LG Ultrafine 6K announced

[lambsauce]

P.S. Welcome to MacRumors!

Thank you very much for the detailed information and the kind words upon my arrival on Macrumors!

Do I understand correctly that if I set a resolution on my MacBook Air (yes, I have the 13-inch model), this will be automatically transferred to the LG monitor? Does this mean that I have to change the resolution every time I use the monitor and then change it back when using the notebook? Which resolution would you recommend? Could someone do me the favour of showing me the different resolutions as an example?

I don't know if I'm making unnecessary worries, but somehow I'm afraid that the LG monitor won't suit me due to the resolution issue, as I've become too used to the MacBook Air display and actually want a 24-inch display. Is the iMac M4 default resolution, i.e. the same font size and top menu bar, transferable to the LG monitor?

Please excuse my perhaps silly questions, but the price of the LG monitor is high for me and I would like to be absolutely sure that the monitor is right for me and will hopefully serve me well for a few years. I plan to connect it to a Mac Mini M5 Pro/Max later on. A misbuy would therefore be very annoying.

 

[EugW]

Thank you very much for the detailed information and the kind words upon my arrival on Macrumors!

Do I understand correctly that if I set a resolution on my MacBook Air (yes, I have the 13-inch model), this will be automatically transferred to the LG monitor? Does this mean that I have to change the resolution every time I use the monitor and then change it back when using the notebook? Which resolution would you recommend? Could someone do me the favour of showing me the different resolutions as an example?

I don't know if I'm making unnecessary worries, but somehow I'm afraid that the LG monitor won't suit me due to the resolution issue, as I've become too used to the MacBook Air display and actually want a 24-inch display. Is the iMac M4 default resolution, i.e. the same font size and top menu bar, transferable to the LG monitor?

Please excuse my perhaps silly questions, but the price of the LG monitor is high for me and I would like to be absolutely sure that the monitor is right for me and will hopefully serve me well for a few years. I plan to connect it to a Mac Mini M5 Pro/Max later on. A misbuy would therefore be very annoying.

I think you might be worrying too much. The MBA's screen and the external monitor's screen are set independently. Most people would just leave their laptop the way it is and add an external 5K 27" or 6K 32" display at the default 2X scaling, but it's all just personal preference. We can't really advise you on that, since what type of setup combination works best for you really depends on you. If you're good with a MacBook Air plus external screen, another possibility is to get an external 5K 27" screen, because those are usually way cheaper than the 6K 32" screens. iMacs are nice too, but of course then you lose the portability.

For me, I'm running a Mac mini, and don't generally like using multiple screens. However, for a single screen, I find 27" a bit too small, but 32" a good size. If you don't know what you really want, jumping all the way to a 6K 32" for $$$$ paired with a MacBook Air would be premature. Have you ever tried an external 27" 5K (or even 27" 4K) screen with your MacBook Air before?

 

[Dark-Signature]

For me, what would’ve been nice would be if there was a dual mode, to go to 120hz at 4K, so that if you did want to use it as gaming monitor as well, you could. I have no idea how that would impact the price, as the current dual-mode displays I think are largely OLED (and I don’t know if panel type makes a difference in how the technology works to have separate refresh rates at different resolutions) and seem a bit more expensive than the single mode displays.

But did you notice that the 6K Kuycon G32P Glossy Screen offers 4K 120Hz and even 144Hz in WQHD?
It would be very interesting to know if the LG 6K can do that too.

 

[EugW]

But did you notice that the 6K Kuycon G32P Glossy Screen offers 4K 120Hz and even 144Hz in WQHD?
It would be very interesting to know if the LG 6K can do that too.

Well, that's great, but even with just 60 Hz some people with the Kuycon 6K are having Tahoe compatibility issues on Thunderbolt 4.

https://www.reddit.com/r/HiDPI_monitors/comments/1lcb3jf/comment/n26pbut

Just reached out to Kuycon re updating to MacOS Tahoe 26 and received this response:

"Based on previous user feedback about slow response, it is recommended not to upgrade to OS26 yet"

When asked to elaborate they replied:

"There are no settings available on the monitor side; we need to wait for macOS to continue updating and become compatible"

 

[EugW]

That Chinese aluminum Apple knockoff stand is a great match to the LG UltraFine 6K.

Base top surface and bottom surface. Four screws attach it to the main part of the stand. Screw holes are recessed.



As you can see, the base comes with pads to protect the surface of the table. They are in partially recessed cutouts.

