? I frequently adjust my monitor's position.

[@JimAtHome]

After reading tons of reviews and watching a shed load of KZbin videos including your excellent review I just ordered this monitor from Overclockers UK for £598.00, I also recently bought the Macbook 2021 14 inch pro M1 thingy, now I'm a total Mac virgin I have never used a Mac before so I'm slowly learning how it works coming from Windows 10/11 it's quite a big leap, but I got it mostly because I wanted to use FCPX which is as you know only available for Mac OS, I also bought a GH5 camera last year and a Ninja V plus a smallrig cage and Rode wireless go to complete my setup, unfortunately due to the plague I haven't had much opportunity to use it. The great thing about the Ninja V is I can record in Pro Res 4k 24 and as Pro Res is an Apple codec I thought I need a Mac and FCPX to make the most of it, hence the 4k 32 inch monitor to complete my setup, so now I just have to learn all things Mac OS and FCPX and I'm good to go LoL. wish me luck, Jim in Liverpool

[@hokko274]

Let us know what you think when you receive it, please! :)

[@JimAtHome]

@@hokko274 Hi mate, yeah I got it a couple of days ago dead easy to setup and plugged straight into my Mac's usb c/thunderbolt port instantly worked with the provided cable, it's a really nice monitor I changed the scaling to 1440p as my eyes are not that young anymore LoL, the colour reproduction is good and everything is really clear it's not as good as my LG OLED65C24LA telly but it cost about £1,800 less so go figure, all in all I'm very happy with it, it's a matte screen so far less reflections but it therefore doesn't look as flashy as a glass screen monitor but I bought it to edit not to stroke and show off, I'd highly recommend it unless you've got a bottomless bank account in which case go for a high end Dell or if money is really no object an Eizo

[@hokko274]

@@JimAtHome Thank you for the answer! Food for thoughts

[@JP1970]

Excellent video--I just bought one of these today--backordered. Hope they start shipping soon. Thanks for the informative video. 😀😀

[@magicliwanag]

Thank you! I'm really glad it helped! Excited for you!

[@JP1970]

@@magicliwanag Thanks for the prompt reply. I'm considering getting this in the 27" instead of waiting on the 32" to get back in stock. What do you think of that? I currently have a 27 1080. Thanks.

[@magicliwanag]

@@JP1970 Either way, it really depends with your personal preference. I honestly need a bigger table for two 32" ergos. If you're doing a single monitor setup, go for the 32"!

[@caitlineye]

Awesome video thanks! I’m shopping for one of LG’s ergo monitors. Excited to check out your DualUp review too

[@magicliwanag]

It's up already! Thank you :)

[@OmengTawid]

thanks for this well made video Magic! i appreciate the effort put into this. Just had my macmini so I'm looking into potential monitors :)

[@magicliwanag]

You are welcome Omeng! Watch out, i'm reviewing a new monitor soon!

[@Bflatest]

when I search for LG UltraFine Ergo 4K on amazon I get several different models please give a link?

[@NewToneProducer]

Is it possible to daisychain another monitor to this monitor?

[@MayurMahapatraFilms]

Bro.. how did you color calibrate the monitor wrt MacBook pro

[@alphayoh]

Your video has convinced me. I’m going to get this monitor. Thank you

[@airforcepuddy]

Nice video! However, I'm coming to this in Feb 2022 and would benefit from having the model number of the monitor you reviewed in the description. Is this the 27BN88U-B?

[@andieluke1366]

Considering it's a 32", my guess is LG 32UN880 (32" 4k ergo). The 27 ergos comes in two resolutions: LG 27UN880 (4k) and LG 27GN880 (1440).

[@IPULCOLUMBIA]

I got mine for $200…but i got the LG ULTRAFINE ONE….a rich kid didn’t want it-he just wanted to get rid of it…I ATE IT UP QUICK!! Man it’s beautiful !!

[@magicliwanag]

Lol well, his/her loss not yours! Good buy!

[@acity4411]

What models is this and how is it for the Macbook Pro M1 Pro

[@magicliwanag]

This is the UN880-B. I haven't tested it with the MBP M1. Only with my MBP 15" and my Mac Mini M1. Pretty straightforward, so good!

