I bought the LG ultrafine 5K to use with my 16" MacBook pro in 2019 and it served me very well until the studio display came out earlier this year. I have been using the studio display since mid-march and absolutely love it. I've also since replaced my 16" MacBook pro with a 14" MacBook pro and for working at home, it is pretty close to a perfect companion for that computer. It's really annoying that Apple charges $400 for the height adjustable stand but you don't have to pay for that. The display fits almost perfectly in the riser for the iMac sold on Apple's online store for $169.
Oh, come on Apple. Charging 100s extra for a height-adjustable stand? Really? What a rip-off. Do I need a 5K display? Yes. Do I need to be ripped off by Apple? No. When Apple's 5K Studio display came out, I looked at the specs and the price, then I went straight out and bought two LG 5K Ultrafine displays instead.
@@Mit_yourfriend The LG UltraFine 5K Display doesn't support daisy-chaining of displays. Each LG 5K display (I have 3 of them now) has a single Thunderbolt input which I use to input 5K video from my Mac Studio. My Mac Studio has 4 Thunderbolt outputs so I still have one spare. (I'm also running a 4th display, which is actually a 4K LG C2 TV, from the Mac's HDMI port). So I'm not daisy-chaining. There are also three USB-C ports on the display and these provide additional connectivity to USB 3 devices only.
I recently bought the LG 5K Ultrafine display and I like it a lot! The Studio Display simply isn't available and frankly is way overpriced. The panel in both monitors is the same. Often utubers will complain about the LG stand but I'm happy I can adjust both angle and height. It's easy to color calibrate the LG just like it was to calibrate my 27inch iMac. I have no plans on buying a Studio Display but I am thinking of buying a second LG to replace my 4k second monitor. The LG is a quality display and priced about where the Apple should be.
Font is too small at 4K and too large at 2K on a 27 inch monitor when driven from and Apple computer. Font size is just right at 5K when driven by an Apple system. A 4K monitor can be run at non-native resolutions to achieve desired font sizes at the expense of characters that are not as sharp as they would be if being displayed at native resolution. If you desire to use a 4K monitor, get a PC instead.
I managed to pick up an LG Ultrafine today for the equivelent of $660. While it was used, it still had the box and everything it came with new and to be honest I does not like it has ever seen any real use. Personally I think the monitor is stunning, especially at this price.
In India you can buy 2 LG ultrafine 5K for the cost of 1 studio display. Which is much more sensible thing to do. Besides asthetics there isn't much gain on buying studio display comparing to LG ultrafine.
I bought two brand new LG5K for $900 each. Sorry, can't beat that. Except too much bandwidth so 1 TB port per monitor. I read the Studio Display can daisy chain via Thunderbolt and you can just use one TB cable with a Caldigit TS4. That might be worth it as the newer Studio display uses a newer Display Port standard. So if you are buying them at $1300 vs $1500 Apple, I would swing toward Apple because of higher nits and daisy chain. However, since I only paid $900 each, I am happy with my decision.
I have had the LG5K for 3 years and its a fantastic monitor. It looks industrial but the bezels are fine with me. If you can get it less than RRP its a great buy. One thing though, you mentioned it has True Tone? When I use it with my MacBook Pro with the MacBook open, yes True Tone works but that’s due to the MacBook. With my M1 Mac Mini there is no True Tone with the LG. I wonder if the studio display works the same way? Anyone considering the LG, its a great monitor in my option the sound is good, brightness is good, the camera is excellent. Only wish it had an extra thunderbolt port.
Looked at both. The LG Ultrafine real price difference now is around $700 between the Studio and Ultrafine. The displays are very similar. The webcams and speakers are very similar. While the stand is more steady on the Studio, the Ultrafine allows you to adjust the horizontal angle as well, which the Studio display can't. If you need to height adjust the display then the cost difference is $1K. IMHO people buying the Studio Display are doing it for aesthetics only. Most UA-camrs are aesthetic-first. They don't really need Pro displays or Studio displays...but it is what it is. To me, if you prefer a black desktop set up the Ultrafine actually looks nicer...
Hello, i have a Mac Studio and a Studio Display. i want to add a second monitor. should i get another Studio display, or would an LG be ok for a second monitor?
