The PERFECT 4K Display For Mac: LG Ultrafine 27UQ850-W 4K Monitor

My LG Ultrafine 27UQ850-W 27" 4K Monitor Review.
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00:00 | Intro
00:59 | Why LG Ultrafine?
01:51 | What's New in the LG 27UQ850-Q
02:13 | What is IPS Black?
03:41 | Display Quality
07:14 | Controls & Ports/Inputs
08:53 | Design, Build And Stand Quality
10:01 | Other Stuff
10:54 | Wrapping Up

[@lancewalker1775]

Bought this display a couple months ago to go with my new M2 mini. Very happy with it.

[@WillGonz152]

My brother congratulations for this great content, unlike other youtubers I've seen in your videos you speak with very valid technical arguments, excellent work, I have a MacBook Pro and all the accessories I've bought have been based on your recommendations. Keep it up.

[@bryans8656]

I'm a big fan of LG monitors. I'm using a 29" Ultrawide as my work monitor and have never had any issues with it. I picked up an ASUS ProArt 27 (1440p) for my personal desktop a while ago and was very happy with it until I watched this video --- that LG Ultrafine is a very compelling monitor.

[@ozohuren5799]

Thank you so much for this video! This is what I was looking for! 🙌 One question, is the brightness adjustable through the Mac keyboard? Or does this really only work with Thunderbolt displays?

[@hypeable]

This was one of my favorite's, great pace and very engaging. Keep up the great work Kyle!

[@KyleErickson]

Thanks for watching!

[@bfleming6665]

Thank you Kyle. Loving your reviews. Do you know if the 32UQ85R-W is the 32 inch version of the same monitor? States it is nano IPS Black as well.... right now it is only $100 more than the 27 which I find very appealing.

[@DirettoIZM]

I've used a LG 27UN850-W for video editing for about 2 years and I've been quite happy with it. I have needed to do a bit of black correction but I'd buy another LG for sure.

[@anthonyls11]

Nice Video! helps me a lot

[@viktorsirin]

Just wanted to say thanks for another well done review. (And to feed the algorithm).

[@KyleErickson]

thanks for watching!!

[@sheldonwong12]

Your editing has always been good but holy hell has the quality been ramping up recently!

[@KyleErickson]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@RizzyWow]

I just bought this monitor on a Black Friday deal. Really excited to get it as a second monitor (I already have LG 4k Ultrafine) next week!

[@KeithFonsi]

I’m going for it for my mac mini m2 pro

[@user-cc7pc5dt9w]

I really want to know how it compares to the LG 27MD5KL-B 27 Inch UltraFine 5K (5120 x 2880 . I’m looking to get another monitor now to use with the m1 MacBook Pro for photography editing. Also what about the 32 in in this model, your thoughts on it?

[@mikedavis1110]

Does this monitor have Hardware Calibration, true 10 bit, what is the Adobe RGB percentage coverage for photo printing? Are the prints the same as the image in the monitor?

[@englebarne]

Thank you for your review. I just bought an LG Ultrafine 27UQ85R. Overall, the primary differences between the model you reviewed and the model I bought lie model year (LG 27UQ850: 2022 and LG 27UQ85R: 2023), and the inclusion of a Self Calibration Sensor in the LG 27UQ85R. The other specifications and features are very similar, suggesting that both models would perform similarly in most use cases according to my source, who says LG 27UQ85R-W stands out for its higher brightness and similar color coverage as the Dell U2723QE. In contrast, the Dell U2723QE offers a broader range of refresh rates and more comprehensive connectivity options, including additional USB ports and an Ethernet RJ45 port. Making a choice between LG and Dell should depend on your specific needs, such as the importance of brightness, color accuracy, refresh rate, and the variety of connectivity options! I had a hard time making my choice - I went for LG. Time will show if that is a good choice. :)

[@BlockThrone]

How much did you pay for the LG 27UQ85R? It appears to be already discontinued.

[@user-dz3xh3yz8q]

Great video. I'm using the previous version of the 27UD88-W and thinking of taking the opportunity to upgrade as my girlfriend needs a monitor. Definitely gonna look into this one. Apple studio display seems crazy expensive (although I was incredibly happy with my old thunderbolt display that I used for years)

[@KyleErickson]

The Studio is definitely a nice display, I think more so just for the over build quality vs the panel quality. At least that's my experience. I was quite willing to sacrifice a bit of pixel density for less than half the cost.