[@Nakameguro97]

The USB-A hub connects to the computer via USB-C? I have a M1 MBA that I want to hook up to this monitor via USB-C. If I hook up a USB-A mouse and keyboard to the monitor, will I be able to control the MBA?

[@REDJR22]

Mine is arriving tomorrow! Thanks for sharing

[@maheshgvelly]

Still worth it ? How about Asus ProArt

[@narendrachouhan1746]

is this any UI blurry issue in it , ? is it compatible with mac mini m2 pro

[@schwetang]

Cheers for the video, Magic. Nothing to say other than this: keep the great content coming!

[@magicliwanag]

I will try my best! CHEERS!

[@Metarig]

Hey bro, I really appreciate your professional opinion as a photographer. Thanks to you, I no longer have any doubts about buying that beauty. Salamat po.

[@Bacon0122]

First time I stumble upon your channel. Fell in love because of the concert playing at the back hahahah. I was at the same concert Incubus fo layf! hahah

[@florian.graetz]

Very nice and chilled review. Like it a lot!

[@chris_and_music]

1:50 I think if you move the screws to the bottom you can get more space than 3.5 inches, could that be?

[@kumardeepanshu8503]

Are you still using it ?

[@efish206]

Costco has this on sale right now for US $499.99

[@WayneCuevas]

Great vlog!!! Very informative

[@magicliwanag]

Thank you Wayne! Glad it was!

[@dontknow4195]

Good morning, kuya! Thank you for this review.

[@magicliwanag]

Hey you are welcome!!

[@mirkolanux]

What a genuine and fresh review, very nice

[@magicliwanag]

Thanks Mirko!!!

[@John-dp8oh]

Just installed one to work with my MacBook Pro running BigSur. Instructions for installing arm great but pretty much non existent for using the monitor. That includes downloads from LG and the CD which contains nothing much of any use. On line chats also not available "due to Covid" OnScreen Control will not work, does not recognise that the monitor is connected even though it displays that error message on the monitor! I do like the monitor but LG needs to get their support act together.

[@SriramDinesh]

This monitor looks amazing and the ergo stand is sturdy and very helpful. The display is good. Speakers are of decent quality. Works fine with my Lenovo Thinkpad fine. Major drawback of this monitor is, when I connect this monitor with my MacBook Air M1 using USB-C, the USB-A ports behind the monitor are not recognising any devices like USB headphones or wireless Keyboard or mouse (which use USB dongle.). This is a big let down. LG used to be official accessory partner for apple. This is really surprising and disappointing. The same problem is seen with other models of LG ultra fine monitors. I bought this monitor specifically for MacBook Air M1 but now I don’t have an option other than to return this. Other models like hp z27ug3 (this is not available for sale in India for retail customers.) and Lenovo P27h-20 are working fine in this scenario with MacBooks. Note that one can use bluetooth keyboard or mice or headphones to get around this problem. But you will be confined to connecting only one PC/laptop always. If you have both work and personal laptops which you use in different times, you definitely need bluetooth accessories with multi-device support which are very costly.

[@jowinkoh2350]

What is a recommend desk depth in cm for fitting this 32 inch ergo monitor ? Must can comfortably use up to 12 hours.

[@magicliwanag]

Hmmmm i don't have the exact measurements, but at least an arms reach would be okay :)

[@YaroslavBaibok]

Great video Magic! I am just about to buy my UltraFine as well after using a Samsung curved monitor, pretty excited. I couldn't help but notice the cool Keychron keyboard you had there, care to share the exact model? :) Wish you good luck!

[@sumit_wagh]

Model no ?

[@mordavian]

As far as i know, device is factory calibrated. Dci-p3 mode is yellowish. Is there a problem in my monitor?

[@magicliwanag]

Off the box colors are okay. I did calibrate it with a Spyder. But not much changed. :)

[@mordavian]

@@magicliwanag which mode are you using?

[@cathychats]

Hi is this the 32UN880?

[@pasik19]

Hi, can you tell how far the front of the display can reach from back edge of the table? Thanks.

