Anyone have an external 4K monitor/clamshell setup with their new 2018 MBP?

[LincolnsiPod]

How's it working out for you?

I noticed my mid 2014 MBP gags on occasion when connected to a 4K display, and can't seem to handle the stressload like it used to, so it's getting close to time to upgrade. I'm concerned with a new 2018 model being in clamshell mode will aggravate the heating issues even more, so I'm curious to see if this as been a problem for others with a similar setup, especially those who use the MBP as a desktop replacement.

 

[csurfr]

No problems with that here. Runs perfectly fine and heat hasn’t been an issue. Base 15” and LG UltraFine 4k.

 

[LincolnsiPod]

No problems with that here. Runs perfectly fine and heat hasn’t been an issue. Base 15” and LG UltraFine 4k.

Do you use a vertical stand for clamshell mode?

 

[csurfr]

Do you use a vertical stand for clamshell mode?

Sometimes. I have the twelve south book arc or whatever it’s called. Sometimes I just leave it flat on my desk. Depends on whether I’m leaving soon or not.

 

[prh8]

I don't do clamshell, but mine runs about 10 degrees C hotter when connected to 2 4k monitors. It doesn't seem to impact performance other than that.

 

[Michael J]

I have the LG Ultrafine connected to my 2017 MBP13 and it works great, including ethernet direct to the computer via the monitor.
I just place the mac under the monitor. I don't use vertical because sometimes I need to open the computer to go into mirror.
One small nigglies: Computer gets hot/fans spin when in screen saver and cycling through my photos. (I did not have this issue with Thunderbolt monitor.

 

[LincolnsiPod]

I have the LG Ultrafine connected to my 2017 MBP13 and it works great, including ethernet direct to the computer via the monitor.
I just place the mac under the monitor. I don't use vertical because sometimes I need to open the computer to go into mirror.
One small nigglies: Computer gets hot/fans spin when in screen saver and cycling through my photos. (I did not have this issue with Thunderbolt monitor.

Thanks, I'm gravitating towards getting a raised stand so the MBP can stay open and be used as a sort of utility monitor when plugged in.

 

[csurfr]

Since updating to 10.14. whatever we got yesterday, my external display is flickering at random intervals. Not sure what's going on.

2018 base model 15" / 4k UltraFine


Edit: typo - had iOS on the brain.