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Revainrating 5 out of 5

I can't say it has been renovated.

I was a bit reluctant to buy one of these at a discounted price and it wasn't brand new, but I have to say I'm very impressed. I replaced my imac 27 inch to make it work with my macbook pro. The integration is SEAMLESS. The telescopic height adjustment is one of the best features of this monitor along with the picture. Comes with a Thunderbolt 3 cable.

What are the advantages of 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • The 60Hz refresh rate is a good choice for gaming and other fast-paced media.
What are the cons of 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • Uneven illumination.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I LOVE THIS AD

I have the latest 27" iMac 5k and it's the only 27" 5k display you can add for dual/extended displays. I love having double the real estate! It's worth it for me! I work a lot for Ancestry.com and with digital photography, having this second display has made everything so much easier!

What are the reasons to consider 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • ‎5120 x 2880 pixels
What are the trade-offs of 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • Bad brightness

Revainrating 5 out of 5

What theft! - my new rating

I've been using it for more than a month with a 16 inch MacBook Pro. No problem. The display is amazing and the price was fair. I will update if there are any problems.

What positive qualities does 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen possess?
  • The delivery was very quick
What are the downsides to using 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • Unstable connections.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Be careful, they can fool you.

They sent me another model, the old 27MD5KA in a box of 27MD5KL. I sent the monitor back. It cannot be updated and most of the features will not work on modern devices. I am extremely disappointed. Looks like they're trying to cheat.

What are the reasons to consider 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • build quality
What are the drawbacks of 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • Limited motion processing

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Great monitor, unacceptable backlight

I love everything about it: the fact that it powers my Macbook Pro, that it has a built-in webcam, and that it's really 5,000 by 27 inches. However, the backlight is just terrible. I thought I could live with that, but I don't know if I can. Even at lower brightness levels, the bottom right corner is blurry in dark mode. I bought "updated" from Revain. I think the last buyer returned it for the same reason. I think it will be returned before the 90 day return window expires.

What are the reasons to consider 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • electronics
What are the problems of using 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • Working speed

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent deal for an excellent display

The first one I bought from the Apple Store when it came out. Has always suffered. For some reason my iPad Pro 2018 was not showing up. It stopped working completely. Ordered this one and it arrived in two days. The box was broken. But everything else in the box was in factory condition! This is perfect for display and sound quality. The sound is so good I decided to put away my B&W MM-1 to save some desk space!

What are the perks associated with 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • 9.4 x 22.6 x 18.3 inches
What are the disadvantages of 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • Packaging is not nice

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Worked fine for a few weeks. Now flickers.

Use as a monitor for 2020 16" MacBook Pro. Use the cable that came with the kit. I love that you can connect with a single cable and it also powers the laptop. I really like the brightness and quality Within two weeks it started flickering and distorting parts of web pages I found the right USB-C ports on my Mac do this but not when I use the left ports So that's it solved. Mac problem or LG problem? Who knows. But it seems to be a Mac problem. Although I like the monitor.

What are the perks associated with 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • 27 inch widescreen IPS flat screen
What are the drawbacks of 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • Short lifespan

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great for working from home.

I love this monitor. Pretty to look at, great picture quality and a perfect fit for my 2017 13" MacBook Pro. I connected it to the dock (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CZPV8DF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc= 1). ) and everything just works Big screen but I can use the laptop monitor as a second screen or close the laptop and use the LG monitor as the main screen with the laptop in clamshell mode.

What are the favorable features of 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • 27 inches
What are the cons of 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • legacy model

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Flashing screen: my review

Bought for 1099 dollars, very disappointed, the monitor flashes in the lower left quarter of the screen, a waste of time, will buy a new one on Apple's website, this upgrade has no quality guarantee, used to spend 200 dollars to buy a new monitor. You are purchasing this item.

What are the perks associated with 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • Its curved shape helps reduce reflections and glare from ambient light.
What are the cons of 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • some difficulties

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Looks almost as good as the iMac 5K's display.

Bought two of these for my 2015 27" iMac. Both pack full 5K power and look almost as good as an iMac 5K display. The included stand is sturdy and sleek. The power cord is very well made. Detachable plate on the back for access to the VESA mounting holes, delightfully simple and lightweight.

What are the advantages of 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • ‎27MD5KL-B-cr
What are the cons of 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • No required form

You can't beat this monitor for modern Macs with TB3. It's well built, has a nice display, built in AC converter (no power adapter) and Mac OS integration. My repair was in perfect condition except it came with a Thunderbolt 2 cable instead of a TB3 (repaired by seller in 4 days). It's great to save $400 on a new option like this. My only complaint about it is the lack of a second TB3 port. Without this you cannot daisy chain other displays, drives or other TB3 devices. I was planning to…

What are the positive aspects of 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • monitors
What are the trade-offs of 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • Tight color palette

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Stunning 5k picture quality

It's essentially the same award-winning display in the iMac 5k, minus the separate monitor. A Thunderbolt 3 cable connects power and signal between the Macbook Pro and the monitor. No need for controls, settings or other cables. The display is incredibly bright and at 5,000 pixels so dense it's almost impossible to see them. My only complaints about this display: 1. The industrial design is good - clean and simple, but kind of boring and not very pretty (wish it was aluminum like iMac)2. The…

What are the reasons to consider 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • computers and accessories
What negative features does 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen have?
  • Low Brightness: If the monitor's brightness is set too low, the image may appear washed out or too dark.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great TV wow in my review

Surprisingly great sound even without a soundbar or external speakers Very easy to activate. cool It's as good as the #1 reviews say.

What are the pros of 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • ‎AC
What are the cons of 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • Bad viewing angles

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Possible product on the gray market

MASTERTRONICS states that a USBC-to-iPad cable is not included with the monitor, while all North American models come with a cable. The model number refers to the latest 2019 version that lists the cable in the description. Could be gray market if seller's claim is true.

What are the key selling points of 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • ‎5120x2880
What are the drawbacks of 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • So far, so good

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Limited I/O in my opinion

All in all, this is a decent monitor for desktop use. Very limited in terms of I/O. Internal power is excellent. That's my review!

What are the pros of 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • 5120x2880 pixels
What are the shortcomings associated with 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • Limited shelf life

Revainrating 2 out of 5

MONITOR NEVER TURNED ON

I WILL RETURN THIS FOR MY MONEY because it never turned on no matter what I did. I think it might have had a bad power cord, but even the 2nd cord didn't work. And YES, I connected it correctly to my MacMini. YES, my MacMini has two Thunderbolt3 controllers each with 2 Thunderbolt3 ports for a total of 4. I tested this before purchasing. I bought 'new' from Best Buy for the same price. It is enabled and working EXCEPT in (all) browsers the mouse will disappear when navigating to a link. The…

What are the pros of 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • Built-in camera and speaker
What are the drawbacks of 🖥️ Renewed LG Ultrafine Monitor 27MD5KL-B-Cr - 5120X2880P, Wide Screen?
  • There are new competitors