It turns out I didn't need the spacers/washers I bought for the VESA mount. The standoffs I mentioned before on the LG 6K monitor inside the VESA mount cutout don't interfere with the mounting plate of the stand. Contrary to the schematics on the website listing, the stand does NOT have a 12 cm mounting plate. It's ~11.5 cm, and those standoffs are each ~2.5 mm wide, so it's an exact fit between the standoffs. Is 11.5 cm a standard size for such mounting plates? Cuz it looks like those standoffs were designed specifically to align the mounting plate. Note that it did not come with those protective washers for the VESA screw mounts, and I didn't bother to add any.

Stand showing the VESA mount and the lift design. The closeup of it partially mounted shows the standoff aligning the plate.
The stand came with thumb screws. The screw holes are recessed, and the collars of the thumb screws fit inside.



Monitor lowered



Monitor raised. In the first pic you can see those standoffs again on either side of the mounting plate.



Highest vs lowest, front view



At minimum height the monitor's bottom edge is 3.75" above the table, and the monitor's top edge is 20" above the table. That means I was able to lower the monitor 1.6 inches compared to the stock stand.

Rotated



New vs stock



Thumb screw type. That collar is narrower so it fits inside the recessed part of the screw holes.





It stays put after raising or lowering it. If your table is not stable the monitor can wobble a bit, but it seems pretty stable in my setup. The hinge tilt mechanism isn't the smoothest, but it works fine.

It arrived in 8 calendar days from China, and I didn't get hit with any additional fees (so far) even though it was supposed to be a DAP shipment. I paid US$82 shipped, but it seems I got very lucky because now it's ~US$130 (to Canada at least) with the same Alibaba Premium shipping method, or ~US$115 with Standard shipping.

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I also saw this stand - and considered buying one for my Studio display (should fit, because I have an ASD with VESA mount). Could you please report back once it arrived? I´m interested in durability/stability and functionality. Thanks!

 

[unodgs]

Thank you for a great stand review @EugW ! Most likely I will do the same (LG panel and this stand).

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[Pezimak]

That Chinese aluminum Apple knockoff stand is a great match to the LG UltraFine 6K.

View attachment 2578224

Base top surface and bottom surface. Four screws attach it to the main part of the stand. Screw holes are recessed.

View attachment 2578212View attachment 2578211

As you can see, the base comes with pads to protect the surface of the table. They are in partially recessed cutouts.

It turns out I didn't need the spacers/washers I bought for the VESA mount. The standoffs I mentioned before on the LG 6K monitor inside the VESA mount cutout don't interfere with the mounting plate of the stand. Contrary to the schematics on the website listing, the stand does NOT have a 12 cm mounting plate. It's ~11.5 cm, and those standoffs are each ~2.5 mm wide, so it's an exact fit between the standoffs. Is 11.5 cm a standard size for such mounting plates? Cuz it looks like those standoffs were designed specifically to align the mounting plate. Note that it did not come with those protective washers for the VESA screw mounts, and I didn't bother to add any.

Stand showing the VESA mount and the lift design. The closeup of it partially mounted shows the standoff aligning the plate.
The stand came with thumb screws. The screw holes are recessed, and the collars of the thumb screws fit inside.

View attachment 2578213View attachment 2578215

Monitor lowered

View attachment 2578216View attachment 2578219

Monitor raised. In the first pic you can see those standoffs again on either side of the mounting plate.

View attachment 2578218View attachment 2578217

Highest vs lowest, front view

View attachment 2578244View attachment 2578221

At minimum height the monitor's bottom edge is 3.75" above the table, and the monitor's top edge is 20" above the table. That means I was able to lower the monitor 1.6 inches compared to the stock stand.

Rotated

View attachment 2578222

New vs stock

View attachment 2578223

Thumb screw type. That collar is narrower so it fits inside the recessed part of the screw holes.

View attachment 2578225



It stays put after raising or lowering it. If your table is not stable the monitor can wobble a bit, but it seems pretty stable in my setup. The hinge tilt mechanism isn't the smoothest, but it works fine.

It arrived in 8 calendar days from China, and I didn't get hit with any additional fees (so far) even though it was supposed to be a DAP shipment. I paid US$82 shipped, but it seems I got very lucky because now it's ~US$130 (to Canada at least) with the same Alibaba Premium shipping method, or ~US$115 with Standard shipping.

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That is great! How much distance is there from the bottom of the screen to the table when it is at its lowest setting? Is it a lot lower then the standard LG stand?

Never mind I just read your post properly, thanks for the info. Hmm I am split between this LG and the Asus 6K, or even the Ben Q 32" Mini LED monitor. I won't be calibrating it, won't be using it for photography or video editing, but aesthetically the LG fits in the best with the look I want, and this stand mod actually makes it usable, with the standard stand I would have to work out a way to fit it in as I have a riser and it would sit too high on that. With this stand it would be fine.

You said the stand came with those thumbscrews you are using? And you didn't use any washers?

 

[EugW]

You said the stand came with those thumbscrews you are using? And you didn't use any washers?

