Standing screen display size | 27 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 3840x2160 |
Max Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
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LG 27UL850-W 27 Inch UltraFine (3840 x 2160) IPS Display with VESA DisplayHDR 400 and USB Type-C Connectivity, White
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Screen Size | 27 Inches |
Display Resolution Maximum | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
Brand | LG |
Special Feature | Dynamic Action Sync, Dual Controller, HDR10, RADEON FreeSync™, Black Stabilizer, Color Calibrated, On Screen Control, Color Weakness, Smart Energy Saving, Flicker Safe See more |
Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
About this item
- 27 inch UHD (3840 X 2160) IPS display
- VESA displayHDR 400
- USB type C connectivity. Brightness 350cd (typ) / 280cd (Min)
- SRBG 99 percent color gamut
- Ultra thin bezel and height/ pivot/ tilt adjustable stand
- 60 hertz
- 60 hertz
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Picture quality | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
Brightness | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
For gaming | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
Value for money | — | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.0 |
Screen quality | — | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.2 | — | 3.9 |
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display size | 27 inches | 3.15 inches | 27 inches | 27 inches | 27 inches | 49 inches |
resolution | 4K UHD 2160p | 4K UHD 2160p | 4K UHD 2160p | 4K | 4K UHD 2160p | QHD Ultra Wide 1440p |
display technology | LED | LED | LED | LCD | LCD | LED |
hardware interface | hdmi | hdmi, displayport, usb c | hdmi, displayport | displayport, hdmi, usb | hdmi, displayport, usb3.0 c | hdmi, displayport, usb3.0 c, headphone, usb3.0 |
viewing angle | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
From the manufacturer
27" Class 4K UHD IPS LED Monitor with VESA DisplayHDR 400 (27" Diagonal)
Experience a new level of color on this 27”-class monitor. The wide viewing angle IPS panel provides superior color control covering RGB 99% Color gamut. The VESA displays 400 reaches up to 400-nit peak luminance, and the USB Type-C ports allow 4K video display, data transfer and laptop/mobile device charging, all at the same time over a single cable.
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4K UHD HDRTo more fully realize content creators' vision, this monitor is compatible with VESA DisplayHDR 400 high dynamic range, supporting specific levels of color and brightness that exceed the capabilities of ordinary monitors. |
CLEARER and BRIGHTER HDRDiscover a more lifelike picture with high dynamic range, which provides bolder contrast between the brightest and darkest areas of the screen. This VESA DisplayHDR 400 monitor has been rated to deliver impressive peak luminance of 400 nits for undeniably spectacular highlights. |
IPS with sRGB 99% (Typ.)This monitor, with 99% coverage of the sRGB spectrum, is a great solution for photographers, graphic designers or anyone looking for highly accurate color. |
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Radeon FreeSyncRadeon FreeSync* reduces the tearing and stuttering that occur between a graphic card's frame rate and a monitor's refresh rate enabling smoother motion and less stuttering in demanding games. *FreeSync is available when connected via HDMI or DisplayPort. |
USB Type-C ConnectionOffering a new generation of convenience, USB Type-C ports allow 4K video display, data transfer and laptop/mobile device charging, all at the same time over a single cable. Reduce cord clutter and increase efficiency with USB Type-C. |
On-Screen ControlOn-Screen Control puts a host of essential monitor settings into a handy window for quick, easy access. Volume, brightness, picture mode presets, Screen Split 2.0 and Dual Controller and more can now be adjusted with just a few clicks of the mouse, instead of hard buttons on the monitor. *Software download required to enable OnScreen Control. For download details, visit LGUSA.com/OnScreenControlSupport. |
Product Description
Experience a new level of color on this 27”-class monitor. The wide viewing angle IPS panel provides superior color control covering RGB 99% Color gamut. The VESA displays 400 reaches up to 400-nit peak luminance, and the USB Type-C ports allow 4K video display, data transfer and laptop/mobile device charging, all at the same time over a single cable. LED-Lit. Viewing Angle (CR≥10) 178 degree (R/L), 178 degree (U/D).
