I've just picked up the Dell version of this (same panel) and the scaling is fine on my mac to be honest. I increased the scaling by one option and it's big enough and still seriously sharp with no perceivable difference.
I love the LG Ultrawide monitor. One thing though, "THE PRICE" is scary to me. I'd rather go for the Eve Spectrum monitor (Spectrum 4K 144Hz or Spectrum QHD 280Hz). Both Eve Spectrum monitor options cost less than US $1000.
I’d rather pay more money to a company I trust and have good replacement and refund system than give it company that’s have quality control issues. By no means I hate the monitor, I’m big fan of design and features. But I wish it didn’t have much issues as it does at the moment
Imagine paying Dough (formerly Eve) for anything lol, why would you go for the Spectrum when LG-27GP950 exists, with a 4K 144Hz display? Unless you're desperate for a glossy option or USB-C, I really wouldn't pay them any money lmao, especially when you're not even guaranteed to get anything from them.
Went from the LG 34WK95-U. Immediately noticed the lower brightness in comparison but have since gotten used to it. I love this monitor. Expensive? Yes. But I don't regret buying it. I do programming and the screen real-estate is perfect! It's also great for watching movies and for flying on MSFS 2020. Only wish the monitor control joystick were on the side instead of the center. I use a Tobii Eye Tracker and it's meant to be placed centered under the monitor. It makes accessing the joystick kind of tricky. I also don't like that HDMI only maxes out at 50hz response but easily goes down to 30hz. I have an M1 14" MBP connected via TB4 and it's great at native res of 5k2k. I also have my Gaming PC connected via DP to an RTX 3090 and it also looks great at 5k2k 72hz. My work laptop is a Lenovo X280 connected via HDMI and that runs at 30hz when I run it at the highest resolution the laptop can support on this monitor which is 3840 x 1620. If I run it at it's HDMI suggested resolution for the Lenovo of 3440 x 1440 then it will run at 50hz which is still kind of slow. The 34wk95-U was 60hz all around. Either way, let's hope LG will somehow fix this via bios update, if it can even be done.
Great review, I own the 40 inch dell and agree with your comments, the scaling is annoying but not really an issue. I absolutely love this monitor and love the size and image quality. Everyone who buys will enjoy, and never go back to a small screen set up.
@@thaune91 I have this one, just installed on a Max Studio. Text looks pretty good except on Zoom. The buttons in the zoom app look so blurry. Kills me 😂
I use a 29" FHD ultrawide monitor that cost $159. This is probably the cheapest and best solution to overcome the one external monitor limitation on the M1/M2 Macs. I will eventually upgrade to a bigger one with QHD but my workflow doesn't require all of the bells and whistles of the one shown here. Good thing too since I don't want to break the bank.
I thought Apple would have introduced fractional screen scaling with the initial advent of Mac Minis given that they are a 'bring your own monitor' device and Apple can never be certain what monitor resolution you are running. (the display screen like alternative resolutions, is just as you say, fuzzy). This is another area where Windows wipes the floor with Mac unfortunately.
I bought LG UltraWide too, but 34". For the monitor, you present I can buy four monitors like mine. But maybe someday I can afford this one. Thx for this video is helpful anyhow. And, yes it is perfect for MacBook Pro - mine won't allow me to connect two monitors.
Great review, very concise whilst covering all the important stuff you really need to know. I tried one of these with a Mac Studio but ended up returning it because of the poor scaling and max brightness. As you mentioned in your review, the 5K resolution is very nice, but if you’re using this with a Mac and are expecting “retina-link” experience at all of the supported resolutions, you’re going to be disappointed. That said, it may or may not be an issue for you depending on what you’re used to and what you’re going to use it for. The only other thing I’ve found with this monitor and other LGs is that occasionally they won’t come on when you wake your Mac from sleep. It’s been an issue for as long as I can remember and still hasn’t been fixed with this one when connecting over TB4. If macOS is going to suck at scaling, why won’t Apple produce monitors in a wider range of sizes?
Cool monitor! I have the Dell S3222DGM at home and the LG UltraGear 34GP950G-B at home. Both curved, and they look and performe great. But having a 40" curved monitor, would be great. And yes, having ultra wide monitors, beat using dual monitors.
Thank you so much for this video. I am keen to get one of these monitors, but I wasn't sure if my CalDigit TS4 would work OK with it. You answered that very clearly. Thank you again.