[@emrelee]

Great review! I have tried Dell U2723QE next to iMac 24” that I got and I didn’t like it. I mean matte screen kinda kills it and ppi and contrast definitely speaks out for itself. I got stuck between two: PHILIPS Creator Series 27E2F791 and this LG you reviewed. both dell, lg and Philips uses the same LG ips black panel. Actually I like the Philips design better. They claim their monitor compliments apple laptops best, Right now Philips is $399 on Amazon. What you think about that?

[@dewille-pl]

USB-B port is an "upstream" port. Connect it to Mac if you want have usb hub in monitor

[@fendipradana337]

Hi Kyle. Would you let me know where to get the screensaver you are using at the beginning of the video please?

[@marclattoni1959]

Your review covered a lot of ground in an even handed manner. Thanks. However, based on your comments and reviews on Amazon and LG sites, it seems the monitor is "adequate" but not "perfect." I've watched/read quite a few reviews in the past little while and given the amount of $$ for a new Mac Mini M2 with 32 GB and 1 TB, for my purposes of mainly video editing, it seems the Apple Studio display better matches the level of the MacMini. Keep up the good work.

[@kevinbothwell8425]

if im ideally looking in the 300 ish dollar range, would you say the upgrades on this model are worth the extra cash? or do you think ill be satisfied with a more affordable older model? for context - im a musician, i do *very* occasional photo and video editing, but not on a professional level. but most of what i do is work in logic for audio editing, sometimes with video playback if im composing music for visual media... thanks!

[@user-vk7jg5yr3v]

Hi Kyle. What do you think about new released Dell 27" 2k 120 Hz Black IPS U2724DE monitıor. I am using 24 " and planning to upgrade to 27". But some people say, because of Mac scaling dont use 4k, use 5k or 2k monitör. What dou think about using a good 2k monitör for Mac. My eyes are not so good for reeading small text.

[@maheshgvelly]

Does it have the picture by picture feature ? And does it come with mount arm?

[@mohdsahil226]

Please also tell us about the speakers you have

[@grendizer6139]

awesome video, what do you film this with what camera and lens?

[@KyleErickson]

sony a7iv/tamron 28-75

[@henryisaacs6268]

I bought the Dell equivalent at the start of this year for design work as an architecture student, its been absolutely fantastic all round. I think compared to the Studio Display the LG and the Dell are going to better for most use cases, you’d be nuts to spend way more given the LG and Dell provide everything you need for most people (certainly me) and are all around great to use. Also great video again they’re getting better and better 👍

[@KyleErickson]

Thanks for watching!

[@alastairclarke]

I also got the Dell and I hate it. It does not work well with Macs. I ended up getting an Apple Studio Display and it's amazing. Love it. The Dell was 1/2 the price so I suppose it was my fault for going for the cheap option. I'm currently using the Dell as an extended monitor but I'm thinking of just giving the Dell to my wife cause it sucks so bad.

[@mirnasrullahkhan6588]

​@@alastairclarkebe nice and get your wife a studio display too!

[@ElayneOkaya]

@@alastairclarkecould you please share why the Dell didn’t work well with your Mac? Was it scaling issues and is it a MacBook or Mac mini? I’m doing some research before purchase.

[@alastairclarke]

@@ElayneOkaya Mac Mini M2 Pro. Extremely buggy. Scaling does not work. I have done some research and LG monitors seem to work better with Macs. There are more options within the "Display" tab in Settings. I absolutely love the Apple Studio Display. I currently have it next to the Dells and it's painful. I avoid looking at the Dells as much as possible.

[@IanSamAbraham]

How does Dell U2723QE compare to this one?

[@TheLokcyx]

Hey Kyle, thanks for another great content!! I ve been meaning to connect my macbook pro 14 on my monitor via usb-c but im not really sure if it could damage it, if the cable is not of quality... Do you have any recomendations on this regard? Thanks a lot

[@KyleErickson]

I'd search for "USB-C monitor cable" on amazon, there should be lots of results there, any many of them should specific 100W power delivery. Just make sure reviews are solid, and it should be fine

[@TheLokcyx]

@@KyleErickson thanks king

[@zoganje]

Hi there Kyle. Top notch content. As always ... and really high end production as well. However, I do think there is a place for a Studio Display. Especially for its 5K res, true AiO solution, build quality, seamless integration with Macs and clean desk space ... just to name a few benefits of having an ASD. Different people different priorities. In the end I think it all comes down to a personal preference. In matters of taste, there can be no disputes.

