Anyone using an m1 with the LG32UN880?

[Fernbus]

OK, that is unfortunately the same issue and it definitely seems to be OS related, it worked for me with the first official Monterey release but not after first update, and neither did with previous OS. However I tried the same using my Windows PC and it works, so definitely something with MacOS. I even tried firmware update to my 32UN880-B but it did not make any difference.

This problem is weird because like you said when problem is on, even switching between inputs does not help, you need to power off > on monitor, at least once. But this occurs only on rebooting Mac, so rather rare.
Also I never need to power down my Mac when this happens, just something monitor needs to be power off > on TWICE until it works.

I'm glad you told me that at the beginning of Monterey you had no problem, i would never think that.

Really? You know even using it "proper" way, you still get strong P3 colors from the sources that are really P3? The way you use it now, gives you the wrong colors with sRGB sources (most of the use anyway). Just a thought but why not try proper settings for one full day and then decide whether to go back to wrong settings (I mean if you just flick between the settings, our eyes often prefer bold or too bright).

I'll say the same again, i would never think that. I'll give it a try!
Thank you for giving me hope for my monitor.

If i buy this cable, i'll get better quality on my screen? The Mac mini m1 and 32UN880-B can play HDMI 2.1?

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I also tried this App but it has no choice inpute list. [Mac OS] OnScreen Control - version 5.26

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To ask one more thing your monitor, How to you have the following?

I have this setup:

SMART ENERGY SAVING > Low
Automatic Standby > 4H

 

[0906742]

If i buy this cable, i'll get better quality on my screen? The Mac mini m1 and 32UN880-B can play HDMI 2.1?

I don't think that give you any benefit with Mac Mini M1 over USB-C/DP.

I also tried this App but it has no choice inpute list. [Mac OS] OnScreen Control - version 5.26

Those LG apps are total garbage, OSC on Mac does not allow you to do much anything. The same Windows equal app let you do everything, I had to use that to upload new firmware to my monitor.

To ask one more thing your monitor, How to you have the following?

I have this setup:

SMART ENERGY SAVING > Low
Automatic Standby > 4H

Turn off smart energy saving, it just dims your display on some content to save energy. Automatic standby 4H is the same I have. Monitor already follows the machine connected to it and goes to standby automatically almost immediately when machine enters to sleep or is turned off.

 

[Fernbus]

I don't think that give you any benefit with Mac Mini M1 over USB-C/DP.

I wonder if it will give 3008x1692, I don't need anything else.

Those LG apps are total garbage, OSC on Mac does not allow you to do much anything. The same Windows equal app let you do everything, I had to use that to upload new firmware to my monitor.

I do not see the version of my firmware on monitor!
I have a Windows PC you can do it another time.

Turn off smart energy saving, it just dims your display on some content to save energy. Automatic standby 4H is the same I have. Monitor already follows the machine connected to it and goes to standby automatically almost immediately when machine enters to sleep or is turned off.

I understand well already did, thank a lot for the answers!

 

[0906742]

I wonder if it will give 3008x1692, I don't need anything else.

No, you only get that from USB-C or DP, not HDMI.

I do not see the version of my firmware on monitor!
I have a Windows PC you can do it another time.

Same here, it shows only on Windows app what version it is. Mine found update.

 

[Fernbus]

Ok i will stay with USB-C.

Edit:
When I have the USB-C not sleeping with the button on the apple upper corner left, only Settings>Energy Saver>Schedule.
I did not try with HDMI or DisplayPort to USB-C.

 

[bsmr]

Do have the the 32UN880.

Really a great display.

But everytime I use it with my 2020 M1 MBP 13" it says, that I have to connect the right cable. I connected it to the delivered cable?!

Do I have to change some settings? Maybe also to get USB3.0 Hub to Ethernet Adapter with 1GBit/s to work?

 

[0906742]

But everytime I use it with my 2020 M1 MBP 13" it says, that I have to connect the right cable. I connected it to the delivered cable?!

What does it say exactly and where (is it prompt from display or Mac)? I haven't seen mine complaining about the cable ever.
Do you use the USB-C cable that came with display (this is what you should use) and not USB-C cable from Mac, and that you connect cable directly between display and Mac (and not having some USB hub between them)?