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Brand | LG |
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Series | LG27UL850W |
Item model number | 27UL850-W |
Item Weight | 13.5 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 1.75 x 24.14 x 14.35 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.75 x 24.14 x 14.35 inches |
Color | White |
Power Source | AC |
Voltage | 100240 Volts |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Manufacturer | LG Electronics |
ASIN | B07MKT1W65 |
Date First Available | December 26, 2018 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #74,263 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,792 in Computer Monitors |
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Customers like the color, value, and sound quality of the monitor. They mention that it looks perfect out of the box, has great resolution, and is an excellent value. They also like the sound quality, and ease of setup. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, performance, USB-C connection, and brightness.
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Customers like the color of the monitor. They mention that the images, videos look great, and the color quality is the best. Some like the style of the product, and mention that it looks perfect out of the box. Customers also appreciate the 4K resolution and the matte finish on the screen.
"...Great middle ground for everyday use along with casual gaming. 4k is excellent and display is consistent throughout without vignetting/backlight hot..." Read more
"...I think it looks perfect out of the box. If you stick your finger beneath the middle of the monitor, you'll feel the joystick...." Read more
"...The stand is light weight, attractive, and adequately durable (but not VESA compliant).Cons: These are annoyances, mostly mild.-..." Read more
"...Text is sharp and color fidelity (with both the Retina iPad Pro and MacBook air alongside) is quite good...." Read more
Customers like the value of the monitor. They say it's a great monitor at an excellent value, with a price performance balance. Some customers also mention that the resolution is great for the price and the video quality is decent for the value.
"TL;DR - Great monitor at an excellent value compared to other options in the market. Great middle ground for everyday use along with casual gaming...." Read more
"Pros:- Great resolution for the price. At $450, this monitor's resolution and clarity is far better than anything else I have found...." Read more
"This is a beautiful 27" 4K IPS monitor at a reasonable price. If you're looking for a 4K monitor, you can't go wrong with this one...." Read more
"...This is a great buy.Though a little bit expensive but it is Worth It!" Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the monitor. They say the speakers have good volume and are fine for most uses. Some mention that the built-in monitor speakers are just fine. Some say there are no issues with using external speakers.
"...There is an audio output jack. This is a nice-to-have, and allows you to run the HDMI audio out to an amplifier and external speakers...." Read more
"...This monitor comes with speakers, but I found that they randomly drop out and become unavailable...." Read more
"...Only minor knock is you can’t control sound and brightness using your Mac, need to use the joystick hidden under the LG logo which calls up an..." Read more
"...Good speakers (I use a headset and my USB speakers just went into storage)...." Read more
Customers find the monitor easy to set up. They say it's convenient, powerful, and simple. The monitor is light and can be assembled and lifted up by one person. They also say the menu system is intuitive enough for infrequent use. The stand works well, and it'll slide up and down or rotate the screen.
"...were a bit bigger and easier to maneuver, but the actual menu system is intuitive enough for the infrequent use I have for it...." Read more
"...a "2 Man Lift, " this monitor is rather light and can easily be assembled and lifted up by one person...." Read more
"...The stand works very well, it's easy to slide up and down or rotate the screen." Read more
"...It is easy to set up and I travel with it because my home productivity has drastically increased...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the monitor. Some mention it's a great monitor with a good quality display, while others say it'll only work for a year and has terrible black levels.
"...The stand works otherwise and is fairly stable, though there is some slight wobble if you're fiddling with the OSD settings or you're punching keys..." Read more
"...number and eventually got routed to someone who told me the monitor was defective, that I would need to ship it to a repair facility, and be without..." Read more
"...The stand is light weight, attractive, and adequately durable (but not VESA compliant).Cons: These are annoyances, mostly mild.-..." Read more
"...stickers were still on the face of the monitor, the monitor was in perfect condition...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the monitor. Some mention that it works perfectly with their MacBook Pro 13", and it also charges them. However, others say that it stopped working after a week, and the HDR is marketed but it's basically unusable.