Love the LG Ergo and a lot of LG products in theory, but with two computers hooked up to one monitor, the Dell U2723QE 4k Hub Monitor paired with Dell's Display Manager is just too good.
The Dell U4021QW UltraSharp 40 Curved WUHD Monitor trumps this one imho. It is also 5k2k and has a built in KVM, which is a killer feature at this level.
Someone needs a higher framerate version of these ultrawides. Don't want the 49" Neo G9, just a logoless 40" ultrawide picture with 144hz. Framerate makes a big difference in UX
Great vid. And u hit my nail on the head at least. My job in funding the screen (for a home office), but not sure wether to got for the LG 40" or the LG 38" u mentioned. Because, i can get a lot accessories for the extra 600 dollar..
This seems like it would be the perfect monitor as long as you install BetterMonitor to fix the sharp text scaling thing. 300 nits is too low though ugh. I might just get a Studio Display still researching
When are monitor designers gonna take a look at user feedback and design actually perfect monitors? For me, I'd love a monitor that works and scales perfectly with Macbook Pro, 5K2K+ resolution, 40+ inches wide, at least 13 inches in screen height, excellent brightness, easy to control, volume and brightness sliders on the monitor, button and programmability for night shift, excellent curvature, ports that are easy to access like in LG monitors, VESA mount, quick response time, high refresh rate, and thin bezels
Scaling issue is really bad. Went back to windows pc after m1 mac mini. Still using the m1 macbook air but I can't stand theese blurry texts of macos because of subpixel antialiasing problem. 1440p and 144 - 165hz are the best value monitors out but it looks like a garbage with Macos. Really bad experience.
BenQ EX2780Q - qHD, 144Hz, DCI-P3, pretty good speakers and sub built-in. Hackintosh and Win10 machine.
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Same scaling problem applies to all 32" 4k displays. Natively everything is too small and it's needed to scale one level down... But, I haven't noticed any blurriness. Small text looks even better due to the scaling antyaliasing.
9:23 is probably the reason I am holding out on buying ultra-wide monitors. I currently have regular 34" ultra-wide samsung monitor at work and it's ok-ish, but not great. Based on ppi calculator it has 138.92 PPI, which is in the "bad" zone of mac resolutions. It should be either ~110 or ~220 for sharp image. It feels like the only ones are Apple monitors or one Dell and one LG monitor out there in existence.
Goddamn, thanks for BetterDisplay app. This is what I searched for whole my life. Changing brightness via monitor settings is a kind of pain, but now it is so easy
I use the Dell 42" non-ultra-wide because, as a coder, it has the same pixel height as this monitor but I get a slight larger easier to read font (in general). Maybe that is a trade-off though because I bet this LG has a higher quality contrast, etc.
I want a 4K-ish monitor with a 16:10 aspect ratio in a 27 or 32 inch size. Really missing the vertical 'head room' from my dead Apple Cinema HD display that recently died.
I recently bought the Lenovo p40w-20 which is using the same panel. I have to say that, unfortunately, for me the MacOS scaling leading to blurry fonts is a real issue. However, maybe I just need to get used to it.
My 43" 4k monitor cost me $350. It's a Mi TV I bought here in Thailand. Any 43" 4k TV would have worked. Save $1300? Yup. Highly recommended. The picture is perfect with my Mac Mini M1
Thank you for the great reviews. Can you please review the Samsung Ark and let us know how it stacks up against the competition? I am a scientist and looking into a dual curved monitor setup or a single big screen like the Ark.
You dont have to use scaling with this. I have 4k 32" and always use it at native res, and since this one has the same ppi you totally can use it at native res =)))
Thnx for the good review! It helped me to make the decision to buy the monitor 👍🏻 One question: It takes "ages" for the monitor to turn the screen on when it was in sleep mode (I use a Mac Studio). Any suggestions? ✌🏻
Just buy a Sony 43" TV ( Sony X80J, X80K) It has built-in apps and speakers, a remote control, better color accuracy, better peak brightness, and HDR support in macOS. The pixel density is old school (about 104 PPI), but good enough for just about any task with a large 42.5" display for multiple windows. You need to push back the display from your seated position - yes you will need a deep desk for this, but it works and you get not only a wide monitor but a tall monitor too. Finally, it costs about 1/3 of the ridiculously expensive LG monitor in this video.