Without question the Studio Display is the better product but if you only care about the 5K resolution and don't need the speakers, center stage webcam or care about aesthetics, then the LG is worth considering and saving $300. My work bought me the 27" 5K LG years ago and while it has it's issues (slight image retention, having to unplug /replug the cable at times to wake up), the display is simply stunning. Yes that top bezel is hideous but once you're focused on what's on your screen and not above it, you don't really notice it anymore.
Let's face it - there is still no real competition for the Apple Studio Display, not in form, function and design. Most monitor manufacturers cater the general public (i.e. games...), not the design and design conscious pros and semi-pros that inform a significative part of the Apple audience. Probably, for most of them, it makes economic sense to target such a "niche" market, so the chances of seeing a real Studio display "alternative" are really slim...
Personally, I would agree, however, it REALLY should have been $999 at the most like Apple’s Thunderbolt Display for the feature set. $1600 is just absurd. And if you already have the LG Ultrafine 5K, I would NOT upgrade, as you’re not really getting too much more AND you lose an easily removable cable and more adjustment for the monitor.
@@cameronbosch1213 Unfortunately Apple opted to over-engineering the Apple Display and these things came with a price. I have an older Cinema Display and, I agree, a price between €1000 and €1200 would have been more reasonable. And, yes, for a company that constantly boasts design values Apple monitors severely lack on ergonomics (from origin…)
@@cameronbosch1213 To have this standalone display priced the same as a more than decent 5k iMac is insulting. It's over-engineered yet not cutting edge which is a bit weird for a start. But it also means that when pairing it with a base Mac Studio, which is pretty much what the sweetspot-spec iMac was in the range before it was phased out, you're now looking at 3 and a half grand! So the price of jumping onto the seriously prosumer Mac step just increased by a grand or so. Sure, the Mac Mini is a decent enough machine when upped to 16GB and 1TB SSD, but it's not as futureproof and it's still not far short of 3 grand. I'd pay 1200 for it and not a penny more.
I would go the Nano Studio Display any day of the week, although at $3000 Au, the LG is a far more realistic and sensible purchase, which I intend to buy as reference monitor.
I have a 2014 iMac 5k and plan to test using it as a monitor with my Apple Silicon systems. I'm currently using a 2010 iMac 27 QHD as a third monitor for my M1 Mac mini. The other two monitors are Dell U2720Q and U2718Q displays and this setup works really well.
Hi Andrew. What’s the situation with sound on the Studio Display. I have a Dell monitor with build in audio jack, where I have a pair of audioengine a2 connected. With macOS I am not able to control the volume. What can I do to make it work (without plugging directly into the audio jack on my Mac). Do I need a dock, and if so, which one? And will the Studio Display help me ?
I recently bought an M1 Mac Mini (refurbished, direct from Apple), and I'm using an old display until I can buy a new one. Apple's Studio Display is nice, but it lacks detailed controls. LG's UltraFine 5K is ridiculously expensive to something that ships in a cheap, plastic shell. Apple's Studio display is OUTRAGEOUSLY expensive for what you get, even though the build quality and appearance are vastly superior. If and when I decide to buy a new monitor, it'll buy either one of the better 4K displays (at a good price; often $400 to $600) or if I go all-out and spend over $1,100 on a 5K monitor, it will likely be a "renewed" LG UltraFine 5K. The Apple Studio Display looks really cool, but it isn't worth $1,600. No way. And you have to special-order a VESA mount. That's beyond stupid. This review video was a little too biased toward Apple. You missed out on some aspects of the cheaper LG that make it a much better value for the money.
Thank you so much for your comment. You answered a question I've had but didn't have anyone to pose it to Would you be so kind as to elaborate a bit more? I have a late 2018 15" MBP with dedicated GPU & 16gb ram. I'd like an external monitor that would get me SCREEN REAL ESTATE but have no idea where to start. Any tips you might have would be welcome. Thank you
You forgot one critical difference ... RELIABILITY. The LG, while a really good monitor (I have both LG UltraFine and Studio Display) has a history of problems. First, early models had issues with insufficient shielding and even wifi signals could cause problems. Second, the USB-C ports have been notoriously problematic ... the root cause seems to be very poor soldering on the system board to the USB-C ports. If you don't run into these issues, you will find the LG to be on par with the Studio Display. But ... if you do have any issues, working with LG to get support and repair is very challenging. I would go with the Studio Display, unless you can find the LG at a really low price (e.g. < $1000 ... but if an early model, make sure the shielding issue has been addressed).
