The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL is a premium-priced monitor that excels in areas like text clarity and image sharpness, thanks to its high resolution and large screen size. It's particularly well-suited for productivity tasks and digital photo editing, offering broad color coverage and accuracy. The monitor's high peak brightness and contrast ratios also make it good for media consumption, although it may not be the best for HDR gaming. For casual gaming, it provides an acceptable experience, but due to its lower refresh rate and response time, it's not ideal for competitive gaming. It has an adjustable stand and multiple USB ports but lacks features like variable refresh rate (VRR) and a high refresh rate, which limits its appeal for serious gamers. The glossy coating contributes to excellent image clarity but can be prone to glare. This monitor is not the best choice for tasks requiring high color volume, as it falls short in that aspect. Give Feedback
GENERAL | |||
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Price | |||
Price | $1,179 | ||
Screen Size | 27" | ||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | ||
Screen Type | LED | ||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | ||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | ||
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
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Native Contrast | 1200:1 | ||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | ||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | ||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
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Total Response Time | 14 ms | ||
Strobing / BFI | No | ||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | ||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
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Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | ||
Coating | Glossy | ||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | ||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
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HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | ||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | ||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | ||