What do you mean things will be really small and hard to see? This won’t look similar to an iMac 4K or 5K display? I know it won’t be quite as good as true 5K, but what is this talk about things being too small and having to cut the resolution in half? Really wish you would explain more
I think this resolution is the next thing in media. It's actually an extender 4K resolution. The most important factor is the high, which is 2160. The aspect ratio is 2.37:1, which is somewhere between Panavision (2.35:1) and Anamorphic (2.39:1)
Came up with LG 4k monitor and got some issues, sold that monitor after couple months. I think the issues came from monitor instead of Apple. I am currently happy with Dell UltraSharp 4k monitor. p/s: I am using MacBook Pro 15" 2017
Beware: I have this monitor and a Macbook Pro with the Vega20 and unfortunately there is a compatibility issue. When connected through Thunderbolt3 Cable, the system becomes sluggish and stutters every 2 seconds. I am in contact with Apple since over a month and until today, they have not come up with a solution.
Thanks for posting that info. I just bought a Macbook Pro with Vega20 graphics and was considering this display. I thought the 560x was the only one with connection issues. Disappointing that Apple can't make a fully specced Macbook connect to something as simple as a monitor!
The Mac Mini says it supports a maximum resolution of 5120x2880 at 60Hz, according to Apple. So why are you saying it’s not capable of running this at full res?
Just got this monitor and hooked up my 2019 MBP 13" and the clarity sucks. It's not sharp at all, tried using the thunderbolt 3 cable as well as an HDMI and no luck.
This is an intriguing development, thanks for pointing it out. How well does your Mac Mini perform in editing video with this monitor, considering that the Mac Mini lacks a GPU? Thank you.
Does anyone have burn-in issues with this monitor? I find after a few hours of use, high contrast area of would get burn-in. Seems to go away overnight but it's annoying as hell if you want to watch a movie at the end of a long work day especially if the movie is on the darker side.
Yes, the joystick lights up and yes, it does flash on and off if you leave the power to the monitor on. Quite annoying, especially if you're a light sleeper like me and have your computer setup in your bedroom.
Mine has still with the newest Mac Update Problems with the MacbookPro 2018 over Thunderbolt 3. Sometimes it works for a while and then it doesn't connect anymore? Any suggestions or fixes? Heard that it was better with the 10.14.2. update but for me it's still buggy and didn't work for more than 2 days straight.
@@tiqee5 not really, seems like apple again kind of fixed, it's not perfect yet because rarely I have to switch it after the start but most of the time it's working well
I need a suggestion for a monitor that works through thunder-bold like Apples 4K display. I just need at least a 27 inch but I dont want to spend so much money.
Hello, please help me. I have lg 34wk95u 5 monitor. I connect my poppy mini using the thunderbolt 3 that came with the monitor. But the recommended image on the display is very large, the icons are simply gigantic. How to make a normal-sized image like yours? thanks
@@JunshuLiu it seems apple finally will release a new monitor, many expect $1200 but reports say $2K, the problem is I bet apple will never release a 34 Wide Monitor, I like wide monitors but I want better quality on.
@@JohnSmith-zl8rz I saw the rumor as well and I’m quite excited about Apple’s new cheaper XDR monitor. I doubt Apple will release an ultra wide as well, but the bottom line is it should be at least 27 inch, 5K, Promotion 120hz, and gotta be an XDR display just like the new 2021 MacBook Pro display or Pro Display XDR. If Apple release something like that, I will replace my LG Ultrafine. I may have two monitors in the future, an ultra wide for gaming, and a 5K Apple monitor for professional design works.
What picture profile is best for editing hdr video ? I’m trying to grade hlg video on a rec2020 timeline but don’t know what profile is the best for this in the osd. Someone please help
No, I did. The full review on AI is about to be published which has more details. But in short, Mac mini can’t do native resolution but MacBook Pro can. Problem is screen assets are so small it makes it unusable. Pixel doubling is preferred here.