[@PavelKartsel]

PPI is not a personal preference and that's exactly why people choose Studio Display

[@zoganje]

@@PavelKartsel Ok! PPI is just a technical feature, measure for density so to speak. Personal preference is whether a slight loss of sharpness bothers you or not🤗

[@PavelKartsel]

@@zoganje I mean the fact of sharpens loss at 1.5x scaling (which is the only comfort one for this monitor) may be deciding for many people working with texts. I think missing this point making in a video called "The PERFECT 4K Display for Mac" is very misleading. No monitor can be perfect for Mac with 163 PPI.

[@zoganje]

@@PavelKartsel I agree but most people I know just can't see it.

[@danh543]

It appears that this model is either discontinued or completely sold out in Canada. Any recommendations for a similar model? I've messaged the LG Canada Facebook site, waiting for an answer. Thank you for this great in-depth review. It makes total sense to me and will pair well with my new Mac Mini M2 Pro arriving in a few days :)

[@chrisw1927]

Was looking to buy this after seeing your vide (confirmed all the specs I needed) seems it is out of stock and now a new model announced the 27UQ850V-W - it only says IPS and not nano IPS any knowledge or speculation if this is still the same Nano technology you showed here that is better?

[@UnionMac]

Excellent info, Kyle. Question: If you had the choice to receive gratis a BenQ PD2725U Thunderbolt 3 or the LG 27UQ850-W ULTRAFINE 4K, which one would you choose? Thank you.

[@KyleErickson]

LG hands down.Better panel, better company.

[@UnionMac]

Thank you kindly, Kyle.

[@BlockThrone]

8:21 - I think that's the upstream port for the USB hub, although I thought that the USB-C port was used as the upstream for that. Check it and let us know.

[@warburgaby]

have this monitor the KVM Switch system? thanks

[@MartinAaberge]

Thank you for this video. I find it a bit confusing with the model numbers. I've seen three so far, 27UN880P-B, 27UN880-B, and 27UN880P-B.AEU. The price difference is a couple hundred dollars, but there aren't any obvious differences...

[@frankwerner923]

How about the Samsung Viewfinity S8? Is it a good alternative?

[@j1j1j1j1j1]

If you don't need nano IPS and want to save $150, look at the 27BP85UN-W. For $350 you get 400 nit brightness, 1200:1 contrast ratio, 90w power delivery. And since it's technically a business class monitor you get a 3 year warranty instead of 1 year for the consumer models.

[@sojerz1044]

Can someone recommend best 27" Monitor for Mac Studio Silicon under $1,000? Cheers!

[@PREPERMIKE2012]

I have been having issues and the most annoying one is that All folders are of a very small view and the text as well is small like 5pt font regardless of the normal zoom feature in windows. Even at 150% on Webpages the zoom works but in any folder like a C drive all the text and folders are of a very small size and i dont know how to fix this problem. The monitor is set as the recomended settings and I am using a RADEON XFX 6700 GPU. Help me if you can.

[@GAZMAN2002]

My guess is the USB B port is to connect non USBC computer with a USB A port to allow the usb hub ports to work at least that's what other monitors usually have.

[@user-en3gu6jn4l]

does it have kvm switch or hotkey to quickly switch between mac and pc ?

[@BrandonBurk]

Is the LG UltraFine 27UQ850V-W the newer updated version of this monitor? Which monitor brand would you say works best with macbook pro?

[@nal_er]

What is the Delta E for this monitor? I couldn't find the spec which makes me suspicious.

[@oliver.n278]

I have a webcam and a USB-Dongle for another Input Device so already 2 USB-Ports are needed. Now if I add a USB-Mic or other stuff the LG already offers no ports anymore and I would have to go with another USB-Hub. Thats why I am considering the Dell because it offers more inputs (and the LG is not available in my country so far, but would be nice to know the price here because if its much cheaper than the DELL, I might rethink again

[@damian0609]

Does anyone know if I can connect Logitech MX keyboard over usb to this monitor? I am using macbook pro m2 and there are some comments on the internet that it will work but some says it wouldn't.

[@susanwangcfa3685]

It would be great if you could do a side-by-side with the older LG model.

[@maheshgvelly]

How is the 32 inch version with 60 w power

[@mauricarreno]

An interesting option that on paper looks really good is the PHILIPS Creator Series 27E2F7901 27" 4K, but there is no much reviews online sadly

[@CS-vw3db]

Love my LG's. but the port layout is horrendous if you're using different mounting solutions.