We gotta look at your mug at the beginning. God. ;-) I have had two LG 5Ks and an LG 4K. Both sold on Craigslist in favor of the Apple XDR 32 and an Apple Studio Display. Never had a problem with the LGs, great quality if not flimsy/wobbly casing. My choice? Apple XDR. You may wish to do a hands-on video showing if the Studio Display works with PCs. I've been using it here and there with a Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and there does appear to be some quirks long-term.
I've got the two LG ultrafine 5K .Look nice on paper and nice to work with .. when it works. after couple of months, one started to work strangely and today not working anymore; Browsing the web, it appear there is a real wekness and well known by LG with the mainboard .. Expensive display then because quality is not there ..
As nice as these displays are they're too rich for my blood (and considerable overkill for me). I just picked up an ASUS ProArt PA278QV, a much better fit for my needs and budget.
You need 5K if you're connecting to a Mac Studio/Mini and don't want scaling issues. I wouldn't have recommended 4K.
IMO 5K Resolution is underrated. For MAC OS, 5K vs 4K Scaling difference is significant.
Thanks for the comparison! This helps me a lot
I bought the LG ultrafine 5K to use with my 16" MacBook pro in 2019 and it served me very well until the studio display came out earlier this year. I have been using the studio display since mid-march and absolutely love it. I've also since replaced my 16" MacBook pro with a 14" MacBook pro and for working at home, it is pretty close to a perfect companion for that computer. It's really annoying that Apple charges $400 for the height adjustable stand but you don't have to pay for that. The display fits almost perfectly in the riser for the iMac sold on Apple's online store for $169.
Oh, come on Apple. Charging 100s extra for a height-adjustable stand? Really? What a rip-off.
Do I need a 5K display? Yes. Do I need to be ripped off by Apple? No. When Apple's 5K Studio display came out, I looked at the specs and the price, then I went straight out and bought two LG 5K Ultrafine displays instead.
Two displays to use separately right? Can these be daisy chained?
@@Mit_yourfriend The LG UltraFine 5K Display doesn't support daisy-chaining of displays. Each LG 5K display (I have 3 of them now) has a single Thunderbolt input which I use to input 5K video from my Mac Studio. My Mac Studio has 4 Thunderbolt outputs so I still have one spare. (I'm also running a 4th display, which is actually a 4K LG C2 TV, from the Mac's HDMI port). So I'm not daisy-chaining. There are also three USB-C ports on the display and these provide additional connectivity to USB 3 devices only.
I recently bought the LG 5K Ultrafine display and I like it a lot! The Studio Display simply isn't available and frankly is way overpriced. The panel in both monitors is the same. Often utubers will complain about the LG stand but I'm happy I can adjust both angle and height. It's easy to color calibrate the LG just like it was to calibrate my 27inch iMac. I have no plans on buying a Studio Display but I am thinking of buying a second LG to replace my 4k second monitor. The LG is a quality display and priced about where the Apple should be.
Font is too small at 4K and too large at 2K on a 27 inch monitor when driven from and Apple computer. Font size is just right at 5K when driven by an Apple system. A 4K monitor can be run at non-native resolutions to achieve desired font sizes at the expense of characters that are not as sharp as they would be if being displayed at native resolution. If you desire to use a 4K monitor, get a PC instead.
I managed to pick up an LG Ultrafine today for the equivelent of $660. While it was used, it still had the box and everything it came with new and to be honest I does not like it has ever seen any real use. Personally I think the monitor is stunning, especially at this price.
In India you can buy 2 LG ultrafine 5K for the cost of 1 studio display. Which is much more sensible thing to do.
Besides asthetics there isn't much gain on buying studio display comparing to LG ultrafine.
I bought two brand new LG5K for $900 each. Sorry, can't beat that. Except too much bandwidth so 1 TB port per monitor. I read the Studio Display can daisy chain via Thunderbolt and you can just use one TB cable with a Caldigit TS4. That might be worth it as the newer Studio display uses a newer Display Port standard.
So if you are buying them at $1300 vs $1500 Apple, I would swing toward Apple because of higher nits and daisy chain. However, since I only paid $900 each, I am happy with my decision.
That’s a great deal. Where did you purchase them?