I don't see the point in having a 5k monitor for which there is practically no content available. Besides that, I like LG monitors but hate the styling and functionality of the u shaped stand. Why make a stand that is less stable and takes up more desk real estate?
As someone with a 5K display I can easily answer that. - Because there's plenty of content. Sure, video isn't produced for 5K, but all apps and macOS can scale to any resolution really. It allows you full integer scaling of 2560x1440@2x. Photographers also often have images of higher resolution than 5k, and the higher the resolution of the display you can edit on, the better. For video editing you get the benefit of a full quality 4k preview with editing tools still available without going back and forth from full screen mode. Text is incredibly sharp, and anything that uses scalable geometry can natively run at 5K, assuming your GPU can handle it. I really don't think there's a lack of content or uses. My biggest issue is GPU power to drive it. It works well for photo, somewhat well for video and brillantly for programming with sharp text, but 3D geometry in 5K is still futuristic.
You say that as if a 4k tv is somehow better? This is a monitor designed for professional use, with professional grade features such as 5k and incredible color accuracy. And as such it is priced like other professional grade equipment, very expensive.
You have amazing videos and reviews Andrew, but you really need to work on your voice, or give it to somebody for voice over it sounds like your nose is locked...
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What do you mean things will be really small and hard to see? This won’t look similar to an iMac 4K or 5K display? I know it won’t be quite as good as true 5K, but what is this talk about things being too small and having to cut the resolution in half? Really wish you would explain more
I think this resolution is the next thing in media. It's actually an extender 4K resolution. The most important factor is the high, which is 2160.
The aspect ratio is 2.37:1, which is somewhere between Panavision (2.35:1) and Anamorphic (2.39:1)
Came up with LG 4k monitor and got some issues, sold that monitor after couple months. I think the issues came from monitor instead of Apple. I am currently happy with Dell UltraSharp 4k monitor.
p/s: I am using MacBook Pro 15" 2017
Beware: I have this monitor and a Macbook Pro with the Vega20 and unfortunately there is a compatibility issue. When connected through Thunderbolt3 Cable, the system becomes sluggish and stutters every 2 seconds. I am in contact with Apple since over a month and until today, they have not come up with a solution.
Thanks for posting that info. I just bought a Macbook Pro with Vega20 graphics and was considering this display. I thought the 560x was the only one with connection issues. Disappointing that Apple can't make a fully specced Macbook connect to something as simple as a monitor!
Strange I have the same setup but haven’t seen this issue.
Good to know. Thank you.
@@stephenprice7502 So many bugs. I still suffer from the multimonitor bug since HighSierra. Apple is only good in cashing cheques.
works fine with mine.
Nice review, but shallow depth of field of this video was VERY distracting.
I was about to say the same thing.
It's like a person who is both longsighted and shortsighted at the same time.
Agreed 100%
G@me0ver great minds think alike
Yes, horrible for my eyes.
Is Mac mini perfect for this ?
How do you run this thing at pixel doubled resolution like you state?
The Mac Mini says it supports a maximum resolution of 5120x2880 at 60Hz, according to Apple. So why are you saying it’s not capable of running this at full res?
Just got this monitor and hooked up my 2019 MBP 13" and the clarity sucks. It's not sharp at all, tried using the thunderbolt 3 cable as well as an HDMI and no luck.
Try a USB-C to DisplayPort adapter. That should do the trick, but you probably won't be able to get true 5K, no matter what you try.
Are there any thunderbolt 3 monitors that aren’t as expensive?
can you play games on higher fps unlike the default 60
This monitor is good for gamers ? thanks
60fps on wide monitor looks laggy, but the picture will be extremely beautiful
OH, one day. I will want!
Is the Intel GPU of Surface Pro (5) strong enough for this monitor?
HDR works only on Windows machine not on Mac.
