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Use the LG UltraFine 5K Display with your Mac or iPad

Learn about the LG UltraFine 5K Display and how to use it with your Mac or iPad.

About the LG UltraFine 5K Display

The LG UltraFine 5K Display features a 5120 x 2880 resolution, a P3 wide color gamut, 500 nits of brightness and built-in stereo speakers, camera, and microphone. Integration with macOS lets you control your display’s volume and brightness without the need for physical buttons on the display.

You can use the included Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)  cable or USB-C cable to connect your Mac or iPad. The display has one Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port which delivers up to 94W of charging power to your Mac laptop or iPad and three USB-C ports that function as downstream USB-C ports (up to 5Gbps) to connect other devices and accessories.

System requirements and compatible Mac and iPad models

5120 x 2880 at 60Hz

You can use the LG UltraFine 5K Display with these Mac and iPad models at full 5K resolution:

• Mac Studio introduced in 2022
• Mac Pro introduced in 2019
• MacBook Air introduced in 2018 or later
• Mac mini introduced in 2018 or later
• MacBook Pro introduced in 2016 or later
• iMac introduced in 2017 or later
• iMac Pro
• iPad Pro 12. 9-inch (5th generation)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation)

Mac Studio supports up to four LG UltraFine 5K displays.

MacBook Pro models with M1 Pro support two LG UltraFine 5K displays. MacBook Pro models with M1 Max support three LG UltraFine 5K displays.

The Intel-based 15-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models support two LG UltraFine 5K displays. To use two LG UltraFine 5K Displays, you need to plug one display into a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port on the left side of your MacBook Pro, and the other display into a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port on the right side.

The 13-inch MacBook Pro, Mac mini, MacBook Air, and iMac support one LG UltraFine 5K Display.

iMac Pro supports two LG UltraFine 5K displays configured as dual-link SST 5120×2880 10bpc at 60Hz.

Mac Pro supports up to six LG UltraFine 5K displays depending on the graphics cards installed. Learn more about connecting multiple displays to your Mac Pro (2019).

3840 x 2160 at 60Hz

3840 x 2160 at 30Hz

3840 x 1800 at 60Hz

You can use the LG UltraFine 5K Display at a resolution of 3840 x 1800 at 60Hz with this Mac model:

• Mac mini introduced in 2014, preferably using macOS 10. 12.4 or later

Learn how to adjust your display’s resolution.

If you have issues connecting the display

• The LG UltraFine 5K Display doesn’t support daisy-chaining of displays. The three USB-C ports on the display provide additional connectivity to USB 3 devices only.
• Get help with video issues if your display doesn’t power on when using the correct cable.
• If the LG UltraFine 5K Display doesn’t power on after following the steps in the article above, contact LG to get service for your display.

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Published Date: October 10, 2022

The 3 Best 5k Monitors – Summer 2023: Reviews

1. Table of Contents
2. Intro
3. Best Monitor
   1. Best Work
      1. Best Super Ultrawide
         1. Notable Mentions
         2. Recent Updates
         3. All Reviews
         4. Discussions

         Updated Jun 29, 2023 at 03:42 pm

         By Nicholas Di Giovanni

         Although 5k monitors aren’t as common as their 4k counterparts, they’re a useful set of niche monitors. A 5k resolution is a broad term referring to monitors with 5120 horizontal pixels, but they come in various shapes with different vertical resolutions. A true 5k monitor has a 5120×2880 resolution and is ideal for macOS due to the higher pixel density because macOS is optimized for a pixel density of around 220 PPI. The high pixel density also produces sharp image clarity, even better than on 4k monitors, so images and text look crisp. However, if you aren’t a macOS user, you can also consider monitors with a resolution of 5120×1440 or 5120×2160 (also known as 5k2k) because of their 5k horizontal resolution. Besides the resolution, it’s also important to consider the monitor’s picture quality if you want the best performance possible.

         We’ve bought and tested more than 275 monitors, and below are our recommendations for the best monitors with a 5120 horizontal resolution that we’ve tested. See our recommendations for the best monitors for Mac Mini, the best monitors for video editing, and if you don’t mind the lower resolution, the best 4k monitors.

         1. Best 5k Monitor

            Apple Studio Display

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            Mixed Usage

            6.9

            Office

            8.1

            Gaming

            6.1

            Media Consumption

            7.5

            Media Creation

            7.8

            HDR

            3.1

            Size

            27″

            Pixel Type

            IPS

            Max Refresh Rate

            60 Hz

            Variable Refresh Rate

            No

            Native Resolution

            5120 x 2880

            HDR10

            No

            See all our test results

            The best 5k monitor we’ve tested is the Apple Studio Display. It’s a great monitor with a 27-inch screen and 5120×2880 resolution, meaning the pixel density is incredibly high. It’s a great choice if you want to connect your Mac computer to it as it’s optimized for macOS, and it has features you can only use with these computers, like its exceptionally accurate sRGB picture mode. It also supports Thunderbolt 3, making it easy to connect your computer to it.