[@MurrayMcMillan73]

Great video. I’ve just taken delivery of one, waiting on my Mac mini now, to replace my 2014 iMac Retina. Really excited by it all

[@magicliwanag]

Good choice! Left my iMac2014 for the Mac Mini M1 as well :) EXCITED FOR YOU!

[@namjitharavind]

32 Inch is good for coding? What would be perfect size for 4K?

[@asalalawsi]

is it better than up850w?

[@magicliwanag]

I have the 27" UP850W at home. It has better color for me :)

[@johnleryagas]

Hello, is the arm really tight po ba straight out of box? Specially the ballhead thing

[@urfiattila]

Hello, don't you think that a 32-inch display is too big for 4K? I am thinking about the 27-inch and the 32-inch options. Is it worth buying the larger one? What do you think?

[@LoveTheGiant]

32 inch is perfect for 4k. 27 inch is perfect for 1440p.

[@rjmusasolis]

For us, who are on a budget, apart from mac mini, what affordable system unit can you suggest that could go with this Ergo monitor?

[@larissavanhooren]

A CD-rom for software updates? But what if I don’t have a CD player in my Macbook M1 pro? 😅😅😅 #helpmeout

[@youngsweeze5271]

What was the bottle that you were drinking out of? -Caleb from Texas

[@cathychats]

No links ? :(

[@christopherplascencia3926]

Great video! Killed it!

[@magicliwanag]

Awesome!! Thank you!!

[@Elev8Us]

Mine is kinda slanted a bit. Is there anywhere I can tighten it in the back so that its Level & straight

[@magicliwanag]

That's odd. If it's slanted I reco just returning it. I haven't experienced this. Check the arm, it may be loose or something

[@brankhihiboldob5675]

Sir. what's the hub you're using? Thanks

[@magicliwanag]

That's a CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 & USB-C Dock

[@muhammadyolandisumadio1547]

Hi. Can you use the mac mini m1 with the usb c connection?

[@muhammadyolandisumadio1547]

One more question. Does this support ddc ?

[@benko7ab]

@@muhammadyolandisumadio1547 Well, can you?

[@cathychats]

Hi which TB3 hub are you using? Do you have a link?

[@IsaacNikitas]

Great video can’t wait to get this monitor. But where did you get the bottle at the beginning of the video.

[@magicliwanag]

LOL my sister in law gave that to me. Hahaha thank you!!

[@kaorunguyen7782]

Is this worth upgrading from HP Envy 27 inches 4k?

[@ChrisFilmmaker]

great video ,+1 sub just for your great energy !! keep up great work man !!

[@magicliwanag]

Thank you, Chris!! Subbed back for some love!

[@ChrisFilmmaker]

@@magicliwanag Thank you so much 🙏, You have a very motivating energy, and your videos are very great !! Have a nice day !!

[@WizzRacing]

Only reason I'm stuck on either the 24" LG Apple Monitor and this in 27"...Is the PPi is super fine on the 24"...and you get 4 extra USB-C ports. With 2 Powered USB-C ports. Which saves you money on a buying a Hub....Plus I want to hook my Apple TV to it...Which is why I'm stuck. The 27" is super great looking for HDR content...

[@magicliwanag]

I will not fight you about the ports. I feel the same way. I did however got a CalDigit thunderbolt port for my mac mini, which was soooo useful :)

[@kennethchen1003]

Can you adjust this LG monitor’s brightness using the keyboard?

[@magicliwanag]

Sadly, you can't :(

[@Tennisfiles]

Great video, thanks dude!

[@magicliwanag]

No, thank you!

[@NetSkillNavigator]

Is this exactly the 27" LG UN880-B ..?

[@magicliwanag]

This is the 32" :)

[@jcwebtech]

What scaling do you use? Do you run it in native resolution?

