🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen Review

I have had a 27" iMac for over 6 years and am very used to its high quality Retina 5K display. After getting a new Macbook Pro and needing to use a monitor I was a little worried about missing my old iMac display would., but I found the LG Ultrafine 5K so similar that I don't miss the old screen at all. In fact, I found it even better since it has height adjustment, which is a welcome addition, as was my iMac screen always small.

The monitor arrived well packaged and in perfect condition. The monitor perfectly illuminates the desktop. All the apps I tried looked amazing. However, I couldn't get the camera, microphone, and speakers to be recognized by any of my Macs. They were completely absent from the devices listed in the system report. Interestingly, an external webcam connected to the monitor's USB ports *was* recognized normally. I contacted LG by phone and after following the troubleshooting steps they said there…

I bought this refurbished LG 5K monitor as an upgrade for my M1 Mac mini. The monitor was packed like new in the original box - well done. The monitor is shipped mounted on a stand. Two cables are included - USB-C and Thunderbolt. Note that the physical connectors are identical. You can tell the Thunderbolt cable apart because it has a lightning bolt on one side of the connector shell. I wasn't paying attention with my M1 Mac mini and initially connected the monitor with a USB-C cable. This…

Fantastic monitor and came in great condition (I had a refurbished one). The display comes with a USB-C 3.1 cable, which delivers 4K resolution on my M1 MBP, but it's not a huge improvement over Apple's Thunderbolt display. But when I used a Thunderbolt 3 cable the 5K signal came through and my M1 MBP scaled text quite differently and I noticed a big difference. If you buy this monitor, please make sure you have a T3 cable to use with your MacBook. to get all the benefits

Do not play on a repaired item! This is DOA. Get streaks of vertical lines on the screen! Return and refund takes forever. So disappointed and wasted my big time!

Superb retina-level clarity, 500 nits of brightness - feels great sitting about 30 inches away on a VESA mount. Easy connection to Thunderbolt 3 with no macOS issues, display settings are changed using the keyboard without navigating the GUI on the monitor itself. Continuous loading for light workloads.

I was a bit skeptical about this monitor as it has been criticized by some of the Mac focused podcasts I listen to (like ATP). However, I was pleasantly surprised by the minimalistic (albeit "five head" aka forhead++) case design. While the display isn't protected by glass (so be careful when the plastic screen is exposed), reducing the number of layers helps with brightness and contrast. Plus, the extra USB-C ports on the back are a welcome convenience. Switching from an iMac 5k to this…

The LG 27MD5KL-B Ultrafine 27" IPS LCD 5K UHD Monitor is no longer available from LG or Apple. It's excellent value for money and I've bought three to use with my iMac, iMac Pro and Mac Pro to connect. Do yourself a favor and order it NOW. This is a bargain price for a 5K screen! It looks as good as the iMac Pro 5K screen and I have old eyes that need the BEST clarity. Me promise you won't be disappointed and this seller give you plenty of time to try the PS bezel matte BLACK and the base is…

I was a bit hesitant to buy the 'upgraded' monitor but it turned out great. I received this monitor in its original packaging with all accessories and in brand new condition. I compared it to my 2019 27" iMac 5K for picture and sound. This LG monitor matches my iMac in both categories. Also, it adjusts up/down, which my iMac doesn't have. This monitor also has a 1080p -Camera and a microphone and my iMac has a 780p camera and a microphone I use it with MBA M1 and soon Mac mIni M1 Cable for…

I like the picture quality on this 27" monitor a lot more than the 32" 4K BenQ I had before. I know it's not a valid comparison, but it works much better with my MacBook Pro. The stand is a bit sturdier than the BenQ, but it was modified straight out of the box to bend one side more than it should, so it was crooked. It came with matching cables to connect to my MacBook Pro which was nice too. They give you a mounting plate to mount it on your own stand which is nice too. This review is for a…

I was disappointed after cracking the screen of my 2015 iMac 5k and rendering the computer unusable, but this monitor eased my pain after pairing it with a Mac Mini M1. Now I have a new and improved system. The monitor is on par with my previous iMac 5k.

I use this as an external monitor for my M1 MacBook Pro. The screen itself looks great. Definitely "Retina quality" - every single pixel is visible. Convenient as you can power your MacBook with a single USB-C cable between the computer and the monitor. The downside is the build quality. The monitor wobbles when you touch or move it, and the matte black plastic, while not terrible, looks frustratingly cheap for a monitor at this price point.

Small scratch on the back. And no USB Type-C cable. Apart from that everything is alright. The display quality is amazing!

This refurbished monitor arrived with no defects, scratches or dead pixels, the only visible wear and tear was on the outer shipping box. LG Superfine 5K displays are worth every penny and work great with the MacBook Pro. They're pleasing to look at, crisp, beautiful to look at, and made for the Mac.

Great picture and it turns on and off every time I connect my laptop to the network. The first works fine. Dear ports, the more the merrier.

If you have a modern Thunderbolt 4 PC you will almost certainly have full 5K 60Hz functionality on a Windows PC, having currently used an Asus Zenbook Pro Duo UX582 with an RTX 3070, but pretty much any 2020 or later Laptop with Thunderbolt 4 will give you full 5k 60Hz output. I had to update drivers for: Intel Graphics, USB and Chipset. The only thing that doesn't work at first is the brightness control, for which you have to find a free app called "LG Ulltrafine Brightness" in the Windows…

Don't think twice, do yourself a favor and buy one for your mac, I bought two monitors and they both look brand new. Limited ability to reduce glare and eye strain!

This monitor only works with a certain number of MacBooks. MAKE SURE IT IS COMPATIBLE BEFORE YOU BUY OR YOU WILL RETURN THE LARGE BOX ONLY.

I've been looking for a monitor for a long time. I was a little confused about the price compared to what appeared to be comparable monitors. Before this purchase I was using a Samsung UHD monitor but it is much better in terms of display. Plus, having a single Thunderbolt cable powering the display, webcam, and laptop is an amazing experience. I keep my MagSafe charger in my work bag so I don't have to keep turning it on and off when I need to take my laptop somewhere. If you're considering…

Like the monitor. Almost indistinguishable from what I saw at a local store (although they were out of stock). Finally bought.