Nice video! I was looking for a ultrawide monitor, probably gonna buy that one. How do you use that function that separate the window at the same screen? Is there a third-party software that enable that? Also looking for a way to use more than one screen in macOS without the need to click at the screen before using, so far don't find anything about that topic on the internet.
how is the monitor holding up and how long have you been using it? I wanna get one really badly but reading some horror stories on amazon reviews is a little discouraging
Please review Alogic Clarity 27" UHD Monitor! It's the next best thing after Apple Studio Display, or the LG Ultrafine 5k display. I can't bear to look at the matte anti-glare coating on basically ALL the monitors on sale in the market. The glossy displays on MacBooks and other Apple displays are amazing to look at with no loss in contrast or sharpness of the image. High brightness levels make reflections a non-issue pretty much. I don't know why there isn's a higher demand for glossy displays, but the Alogic 27" monitors was the only affordable alternative that I could find to Apple Studio Display or the LG Ultrafine 5k.
The best right now probably has to be the Philips Brilliance 7000 Series - 4k @ 27" and 75 Hz, which means 160 dpi, so you can definitely use native retina scaling (1080p equivalent UI sizes) if you put the screen a little further away or make it act like a 5k display (1440p equivalent) and probably get away with it. TB4 port with 90W PD. 99% AdobeRGB. Huge plus an the aesthetics side: Very very slim borders including the bottom and no logo. Sadly no glossy option with AR-couting, but something has to give I guess.
I bought this monitor, but when I connect my webcam to any of the side USB-A ports, my computer doesn't recognize it. It seems the USB-A hub doesn't supply the energy for the logitec C920 webcam. Is my monitor broken or do I need turn on the USB-A functionality somewhere?
I don't get the scaling debacle. I use a 32" 4k display and use the native resolution. Not too small for me. This 40" should be similar, just wider, no?
Ultrawides typically aren't very bright. You also don't need a really bright screen unless the ambient light inside a room is extremely bright already. Like a window shining directly on the screen for example. I use this ultrawide right next to a full-length window and can still see clearly even during bright afternoon sun.
@@CreatedTech I have a 300 nit screen and it looks much darker than my MacBook. I’m looking to upgrade to a 4K with 500 nit but the only ones I’ve found are the LG Ultrafine or Dell UltraSharp which is 400
Well those are completely different monitors, this is an ultrawide which typically runs on the dimmer end. The EVE Spectrum 4K has good brightness and is also 4K and 16:9.
This monitor has a lot of negative reviews on LG’s own site, relating to reliability. It seems for many people it starts having serious issues within the first year or two.
How about the Lenovo display that uses the same LG panel? I currently feel that it slightly beats the native LG display shown here - tiny bit higher refresh rate, little better IO options, two flavours of power delivery?
Que opinas de Asus Vivobook 16 x Pro ? . Tengo que estudiar toneladas de pdf y este parece ser el mejor Monitor para leer y leer y leer ? Lo he valorado pero tengo que estar tomando notas y mirando hacia abajo puede que esté mejor ( laptop ). Gracias !
In your opinion, why is a curved ultra-wide the best monitor to use with a MacBook Pro? Also (and only because you mentioned this), in your opinion, can users generally expect 4K monitors to have brightness and color contrast that is noticeably below that of Retina? Or 5k? Thanks
Does anybody know why none of the big manufacturers make 5K displays or anything else that would help mac users with the scaling issue? I mean, this isn't exactly a new problem, right?
I'm using a Gigabyte ultrawide monitor for my macbook and windows pc, the macbook is slightly blurrier compared to my windows pc. I dont mind it though as the Resolve timeline is long af
What are the material would you expect a computer monitor to be made of, yes it’s made of plastic. Of course it’s made of plastic anything else and it would be about 100 times heavier
Great review. can I use a single mouse and keyboard if I don't want to run split screen between my two connected PC's? The work PC will be connected via Thunderbolt 3 while my personal will be connected via DisplayPort and I'll plug the mouse and keyboard into the 2 USB ports on the side of the monitor. I don't want split screen - just to change input source while using the same mouse and keyboard attached to the monitor. Thanks!
@@jonicolton I ended up getting a 5K2K 😅.. But it seems that any screen with a PbP capability will do. It's actually not a bad workaround if your device is a bit older and can see two displays of 2560 but can't push a single 5120 signal (HDMI/DP version?) You do have to change the config on macOS on the displays (desktop options) that "displays have separate spaces" -- that way the whole display acts as a single panel and you don't get an invisible seam in the middle that would make your windows jump around.
Resolution is always too low for a ultrawide because rh manufactory has to control the number of pixels on a single monitor. It is by far not perfect. For me, two 144hz 27 inch plus MacBook pro 14 is the killer combo.
you do realise that even 32" 4k is way more area than your 2*1440ps. And better ppi at the same time. And 1440ps ppi is terrible for any text work. I have 4k 32" (same ppi as this one in review), and it's still low resolution in my opinion, but way better than 1440p 27". ANd btw, I've had 2*1440ps myself before going for 32 4k, and for productivity 32 4k, and more so this one is way-way-WAY better.
I bought the Samsung CRG9 odyssey 49- hooked up to a MacBook pro 15 (HDMI) and a MacBook pro M1 (USB-C thunderbolt). want to love the picture-by-picture feature. The problem is: in sleep mode, it takes too long to find the DP 1.4 connection and wake up. over a minute. And when in PBP mode it can't decide which screen (1 or 2) is HDMI or DP 1.4. is this a Samsung issue and a mac issue? I heard Samsung doesn't work well with mac.
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Are you running the middle scaling option yourself?
I've had a 29" 1080p LG Ultrawide for a few years and I really like it, so I'm a fan of the LG brand now. The base is a lot more substantial too 😊
Can we get video like best monitors for MacBook scaling?
Agreed. I’m looking for a monitor for my M1 MacBook Pro. I’d love to see how the scaling works with the larger monitors w/ each model/brand.
@@autohitmanI’m hunting the same thing
@@autohitman and ..?
Xiaomi. You're welcome.
Hunting same scaling issue!
I've just picked up the Dell version of this (same panel) and the scaling is fine on my mac to be honest. I increased the scaling by one option and it's big enough and still seriously sharp with no perceivable difference.
Could you me what "Dell version" of this is?
I love the LG Ultrawide monitor. One thing though, "THE PRICE" is scary to me. I'd rather go for the Eve Spectrum monitor (Spectrum 4K 144Hz or Spectrum QHD 280Hz). Both Eve Spectrum monitor options cost less than US $1000.
I’d rather pay more money to a company I trust and have good replacement and refund system than give it company that’s have quality control issues.
By no means I hate the monitor, I’m big fan of design and features. But I wish it didn’t have much issues as it does at the moment
@@rohittkrr I agree! I'd always be more comfortable going for reputable brands like LG or Samsung when it comes to monitors.
Imagine paying Dough (formerly Eve) for anything lol, why would you go for the Spectrum when LG-27GP950 exists, with a 4K 144Hz display? Unless you're desperate for a glossy option or USB-C, I really wouldn't pay them any money lmao, especially when you're not even guaranteed to get anything from them.
@@Evie0133 glossy is a big deal to me
@@semahj I love glossy displays, but will never give them any money regardless of that fact haha
Went from the LG 34WK95-U. Immediately noticed the lower brightness in comparison but have since gotten used to it. I love this monitor. Expensive? Yes. But I don't regret buying it. I do programming and the screen real-estate is perfect! It's also great for watching movies and for flying on MSFS 2020. Only wish the monitor control joystick were on the side instead of the center. I use a Tobii Eye Tracker and it's meant to be placed centered under the monitor. It makes accessing the joystick kind of tricky. I also don't like that HDMI only maxes out at 50hz response but easily goes down to 30hz. I have an M1 14" MBP connected via TB4 and it's great at native res of 5k2k. I also have my Gaming PC connected via DP to an RTX 3090 and it also looks great at 5k2k 72hz. My work laptop is a Lenovo X280 connected via HDMI and that runs at 30hz when I run it at the highest resolution the laptop can support on this monitor which is 3840 x 1620. If I run it at it's HDMI suggested resolution for the Lenovo of 3440 x 1440 then it will run at 50hz which is still kind of slow. The 34wk95-U was 60hz all around. Either way, let's hope LG will somehow fix this via bios update, if it can even be done.
Is the brightness really all that much lower? Maybe I should look at one size down if the screen will be brighter (assuming same other features)
Great review, I own the 40 inch dell and agree with your comments, the scaling is annoying but not really an issue. I absolutely love this monitor and love the size and image quality. Everyone who buys will enjoy, and never go back to a small screen set up.
Have you by any chance tried the 38WN95C as well?
@@thaune91 Hi, I’m afraid I haven’t but the spec looks good.