Do I have to change some settings? Maybe also to get USB3.0 Hub to Ethernet Adapter with 1GBit/s to work?

This display is not Thunderbolt, so when ever you use USB-C for picture, it will turn USB-ports on the back of the display down to USB 2.0 (you could just use display as USB-B 3.0 hub but then you must connect additional HDMI or DP cable for picture).

 

[Fernbus]

I finally decided to have the HDMI cable and 2560x1440.
I don't want the cable the screen has, i want to buy a ''High Speed 4K or 8K HDMI''.
Which one do you recommend for my LG32UN880 and Mac Mini m1?
(do you have a amazon link?)

With HDMI 2560x1440 see better font and more black, that's what i like.

 

[andrewstirling]

Honestly. Get any one that works. There will be zero improvement in picture quality if you buy a more expensive cable. It’s a digital connection and so long as you’re not getting handshake problems or obvious picture defects (eg. Sparklies) you’re getting exactly the same picture as you would with a $10,000 cable made out of the world’s rarest gold.

 

[Fernbus]

Ok my picture is good without a problem, I'll keep what I have. Τhanks for the information.
Maybe I'll only take an hour from a friend to try in the future.

 

[andrewstirling]

Yeah the days of sharper images and better colours with expensive cables are in the past. It was the case with analogue cables like scart, component video etc but digital cables basically transfer data which is decoded by the screen and converted into a picture. A good analogy is a printer cable. Data is piped over usb and the printer prints it. You could wrap that cable in gold and the printed image would be exactly the same.

Now HDMI cables can be tricky, particularly when hdr, high resolution, high framerate material is piped over longer distances. However, problems with this manifest in picture drop outs and very obvious errors rather than duller colours or a blurry image.

In summary… if the image is stable, there’s no benefit in changing cables.

 

[0906742]

I don't want the cable the screen has, i want to buy a ''High Speed 4K or 8K HDMI''.
Which one do you recommend for my LG32UN880 and Mac Mini m1?
(do you have a amazon link?)

Just as other already stated, as far as digital signal and HDMI is concerned it does not really matter what cable you use if it works without blackouts or sparkles. It is just ones and zeroes that goes thru the cable and higher quality of the cable does not make any difference in case your current cable already works.

With HDMI 2560x1440 see better font and more black, that's what i like.

Not sure why you get better picture this way. There should not be much at all noticeable difference in case you use the same settings as you did with USB-C. Probably MacOS reverted to YPbPr with HDMI or something like that. Also more black sounds peculiar, USB-C already gives you correct black when image has that, so in case image seems now darker/blacker it might be due to clipping like when your display expect 16-235 signal but you Mac is outputting 0-255 (if it was other way around, then your image would appear washed out with too bright blacks). There are simple tests to see what is going on, like by going to Lagom web site (Google "Lagom lcd test") or similar with correct test patterns.

 

[Fernbus]

There should not be much at all noticeable difference in case you use the same settings as you did with USB-C.

Τhere is no noticeable difference. I finally think I need more time to figure out which of the two cables fit me.

Sorry i don't remember if i've asked that before.
Can I connect two cables to the mini, it might cause a problem?
Example to have both USB-C and HDMI together in mini and monitor, and when I want to switch from monitor input.

 

[0906742]

Τhere is no noticeable difference.

Then it should be ok.

Can I connect two cables to the mini, it might cause a problem?
Example to have both USB-C and HDMI together in mini and monitor, and when I want to switch from monitor input.

I'm pretty sure you can do that too, you just need to select input and I'm not sure Mac allow you to switch between on the fly (probably need to reboot or power cycle machine for that). In case you use only HDMI for picture, you can use USB-C as USB 3.0 hub in monitor (when you use USB-C for picture you still have USB ports in monitor usable but they do down to USB 2.0 since this is not Thunderbolt).

 

[Fernbus]

Yes to change the two needs restart, i've tried it. The Mac not allow you to switch between on the fly.

If there's no problem with the monitor and mac, I have no problem with the reboot!

 

[Fernbus]

Ιt's not good behavior. When you're on HDMI you can't always see the usb stick in the usb port, and when you want usb-c the problem remains, you need to close and open the screen, i didn't like it.