[@MalePerson-fo3vg]

I can't seem to find if it covers actually covers 100% Of Rec 709 as well. Does it? I know it's pretty similar to SRGB, but for my colorgrading workflow i would like to have the versatility to switch to Rec709 since it's what i'll be mostly exporting too. but im not sure how accurate would it look if all the reviews i could find only talk about the P3 gamut. If anyone can help me please so i can decide whether to buy this monitor or not.

[@EduardoTalaveraMoncada]

Kyle, I also have an LG 27 inch for my MAc Mini M1, what resolution do you recommend?

[@KyleErickson]

I usually have mine scaled to 1440p

[@valhala73]

Nice video !!!!! But this monitor doesn´t have ¨SRGB¨ or ¨RGB¨, do you think that it would go well for photography? Best regards.

[@MS-rb5ok]

its very color accurate

[@Airboss007Channel]

I want to know where to get that cool looking lamp behind you on your left (my right) haha

[@KyleErickson]

Ikea

[@user-ni5cr9or7g]

Try EIZO FlexScan EV2740X

[@PolluxChung]

I bought the Huawei 28.2 Mateview during a sale in February. I like this a lot. Matches the Mac Studio just as well as the 3X expensive Studio Display. The taller aspect ratio (with 400px more vertical pixel space) of the Mateview is very handy, IMO. Physically it's roughly the same height as the 32" w roughly same width as the 27".

[@RamboRamonRainerRocky]

Had it as well and send it back right away. the backlight on it is horrible. hard to find a position where you dont see a silver glare over the screen. overall it´s looking gorgeous, great design and size.. just the picture quality isnt^^

[@RamboRamonRainerRocky]

Had it as well and send it back right away. the backlight on it is horrible. hard to find a position where you dont see a silver glare over the screen. overall it´s looking gorgeous, great design and size.. just the picture quality isnt^^

[@PolluxChung]

@@RamboRamonRainerRocky when I bought it I request to inspect the screen issue and the retailer let me do it. The one I have fortunately doesn't suffer the infamous backlight issue like many others on KZbin experience. Mine is a very new build, maybe something has changed? Or just pure luck?

[@yas.12]

How are they good eyes? And filters or setting to reduce blue light?

[@MS-rb5ok]

yes its there

[@coleedwards1634]

i was thinking about picking up a 24md4kl for my mac mini m2 but was confused about the ports on the back. I was under the impression the ports in the back are capable of charging laptops tablets phones etc, so I thought you couldn't plug in something like the mac mini m2 2003. Wouldnt a charge from this monitor damage the mac mini? How is your display set up? thru the thunderbolt port? If so do you think its worth upgrading to a thunderport 4 over the 3? thanks I appreciate the input~

[@MS-rb5ok]

it the cable will automatically recognize your mini doesnt need power. so it wil just not give power, should work fine

[@martingifford5415]

I'd like a 32 inch monitor to fit a whole song on the screen when producing music. Also, a faster refresh would feel nicer.

[@scotsmanmike]

1st to get the Cardiff Electric reference??! *Halt & Catch Fire tv series* 😊😊😊

[@KyleErickson]

one of my favourite shows of all time!

[@scotsmanmike]

@@KyleErickson yeah we just got it over here Already munching through the 3rd season after gorging on the first two that’s what clicked when I saw your T

[@harvasyuk]

Would be very interesting to see a comparison between 27UQ850-W and 27UP850-W in a dark room. Comparing glow effect, light bleeding, contrast and how they respond to changing viewing angles on both panels. On the older 27UP850-W glow effect is very noticeable even during daylight. I wonder how it is on the new model. Also when showing light bleeding, it would be more helpful to increase camera ISO to exaggerate the result which would make the bleeding more visible (just for example to see it better).

[@susanwangcfa3685]

Agreed -- there is nothing better than seeing monitors side by side.

[@lightx500]

I had very (may be I was unlucky) bas experience with LG 27 monitors, the one I am using is LG 27 5 yr old very happy lacking ports. I bought at least 4 new ones with USB C ... The panel quality was very bad... the IPS glow was horrible ! I hope as this is new panel may be better

[@WC-ee9eo]

I a looking for a monitor for my M2 Pro Mac Mini. Based on your review I am seriously considering this monitor. I went to a local store today that has Apple products. I wanted to see what an LG monitor looked like in person. They had the M1 iMac, and a M1 Mac Mini hooked up to a LG 27UL500. Obviously a lower quality LG. However, the iMac monitor looked much better than the LG. How would you compare this monitor to the iMac? In this video you seemed to say that the LG 27 UQ850 is close to the Apple studio monitor in display quality. PS: I am replacing a 217 in intel iMac with a great monitor.

