LG UltraFine 6K (32U990A) TB5 Display: Pre-Orders Open September 30

[EugW]

I came across this bandwidth calculator. (Other people have posted text summaries of individual bandwidth calculations in other threads before, but the bandwidth calculator makes things easier.)

Video Bandwidth Calculator - Chen Index

My personal website providing software and resources for learning and reference purposes only.

trychen.com

 

[smirking]

Geez. Stay salty Mac Rumors. What the hell am I even reading?

 

[Riot Nrrrd]

Guys, guys … this is becoming a “Tastes great!”/“Less filling!” argument. You all have valid points. Everyone’s needs - and opinions - are different.

I just wanna know when I can see this thing at my nearest Micro Center (U.S.)

 

[Allen_Wentz]

Some of us just want a good looking, physically large, 6k display, was my main point.

One with multiple inputs and a hub and just "table stakes flexibility".

Makes no sense to just want "a good looking, physically large, 6k display" and consider the performance (e.g. brightness) is irrelevant.

 

[Allen_Wentz]

What's up with nobody making glossy monitors? So many high end panels getting ruined by having matte. At least have the option. Most people I know buying expensive displays don't want matte. That's a deal killer for me.

And some of us buying expensive displays do want matte. Glossy is a deal killer for me.

 

[EugW]

And some of us buying expensive displays do want matte. Glossy is a deal killer for me.

There seems to be a real disconnect between lots of MacRumors forum members and actual professional video editors for example. The vast majority of high end pro creative productivity monitors are matte. It surely can't be because all the pro monitor manufacturers just ignore customer opinion and make matte monitors just because. Even Apple offers a nano-texture matte option for all of its pro Macs and displays for higher cost.

 

[bzgnyc2]

Makes no sense to just want "a good looking, physically large, 6k display" and consider the performance (e.g. brightness) is irrelevant.

I assume the previous poster was speaking about brightness within a reasonable range. My older MacBook Air's screen is rated at less than 400 nits and I typically run it at multiple notches below peak.

Not saying other people might need or benefit from more. I am sure they do. Just for many people 400 nits is more than enough for that screen size.

I am assume BenQ is a reasonable source for information on this and outside of mentioned video tasks, it sounds like 300+ nits should be fine for most people:

How Many Monitor Nits Do You Need for the Best Display?

Learn how Monitor Nits impact brightness and display quality. Find the ideal nit value for your needs to enhance clarity and viewing comfort.

www.benq.com

 

[PaulD-UK]

@EugW Professional video editors used glossy CRTs for about 40 years, and when Sony etc went over to LCDs they abandoned glass (as an unnecessary cost).
Only when Steve Jobs insisted on glass for the iPhone 1, and Jonny Ives put it onto the iMacs and Apple displays did it become a thing.
And Apple showed LG how to make them. 😀

The subsection of video editors who used Apple were quite happy with glossy. They worked in a controlled lighting environment.

The majority of video editors who needed reference monitoring continued with Sony and Flanders Scientific etc. Non-glossy because that’s what you got…

It’s offices with non-controlled lighting that needed matte…

 

[smirking]

It’s offices with non-controlled lighting that needed matte…

Is matte any easier on older eyes? I loved my 30" ACD that was a matte screen. Ever since the 27" panel replaced the 30" standard, I just haven't been as in love with large screens. I spend more time on my laptop away from my desk these days and it's partially because my older eyes have an easier time reading the laptop screen. It just seems to line up with my progressive lenses better.

The switch from a 30" ACD to the 27" LG 5K also mostly overlapped with the time that I had to give up single vision glasses for progressive lenses. I'm hoping that a 32" form factor rekindles my love for having one big fat screen, but I'm also concerned that I'll simply buy it and decide that I'm still more comfortable with a laptop screen.

Granted I know that laptop screen is glossy, but the lighting conditions are much more flexible than a display that's fixed to a monitor arm.