@@thaune91 I have this one, just installed on a Max Studio. Text looks pretty good except on Zoom. The buttons in the zoom app look so blurry. Kills me 😂
I use a 29" FHD ultrawide monitor that cost $159. This is probably the cheapest and best solution to overcome the one external monitor limitation on the M1/M2 Macs. I will eventually upgrade to a bigger one with QHD but my workflow doesn't require all of the bells and whistles of the one shown here. Good thing too since I don't want to break the bank.
What brand? I’m interested in getting this.
this is the monitor i use on my windows and mac machines, absolutely love it
I'm glad I have watched your video, just installed BetterDisplay and solved the scaling issue.
this comment should be pinned. thanks for sharing
Can I ask if ur using a mbp and if ur using the oled lg model 39 inch
Good straight shooting review without waffle and fluff so many TH-camrs waste our time with. I didn't have to FF anything. Great job.
The thunderbolt 4 ports are a big giveaway! Great job on the review BTW! Can't wait for your 200K!
I thought Apple would have introduced fractional screen scaling with the initial advent of Mac Minis given that they are a 'bring your own monitor' device and Apple can never be certain what monitor resolution you are running. (the display screen like alternative resolutions, is just as you say, fuzzy). This is another area where Windows wipes the floor with Mac unfortunately.
Love the work you’re doing keep it up!
Amazing video bro, congrats!!
I bought LG UltraWide too, but 34". For the monitor, you present I can buy four monitors like mine. But maybe someday I can afford this one. Thx for this video is helpful anyhow. And, yes it is perfect for MacBook Pro - mine won't allow me to connect two monitors.
I don’t know what’s more beautiful. The monitor or this video
Great review, very concise whilst covering all the important stuff you really need to know.
I tried one of these with a Mac Studio but ended up returning it because of the poor scaling and max brightness. As you mentioned in your review, the 5K resolution is very nice, but if you’re using this with a Mac and are expecting “retina-link” experience at all of the supported resolutions, you’re going to be disappointed. That said, it may or may not be an issue for you depending on what you’re used to and what you’re going to use it for.
The only other thing I’ve found with this monitor and other LGs is that occasionally they won’t come on when you wake your Mac from sleep. It’s been an issue for as long as I can remember and still hasn’t been fixed with this one when connecting over TB4.
If macOS is going to suck at scaling, why won’t Apple produce monitors in a wider range of sizes?
I looked at this but went with the U4021QW - basically the same panel but better KVM/port setup.
Cool monitor! I have the Dell S3222DGM at home and the LG UltraGear 34GP950G-B at home. Both curved, and they look and performe great. But having a 40" curved monitor, would be great. And yes, having ultra wide monitors, beat using dual monitors.
Very informative and helped me to understand the differences 👍
Thank you so much for this video. I am keen to get one of these monitors, but I wasn't sure if my CalDigit TS4 would work OK with it. You answered that very clearly. Thank you again.
There’s an impressive number* of ports on the back. If it’s quantifiable use “number”
Love the LG Ergo and a lot of LG products in theory, but with two computers hooked up to one monitor, the Dell U2723QE 4k Hub Monitor paired with Dell's Display Manager is just too good.
The Dell U4021QW UltraSharp 40 Curved WUHD Monitor trumps this one imho. It is also 5k2k and has a built in KVM, which is a killer feature at this level.
for $1800 i would hope they can do better than a 72hz refresh rate
As for the LG look at 38WQ88C-W, and If you want less inch - Dell U3224KB would be fantastic choice.
Someone needs a higher framerate version of these ultrawides. Don't want the 49" Neo G9, just a logoless 40" ultrawide picture with 144hz. Framerate makes a big difference in UX
Great vid. And u hit my nail on the head at least. My job in funding the screen (for a home office), but not sure wether to got for the LG 40" or the LG 38" u mentioned. Because, i can get a lot accessories for the extra 600 dollar..
This seems like it would be the perfect monitor as long as you install BetterMonitor to fix the sharp text scaling thing. 300 nits is too low though ugh. I might just get a Studio Display still researching
I love your videos, thank you for sharing
I will wait for 144Hz and 1ms response rate version just like the 38inch one.
I have the 38 and have no complaints
When are monitor designers gonna take a look at user feedback and design actually perfect monitors?
