But only almost, LG specifically being one of the few that sell a 34" ultrawide that is flat.
The 2016/2017 model 13” Mac Pro supports 5120x2880 at 60 Hz but that’s not the resolution of LG’s 34” ultrawide 5K monitor, it uses 5120 x 2160. But that should be a supported resolution.
5120x2160 probably is supported even for Macs/GPUs that only do 4k, because the vertical scan lines required is the same, which is where graphical power is needed.
Off thread I know, but I would think that your ‘someone’ would actually be describing a pro user whose income depended on frequenting multiple workplaces, you know, to be a professional. Such a person would have no ability to dictate what connections there are in any particular workplace. At home, sure, what you describe would be very nice. But your vision of ‘most people’ is more like the kind of pro who works at Apple. No other workplace is likely to have the connection unity envisioned by Ive.
Returned my 4K LG, would crash my Mid 2017 iMac. Calls to Apple were not successful. Viewsonic display works great. 5K LG I was told at Apple Store is also crashing Macs.
Following previous Mac-supported displays that boasted USB-C and some Thunderbolt 3 compatibility, LG today announced a new set of monitors that all include full Thunderbolt 3 support. The news comes ahead of CES 2018, where LG will officially introduce the three new upgraded models of its popular monitor lineup. Apple and LG originally teamed up to create 4K and 5K UltraFine Displays aimed at the late 2016 MacBook Pro models.
The first monitor is a 32-inch UHD 4K model (named LG 32UK950) and offers LG's advanced Nano IPS technology, which the company said will enhance the "intensity and purity" of on-screen colors so that viewing experiences are more life-like. This monitor can display 98 percent of the DCI-P3 color spectrum and supports HDR 600, all making it comparable to monitors used to master Hollywood films, according to LG.
LG 32UK950 also features a Thunderbolt 3 docking display so that it can be daisy chained and be part of a dual 4K monitor setup. It can connect to Apple computers like MacBook Pro through a Thunderbolt 3 cable, transmitting 4K content, sound, and fueling up the connected MacBook (with enough charge to power a 60W notebook).
The second monitor is the LG 34WK95U, a 34-inch UltraWide monitor with wider viewing angles than the previous device, increased 5K resolution of 5120 x 2160 pixels, and a 21:9 aspect ratio. LG is aiming this monitor at customers who "extensively" multitask during their workflow, including video editors, photographers, and software and app developers.
Just like the first monitor, the 34WK95U supports Nano IPS technology, HDR 600, and a Thunderbolt 3 port that can transmit 5K resolution images at 60Hz, along with data and power, through a TB3 cable connected to a compatible MacBook Pro.
The third and final monitor (LG 34GK950G) is given the least amount of detail in LG's announcement, being described as the company's latest QHD gaming monitor. This one offers the same Nano IPS technology for premium picture quality when running games, as well as high-speed G-Sync technology. No other details about the 32GK950G monitor were given.
CES will officially begin on January 7, 2018, so more information on the prices and launch dates of LG's monitors will be coming soon in the new year, along with many other new technology and product announcements. For more on LG's current monitors, check out MacRumors' reviews of the 27UD88, UltraFine 5K, and 38UC99 curved "UltraWide" displays.
Article Link: LG Announces Upgraded Set of Monitors With Full Thunderbolt 3 Compatibility
You can find Samsung panels too, which they are better than LG.
In my opinion, HDR is ideal only on a proofing monitor for a visual professional, and then only on a multimedia consumption display for a consumer. The issue is the peak brightness required is so high, such that it burns your eyes if you look at the screen for prolonged period if it's mostly white background webpages and documents. A standalone HDR display makes much more sense in these scenarios since you can have an ordinarily lighted display for main interfacing, then use these HDR displays as a secondary. The iMac being an AIO should prioritize itself as the interfacing display first. (I know this first hand, my iMac 5K 2017 is always set at ~50% brightness, with another 100%ARGB 27" display next to it set to roughly the same cd/m2, and then a 3rd display which is a flat TV that goes all the way to its peak brightness since all I use it is to playback videos.
In order for HDR to not be eye burning, the OS and various software need to take into account the presence of HDR first, which isn't yet happening enough. For instance, if a game or a graphics oriented app such as Photoshop demands HDR, then the OS should switch itself to HDR mode, then switch back to "SDR" mode for interfacing, and/or keep the interface SDR while only graphical content being HDR (exceeding a certain brightness threshold). This creates complication, because we switch between multiple apps with multiple visual requirements thousands times a day. This process really takes time, even now we still have issues displaying images color profile correctly and consistently across apps when viewed with a wide gamut display.
This whole HDR thing is a bit confusing, appreciate the answer!
Several others of us have exactly this setup and no problems, I'm using them as I type. Provided we had early Feb 2017 models onwards (and not the late 2016's with the shielding issue).