"...The stand works otherwise and is fairly stable, though there is some slight wobble if you're fiddling with the OSD settings or you're punching keys..." Read more
"...HDR is marketed, but it's basically unusable; it messes up the colors for some reason. Picture looks fine enough without HDR though...." Read more
"...The monitor works great with the Mac mini. I cannot comment on gaming use; and not an expert on color rendition...." Read more
"...I really like the back - it's white and looks very clean. The stand works very well, it's easy to slide up and down or rotate the screen." Read more
Customers are mixed about the USB-C connection. Some mention that it charges their MacBook Pro and provides power via the USB port, while others say that it completely dead on USB-c and the other USB ports stop working.
"...an exceptional value with excellent picture quality and great features like the 60W charging...." Read more
"...This monitor does that and also has HDMI and Display Port inputs. I also wanted 4K resolution...." Read more
"...Cons: These are annoyances, mostly mild.- The USB-C port will fail to charge my Macbook. Not always, but sometimes. Kind of a WTF.-..." Read more
"...It comes with USB-C, 4K HDMI, and DisplayPort ports but the ONLY one that will give you all of the customizations - especially gamma/extended..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the brightness of the monitor. Some mention that it's great, has an even display without any backlit hotspots or vignetting, and is great for coding and reading. However, others say that it was a little brighter, and darker on the left and right. The brightest point is not at the center, and every picture is also so dark.
"...I put set the monitor on 28 (out of 100) and it is plenty bright for the room...." Read more
"...It definitely has a slightly warmer tone than my MBP, but I actually prefer it...." Read more
"This is a great monitor. It's very bright and the color quality is the best I've had...." Read more
"...The brightness out of the box was incredible; I had to lower it to 40% so it wont strain my eyes in my darker room...." Read more
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I spent two months researching monitors that balanced needs for work and light gaming, had good color/brightness, and USB-C that could charge my connected MacBook Pro and iPad Pro. The main contenders were the Dell 2720Q, HP Z27, and this LG UL850 (or the essentially equivalent UK or UN version of the 850 with the -W just signifying the white back of the monitor from what I've found).
The Dell 2720Q was what I was after. Reviews gave it the edge due to some reports of off-color blacks and vignetting on the LG. For me the main draw was it was the only monitor I could find with 90W USB-C charging capability that would guarantee my MBP would remain at full charge throughout the day. It was retailing at >$600 US though and supply chain had it backordered everywhere for months. When I saw the LG UN850-W for $400 NIB available immediately, I pulled the trigger and am super glad I did.
👍 60W Charging - This was my biggest fear when I bought the monitor: it wouldn't be enough to maintain charge on my MBP while working/gaming. In the month that I've owned the monitor now, I can safely say that even while pushing performance on my MBP and video streaming with passthrough to my iPad Pro, the 60W charging keeps up. While it may not charge as quickly as 90W would, the main thing is net positive charge while in use.
👍 4k - I went 4k at 27" because I wanted as close to an experience I get with my MBP retina screen, primarily for text clarity. This LG does just that. Side-by-side with my MBP, the crispness is good at a scaled resolution (middle of the Larger Text and More Space options in Mac OSX). I'm not streaming 4k content or gaming at 4k (my MBP def doesn't have an nVidia 30 series GPU capable of powering that). 1080p@60fps is plenty for my needs and this monitor handles that very well.
👍 Black levels / HDR - I went IPS based on better viewing angles and color accuracy, not for inky blacks. VA panels would probably be better suited for those needs along with OLED, which is still too pricey for me. Without side-by-side comparison, I can say that I'm happy enough with blacks and contrast levels in the monitor. It's also an even display without any backlit hotspots or vignetting. Other reviewers and monitor geeks have noted this LG can't achieve brightness and contrast levels required to make use of HDR properly and they're probably right. My experience leads me to believe HDR and "inky blacks" on anything besides high-end 4k OLED is just marketing noise for current generation upper mid-end hardware. If you're looking for a luxe theater experience on your monitor, this LG probably isn't for you. If you're a fairly well informed layman like me though that doesn't study monitor performance for a living, this LG looks great.
