![]() We’ve reached out to LG to see if the router proximity issue can be fixed with a firmware update, but it sounds like a crucial piece of the monitor isn’t protected well enough against electromagnetic radiation-which wouldn’t be easily fixed by a firmware tweak. At this writing there were only three complaints referring to routers, while others complained of problems with disconnections and crashing on wake. Even if the router issue doesn’t affect you it’s worth reading through the reviews of the monitor on Apple’s site. If that’s you, and you do plan on buying LG’s 5K display, then you should probably see if your router can be moved elsewhere in the house. The impact on you at home: LG’s display is certainly stunning, but it could be problematic for people who cram their computer, printer, and router into one corner of the house. The monitor is currently available at the special price of $974 through the end of March. And while it’s certainly not an ugly display, it doesn’t have the elegance of the Thunderbolt Display or that of the iMac.The monitor features 5120-by-2880 resolution with a P3 wide color gamut, Thunderbolt 3 for input, three USB-C (USB 3.1 gen 1) ports, a built-in camera, and stereo speakers. However, it’s disappointing that the UltraFine 4K, unlike the UltraFine 5K, doesn’t have a built-in camera/mic for FaceTime calls (a big oversight) and doesn’t utilize Thunderbolt 3. LG even throws in a VESA cover, which is pretty sweet. 27MD5KL supports one Thunderbolt 3 port and three downstream. Built-in Camera is supported for 27MD5KL only. Its innovative built-in equipments, powerful multi-ports with the sleek, all-in-one design can be perfect for your work with Mac. Also, you can also disconnect the stand and mount the display on your preferred VESA arm. As UltraFine offers detailed features for ease of use, you can get free from the complexities. If you’re a Touch Bar fan, this is the only way to go as Apple offers no external Touch Bar keyboards (although I’m expecting to see one with a 2017 iMac).Īs is standard with Apple’s IPS displays, the LG 4K monitor has a viewing angle of 178 degrees. If you use the tallest setting (about 8.5 inches), you can “tuck” the top of your 15-inch MacBook Pro behind it, mirror the displays, and use the Touch Bar on the new laptops. One advantage the LG display stand has over the iMac (and the late, lamented Thunderbolt Display) is that you can not only tilt it, but can adjust its height. I’ll be interested to see if the UltraFine 5K provides better audio. The UltraFine 4K’s speakers came up short compared to the built-in speakers on Apple’s iMacs. They sound okay, but didn’t have the deep bass or crispness I was expecting after hearing they utilize LG’s “Rich Bass” technology. The UltraFine has built-in stereo speakers. You adjust all settings via macOS on the Mac laptop. Interestingly, there are no buttons on the monitor not even a power button. You connect the UltraFine 4K Display to your MacBook or MacBook Pro via an included USB-C cable, which supports 4K video, audio, and data simultaneously - all while supplying up to 60W of charging power. Not sure how that rumor got started, but it’s not true. There have been reports that the UltraFine 4K doesn’t charge a Mac laptop, only the UltraFine 5K. Three downstream USB-C ports (480 Mbps) make the UltraFine an effective “hub,” offering additional connectivity and power to compatible devices and accessories. The 21-inch screen boasts 4096 x 2304 resolution, an IPS panel, P3 wide color gamut, 500 cd/m² of brightness, and over 9.4 million pixels, it’s more than suitable for watching a movie or editing an image.Ī single USB-C cable (included) provides up to 60W of charging power to a 12-inch MacBook with USB-C port or MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports. If you can’t wait, or simply don’t need or want, a 5K display, the smaller UltraFine is fine, but not (pardon the pun) ultra fine.
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