Studio Display is the wery clear winner.
I have had the LG5K for 3 years and its a fantastic monitor. It looks industrial but the bezels are fine with me. If you can get it less than RRP its a great buy. One thing though, you mentioned it has True Tone? When I use it with my MacBook Pro with the MacBook open, yes True Tone works but that’s due to the MacBook. With my M1 Mac Mini there is no True Tone with the LG. I wonder if the studio display works the same way? Anyone considering the LG, its a great monitor in my option the sound is good, brightness is good, the camera is excellent. Only wish it had an extra thunderbolt port.
That long commercial plug for Lasso...that's where I bailed out.
Looked at both. The LG Ultrafine real price difference now is around $700 between the Studio and Ultrafine. The displays are very similar. The webcams and speakers are very similar. While the stand is more steady on the Studio, the Ultrafine allows you to adjust the horizontal angle as well, which the Studio display can't. If you need to height adjust the display then the cost difference is $1K. IMHO people buying the Studio Display are doing it for aesthetics only. Most UA-camrs are aesthetic-first. They don't really need Pro displays or Studio displays...but it is what it is. To me, if you prefer a black desktop set up the Ultrafine actually looks nicer...
Will Apple's phone/texting feature appear and work on the LG Ultrafine 5k 27 inch monitor?
Hello, i have a Mac Studio and a Studio Display. i want to add a second monitor. should i get another Studio display, or would an LG be ok for a second monitor?
Without question the Studio Display is the better product but if you only care about the 5K resolution and don't need the speakers, center stage webcam or care about aesthetics, then the LG is worth considering and saving $300. My work bought me the 27" 5K LG years ago and while it has it's issues (slight image retention, having to unplug /replug the cable at times to wake up), the display is simply stunning. Yes that top bezel is hideous but once you're focused on what's on your screen and not above it, you don't really notice it anymore.
Getting a 5k mostly for scaling. 4k scaling on Mac doesn’t look good.
Let's face it - there is still no real competition for the Apple Studio Display, not in form, function and design. Most monitor manufacturers cater the general public (i.e. games...), not the design and design conscious pros and semi-pros that inform a significative part of the Apple audience. Probably, for most of them, it makes economic sense to target such a "niche" market, so the chances of seeing a real Studio display "alternative" are really slim...
Personally, I would agree, however, it REALLY should have been $999 at the most like Apple’s Thunderbolt Display for the feature set. $1600 is just absurd. And if you already have the LG Ultrafine 5K, I would NOT upgrade, as you’re not really getting too much more AND you lose an easily removable cable and more adjustment for the monitor.
@@cameronbosch1213 Unfortunately Apple opted to over-engineering the Apple Display and these things came with a price. I have an older Cinema Display and, I agree, a price between €1000 and €1200 would have been more reasonable. And, yes, for a company that constantly boasts design values Apple monitors severely lack on ergonomics (from origin…)
@@cameronbosch1213 To have this standalone display priced the same as a more than decent 5k iMac is insulting. It's over-engineered yet not cutting edge which is a bit weird for a start. But it also means that when pairing it with a base Mac Studio, which is pretty much what the sweetspot-spec iMac was in the range before it was phased out, you're now looking at 3 and a half grand! So the price of jumping onto the seriously prosumer Mac step just increased by a grand or so. Sure, the Mac Mini is a decent enough machine when upped to 16GB and 1TB SSD, but it's not as futureproof and it's still not far short of 3 grand. I'd pay 1200 for it and not a penny more.
The UltraFine looks straight out of 2005
It feels like it came right out of 2007 too.
I would go the Nano Studio Display any day of the week, although at $3000 Au, the LG is a far more realistic and sensible purchase, which I intend to buy as reference monitor.
I have a 2014 iMac 5k and plan to test using it as a monitor with my Apple Silicon systems. I'm currently using a 2010 iMac 27 QHD as a third monitor for my M1 Mac mini. The other two monitors are Dell U2720Q and U2718Q displays and this setup works really well.
Hi Andrew. What’s the situation with sound on the Studio Display. I have a Dell monitor with build in audio jack, where I have a pair of audioengine a2 connected. With macOS I am not able to control the volume. What can I do to make it work (without plugging directly into the audio jack on my Mac). Do I need a dock, and if so, which one? And will the Studio Display help me ?
