Review on LG 27MD5KL B Ultrafine Monitor: 🖥️ Thunderbolt, 5120X2880P, 60Hz, ‎27-inch - Perfect Compatibility by Gary Thornton

The first thing to get out of the way is that the stem on my stand was rotated slightly to the right, away from me. Unlike most stands, there's no way to rotate the monitor arm clockwise or counterclockwise, so the base was always at a fun angle. The photos will show what I mean. It's a minor thing, but I think for $1300 we can hope for a proper monitor stand. I've found this not uncommon either, so check it out when you get yours. Provided your monitor fits perfectly, the monitor is really great, albeit expensive. 1: Image Quality I'm used to using very good displays (many color calibrated 4K IPS panels over the years) so I think my standards are calibrated enough to tell the difference. Compared to my trusty P2715Q, an old staple of "professional" monitors, the monitor looks very good. Colors are vibrant, brightness is great and of course super sharp. But I have to say I struggled to see the difference in sharpness between my 4K 27 and this 5K 27. If I were consciously looking for it side by side I could see it, but isolated I would see the difference in resolution being imperceptible; at least for me. The only major downside to the image quality is the fairly strong IPS glow. Mine was reasonably even and, judging by photos elsewhere, not defective, but you can still see it if the image you're working on is dark enough; that is, the demonstration does not require artificially created situations. I think what makes it so striking is that it has a reddish tint to it. 2: Glossy This is a glossy screen to help it match the Macbook Pro or iMac/iMac Pro you are meant to use it with. Most of the time the glossy screen wasn't a problem, but when there was a point of light behind me I could appreciate it and it annoyed me. In highly controlled environments like private offices, this isn't a big deal, but keep this in mind if you're working in a more open space. 3: Features The features of this monitor are excellent. I really liked the ability to control the screen brightness and volume from the keyboard, and it was great to have a built-in microphone and webcam. While they are definitely appreciated, some will appreciate them more than others. In particular, if you're pairing this with an iMac or Macbook, you already have these things to a degree; The people who will love it are those who have a Mac Mini or Mac Pro. It will enhance your Mac.4: Appearance At first I thought the monitor was ugly, but suddenly I liked the design. In my opinion it looks a lot more premium with a more industrial feel than cheap plastic products. It's very, very basic and definitely doesn't work well with Apple products, which doesn't really make sense since it's designed to work exclusively with Apple devices, but on its own I think it looks pretty good. I particularly like the flat stand (despite its flaws and limitations) which allows for a useable space, unlike my slightly curved Dell stands which are difficult to stand on. you might think You won't hear great full-length Zeppelin tracks in most office environments. You might have a podcast or music turned on at low volume, or you need your speakers to make a Zoom call. You will work for these things. Pair it with a Homepod if it's a home office and you can output your music to it when you need decent sound. 6: Thunderbolt I liked the Thunderbolt compatibility. It had no problem charging either of my Macs (MBP 16 and MBP 13 M1) and the hub worked very well. I wish it had more ports, and since 5K takes up most of the TB3's capacity, it's not a perfect TB hub in some ways, but it worked great for my purposes. 7: cable management. It's objectively terrible; There is no loop to hide cables behind a stand or anything. You fall right behind the monitor. I tied them together with a zip tie to avoid clutter, but I also placed them behind the HomePod to hide it. You can bypass this, but why not add a small plastic clip to the back of the stand? What I like is that the ports are pointing straight back. The monitor is very easy to connect. My P2715Qs are a huge pain when I have to move them and swap out cables, which I sometimes do. Overall I was happy with the monitor except for the stand and unfortunately I'm so neurotic it was driving me crazy so I returned it. Can I recommend it? If you have the cash and are looking for the perfect monitor (with the possible exception of the $5,000 XDR) for your Mac, yes. However, it will be better appreciated by those who have a Mac Mini or Mac Pro as some of its features are already replicated in a Macbook or iMac. Just check the stand when you receive it.