For me, I'd love a monitor that works and scales perfectly with Macbook Pro, 5K2K+ resolution, 40+ inches wide, at least 13 inches in screen height, excellent brightness, easy to control, volume and brightness sliders on the monitor, button and programmability for night shift, excellent curvature, ports that are easy to access like in LG monitors, VESA mount, quick response time, high refresh rate, and thin bezels
Scaling issue is really bad. Went back to windows pc after m1 mac mini. Still using the m1 macbook air but I can't stand theese blurry texts of macos because of subpixel antialiasing problem. 1440p and 144 - 165hz are the best value monitors out but it looks like a garbage with Macos. Really bad experience.
It’s the fault of apple! They don’t want to support other monitors with different capabilities…. What a shame!!
@@carholic-sz3qv Exactly !! Desktop mac users can still use that crazy expensive 60hz monitor i am not accepting this hz rate at 2022
the ONLY reason i went with the overpriced Studio Display.
@@Tommmmmmmmmmmm is the ONLY reason 60hz ?
Try using the easy res program fixed my issues
Please, 140PPI is easily usable at 100% scaling. I daily drive a 4k 27" at 160PPI on 100% scaling, no issues.
Sorry but people leaving their dock on the bottom visible while using their programs maximized do not understand the word "productivity".
BenQ EX2780Q - qHD, 144Hz, DCI-P3, pretty good speakers and sub built-in.
Hackintosh and Win10 machine.
Same scaling problem applies to all 32" 4k displays. Natively everything is too small and it's needed to scale one level down... But, I haven't noticed any blurriness. Small text looks even better due to the scaling antyaliasing.
9:23 is probably the reason I am holding out on buying ultra-wide monitors. I currently have regular 34" ultra-wide samsung monitor at work and it's ok-ish, but not great.
Based on ppi calculator it has 138.92 PPI, which is in the "bad" zone of mac resolutions. It should be either ~110 or ~220 for sharp image.
It feels like the only ones are Apple monitors or one Dell and one LG monitor out there in existence.
I have a 34 ultrawide with 34", I'm out here looking for an improvement as it hurts my eyes, especially switching from my windows work laptop
Goddamn, thanks for BetterDisplay app. This is what I searched for whole my life. Changing brightness via monitor settings is a kind of pain, but now it is so easy
I use the Dell 42" non-ultra-wide because, as a coder, it has the same pixel height as this monitor but I get a slight larger easier to read font (in general). Maybe that is a trade-off though because I bet this LG has a higher quality contrast, etc.
Oh no, the warning that changing scaling may affect performance.
Loved this monitor 🔥💯
I want a 4K-ish monitor with a 16:10 aspect ratio in a 27 or 32 inch size. Really missing the vertical 'head room' from my dead Apple Cinema HD display that recently died.
I recently bought the Lenovo p40w-20 which is using the same panel. I have to say that, unfortunately, for me the MacOS scaling leading to blurry fonts is a real issue. However, maybe I just need to get used to it.
My 43" 4k monitor cost me $350. It's a Mi TV I bought here in Thailand. Any 43" 4k TV would have worked. Save $1300? Yup. Highly recommended. The picture is perfect with my Mac Mini M1
Thank you for the great reviews. Can you please review the Samsung Ark and let us know how it stacks up against the competition? I am a scientist and looking into a dual curved monitor setup or a single big screen like the Ark.
Will have to check it out!
The problem I had with Dell is they don’t support updates/firmware for Mac OS.
what about chrome books !
any differences with chrome book computers ?
like lighting, quality in lighting ?
just curious ?
The monitor that is a little better is the Dell U4021 as it is a 5K2K monitor with Thunderbolt and a great picture
I still want a 27" Apple Studio, but on the other side, I want a. wide monitor with 5k minimum für my Mac book.
You dont have to use scaling with this. I have 4k 32" and always use it at native res, and since this one has the same ppi you totally can use it at native res =)))
if only this was 144hz or even 120hz I would buy it in a heartbeat.