👍 Color accuracy - Out of the box this thing looks excellent. It definitely has a slightly warmer tone than my MBP, but I actually prefer it. OSD settings are a bit lackluster, but there are options to tweak color profile if necessary. I haven't found the need. As a web designer, I do need some semblance of color accuracy for work, but I'm designing web applications, not doing asset prep, brand work or photo manipulation so 90-95% accurate is suitable for me. Again, without side-by-side comparison to the ludicrously expensive UltraFine, the UN850 produces beautiful color accuracy.
👍 Gaming - This is an IPS panel so you won't get refresh rates of a VA. I don't play competitive FPSs though (COD, Fortnite, PUBG etc.) so refresh rates / screen tearing aren't a primary concern for me. That said, I haven't experienced any screen tearing or refresh issues for anything I've played (e.g. Hades, Kerbal, Factorio). This thing keeps up just fine and is definitely suitable for the casual gamer.
🤷♀️ UX / Ergonomics - This is where the LG falls a bit short. As others have noted, the single OSD controller button at the center bottom of the screen is meh. The UX of it is fine: it's a 4-way directional button with a click that you use to bring up menu options on screen, click to select, and move the button "left" to navigate backwards in the menu. It works. I'd prefer it if the button were a bit bigger and easier to maneuver, but the actual menu system is intuitive enough for the infrequent use I have for it. Quick actions for volume control are handy (left/right to lower/raise volume and down to mute once the volume control is on screen). I'm not a huge fan of the stand with its wide arcing base. While the design is nice to allow for things like an iPad to be placed directly centered below the screen, I just find the wide arcing base inelegant and a bit unsightly. Given the VESA compatible mount though, I got a monitor arm for my desk, which works great and removes the need for the stand. The stand works otherwise and is fairly stable, though there is some slight wobble if you're fiddling with the OSD settings or you're punching keys hard and your desk has any give to it. For the most part though, it's stable so you won't have a ton of jitter.
🤷♀️ Connectivity / Port Access - Another area that's acceptable but could use improvement. The biggest issues people have with this monitor is the USB-C supposedly controls all the other USB ports, which creates challenges for those using a number of peripherals and connections. I can't comment there as I only use the USB-C for my MBP and haven't had issues. That said, the placement of all the connections on the back of the monitor are slightly cumbersome. Placement closer to the side would have made access easier, though you can get some very clean cable management with the current placement that wouldn't be possible with more accessible ports. It's just a trade-off between access and elegance. LG optimizes for hiding unseemly cords over easy access, which is great for one time set-up, but awful for consistent use. The real winner here is USB-C for me along with HDMI.
🤷♀️ Sound - If you want good sound, get headphones or high end speakers. Don't use monitor speakers. If you just need confirmation beeps and boops, built-in audio output is great to have.
Overall this monitor is an exceptional value with excellent picture quality and great features like the 60W charging. If you're debating between this and other options in the market, I can't imagine you'd be disappointed with this LG.
Both monitors arrived well-packaged. Without even looking at the instructions, I had this put together in under two minutes. There are no screws -- except for a self-tightening hand screw in the monitor base. The base clicks into the monitor. From there, you just place it on your desk.
I would advise being very careful lifting the monitor, keeping your hands off the screen and against the bezels. The side bezels on this monitor are minuscule, so again...be careful. Thought the packaging recommends a "2 Man Lift, " this monitor is rather light and can easily be assembled and lifted up by one person.
The LG27UL850 comes with all the cables you need. This is not clearly specified in the product description. You get a display port cable, HDMI cable, and USB-C cable. The lengths of these cables are a bit on the short side so if you need something longer, you will need to order that on your own. The power cable has a huge brick attached to it, which to this day, I still don't understand why computer display companies still use. There is also a cord management clip that easily attaches to the stand.
