LG 24MD4KL UltraFine 24" 4K Monitor (2019)
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Product Overview
LG 24MD4KL UltraFine is a premium 24-inch 4K UHD monitor designed specifically with Mac users in mind. Most notably, it does not have HDMI or DisplayPort inputs; instead, it comes with three USB-C 3.0 ports and two Thunderbolt 3 ports.
This unique setup, while interesting to Mac users, may be restrictive to PC users who have graphics cards that do not come with USB-C / Thunderbolt out. This perhaps explains why more recent LG monitors have abandoned this USB-C-only approach in favor of USB-C hubs.
As a general monitor, the 24MD4KL has a lot to offer. Its 4K IPS display delivers some of the best pixel density available on the market today. It also covers 98% of the DCI-P3 color space and has a peak brightness in excess of 500 nits.
Another monitor released around the same time with the exact same I/O setup is the 27MD5KL, which, as its name suggests, is a 5K model.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 90% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- High 186 ppi pixel density
- Rich color reproduction
- Stand with tilt and height adjustments
- High 1200:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
- Bright display panel
- Build-in speakers included
Cons
- No publicized HDR support
What external reviewers found***
External score 79% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good color accuracy
- Solid build quality
- Bright and colorful display
- Sharp 4K resolution
- High-quality 4K display
Cons
- No HDMI or DisplayPort
- No Thunderbolt 3
- No onboard speakers
- Very thick bezels
Price Comparison
Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
3x USB 3.0 (Type-C), 2x Thunderbolt (85 W)
Construction
Adjustment | Height
110 mm / 4.3307 in
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
-2° ~ 25°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
Speakers
2x 5W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
84.95% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
2 in / 50.8 mm w/o stand, 12.2 in / 309.9 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
12.9 in / 327.7 mm w/o stand, 16.5 in / 419.1 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
21.9 in / 556.3 mm
Weight
5.2 kg / 11 lbs w/o stand , 7 kg / 15 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
540 nits
Contrast Ratio
1200:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
Display Diagonal
24" (23.7 in / 602 mm)
Display Type
AH-IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H), LG Display
Gamut
98% DCI-P3
Pixel Density
186 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.137 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 60 Hz
Resolution
4K (3840x2160)
Response Time
14 ms (avg)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
Licenses
BSMI, CCC, CE, ENERGY STAR, FCC Class B, UL/cUL
Operating Humidity
10 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Video
Nano IPS, Wide Color Gamut, Flicker-free technology, HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
Performance
Power Consumption
140 W (average) / 200 W (max) / 34.2 W (eco) / 1 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
Production
Accessory
Thunderbolt cable, USB Type-C cable
Debut
2019
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External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 72%The LG UltraFine 4K Display (24MD4KL-B) has a lot to offer to Mac users. You control it directly from your Mac, using options in its Display dialog box. The settings you can tweak are more limited than with most monitors. You'll only want to go with this LG panel if your Mac and your peripherals are resolutely ready.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sharp 4K resolution
- Good color accuracy
- Built-in 5-watt speakers
Cons
- No onboard speakers
techradar[2]
Reviewer score 78%The LG UltraFine 24MD4KL has a 24-inch, 3,840 x 2,160 display. It has a full DCI-P3 color gamut and shoots out 500 nits of brightness. The only ports on offer here are USB-C around the back. It's a shame that it doesn't let you fully control the orientation of the display.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Bright and colorful display
- Full DCI-P3 color gamut
- Easy to use
Cons
- Very thick bezels
- No HDMI or DisplayPort
trustedreviews[3]
Reviewer score 86%The LG UltraFine 4K Display defaults to Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution out of the box. As there are no external controls, there is no OSD (on-screen display) This is very much a monitor aimed solely at Apple customers. The lack of any DisplayPort or HDMI ports means it’s not the most versatile.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- High-quality 4K display
- Excellent colour accuracy
- Solid build quality
Cons
- No Thunderbolt 3
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References
- ^ LG UltraFine 4K Display (24MD4KL-B) Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/lg-ultrafine-4k-display-24md4kl-b. 2019-08-28. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ LG UltraFine 24MD4KL-B review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/lg-ultrafine-24md4kl-b. 2019-07-29. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ LG UltraFine 4K Display 24MD4KL Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/lg-ultrafine-4k-display. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
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