I love my Benq 32" Designer Monitor. :)
Great video 😊
wow amazing.. I hope price go down to 200 USD next year
set to display 1 then you can use the monitor as the laptops screen
Lenovo p40w-20 for the same panel, more ports, slightly less posh appearance, but at almost HALF the price.😆
Wow that looks clean
Thnx for the good review! It helped me to make the decision to buy the monitor 👍🏻
One question: It takes "ages" for the monitor to turn the screen on when it was in sleep mode (I use a Mac Studio). Any suggestions? ✌🏻
Just buy a Sony 43" TV ( Sony X80J, X80K) It has built-in apps and speakers, a remote control, better color accuracy, better peak brightness, and HDR support in macOS. The pixel density is old school (about 104 PPI), but good enough for just about any task with a large 42.5" display for multiple windows. You need to push back the display from your seated position - yes you will need a deep desk for this, but it works and you get not only a wide monitor but a tall monitor too. Finally, it costs about 1/3 of the ridiculously expensive LG monitor in this video.
even the QD OLED ultra wide monitor is a better deal than this monitor
Nice video! I was looking for a ultrawide monitor, probably gonna buy that one. How do you use that function that separate the window at the same screen? Is there a third-party software that enable that?
Also looking for a way to use more than one screen in macOS without the need to click at the screen before using, so far don't find anything about that topic on the internet.
The perfect one is the Studio Display. I bought many Displays and returned them because they are all a compromise.
Hi, Did you try this monitor? I currently have the Studio. But don't want to have to buy 2.
27” is a compromise to many including myself.
@@perezdoitbest7540 I had the LG 32” ergo and the picture from the MacBook was crap. Like every 4K monitor, because it’s not 220ppi.
Finally a guy who said what we all know deep down inside.
Has anyone figured out a good scaling solution for mac? I mean, if you're going to pay that much, you'd want it to be perfect or close to 4k
how is the monitor holding up and how long have you been using it? I wanna get one really badly but reading some horror stories on amazon reviews is a little discouraging
What about experience working with MS Word or MS Excel ? Especially if there is a white background ?
Please review Alogic Clarity 27" UHD Monitor! It's the next best thing after Apple Studio Display, or the LG Ultrafine 5k display.
I can't bear to look at the matte anti-glare coating on basically ALL the monitors on sale in the market. The glossy displays on MacBooks and other Apple displays are amazing to look at with no loss in contrast or sharpness of the image. High brightness levels make reflections a non-issue pretty much. I don't know why there isn's a higher demand for glossy displays, but the Alogic 27" monitors was the only affordable alternative that I could find to Apple Studio Display or the LG Ultrafine 5k.
Alogic sent me a monitor actually, I'm pretty sure it's this one. Might have to unbox it and check it out now.
@@CreatedTech Love that! Please let us know what you think of it and do a review if you think it's worth the time!
I'd really like to try this on native resolution 🤩
The best right now probably has to be the Philips Brilliance 7000 Series - 4k @ 27" and 75 Hz, which means 160 dpi, so you can definitely use native retina scaling (1080p equivalent UI sizes) if you put the screen a little further away or make it act like a 5k display (1440p equivalent) and probably get away with it. TB4 port with 90W PD. 99% AdobeRGB. Huge plus an the aesthetics side: Very very slim borders including the bottom and no logo. Sadly no glossy option with AR-couting, but something has to give I guess.
Hi, what kind of light above your monitor are you using ? Thx ... keep up the good work ;-)
I bought this monitor, but when I connect my webcam to any of the side USB-A ports, my computer doesn't recognize it. It seems the USB-A hub doesn't supply the energy for the logitec C920 webcam. Is my monitor broken or do I need turn on the USB-A functionality somewhere?
I think this guy likes the color purple. I might be wrong
I don't get the scaling debacle. I use a 32" 4k display and use the native resolution. Not too small for me. This 40" should be similar, just wider, no?
Good review!!! Could I be able to connect 3 computers, 1 on the DP, and the other two in the HDMI ports? Thank you in advance
Only 300 nit brightness? Not good. The LG Ultrafine is still the best.
Ultrawides typically aren't very bright. You also don't need a really bright screen unless the ambient light inside a room is extremely bright already. Like a window shining directly on the screen for example. I use this ultrawide right next to a full-length window and can still see clearly even during bright afternoon sun.
@@CreatedTech I have a 300 nit screen and it looks much darker than my MacBook. I’m looking to upgrade to a 4K with 500 nit but the only ones I’ve found are the LG Ultrafine or Dell UltraSharp which is 400
Well those are completely different monitors, this is an ultrawide which typically runs on the dimmer end. The EVE Spectrum 4K has good brightness and is also 4K and 16:9.
@@CreatedTech the eve spectrum is only 27” tho…so maybe going with 2 in a dual set up?
@@Damian_S_ Eve is a scam company. I'm waiting for my monitor for 14 months now.
Please don't even mention them as a choice.
