LG UltraFine UHD 27-Inch 4K UHD 2160p Computer Monitor 27UN850-W, IPS with VESA DisplayHDR 400, AMD FreeSync, and USB-C, White,Silver

Great monitor! I use it vertically alongside my 5K iMac. The resolution is perfect. It is very simple to connect and use, and it matches perfectly with an Apple environment.

I got this screen for my Macbook Pro 2021 with an M1 chip! It works great right out of the box! Super Easy assembly! I turned off the beeping sound on the monitor button and chose the Cinema picture mode as I think it matches the color tone of my Mac the most. (I will definitely look into how I could adjust color even more) I am using it primarily for graphic design, web design, photography and simple video edits. I use Canva, Photoshop, Lightroom and Elementor , Wix, etc. The screen image is SO clear and super detailed pixels and there are no issues with text clarity. I like the smoothness of the screen feels easy on the eyes.The screen is adjustable in height & viewing angle. And I decided to use my own BT speakers just cuz I know they are better sound quality anyway. No camera , but my laptop has one anyway so it’s not a big deal. I have everything I need right now. And full disclosure, I am not a big time professional designer but this will certainly level up my business output immensely! Honestly if you are looking for a monitor that has 4K UHD 2160p for Mac M1and this is within your budget, it is totally worth it! Hope this helps!

Was using Dell u2415 that seemed pretty good for the new Mac mini (8/256) I just got, using HDMI. Dell screen had a few areas that were getting image burn or something, so searched for 27 in 4k replacement. Biggest question was would I notice a significant difference if did get a 4k, well the answer is yes. I got 27UN850-W since I don’t need 90w or 60w charging. Not a gamer, not a photo proofer, not a content creator. This screen is really nice, the text is much sharper and clearer, and my eye are not bugged out after extended viewing like they were on the Dell. Cost an issue, oh yeah, the apple display was not happening. Really anything over $400 wasn’t happening. Do I need a USB hub, no or ethernet in the monitor-no. Ran the included USB-C cord from the Macmini to the LG screen turned everything on and wow how nice the screen looked. It shows up in system as LG HDR 4K with color profile LG HDR 4K 60hz. It looks super excellent to me. Did try changing the resolution to I guess it was true 4K and everything was sharper, but needed a magnifying glass to read it, so I went back to that original setting as it was perfect. Looking in Hardware Graphics/Displays this is what my Mac was reporting: LG HDR 4K: Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (2160p/4K UHD 1 – Ultra High Definition) UI Looks like: 1920 x 1080 @ 60.00HzIt is silent just like the Macmini. Still quick and snappy. My windows machine has W11 and attach it via HDMI. The joystick control on the LG makes it easy to select what input to display and I had to play with that because it defaulted to some high resolution with 30hz! Everything was really choppy, got it set to a lower resolution at 60hz. This screen will go to sleep with the Mac, and wakes up fast no issue. The included speakers are set with Maxx sound on-which is an attempt to make them sound better-and they do get quite loud, but they are small monitor speakers, and would only be good for voice. At low volume levels music would probably be ok, but I am not using them, and using a bluetooth speaker for way better sound. Stand is stable for me, really easy to put together and get going. The power brick is hidden under desk, not a big deal that it is a small block, cord is plenty long. Well packaged. LG delivered a very nice screen for the money with this one. Super happy that it was plug and play with the Mac, and operates correctly with the Mac. It’s a keeper for me.Update April 26 2024—————- Quick update after using it daily for the last 6 months. No change in opinion, no buyers remorse, no screen issues, still easy on my 60+yr old eyes. Sometimes when reading text I really notice the detail and sharpness and get that happy feeling.

Pros: excellent brightness, vibrant colors, clear non reflective display, great for graphic design, charges my HP laptop via USB c. I use it interchangeably between my HP laptop and MacBook Pro (mid 2015) and the picture quality is identical. best monitor on a budget, and I didn’t even buy it new, bought it in “good” condition.cons: none!

I really love it. It is much lighter than the monitor I used before and very good image.