This is an intriguing development, thanks for pointing it out. How well does your Mac Mini perform in editing video with this monitor, considering that the Mac Mini lacks a GPU? Thank you.
It isn't bad while actually editing, but rendering times are definitely up. If you have something complex you will definitely feel stuck in the mud.
Windows PC is the way to go
can you switch this to 4k so that I can run my 2107 iMac 5kretina, the LG and another 4k monitor or are you stuck with just this and the iMac
I love ur channel
IS THE 13 INCH MacBook Pro IS GOOD FOR 4K VIDEO EDITION
yes
where's the 2021 version of this?
Andrew when connected to the new Mac mini 2018 was resolution are you running? And does text look good at that res?
Does anyone have burn-in issues with this monitor? I find after a few hours of use, high contrast area of would get burn-in. Seems to go away overnight but it's annoying as hell if you want to watch a movie at the end of a long work day especially if the movie is on the darker side.
Anyone tested on an m1 silicon mac?
I ll buy it
Does the joystick light up like previous versions? If it does, does it also flash on and off when you're computers off but screens on?
Yes, the joystick lights up and yes, it does flash on and off if you leave the power to the monitor on. Quite annoying, especially if you're a light sleeper like me and have your computer setup in your bedroom.
Why does this even have HDMI at all?
Mine has still with the newest Mac Update Problems with the MacbookPro 2018 over Thunderbolt 3. Sometimes it works for a while and then it doesn't connect anymore? Any suggestions or fixes?
Heard that it was better with the 10.14.2. update but for me it's still buggy and didn't work for more than 2 days straight.
I can't run 5k I'm on 3440x1440 with my mbp 13" with TB3 cable that comes with the monitor
Hello, I just ordered the monitor for my Mid 2018 MacBook Pro with the Radeon 560X, do you still have the same issues?
@@tiqee5 not really, seems like apple again kind of fixed, it's not perfect yet because rarely I have to switch it after the start but most of the time it's working well
I need a suggestion for a monitor that works through thunder-bold like Apples 4K display. I just need at least a 27 inch but I dont want to spend so much money.
anyone using this with the new M1 Silicone? How does it work?
Hello, please help me. I have lg 34wk95u 5 monitor. I connect my poppy mini using the thunderbolt 3 that came with the monitor. But the recommended image on the display is very large, the icons are simply gigantic. How to make a normal-sized image like yours? thanks
I’m debating between this one and the LG Ultrafine 5K
I'm waiting for a 5K Wide!
@@JohnSmith-zl8rz same, currently I’m using the Ultrafine 5K but I wish they have more options for ultra wide with the same level of PPI.
@@JunshuLiu it seems apple finally will release a new monitor, many expect $1200 but reports say $2K, the problem is I bet apple will never release a 34 Wide Monitor, I like wide monitors but I want better quality on.
@@JohnSmith-zl8rz I saw the rumor as well and I’m quite excited about Apple’s new cheaper XDR monitor. I doubt Apple will release an ultra wide as well, but the bottom line is it should be at least 27 inch, 5K, Promotion 120hz, and gotta be an XDR display just like the new 2021 MacBook Pro display or Pro Display XDR. If Apple release something like that, I will replace my LG Ultrafine.
I may have two monitors in the future, an ultra wide for gaming, and a 5K Apple monitor for professional design works.
I am a student i want a laptop for school is macbook perfect for me if not please tell another one.
What will you be using it for, specifically, which is the most important factor for any purchase..
@@tpw.1610 for gaming and web browsing
@@udaykumar0222 gaming defo not mac choose a windows laptop.
Uday Kumar 022 for gaming and web use only definitely not a macbook.
Does it work with a Macbook Pro now?
Christoph Hazy yeah it does. All fix.
@@ichisukeryu119 sure?
@@christophhazy8080 mine has still problems (MacBook Pro 2018 with LG5k2k over TB3)
i also still have
problems
Now do LG's new 49 inch ultrawide......
Shame they don't release their products in space gray.