I originally wanted to buy the LG 49" ultra-widescreen monitor. My concern was my Macbook Pro. Not all the Macbook Pros can properly run those screens. It seems like only those with the Radeon graphics cards can do it. My 2019 13" MBP does not have a Radeon card. I do plan to buy the upcoming 16" MBP and that will have the needed graphic card. So, in order to use my 13" MBP I had to dash my dream of having a single ultra-widescreen monitor on my desk.
Putting two 27" monitors side-by-side was my second choice, which is why I bought two of these monitors.
Originally, I connected both monitors to a Caldigit TS3+ dock. One monitor connected via display port, the other USB-C. The Caldigit dock would not drive both monitors from a single USB-C MBP connection. Only one of the monitors registered. When I connected them directly from both my MBP USB-C ports, both monitors came to life. I am hoping the upcoming 16" MBP will be able to run both monitors from a single connection.
For you MBP users, you will need to go into system preferences -> displays -> and then press down on the option key while in the display box to reveal the DETECT DISPLAYS option. Once your MBP detects the second monitor, you will find your desktop stretched across two screens.
Finding the right resolution was done through display settings on my MBP. I used scaled mode (found in DISPLAYS) and used the option right above DEFAULT (second in line). It's not the smallest resolution to get the most screen real estate, but it's the perfect balance between real-estate and being able to actually read what is on the screen. The resolution is set at 2560 x 1440 @ 60 Hz and it looks really good.
I didn't really play around with changing any of the monitor settings. I think it looks perfect out of the box. If you stick your finger beneath the middle of the monitor, you'll feel the joystick. Pressing that joystick turns on the monitor. From there, you can access a wealth of settings from the onscreen control. LG makes its onscreen control app available to Mac users via the App Store, however, after seeing the negative reviews I decided against downloading it. After all, seeing how pleasing the monitor looks I don't think I am going to need to make any additional tweaks.
Be aware that this is a matte screen. I didn't find that out until after I ordered it and I was very fearful -- as someone who loves glossy screens -- that I would hate it. Now having spent some time working with both these monitors, I am very pleased by the quality of the imagery with no dead pixels or IPS bleed.
I think it's remarkable just how almost non-existent the side bezels are. While I was not able to get an exact seamless experience putting both of these monitors next to each other, I think it's probably the best I'll be able to do with any monitor currently available. I love the range of height adjustability I have, including the capability of rotating these monitors into portrait mode (which I doubt I will ever use).
Honestly, I would rather have bought the single ultra-widescreen 49" display from LG. However, it's just not rated well for MBP use across the board. Using both of these 27" displays side-by-side is just about as good. I am very happy with the outstanding picture quality that I am getting with these monitors. As I mentioned at the top of my review, these are rated among the best displays in 2019.
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2019
Both monitors arrived well-packaged. Without even looking at the instructions, I had this put together in under two minutes. There are no screws -- except for a self-tightening hand screw in the monitor base. The base clicks into the monitor. From there, you just place it on your desk.
I would advise being very careful lifting the monitor, keeping your hands off the screen and against the bezels. The side bezels on this monitor are minuscule, so again...be careful. Thought the packaging recommends a "2 Man Lift, " this monitor is rather light and can easily be assembled and lifted up by one person.
The LG27UL850 comes with all the cables you need. This is not clearly specified in the product description. You get a display port cable, HDMI cable, and USB-C cable. The lengths of these cables are a bit on the short side so if you need something longer, you will need to order that on your own. The power cable has a huge brick attached to it, which to this day, I still don't understand why computer display companies still use. There is also a cord management clip that easily attaches to the stand.
I originally wanted to buy the LG 49" ultra-widescreen monitor. My concern was my Macbook Pro. Not all the Macbook Pros can properly run those screens. It seems like only those with the Radeon graphics cards can do it. My 2019 13" MBP does not have a Radeon card. I do plan to buy the upcoming 16" MBP and that will have the needed graphic card. So, in order to use my 13" MBP I had to dash my dream of having a single ultra-widescreen monitor on my desk.
Putting two 27" monitors side-by-side was my second choice, which is why I bought two of these monitors.