I performed weeks of research before committing to the 27UQ850-W. While no monitor is perfect, this is likely the best Apple 5K replacement under the $800 price point. I use Apple machines for just about everything except gaming: productivity, software development, creative workflows like photo editing and recording audio, and watching videos. I have a 2019 Macbook Pro 16 i9 (Intel) and another 2021 Macbook Pro 16 M1 Max. Both machines are working great with this monitor.Connectivity—————DisplayPort and USB-C ports work fine. I can’t tell any quality difference between them. My regular setup uses the DP port connected to CalDigit TS4 dock. Cables provided by LG are long enough to reach the TS4, but users with a machine farther away might need slightly longer cables. I haven’t tried the HDMI port because a lot of people report Apple issues with HDMI on M1-based machines.This monitor does not support daisy chaining or Thunderbolt.Resolution and Overall Visual Experience————————————————My biggest concern was how Apple-native 2560 x 1440 (“WQHD”) output would look when rendered on a 4K display. I write a ton of code and need text to look really sharp. I read all I could find about this subject and took a field trip to the Apple Store to evaluate the 5K display where the situation is perfectly ideal: 2560 x 1440 logical pixels get rendered onto a 5120 x 2880 display yielding an exact 2X scale factor in each axis. The results are super sharp text and smooth visuals for both content and UI elements — part of the Retina brand.Here’s the thing some readers may wish to know. On a 27″ display WQHD output does in fact look best from a text size and UI perspective, at least on Mac. Changing to resolutions other than 2560 x 1440 result in an experience that is less satisfactory. Imagine my surprise when, for WQHD output, text looked 85-90% as crisp as the Apple 5K. I sit between 26″ and 32″ away from this monitor. At this viewing distance I don’t struggle to read anything. Everything is clear. I am confident WQHD output on WQHD-native displays will look much worse despite a perfect 1:1 pixel mapping. I also think WQHD content will look better on a 27″ 4K than a 32″ 4K due to higher PPI on the smaller display.As to the alleged performance hit Mac machines take while downscaling to non-native resolutions like WQHD, here is my experience. Macbook Pro M1 Max doesn’t even blink. There is no observable difference in terms of heat, CPU, or anything else. By contrast the 2019 Intel Macbook Pro i9 runs hotter by 10-15 deg C. The fans run constantly above 2500 rpm. One Youtube user reported slowdowns on Apple hardware while connected to a 4K monitor and rendering scenes in Blender. I can see where this might be an issue for specific Apple machines and/or apps, but I suspect they are edge cases the average user won’t run into.This monitor has nice saturation and overall color balance. I’m no colorist but the display just looks really, really good. I tried toggling HDR in Apple settings under display but couldn’t discern any observable difference.Interoperability With USB-C Docks—————————————-I have accessories like monitor and audio interface connected through a CalDigit TS4 dock. This LG has no problems through it either. Both Macbook Pro machines remember display arrangements and resolutions that were previously selected. I haven’t observed power management related snafus as some people report, but I disabled power management while on A/C power.Brightness————-Going back to the priority for text legibility, I traditionally used extra brightness to enhance contrast and make reading easier on my eyes. I leave this monitor at 100% brightness, but I could probably go down to 85% before it would start to feel dim. Brightly lit rooms probably afford many fewer options unless one agrees to pay the Apple tax for the ultra-bright 5K.Build quality—————Build quality is okay. It looks like the cheap plastic that it is, though I like the narrow bezel all the way around the front. I haven’t tried out audio because I use studio monitors instead.The monitor does not include a camera.In closing I think this is a fantastic monitor — probably the best I’ve bought. Gamers and ultra discriminating users who need the very best probably won’t be happy with it. For the rest of us it’s a nice offering from LG that shows how far IPS panel technology has progressed in recent years.

A lot of research went into this purchase and so far, it has held up well w/lite use. I do wonder if the 27″ set is sharper. I say that as the monitor is set up at the back end of the desk, so I sit fairly close to it when it is working. For me, it is almost too wide, but I wanted real-estate on my panel: ergo 32″. I am not a gamer but I enjoy photography and reading about ancient history. Overall, recommended.

I bought this as a multi-use monitor to be used as a productivity machine using a windows machine, minor gaming (wii switch), and also for color accurate photography work using a Mac. I did look into getting the Mac studio display, if you have seen one then you’ll know how crispy that 5K panel is and how well it is built, so it was tempting, however the studio display is quite limited as it takes only a single I/O…. not sure how they can justify a $1,600 panel that takes one input only. This display is not 5K but looks good enough connected with a mac even if it does need to be scaled a bit. The screen accuracy with the included calibrator is a great feature at this price point. I do wish that a monitor of this size allowed the user to display multiple inputs at a single time with a split screen feature. Probably a feature that does not get talked about enough is the power delivery from the USB cable which can help eliminate some extra cords depending on the requirements of your computer. Something LG always does well with is their mounting arms, as most of them including this one allows for tilt, height adjustment, and even swiveling to make vertical. Some of these features other companies charge an extra arm and a leg for…This is my 3rd LG monitor and all have had no issues with durability, hopefully I have the same kind of luck with this one.

