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Apple Stops Selling 27-Inch LG UltraFine 5K Display

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Apple has removed the 27-inch LG UltraFine 5K display that was previously a Mac user's go-to option for external monitors from its online store following the launch of the Studio Display.

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LG and Apple had worked on the display together, promising tight integration with macOS. The UltraFine 5K display featured a 5K display, P3 wide color with 500 nits of brightness, and one Thunderbolt 3 port capable of charging a Mac.

Following the announcement of the Studio Display this week, Apple has removed the UltraFine 5K display from its online store, now only listing the 23.7-inch UltraFine 4K display starting at $699. LG's own website also lists the UltraFine 5K display as sold out, and it's not entirely clear if the display will be restocked anytime soon.

The UltraFine 5K display retailed for $1,299, compared to the $1,599 starting price of Apple's Studio Display. The Studio Display was made available for pre-order this week and will be available on March 18. Learn more about Apple's newest display with our roundup.

Article Link: Apple Stops Selling 27-Inch LG UltraFine 5K Display
 
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airbatross said:
Maybe they will discontinue the 4K and release 24" version of Studio Display once Mini is updated? Like.. Studio Mini :D
(Remember the rumours about LG making new 24,27 and 32 inch screens for Apple?)
I don't have a case for a large 5K screen, a 4K cheaper version would be amazing..
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I hope so, too - a cheaper 24" consumer display, a moderately more expensive 27" mini-LED Studio Display XDR, and a 32" Pro Display XDR. That would be quite the impressive monitor lineup.
 
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Reggaenald said:
Why compete if you are the competition.
This is just to sell more overpriced Studio Displays, obviously, not because the Ultra Fine is outdated or anything.
Classic Apple. Shame I’m not a shareholder though.
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If you take the $1300 that the UltraFine launched at in 2016 and adjust it along with U.S. inflation it's somewhere around $1560 today. The Studio Display is a also significantly better product.
 
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The Horror begins. I hope they keep the 4K Ultrafines alive. Most people buy those as entry level displays for the macbook/mac mini.
 
Does the LG have a height adjustable stand and/or integrated VESA coupling? If I’m not mistaken the two monitors share the same LCD panel but perhaps with different backlighting? Apple unit doubtless has a premium finish though.

Not hard to see why they don’t want these two items occupying the same shelf space and competing for buyers’ affections. Typical Apple but not unexpected.
 
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Here are some of the ways the Studio Display is superior to the UltraFine 5K
  • 600 nits of brightness (vs. 500 nits)
  • Aluminum design (vs. cheap looking black plastic)
  • Six speaker system (vs. two)
  • True Tone capable (vs. not)
  • USB-C ports are 3.1 Gen 2 (vs. 3.0)
  • 12MP ultra-wide camera with Center Stage (vs. 1080p)
  • Three microphone array (vs. one)
It's a really compelling product, although I do wish that it had ProMotion or mini-LED backlighting.
 
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32" 6K Pro Display XDR is 218 ppi, and 27" 5K Studio Display is also 218 ppi.

However, if Apple were to keep the 218 ppi and launch 24" display, what kind of resolution they would choose?
 
UltimateSyn said:
Here are some of the ways the Studio Display is superior to the UltraFine 5K
  • 600 nits of brightness (vs. 500 nits)
  • Aluminum design (vs. cheap looking black plastic)
  • Six speaker system (vs. two)
  • True Tone capable (vs. not)
  • USB-C ports are 3.1 Gen 2 (vs. 3.0)
  • 12MP ultra-wide camera with Center Stage (vs. 1080p)
  • Three microphone array (vs. one)
It's a really compelling product, although I do wish that it had ProMotion or mini-LED backlighting.
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Thanks for the summary. But still, not very cool of them to stop selling an alternative option for those who don’t want those things.
 
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Jim Lahey said:
Thanks for the summary. But still, not very cool of them to stop selling an alternative option for those who don’t want those things.
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Does LG still sell it?

It's an LG product, and I don't think Apple has any contractual or moral obligation to sell LG's products. They sold it when it was the best monitor option available for Mac buyers - it no longer is. LG can keep selling it if they want, and people who need it can buy it from them.

There were a litany of QC issues with it reported by a lot of users. I wouldn't be surprised if LG did axe it.
 
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Jim Lahey said:
Does the LG have a height adjustable stand and/or integrated VESA coupling? If I’m not mistaken the two monitors share the same LCD panel but perhaps with different backlighting? Apple unit doubtless has a premium finish though.

Not hard to see why they don’t want these two items occupying the same shelf space and competing for buyers’ affections. Typical Apple but not unexpected.
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The picture quality is incredible. It's better than any Apple screen I've ever owned aside from my XDR MPB and OLED iPhone 13 Pro. Perhaps I got lucky with my panel, but I've never had any issues.

For a plastic monitor the build quality is excellent. The stand is height and tilt adjustable with a solid metal base. The stand is removable and can be replaced with the included metal vesa mount. The stand and vesa mount are quite heavy.

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UltimateSyn said:
Does LG still sell it?

It's an LG product, and I don't think Apple has any contractual or moral obligation to sell LG's products. They sold it when it was the best monitor option available for Mac buyers - it no longer is. LG can keep selling it if they want, and people who want it can buy it from them.
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Fair comment. And they’re seemingly still using the same panel so LG won’t lose out. But as is often the case it’s the consumer that suffers by paying more than they may need to. Yes people can buy the LG elsewhere but many will choose the default Apple offering. Some won’t even be aware of the LG. I suppose it’s just plain business on Apple’s part but it feels a bit anti-consumer. Then again they’re not my favourite company at the moment so I’m probably just a bit salty ?
 
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Buying that ultra-expensive monitor from 2016 wouldn’t make any sense today, unless you find a used unit for $6/700. The Studio Display is even incredibly more expensive, but at least it is good looking and comes with some decent update.
 
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DFZD said:
The Horror begins. I hope they keep the 4K Ultrafines alive. Most people buy those as entry level displays for the macbook/mac mini.
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It didn’t make sense that Apple didn’t provide an affordable first party screen for their own Macs.

They realised their products need to be visible as well, not hidden under a desk.
 
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hagar said:
It didn’t make sense that Apple didn’t provide an affordable first party screen for their own Macs.

They realised their products need to be visible as well, not hidden under a desk.
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$1600 is not by any means affordable. Its a Prosumer product at best.
Do realise that the iMac lineup starts below that amount. So you can get a full system versus just a display.

Affordable would be a sub $999 product. But doubt that Apple is interested in that.
 
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Reggaenald said:
Why compete if you are the competition.
This is just to sell more overpriced Studio Displays, obviously, not because the Ultra Fine is outdated or anything.
Classic Apple. Shame I’m not a shareholder though.
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Just because it‘s discontinued on the Apple store doesn‘t mean you can‘t buy it anymore.

I don‘t get the fuss here in the comments. You don‘t need to buy a Studio Display just because that‘s the only thing available on the Apple online store.

Who stops you from buying an LG Ultrafine elsewhere?
 
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UltimateSyn said:
Here are some of the ways the Studio Display is superior to the UltraFine 5K
  • 600 nits of brightness (vs. 500 nits)
  • Aluminum design (vs. cheap looking black plastic)
  • Six speaker system (vs. two)
  • True Tone capable (vs. not)
  • USB-C ports are 3.1 Gen 2 (vs. 3.0)
  • 12MP ultra-wide camera with Center Stage (vs. 1080p)
  • Three microphone array (vs. one)
It's a really compelling product, although I do wish that it had ProMotion or mini-LED backlighting.
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I'd trade all those features for promotion and height adjustment. :)
 
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