Yes to change the two needs restart, i've tried it. The Mac not allow you to switch between on the fly.

To change USB-C to HDMI you do not need to restart, you can switch with mini open.

 

[satcomer]

I finally decided to have the HDMI cable and 2560x1440.
I don't want the cable the screen has, i want to buy a ''High Speed 4K or 8K HDMI''.
Which one do you recommend for my LG32UN880 and Mac Mini m1?
(do you have a amazon link?)

With HDMI 2560x1440 see better font and more black, that's what i like.

if you want the best most current HDMI cable then look at this: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=31231

 

[0906742]

Ιt's not good behavior. When you're on HDMI you can't always see the usb stick in the usb port, and when you want usb-c the problem remains, you need to close and open the screen, i didn't like it.

To change USB-C to HDMI you do not need to restart, you can switch with mini open.

Well, using the both cables I guess it is workable solution for you then, no reason why not using that way if it works. Anyway, I find USB-ports on the back of the monitor practically unusable due to location and I'm not very convinced by their mechanical durability either, so I don't use them, never even tried. It is easier for me to plug USB-gear I occasionally use directly to my Mini. If I would need them more often, I would rather get decent USB-hub connected to Mini directly and HUB placed in a way where ports are facing me for easy access.

 

[0906742]

if you want the best most current HDMI cable then look at this: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=31231

Correct, good quality cables don't cost much and that one is a good choice. However cable that comes with 32UN880-B is good enough for resolutions monitor supports (4K@60Hz). Why would they include cables that aren't capable of what monitor is good for? I would consider new cable only if that one is too short. It was so so for my needs but in the end it turned out to be exactly right length, not an inch too long or short.

 

[satcomer]

You are arguing that having a future proof HDMI cable is not good enough? Are you high?

 

[Fernbus]

I find USB-ports on the back of the monitor practically unusable due to location and I'm not very convinced by their mechanical durability either, so I don't use them, never even tried.

When you have 1 single cable (USB-C or HDMI) the USB ports behind the screen work perfectly, try it.

It is easier for me to plug USB-gear I occasionally use directly to my Mini.

I'll do the same, i have a cheap Hub ''USB-C Male 4-Port USB 3.1'' brand: Sbox, i never used it because i was i afraid!
I'll put it in the mac mini m1 and I'll have the mouse, keyboard, camera and USB Stick when needed.

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Thanks I will order it.

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[andrewstirling]

Well, using the both cables I guess it is workable solution for you then, no reason why not using that way if it works. Anyway, I find USB-ports on the back of the monitor practically unusable due to location and I'm not very convinced by their mechanical durability either, so I don't use them, never even tried. It is easier for me to plug USB-gear I occasionally use directly to my Mini. If I would need them more often, I would rather get decent USB-hub connected to Mini directly and HUB placed in a way where ports are facing me for easy access.

I have my webcam plugged into one. Seems like the most obvious place for it

 

[0906742]

You are arguing that having a future proof HDMI cable is not good enough? Are you high?

I'm not sure I got you right, but are you saying you want to replace the HDMI-cable that comes with the 32UN880-B with better cable just for future proofing, and not for the fact that cable included is already capable of passing all signals which this display supports? OK, if that makes sense for you, then by all means go ahead. It is just possible that your next monitor comes again with the cable that supports all possible resolutions that monitor allows to use.

 

[0906742]

I have my webcam plugged into one. Seems like the most obvious place for it

OK, then it makes sense to use connectors on the back side of the monitor. But I think USB 2.0 still has enough bandwidth for the most webcams. I think ports will go down to USB 2.0 when using USB-C for picture too (not 100% sure of that thou).

 

[andrewstirling]

You are arguing that having a future proof HDMI cable is not good enough? Are you high?

I think the point is that purchasing any cable when you have a perfectly workable one is kinda pointless.

Unfortunately there is still a bit of a misapprehension that buying a better cable might improve the picture somehow. Indeed retailers and cable manufacturers make a fortune out of it. I consider this exploitative and feel it should be challenged at every opportunity. So long as the cable you are using is working, without fault, it’s giving you as good a picture as that connector allows.