            It has other features most monitors don’t have, like a built-in webcam and microphone, which are great for video calls. It’s available in different variants, as you can choose which stand or screen finish you want. There’s one variant with a standard stand that only offers tilt adjustment, but you can get another variant with a height-adjustable stand. Additionally, you can get it without a stand altogether if you prefer mounting it instead. As for the screen finish, you can choose between glossy or matte screen coatings, and both have fantastic reflection handling, and it also gets bright enough to fight glare.

            There are other similar 5k monitors that we haven’t tested, like the Apple Pro Display XDR, a higher-end and more expensive version of this monitor designed for professional content creators. The LG UltraFine 5k is another option that has many of the same features, but it can also be harder to find, depending on your region.

            See our review

         2. Best 5k Monitor For Work

            LG 40WP95C-W

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            7.5

            Office

            8.0

            Gaming

            7.2

            Media Consumption

            7. 5

            Media Creation

            8.3

            HDR

            6.5

            Size

            40″

            Pixel Type

            IPS

            Max Refresh Rate

            72 Hz

            Variable Refresh Rate

            Yes

            Native Resolution

            5120 x 2160

            HDR10

            Yes

            See all our test results

            If you need something versatile for productivity, or you don’t need a monitor optimized for macOS, consider the LG 40WP95C-W. It’s a different type of 5k monitor from the Apple Studio Display because it has an ultrawide screen with a 5k2k resolution, meaning its pixel density is lower. However, it still delivers incredibly sharp text, and there’s plenty of space to open multiple windows simultaneously. While it works without issue with macOS and it supports Thunderbolt 4, it has more ports than the Apple, allowing you to quickly connect to other devices, like if your laptop only supports HDMI.

            Even though it doesn’t get as bright as the Apple monitor and has worse reflection handling, it’s still fine if you want to use it in a room with a few lights, but it will struggle if you place it opposite a bright window. It also has a dedicated sRGB mode, and while it isn’t as accurate as the one on the Apple monitor, it’s still excellent, and you’ll likely only need to calibrate the monitor if you need the most accurate colors possible.

            See our review

         3. Best 5k Super Ultrawide Monitor

            Samsung Odyssey Neo G9

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            8. 1

            Office

            7.8

            Gaming

            8.8

            Media Consumption

            7.9

            Media Creation

            7.7

            HDR

            8.1

            Size

            49″

            Pixel Type

            VA

            Max Refresh Rate

            240 Hz

            Variable Refresh Rate

            Yes

            Native Resolution

            5120×1440

            HDR10

            Yes

            See all our test results

            If you find that the screen on the LG 40WP95C-W isn’t wide enough for you, there’s a class of 5k monitors with a 5120×1440 resolution known as super ultrawides. The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is a massive 49-inch monitor with a 32:9 aspect ratio, equivalent to placing two 27-inch, 1440p monitors side-by-side. It also has an aggressively curved screen that makes it easier to see things at the sides of the screen without turning your head too much, as the curvature brings the edges closer to you.

            It’s different from the LG and the Apple Studio Display, mainly designed as a gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, variable refresh rate (VRR) support, and good motion handling. However, you can use it for a variety of uses as the large screen provides enough space to multitask, and the pixel density is still high enough that the text clarity is good. Luckily, it has good reflection handling and incredible peak brightness, which are great if you want to use it in a well-lit room. Even if you use it in a dark environment, it displays deep blacks, and the Mini LED local dimming feature helps improve the picture quality in dark scenes.

            See our review

         Notable Mentions

         • Samsung Odyssey G9:
           The Samsung Odyssey G9 is an older version of the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 that costs less, so it’s a good alternative if you find the Neo G9 too expensive, but it doesn’t get as bright and has worse picture quality in dark rooms too.
           See our review
         • Dell UltraSharp U4021QW:
           The Dell UltraSharp U4021QW is similar to the LG 40WP95C-W because it has the same 40-inch screen with a 5120×2160 resolution, but considering it costs more and doesn’t support HDR at all, it’s worth going for the LG.
           See our review

         Recent Updates

         1. Jun 29, 2023:
            Renamed the categories to reflect how people are looking for 5k monitors, with the Apple Studio Display being renamed to ‘Best 5k Monitor’ and the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 to ‘Best 5k Super Ultrawide Monitor’.

         2. May 02, 2023:
            Renamed the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 to ‘Best 5k Monitor’ to be reflective of how people are searching for monitors, and renamed the LG 40WP95C-W to ‘Best 5k Monitor For Work’.

         3. Mar 08, 2023:
            Renamed the LG 40WP95C-W as the ‘Best 5k Monitor’ and the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 as the ‘Best 5k Gaming Monitor’ to better reflect their performance and uses.

         4. Jan 11, 2023:
            Verified our picks for accuracy and consistency, and refreshed the text.

         All Reviews

         Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best monitors with a 5k resolution that are currently available. They are adapted to be valid for most people, in each price range. Rating is based on our review, factoring in price and feedback from our visitors.

         If you would prefer to make your own decision, here is the list of all of our 5k monitor reviews. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. Most monitors are good enough to please most people, and the things we fault monitors on are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.

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