After looking for several 4K monitors at Best Buy & two at Micro Center, I decided to go with this one and so far, it runs great with my Mac Mini. The font is very clear and so is the color which you can’t tell with my picture. I DO NOT do gaming so I have no rating on that. While I was playing with the settings, I discovered that in the settings on the Mac Mini, there is a setting called High Dynamic Range which automatically adjusts the display to show HDR content. When I tried that, I was so impressed with the results I was given. I love the color profiles with the LG picture options!As far as the USB-C option is concerned, it worked like a charm when I plugged the cable that came with the monitor into my Mac. Also, The display port which I use for work, I have no issues with that either. Highly recommend and will be buying another one in the future.

Ive had the monitor for a few month now. Works well and the speaker on the monitor for me personally i’m not fan of. It a nice size monitor for me i got the regular stand it with my MBP 16″ 2019.

I use this for video production so reviewing commercials and video content. The screen is great for finding the details when editing, since we are shooting in 4k is has good clarity and refresh rate. Also use for daily work (email, Excel, etc.) and has a nice screen where my eyes don’t get tired at the end of the day. When the monitor goes to sleep it makes certain tones which I would like to turn off but haven’t figured out how yet but other than that it is a good monitor compared to my old one. Has a nice look in my office as well.

I have had this monitor for 2 years, love it for using a laptop and working on a larger screen. The USB-C to USB-C cable needs replacing, sometimes it works and powers the computer and sometimes it does not power? It connects to the monitor for a picture but not power? I cannot find the appropriate cable to replace? If I plug in a USBC- to USB-C it does not connect to a picture?

I bought this model LG because this is the model that I read that was used in a lot of Apple iMac models. I wanted a display that had excellent color accuracy since I do photo and video editing. The first one I bought was FANTASTIC! I could see that the colors, contrast, etc. were SPOT ON when comparing to my iMac 27″. I give my first monitor 5 stars in all categories! I purchased a second monitor of the same model. I wish I could say the same. The second was HORRIBLE! I made sure the settings were the same on the new monitor as the first one and the picture quality was terrible. I promptly sent the monitor back. I’m worried about buying another one and it being just as bad as the second one.

picture. i love how well they’ve designed the stand for this monitor – the whole thing can be assembled in about 2 minutes without tools. The monitor looks great, and USB-C charging and peripherals works great for my MacBook Pro, so I just have a single USB-C cable to plug in and I’m ready to go. I’ve bought about 8 of these for my personal use as well as our office, and they’ve been very reliable. I highly recommend this for ease of setup and use, picture quality, and value.

acbook Pro. Great color and clarity. Connects quickly and easily with my M1 Max Macbook Pro. I knocked off one star because the included USB C cable is pretty short and the monitor doesn’t work with anything but the included cables. I tried 2 different USB C cables from Apple and a generic one and neither worked. I called LG and they said they don’t make a longer one and that is the only one that works with the monitor. I use 2 of these monitors with my laptop so a longer cable would make it much more convenient to connect the one that’s furthest away from the computer.

ac Studio. I just moved from a retina iMac to a Mac Studio and was looking for a monitor that was as good as the retina in the iMac. First off, nothing is as good as the retina iMac screen except the new $1,500 Apple monitor. But, this LG gets you 99% of the way there. It takes a little fiddling to get the resolution right but after working with it a couple of weeks, I can’t tell the difference between this monitor and the iMac when writing code – working with text. No idea about games or professional graphics. As far as casual watching YouTube and web browsing it’s every bit as good as the retina iMacs.I liked it so much, I got a 2nd one to connect to the Mac Studio replacing an older 27″ Apple Thunderbolt display. The monitor works great out of the box with the included USB-C cable. I now have 2 connected via the USB-C cables and they are great. Probably the only downside is the built in speaker. It’s no where near what the iMac’s speakers sound like. To solve that one, I found a Nylavee sound bar and it fits snugly under the monitor. One other issue I have not solved yet and it could be self inflicted is the computer sometimes will not go to sleep from the sleep menu the first try. Another issue is open apps don’t always stay on the 2nd monitor when the computer wakes up. This is a known problem when using non Apple displays so it might have to be something to live with until Apple has time to stop making new emojis and fix a few bugs in their software.Now I’m back to what I had with the iMac, except now I have 10 cores and blazing speed.