LG 27MD5KL UltraFine 27" 5K Monitor (2019)
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Product Overview
LG UltraFine 5K display 27MD5KL is ideal for Apple Mac or iPad Pro. Designed for productivity, the LG UltraFine 5K delivers powerful performance and broad connectivity options.
With Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C support, the monitor can connect to Apple Mac products without an adapter. Users can transfer video, audio, and data using a single cable. Further, thanks to 94W of power, the UltraFine 5K can also charge any USB-C compliant device, such as Apple Mac or iPad.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 87% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Built-in camera
- High 218 ppi pixel density
- Rich color reproduction
- Stand with tilt and height adjustments
- High 1200:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
- Build-in speakers included
Cons
- No publicized HDR support
- Low screen-to-body ratio
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
3x USB 3.0 (Type-C), 1x Thunderbolt 3.0
Construction
Adjustment | Height
110 mm / 4.3307 in
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 25°
Camera
Yes
Colors
Black
Speakers
2x 5W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
68.97% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
2.13 in / 54 mm w/o stand, 9.41 in / 239 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
18.27 in / 464 mm w/o stand, 18.27 in / 464 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
24.65 in / 626 mm
Weight
6.4 kg / 14 lbs w/o stand , 8.5 kg / 19 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
500 nits
Contrast Ratio
1200:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
Display Diagonal
27" (26.96 in / 684.7 mm)
Display Type
AH-IPS, Glossy, LG Display
Gamut
99% DCI-P3
Pixel Density
218 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.117 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 60 Hz
Resolution
5K (5120x2880)
Response Time
14 ms (avg)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
Licenses
BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, ENERGY STAR 7.0, Epeat Gold, FCC Class B, KC, RCM, RoHS, UL/cUL, VCCI
Operating Humidity
10 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Performance
Power Consumption
140 W (average) / 200 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
Production
Accessory
Thunderbolt 3 cable
Debut
2019
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