[@MS-rb5ok]

the blacks wil not be as deep as the imac screen

[@allenschneider1847]

How does the lg 27" 4k ultrafine work with a macbook in terms of scaling? Im actually considering the lg 23" 4k ultrafine; same question for that one?

[@Dewabarasunderan]

Not well. Works better with 5k, hence Apple built the 5k monitors.

[@MS-rb5ok]

it works fine

[@nternalPractice]

Has anyone looked into the 32" version? LG 32UQ750-B

[@hlobend2111]

can you recommend gaming monitor. Would like a solid mid price range.Thank you.

[@jumpierwolf]

While ips black has great contrast, I would take a mini led IPS panel with lots of zones over this any day.

[@KyleErickson]

no doubt, but you're also spending a lot more to get something decent with that tech as well

[@jumpierwolf]

​@@KyleErickson Thankfully there's companies coming out with affordable options that aren't very far from this LG in terms of price. Innocn has a 384 zone 60hz which can easily be found under $400. They also have better options with 1152 zone 160hz which ends up being around $700. It's geniunely a steal for what you're getting. LG has 1560 option but I have't used that personally.

[@jumpierwolf]

@@KyleErickson they just went on sale. The 27 inch 4k 160hz (27M2V) is $600 right now and the 32 inch 4k 144hz (32M2V) is $650. They both have 1152 zones.

[@yourobson]

Supposedly BenQ PD3205UA is good for a Mac but I have not seen a good review.

[@kevinlarry4930]

can you daisy chain two of them together?

[@saisathya6274]

Can anyone please tell me whether I can use this monitor for an M3 Macbook Pro 16 with a single cable type c connection? I have this question because the Pro 16 comes with a 140-watt charging brick so just wanted to know whether the power from the monitor would be good enough? Also wanted to know whether the power will be enough to charge a M3 Max chip as well. Thanks in advance.

[@KyleErickson]

yup, you can!

[@krunge]

Is this the same as 27UQ85R-W? Maybe just the european name?

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

So this is better than the LG 27UP850 ?

[@KyleErickson]

Yes!

[@blender_wiki]

Use the vectoroscope and the histogram and set the appropriate color profile on yor video file you will never have problem on any smartphone, unless you have a color grading rated monitor and a color grding room with wide spectrum 6500k light, accurate mid gray paint on your wall, etc never trust you eyes but trust your instruments. 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@Anthony-zf4zq]

Quick question This has 163 PPI, which falls in the bad zone for scaling (either 110 or 220 ppi), how do you getthe default scaling please? Thanks in advance

[@KyleErickson]

I wouldn't worry about scaling, personally. Can barely notice any difference between a nice 4K and my studio display.

[@Anthony-zf4zq]

@@KyleErickson when linking it to a mbp, i wont get default scaling with this 4k monitor as its not in the sweet spot of retina or non retina (220ppi and 110ppi). No?

[@intrinsiccinema7374]

Will this work with Mac m1 mini

[@MS-rb5ok]

yes

[@my7thlyf]

I wonder how wise it is having a macbook constantly charging when connected to the monitor?

[@KyleErickson]

On modern macs, nothing to worry about. I used it like this on my M2 Air for 9 months or so, still 100% battery capacity, and absolutely no issues at all. On old macs with older macOS versions, I found leaving them plugged in all the time didn't fair well

[@scotsmanmike]

Shortcut to notify when battery reaches 80%? I do this with iPhone and my battery’s still @100% ( 13 pro max)

[@wave02wave]

What is the problem with scaling?

[@KyleErickson]

there isn't one

[@jonathangordon4428]

What's the difference between this is and the LG 27UK650-W ?

[@MS-rb5ok]

thunderbolt port

[@celpabedn]

A guy told me that 4k at 27 is too much for DPI of letters, so that you need to rescale them up, so a 32 inch that is 3440x1440 is better.

[@77dris]

He's wrong. I have a 4K 27" Dell as my 2nd monitor with my 27" Retina iMac and it matches really well and looks just like the iMac almost (not quite as nice but the DPI is perfect for letters etc).

[@Officialenamoredmedia]

When I hear people talking about refresh rates of 120 and 144 I literally laugh. We’re talking about YT video editors, photographers, coders and freight brokers 😂😂😂 what you plan on doing getting your ranking up on lunch?

[@maheshgvelly]

What are the best color settings for this monitor?

[@KyleErickson]

its factory calibrated, so whatever it comes out of the box with are probably fine

[@maheshgvelly]

@@KyleErickson the lg ultrafine profile ?

[@frihyde]

I wonder why these 4k monitors are always capped at 60hz

[@KyleErickson]

two things I think - one is cost, the other is bandwidth. A lot of machines in professional settings that aren't setup for gaming don't have high enough bandwidth ports to handle more than 60hz, so you would end up offering something that will only work for a select number of machines. You could also make the case that in those settings a 60hz panel is likely good enough for most of that work.

[@matthiasb.6915]

4k 27" monitors are in general very bad for mac users. This is because of the 160 PPIs and the way how apple scales the resolution either by factor 1x or 2x. The result is, that the windows are either too large or too small. You can work around that by using a 1.5x scale factor, but this will consume e lot of GPU power and the image won't look good, because of pixel interpolation. Unfortunately I also just learned this, after I bought this screen. I'm just wondering how anybody could really misguide people here on youtube by telling them this to be a great monitor for Mac.

[@PavelKartsel]

I wonder how was this fact missed in the video! Just a few seconds of "apple display may be a bit sharper" does not represent the difference. Thank you for saying this!

[@WC-ee9eo]

In my previous comment when I say display quality I mean picture quality.

[@NickPeters-ov1bm]

Can’t find it in Europe 😢

[@sayhellotoroy]

yeah but Dell U2723QE with same screen is available

[@SergeyLevitin]

I am farsighted. For this reason, 27" 4k 16:9 monitors did not suit me. This model is a second monitor in resolution 2k. But the monitor is good.

[@tluanga-ruatpuii-pa]

What is the main difference between LG-27UQ850-W and dell - 2723QE monitor.

[@KyleErickson]

little bit different port layout for the most part. Panel is the same.

[@tluanga-ruatpuii-pa]

@@KyleErickson do you have any scaling issues

[@user-qp9ng6vl8l]

i bought 28" Samsung Odyssey G7 with 144hz for the same price. I don't change monitors often so it's nice to have all in one. Would recommend to anyone

[@williamwalcott8808]

I almost crapped. I have a few. years older version of this monitor... but more interesting I have those exact legos (baby Yoda and mandalorian) by the stand under the panel of my monitor.... lol

[@jondarinre77]

I bought one with my M2 Ultra and brought it back right away. It was clearly inferior to the Apple monitor which I bought. I do a lot of editing and the LG was a horrible strain on my eyes and never had the sharp depth that the Apple 27: monitor has. It's not even close.

[@dennisk648]

It has HDR, and when you enable it on Macbook, the picture turns into something ugly.

[@belalang90]

Damn it. I literally just bought UP850W version.

[@KyleErickson]

still a great monitor!

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

lowest price was $400, now is $500.

[@handcoding]

If this monitor offered a refresh rate of 120 Hz or 144 Hz, I’d be more interested.

[@bren.r]

Exactly. 60 Hz in 2023 is laughable.

[@toby00001]

Why, are you using it for gaming?

[@rizkymaulana4318]

buy LG ultragear

[@toby00001]

@@rizkymaulana4318 agree - sounds like someone needs a gaming monitor, this isn’t one

[@MsSjaakvaak]

Try browsing the web on an iPad Pro and you will know who much nicer 120hz feels. That and and a glossy panel would be an instant buy for me

[@zosterinski]

60hz.

[@cemakyol2395]

sorry but 163 ppi is unfortunatly low spec for macOS

[@loganwebb5449]

Pretty sure MacOS scaling is pretty subpar at 4K. Well documented issue.

[@KyleErickson]

It's not. For the most part, this is a myth. Made a video on this last year.

[@ElayneOkaya]

@@KyleEricksonplease link the video?

[@MuffinMan0521]

I'm tired of 60hz being the standard. 90hz is noticeably better and is still appreciated by non gamers.

[@howimade3309]

get at least a 49in this is too small for 2023 and on

[@jaeuchoi9948]

lg please please remove center lg logo please

[@dproulx222]

No speakers No glossy screen No built in webcam Plastic Pass

[@jeffersonmp4]

Monitors are about picture quality. All that you mention are secondary featuares.

[@dproulx222]

@@jeffersonmp4 Oops... I thought it was understood that 4k resolution has scaling issues with OSX and that 5k is obviously better than 4k.... I guess I had to clarify..... My apologies....

[@radimpospisil3580]

Just dont buy Samsung M8 guys...learned the hard way.

[@senstech2806]

Pleate tell me whats wrong with M8?