High quality review
This monitor has a lot of negative reviews on LG’s own site, relating to reliability. It seems for many people it starts having serious issues within the first year or two.
How about the Lenovo display that uses the same LG panel? I currently feel that it slightly beats the native LG display shown here - tiny bit higher refresh rate, little better IO options, two flavours of power delivery?
Will the scaling impact the performance of my m2 max MacBook?
It's all about that dealer pricing :)
Que opinas de Asus Vivobook 16 x Pro ? . Tengo que estudiar toneladas de pdf y este parece ser el mejor Monitor para leer y leer y leer ? Lo he valorado pero tengo que estar tomando notas y mirando hacia abajo puede que esté mejor ( laptop ).
Gracias !
2160 is a really nice resolution for today, but 72Hz is ridiculous.
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In your opinion, why is a curved ultra-wide the best monitor to use with a MacBook Pro? Also (and only because you mentioned this), in your opinion, can users generally expect 4K monitors to have brightness and color contrast that is noticeably below that of Retina? Or 5k? Thanks
Its only £1500, and as you know perfection does not have a price..🤣
LG specs shows that Thunderbolt is version 3 not 4.
It’s Thunderbolt 4 bud, you’re probably looking at the wrong monitor.
@@CreatedTech Yep, there was a mistake on dealer`s webpage. LG EU got it right. Thanks - I will place an order :)
Does anybody know why none of the big manufacturers make 5K displays or anything else that would help mac users with the scaling issue? I mean, this isn't exactly a new problem, right?
Small market. Pretty sure most monitors are sold to enterprise. No IT department gives a shit. "We'll take 500 1080p, 22 inch monitors please!"
What do you recommend at a lower price point than $1,800?
Does this monitor also suffer of that issue where fonts get blurry due to MacOS using YCbCr instead of RGB?
I'm using a Gigabyte ultrawide monitor for my macbook and windows pc, the macbook is slightly blurrier compared to my windows pc. I dont mind it though as the Resolve timeline is long af
What are the material would you expect a computer monitor to be made of, yes it’s made of plastic. Of course it’s made of plastic anything else and it would be about 100 times heavier
whats the monitor at 5 seconds? Clean setup.
Better display doesn’t scale this perfectly ?
they make type c to hdmi cables so you don't have to use a dongle
Great review. can I use a single mouse and keyboard if I don't want to run split screen between my two connected PC's? The work PC will be connected via Thunderbolt 3 while my personal will be connected via DisplayPort and I'll plug the mouse and keyboard into the 2 USB ports on the side of the monitor. I don't want split screen - just to change input source while using the same mouse and keyboard attached to the monitor. Thanks!
This brightness doesn’t make it a buy for me.
Could you do a PbP of 2560x1440p on mac thus using a side by side config on native res while using the whole screen?
did u ever get any insight here?
@@jonicolton I ended up getting a 5K2K 😅..
But it seems that any screen with a PbP capability will do.
It's actually not a bad workaround if your device is a bit older and can see two displays of 2560 but can't push a single 5120 signal (HDMI/DP version?)
You do have to change the config on macOS on the displays (desktop options) that "displays have separate spaces" -- that way the whole display acts as a single panel and you don't get an invisible seam in the middle that would make your windows jump around.
@@the_irav thanks for prompt response and info. very helpful. 🤟🏼
Resolution is always too low for a ultrawide because rh manufactory has to control the number of pixels on a single monitor. It is by far not perfect. For me, two 144hz 27 inch plus MacBook pro 14 is the killer combo.
you do realise that even 32" 4k is way more area than your 2*1440ps. And better ppi at the same time. And 1440ps ppi is terrible for any text work. I have 4k 32" (same ppi as this one in review), and it's still low resolution in my opinion, but way better than 1440p 27". ANd btw, I've had 2*1440ps myself before going for 32 4k, and for productivity 32 4k, and more so this one is way-way-WAY better.
what's the difference between this LG $1800 monitor and the LG $1200 one?
I bought the Samsung CRG9 odyssey 49- hooked up to a MacBook pro 15 (HDMI) and a MacBook pro M1 (USB-C thunderbolt). want to love the picture-by-picture feature. The problem is: in sleep mode, it takes too long to find the DP 1.4 connection and wake up. over a minute. And when in PBP mode it can't decide which screen (1 or 2) is HDMI or DP 1.4. is this a Samsung issue and a mac issue? I heard Samsung doesn't work well with mac.