[@magicliwanag]

Scaling depends really on your preference. I run mine in the native reso. If it's too small, I just adjust it accordingly

[@YsoSer1ous]

I have this monitor on order coming in a couple of days, yet I can’t stop watching reviews about it 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣

[@mattyl18]

Exactly the same here. :D

[@YsoSer1ous]

@@mattyl18 Just got this delivered literally few hours ago. It’s awesome tbh, the only one annoying thing about it is that a screen control won’t work with M1 Mac’s unfortunately 😭

[@cristiancastaneda7931]

@@YsoSer1ous thoughts after 1 month? Getting this delivered in 2 days

[@magicliwanag]

@@YsoSer1ous Yes that's the downside. But really shouldn't bother you. hahaha i let it go

[@magicliwanag]

@@cristiancastaneda7931 thoughts after 6 months? STILL WORTH IT!

[@tsizzle]

Hi. Which picture profile setting do you use on the monitor? DCI-P3?

[@magicliwanag]

I just set it by default tbh

[@johnoneal14]

great reviews! planning to buy this monitor for may macbook pro 2020!

[@magicliwanag]

Watch out for the new models soon! Thank you, John!

[@creativereflux4336]

Quite informative! Thanks for sharing!

[@magicliwanag]

I'm glad it helped!! :) thanks for watching!

[@creativereflux4336]

@@magicliwanag Thanks for the nice infos that got me convinced. Got the 27inch Ergo this week and its great! BTW, small world. Seen your generous drops on my wife's first Kumu stream. Thanks!

[@magicliwanag]

LOL you mean Khym?! Niceee. Pinagalitan niya ko, bakit daw ang mahal ng binili mo? hahaha but still, it's a long term investment! Good stuff brother! Thank you for watching!

[@creativereflux4336]

@@magicliwanag its a good budol :)

[@lilililliilil]

Hey man! Should I use a docking station to get the display right? Does a single USB C cable works fine with the display and charging?

[@magicliwanag]

I used the caldigit thunderbolt 3 hub for my mac mini :) single usb c display and charging works fine except for the macbook pro 16". As power delivery won't be enough.

[@lilililliilil]

@@magicliwanag Hey man. Thanks for the response and the great content! I'm currently using M1 macbook air, do u think it would work?

[@magicliwanag]

@@lilililliilil i think it will 👌🏻 i used my macbook pro touch bar before. Worked fine! And you're welcome!!

[@lilililliilil]

@@magicliwanag Thank u buddy! Looking forward to see more awesome clips

[@andieluke1366]

Thanks for showing all the possible angle/work position scenarios! Can you tell me how low the monitor could go? I.e. how many cm distance from table to bottom edge of monitor when in lowest height position landscape. Being short, the lowest height is key for avoiding neck strain for me haha... thanks!

[@espado6480]

Nice, just bought it💯💯

[@magicliwanag]

So cool!!!

[@HashemSmashem]

This is a nice video. Thank you. Subbed.

[@ouwong]

hey bro, nice video I am wondering how big is your desk ? 1.8m x 0.7m ?

[@kozihoppy]

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing. Can the monitor be placed all the way down to desk level or does it leave a gap?

[@trkx444]

Thanks for your review. What is your thought on eye care protection? Does this model help with this? I know ASUS has a range that helps with eye care syndromes like burning eyes, eye strains...etc. Also, how accurate are the color reproduction from the perspective of a photographer? Thanks,

[@progressisbeautiful1541]

Can you compare it to the “27 iMac. Is it much worse experience? I am designer, and honestly I am a bit worried about this transfer from iMac to this. Please give us as much feedback, or even make a video about them compared side by side. There is no similar review out there.

[@magicliwanag]

Hello there! I have compared it with my iMac 27" retina. I had a 2014 iMac, it fairly at par. But of course, as time went by, my iMac had screen LED hotspots.

[@winglau3128]

Nice video. May I ask what is the thinnest desk it supports? My desk is 2cm only. Is it thick enough for the c-clamp pls?

[@magicliwanag]

Might not be able to support at 2cm. I reco getting a thicker desk :)

[@magicliwanag]

I would reco using the grommet. But i hate that thing hahaha

[@winglau3128]

@@magicliwanag what is a grommet ？🤔

[@joshdizon]

Hi Magic! Just wondering if the monitor matches the font smoothing and overall look of a macbook/imac screen? I recently sold my PC setup and stuck with my macbook m1 because the difference bothers me a lot. Thanks in advance!