Originally, I connected both monitors to a Caldigit TS3+ dock. One monitor connected via display port, the other USB-C. The Caldigit dock would not drive both monitors from a single USB-C MBP connection. Only one of the monitors registered. When I connected them directly from both my MBP USB-C ports, both monitors came to life. I am hoping the upcoming 16" MBP will be able to run both monitors from a single connection.
For you MBP users, you will need to go into system preferences -> displays -> and then press down on the option key while in the display box to reveal the DETECT DISPLAYS option. Once your MBP detects the second monitor, you will find your desktop stretched across two screens.
Finding the right resolution was done through display settings on my MBP. I used scaled mode (found in DISPLAYS) and used the option right above DEFAULT (second in line). It's not the smallest resolution to get the most screen real estate, but it's the perfect balance between real-estate and being able to actually read what is on the screen. The resolution is set at 2560 x 1440 @ 60 Hz and it looks really good.
I didn't really play around with changing any of the monitor settings. I think it looks perfect out of the box. If you stick your finger beneath the middle of the monitor, you'll feel the joystick. Pressing that joystick turns on the monitor. From there, you can access a wealth of settings from the onscreen control. LG makes its onscreen control app available to Mac users via the App Store, however, after seeing the negative reviews I decided against downloading it. After all, seeing how pleasing the monitor looks I don't think I am going to need to make any additional tweaks.
Be aware that this is a matte screen. I didn't find that out until after I ordered it and I was very fearful -- as someone who loves glossy screens -- that I would hate it. Now having spent some time working with both these monitors, I am very pleased by the quality of the imagery with no dead pixels or IPS bleed.
I think it's remarkable just how almost non-existent the side bezels are. While I was not able to get an exact seamless experience putting both of these monitors next to each other, I think it's probably the best I'll be able to do with any monitor currently available. I love the range of height adjustability I have, including the capability of rotating these monitors into portrait mode (which I doubt I will ever use).
Honestly, I would rather have bought the single ultra-widescreen 49" display from LG. However, it's just not rated well for MBP use across the board. Using both of these 27" displays side-by-side is just about as good. I am very happy with the outstanding picture quality that I am getting with these monitors. As I mentioned at the top of my review, these are rated among the best displays in 2019.
- Great resolution for the price. At $450, this monitor's resolution and clarity is far better than anything else I have found. And I have searched. My employer provides us with ASUS 27 inch monitors which are lousy by comparison.
- Each monitor has a single USB-C port which allows me to run 2 monitors from my Macbook. This is something that is not possible without video over USB-C.
- There is an audio output jack. This is a nice-to-have, and allows you to run the HDMI audio out to an amplifier and external speakers. I did that at one point, but the desk is cluttered enough, so I removed them.
- 2 HDMI and 1 Display Port input. I don't use these, but would be good for many others.
- Monitor mounting is VESA compliant (the stand is not).
- The stand is light weight, attractive, and adequately durable (but not VESA compliant).
Cons: These are annoyances, mostly mild.
- The USB-C port will fail to charge my Macbook. Not always, but sometimes. Kind of a WTF.
- There is only 1 USB-C port. The rest are legacy USB 2.0. Kind of crummy.
- The video has a menu selection option SUPER RESOLUTION+. It does nothing and you cannot find any information on it?
- The stand works with this monitor. It is not VESA compliant, so it can only be used with this monitor.
- The stand has limited vertical range, but functional.
- Gimmicky Sharpness settings are a waste of time. Purchasers of this product are not 13 year old boys with anime fetish. Grown up.
- On OSX, setting the "High Dynamic Range" settings merely gives the monitor a light blue haze. Awful. Another WTF feature that is terrible. Just turn it off.
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2023
- Great resolution for the price. At $450, this monitor's resolution and clarity is far better than anything else I have found. And I have searched. My employer provides us with ASUS 27 inch monitors which are lousy by comparison.
- Each monitor has a single USB-C port which allows me to run 2 monitors from my Macbook. This is something that is not possible without video over USB-C.
- There is an audio output jack. This is a nice-to-have, and allows you to run the HDMI audio out to an amplifier and external speakers. I did that at one point, but the desk is cluttered enough, so I removed them.