How about the price of this Bad Boy? Thanks.
1500.00
@@RobertMememe WOW!! Thanks for the reply.
This is so cool😍
Can this monitor power up a mac mini using the usb c port?
No, I tried that as weell
Nothing about the possibility of this screen acting as a KVM-switch if you want to use two computers with one set of keyboard and mouse?
mac users are idiots, they would not understand.
i have the same monitor and cant get macbook to work with it
What picture profile is best for editing hdr video ? I’m trying to grade hlg video on a rec2020 timeline but don’t know what profile is the best for this in the osd. Someone please help
Love my 34UC99 ;)
Could you tell me about eyes fatigue with this monitor?
So you didnt try proper resolution?
No, I did. The full review on AI is about to be published which has more details. But in short, Mac mini can’t do native resolution but MacBook Pro can. Problem is screen assets are so small it makes it unusable. Pixel doubling is preferred here.
Hmm that’s strange. If i remember well, Jeff Benjamin from 9to5mac is running this monitor at his native resolution 5120x2160 with his Mac mini 2018.
Can you get 5k resolution using display port? I want to know if I can hook this up to my 1080ti card
yep.
Color profiles review???
Creative is too photography and design
That's a Display!
That’s a comment!
@@AppleInsider Sure it is!
Why is it not curved?
No designers would want a curved screen to mess with their work... this is not a gaming monitor
@@tpw.1610 That's not even remotely true. I use two side-by-side and I am highly, highly, highly, HIGLY productive as a result of it.
Vega 20 the best
Notifications squad 🔥
They should call them ultrafat minotirs
(sry i made it 124 comments)
why is this better or more productive than ie. a 43" 16:9 4K panel? because it is not.
higher pixel density (ppi)
Why it isn’t curved?!!!
Some people don’t like curved! The curve would likely be pretty subtle here because it is so big.
No designers would ever want a curved screen to mess with their work. This is not for gaming
Ugh...I HATE curved screens. I'm a designer.
Looks tiny compared to my 49”
If the stand was made by Apple it would cost 2k :D
That stand is gross...takes up way too much space.
I agree with u, It is also weak whenever you adjust height of stand.
A wide 4K display
34 is big i have 29
Oh no no
I don't see the point in having a 5k monitor for which there is practically no content available. Besides that, I like LG monitors but hate the styling and functionality of the u shaped stand. Why make a stand that is less stable and takes up more desk real estate?
because LG designers are traditionally deeply bad tasted, unergonomic idiots.
As someone with a 5K display I can easily answer that. - Because there's plenty of content. Sure, video isn't produced for 5K, but all apps and macOS can scale to any resolution really. It allows you full integer scaling of 2560x1440@2x. Photographers also often have images of higher resolution than 5k, and the higher the resolution of the display you can edit on, the better. For video editing you get the benefit of a full quality 4k preview with editing tools still available without going back and forth from full screen mode. Text is incredibly sharp, and anything that uses scalable geometry can natively run at 5K, assuming your GPU can handle it. I really don't think there's a lack of content or uses. My biggest issue is GPU power to drive it. It works well for photo, somewhat well for video and brillantly for programming with sharp text, but 3D geometry in 5K is still futuristic.
@@casperes0912 These are fine points, I stand corrected.
Because this is for creating content not consuming it
just buy a 4k tv lol for that price point
You say that as if a 4k tv is somehow better? This is a monitor designed for professional use, with professional grade features such as 5k and incredible color accuracy. And as such it is priced like other professional grade equipment, very expensive.
So, all macs can’t just it’s native resolution. What a junk for a Mac user.
This is is NOT 5K display!!!
Yeah more like a 4.5K
You have amazing videos and reviews Andrew, but you really need to work on your voice, or give it to somebody for voice over it sounds like your nose is locked...
Nice review of yet another ugly monitor.
@Contrarian DC Every opinion, positive or negative, is subjective ;-)