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5.0 out of 5 starsPerfect for Macbook Pro 2016
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2017
Amazing! Works perfectly with Macbook Pro 2016 with a SINGLE USB-C cable to supply both video in full native resolution @ 75hz and get's charged via the monitor. I returned the LG Ultrafine 5k for this monitor and very glad I did, as it's 10x better.
Coming from the LG Ultrafine 5k, this is far superior for office/general/productivity. The Macbook Pro 2016 can't handle the 5k monitor without the dGPU's fan constantly revving up on a little 720p video, which really got on my nerves. However with this Acer at full resolution, my macbook is quiet is a mouse, even with a full screen video playing for several minutes.
PRO:
-Size is shockingly good, but it took ~3 hours to get used to. My neck was hurting until I put the monitor back about 2 feet and keep my main window in the center third. BetterSnapTool or other window management software is a must.
-Text and DPI are excellent. I was nervous about leaving Retina DPI as I like crisp text (coding, slack, excel, atom, contracts, reports).
-Whites are excellent and matte AG isn't overly aggressive or grainy.
-USB-C functionality is perfect for Macbook Pro 2016
-Brightness is excellent. Mines at 70/100 and I like very bright and very white whites.
-Bottom LED lights are pretty cool, easy to change or turn off.
-Very comparable or BETTER than the LG 38uc99 in every way. Pretty much identical except for aesthetics
-Bezel and the back are sleek, look high quality and are thin and less noticeable than the LG 38 and especially compared to the LG Ultrafine
-Generates very little heat or isn't noticeable at all
-Zero wobble with this stand, it's extremely sturdy
CONS:
-Far more backlight bleed than the LG Ultrafine, but it's only noticeable on a screensaver or on boot up.
-Less saturated colors (red/blue/green) compared to LG, possibly due to matte vs. glossy screen. The flatter colors are easier on the eyes surprisingly, especially for office and productivity work.
-Only way to adjust volume takes 2 clicks after programming the shortcut