- 2 HDMI and 1 Display Port input. I don't use these, but would be good for many others.
- Monitor mounting is VESA compliant (the stand is not).
- The stand is light weight, attractive, and adequately durable (but not VESA compliant).
Cons: These are annoyances, mostly mild.
- The USB-C port will fail to charge my Macbook. Not always, but sometimes. Kind of a WTF.
- There is only 1 USB-C port. The rest are legacy USB 2.0. Kind of crummy.
- The video has a menu selection option SUPER RESOLUTION+. It does nothing and you cannot find any information on it?
- The stand works with this monitor. It is not VESA compliant, so it can only be used with this monitor.
- The stand has limited vertical range, but functional.
- Gimmicky Sharpness settings are a waste of time. Purchasers of this product are not 13 year old boys with anime fetish. Grown up.
- On OSX, setting the "High Dynamic Range" settings merely gives the monitor a light blue haze. Awful. Another WTF feature that is terrible. Just turn it off.
Top reviews from other countries
1) Wenn Sie MAC OS haben dann:
- skalling ist ganz ok, Sie werden damit keine Probleme haben
- pixel density ist sehr hoch, man kann da keine Pixels sehen, der Text sieht super aus
- wenn Sie sich nur für 27 Zoll interessieren kaufen Sie bitte NICHT 2K Monitore mit 2560x1440 Auflösung. Grund: der Test ist sehr pixelförmig, man kann es einfach nicht lesen. 27 Zoll Monitor? -> nur 4k!!!
- wenn Sie Type C Eingang im Mac haben, holen Sie sich diesen Monitor, da er einen USB C Eingang hat (1. man kann es als USB hub nutzten, 2. es lädt Ihren Macbook mit 60 Watt)
2) Pros:
- Bildqualität top (für dieses Geld)
- 2 USB 3.0 Eingänge
- Lautsprecher sind notfalls da (bitte kaufen Sie Kopfhörer/Lautsprecher dazu, wenn Sie gute Qualität wollen), sind aber ziemlich billig
- Power delivery um Ihr USB C Gerät aufzuladen
- nur ein Button um den Monitor zu steuern und dass ist sehr bequem
- es gibt keine Lichtquellen/Dioden die nachts aufblinken
Cons:
- power brick ist bissl groß
- im unterem Teil kann der weiße PDF File bischen gelb ausschauen
- Monitor Stand ist groß
3) Conclusion: top Leistung, bin sehr zufrieden, kann nur weiterempfehlen!
Reviewed in Germany on June 12, 2021
1) Wenn Sie MAC OS haben dann:
- skalling ist ganz ok, Sie werden damit keine Probleme haben
- pixel density ist sehr hoch, man kann da keine Pixels sehen, der Text sieht super aus
- wenn Sie sich nur für 27 Zoll interessieren kaufen Sie bitte NICHT 2K Monitore mit 2560x1440 Auflösung. Grund: der Test ist sehr pixelförmig, man kann es einfach nicht lesen. 27 Zoll Monitor? -> nur 4k!!!
- wenn Sie Type C Eingang im Mac haben, holen Sie sich diesen Monitor, da er einen USB C Eingang hat (1. man kann es als USB hub nutzten, 2. es lädt Ihren Macbook mit 60 Watt)
2) Pros:
- Bildqualität top (für dieses Geld)
- 2 USB 3.0 Eingänge
- Lautsprecher sind notfalls da (bitte kaufen Sie Kopfhörer/Lautsprecher dazu, wenn Sie gute Qualität wollen), sind aber ziemlich billig
- Power delivery um Ihr USB C Gerät aufzuladen
- nur ein Button um den Monitor zu steuern und dass ist sehr bequem
- es gibt keine Lichtquellen/Dioden die nachts aufblinken
Cons:
- power brick ist bissl groß
- im unterem Teil kann der weiße PDF File bischen gelb ausschauen
- Monitor Stand ist groß
3) Conclusion: top Leistung, bin sehr zufrieden, kann nur weiterempfehlen!