[@gooory93]

Great review. I just bought the same monitor and connect it with USB-C but the USB 3.0 upstream doesn't work and wanted to ask if you have a solution?

[@magicliwanag]

The upstream should work. If you watched the video this monitor does not support the MBP 16" though for power delivery. The only solution is still connecting the MBP to an outlet and running another usb-c to the monitor.

[@earllouie13]

May physical po ba yung LG dito?

[@nurinbsuhaimi]

Very nice wallpaper, where did you get it?

[@magicliwanag]

I think the wallpaper is standard for MacOS hehe

[@suryarahardian3141]

Thanks for the review.. Do this monitor has PIP and PBP features?

[@magicliwanag]

I don't think it has. Sorry

[@dado380]

New 2022 ultrafine ips with 2000-1contrast, oled like blacks which lg announced on virtual ces is on my radar,as lg diehard I must buy it.

[@magicliwanag]

SAME!!!

[@jorgesantaolalla1371]

Question: If my table is just 3cm far from the wall I see that apparently I cannot introduce the stand between the wall and the table as it comes unless y separate the 2 pieces of the base previously. then, is it possible to rotate position on current screws so that they can be tightened again from the other side? By the way, great review, simple and direct. congratulations!

[@YsoSer1ous]

You can drill a hole anywhere in the table, there’s a special bracket to mount and run cables through it.

[@magicliwanag]

@@YsoSer1ous Yes the grommet. But I honestly hate that thing hahaha

[@GabrielCapo24]

Beautiful the wire management sold me along with the flexibility of the monitor... can!! 👻👻 can I connect 2 of these to one Mac mini and have one magic keyboard work with both and have the option to use that one keyboard on ether monitor at any given point??

[@jorluis2695]

of course

[@Gweebs30]

How is this monitor working for you, some months later? I hear that after 6 months some issues can arise!!!

[@Eitrii]

Hey Magic, thanks for the great vid! What keyboard are you using there?

[@harvyarmada5466]

Hi, very informative video. Can you put the link to where you purchased it? thanks!

[@magicliwanag]

Oh it's already in the description up top :) thank you!

[@lilililliilil]

Great video!

[@magicliwanag]

Thanks!!

[@redheatherballesta6140]

Haha! Great review. You’re awesome

[@magicliwanag]

Hey, thanks!

[@aniros673]

Man i love the keyboard! Can u sharing me about this keyboard so i can buy one !

[@magicliwanag]

Which one? That's the Keychron K2

[@dailyreflectionsv]

Hey Liwanag! enjoyed your video. I'm considering a similar setup for photography (I also shoot Fujifilm!). im deciding between the Mac Studio or the Mac mini alongside this monitor. What are you thought's on the Mac mini?

[@magicliwanag]

Hey! Mac mini does the job. The only time it had delays is when I was tethering the GFX100s. Hahaha i'm actually saving up for the Mac Studio as well. but if you're getting one mainly for photo and slightly for video, Mac Mini is a good buy!

[@glamorousphotog]

Great video. Tossing between this and the asus pro art that recently came out. Is it a true 10 bit monitor?

[@magicliwanag]

Oh the asus pro art is way better in terms of colors imho. But the price tag is too high. Also it doesn't come with the ergo arm lol

[@danleeazul]

Awesome video Sir! Can I use different monitor on that ergo stand?

[@magicliwanag]

I am not entirely sure and I actually don't recommend it. lol

[@magicliwanag]

Thanks for watching!!\

[@jiajun5984]

Hey Magic, great video! How’s the pixel density of this monitor? Does it annoy you and how do you compare it to other 27 4K monitors?

[@magicliwanag]

This monitor has a pixel density of 139ppi. My other 27 UltraFine monitor at home is at 163ppi. Doesn't really annoy me tbh. :)

[@bernardamanorteytettehfio9492]

What is the model of this monitor?

[@magicliwanag]

UN880-B

[@duminho247]

4k on 32 inch seems not a good deal, it's better on 27 inch

[@magicliwanag]

I agree, but for the real estate and more productivity, the 32" is a sweet spot :)

[@Tharindu_LK]

Anything under 144Hz these days should be a criminal offense