I recently bought an M1 Mac Mini (refurbished, direct from Apple), and I'm using an old display until I can buy a new one. Apple's Studio Display is nice, but it lacks detailed controls. LG's UltraFine 5K is ridiculously expensive to something that ships in a cheap, plastic shell. Apple's Studio display is OUTRAGEOUSLY expensive for what you get, even though the build quality and appearance are vastly superior. If and when I decide to buy a new monitor, it'll buy either one of the better 4K displays (at a good price; often $400 to $600) or if I go all-out and spend over $1,100 on a 5K monitor, it will likely be a "renewed" LG UltraFine 5K. The Apple Studio Display looks really cool, but it isn't worth $1,600. No way. And you have to special-order a VESA mount. That's beyond stupid. This review video was a little too biased toward Apple. You missed out on some aspects of the cheaper LG that make it a much better value for the money.
4k & 27 inch is a terrible combination for mac users and their computer performance, the best for 27 is 5k (Retina), or 1440p (no retina) but 140hz
Thank you so much for your comment. You answered a question I've had but didn't have anyone to pose it to
Would you be so kind as to elaborate a bit more?
I have a late 2018 15" MBP with dedicated GPU & 16gb ram. I'd like an external monitor that would get me SCREEN REAL ESTATE but have no idea where to start.
Any tips you might have would be welcome. Thank you
That app lock ad came out of nowhere. Hate having to pay UA-cam 20 bucks and still be hit with crappy ads. 😢 not subscribing.
You forgot one critical difference ... RELIABILITY. The LG, while a really good monitor (I have both LG UltraFine and Studio Display) has a history of problems. First, early models had issues with insufficient shielding and even wifi signals could cause problems. Second, the USB-C ports have been notoriously problematic ... the root cause seems to be very poor soldering on the system board to the USB-C ports. If you don't run into these issues, you will find the LG to be on par with the Studio Display. But ... if you do have any issues, working with LG to get support and repair is very challenging. I would go with the Studio Display, unless you can find the LG at a really low price (e.g. < $1000 ... but if an early model, make sure the shielding issue has been addressed).
Last I checked, LG is one of the OEMs for the apple studio display. Surprise!
people who bark about ASD's pricing have no idea how much miniLED, HDR, 120hz monitors cost...
635k subs but only 28 comments?
Lol
Both cameras are garbage, Apple could've put the same front camera of the iPhone 11-13 to have decent quality, especially with that high price tag.
We gotta look at your mug at the beginning. God.
;-)
I have had two LG 5Ks and an LG 4K. Both sold on Craigslist in favor of the Apple XDR 32 and an Apple Studio Display. Never had a problem with the LGs, great quality if not flimsy/wobbly casing. My choice? Apple XDR. You may wish to do a hands-on video showing if the Studio Display works with PCs. I've been using it here and there with a Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and there does appear to be some quirks long-term.
Jesus forgives you
I've got the two LG ultrafine 5K .Look nice on paper and nice to work with .. when it works. after couple of months, one started to work strangely and today not working anymore; Browsing the web, it appear there is a real wekness and well known by LG with the mainboard .. Expensive display then because quality is not there ..
Does anyone else dislike how he suddenly now starts every video holding the mic? I think it looks poor for the intro.
Everyone has opinions on it. I didn’t do it and I got comments that I didn’t.! Idk how to please everybody
@@AppleInsider That is fair and I will continue to watch your content ☺️. Sorry if it seemed like harsh criticism - was more a constructive comment.
@@AppleInsider Keep doing what you prefer and don't bend over just because others don't like it!
If you want to be distinctive, drop the mike at the end of each video. Other than that, I’d just leave it pinned to the shirt as usual.
I just bought a new LG 5k on Amazon for $888, half the price of the studio display.
A lot of other 4k displays, yet doesn’t list a single one haha
Is anyone's ASD bricking?
As nice as these displays are they're too rich for my blood (and considerable overkill for me). I just picked up an ASUS ProArt PA278QV, a much better fit for my needs and budget.
Is that good for movies?
@@heoung8611 Yes, very good even though it's a 1440p (2K) monitor.
Better camera: LG in my opinion...
Dude is far from understanding scaling. And to recommend 4k compared to 5k is generally strange from the perspective of working with graphics
Apple! LG’s monitor looks rubbish!
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