Correct and correct.

I won't be calibrating it, won't be using it for photography or video editing, but aesthetically the LG fits in the best with the look I want

I’m using my custom Display P3 colour calibration setting, because I still don’t know what the new presets Studio 1,2,3 (that come with the firmware update) are exactly.

 

[filmgirl]

But did you notice that the 6K Kuycon G32P Glossy Screen offers 4K 120Hz and even 144Hz in WQHD?
It would be very interesting to know if the LG 6K can do that too.

Oh, I didn’t know that. If LG offered that, that would be incredible. I don’t think it does (which is a shame), but my order for two monitors has been placed (no tracking number yet), so hopefully I’ll find out soon!

 

[filmgirl]

That Chinese aluminum Apple knockoff stand is a great match to the LG UltraFine 6K.

View attachment 2578224

Base top surface and bottom surface. Four screws attach it to the main part of the stand. Screw holes are recessed.

View attachment 2578212View attachment 2578211

As you can see, the base comes with pads to protect the surface of the table. They are in partially recessed cutouts.

It turns out I didn't need the spacers/washers I bought for the VESA mount. The standoffs I mentioned before on the LG 6K monitor inside the VESA mount cutout don't interfere with the mounting plate of the stand. Contrary to the schematics on the website listing, the stand does NOT have a 12 cm mounting plate. It's ~11.5 cm, and those standoffs are each ~2.5 mm wide, so it's an exact fit between the standoffs. Is 11.5 cm a standard size for such mounting plates? Cuz it looks like those standoffs were designed specifically to align the mounting plate. Note that it did not come with those protective washers for the VESA screw mounts, and I didn't bother to add any.

Stand showing the VESA mount and the lift design. The closeup of it partially mounted shows the standoff aligning the plate.
The stand came with thumb screws. The screw holes are recessed, and the collars of the thumb screws fit inside.

View attachment 2578213View attachment 2578215

Monitor lowered

View attachment 2578216View attachment 2578219

Monitor raised. In the first pic you can see those standoffs again on either side of the mounting plate.

View attachment 2578218View attachment 2578217

Highest vs lowest, front view

View attachment 2578244View attachment 2578221

At minimum height the monitor's bottom edge is 3.75" above the table, and the monitor's top edge is 20" above the table. That means I was able to lower the monitor 1.6 inches compared to the stock stand.

Rotated

View attachment 2578222

New vs stock

View attachment 2578223

Thumb screw type. That collar is narrower so it fits inside the recessed part of the screw holes.

View attachment 2578225



It stays put after raising or lowering it. If your table is not stable the monitor can wobble a bit, but it seems pretty stable in my setup. The hinge tilt mechanism isn't the smoothest, but it works fine.

It arrived in 8 calendar days from China, and I didn't get hit with any additional fees (so far) even though it was supposed to be a DAP shipment. I paid US$82 shipped, but it seems I got very lucky because now it's ~US$130 (to Canada at least) with the same Alibaba Premium shipping method, or ~US$115 with Standard shipping.

27inch 32inch All Aluminum Alloy Stand Xdr Style Monitor Cnc Rotating Lift Table Vesa Bracket For Desktop Computer Screen - Buy Factory Wholesale 24 27 32 34 Inches Monitor Lift Swivel Stand Desktop Computer Screen Vesa Bracket desktop Computer Full

27inch 32inch All Aluminum Alloy Stand Xdr Style Monitor Cnc Rotating Lift Table Vesa Bracket For Desktop Computer Screen - Buy Factory Wholesale 24 27 32 34 Inches Monitor Lift Swivel Stand Desktop Computer Screen Vesa Bracket desktop Computer Full Set Used 22-27 Inch New Computer Monitor...

www.alibaba.com

Fantastic review! I assume this will work with the Studio Display too? I’m going to call Ergotron to see if I can get a 22” or 23” tall pole to put my LG monitors on, but I’m unsure what to do with my Studio Display. It’s VESA mounted and I guess I could put it above the other two, but that feels weird and would require buying another Ergotron arm.

I wish Apple would just be normal and would sell monitors with proper VESA mounts AND stands at the same time, but no. They require you to buy their truly mid stand at a premium if you want the ability to rotate a monitor (a thing I often do, especially when writing), or force you to get an expensive VESA arm (I know cheap options exist, but I’m paranoid with $1600 monitors).

TL;DR, if this works with the ASD (or even better, the 2020 iMac), I’m getting one!

 

[C0re0]

Fantastic review! I assume this will work with the Studio Display too? I’m going to call Ergotron to see if I can get a 22” or 23” tall pole to put my LG monitors on, but I’m unsure what to do with my Studio Display. It’s VESA mounted and I guess I could put it above the other two, but that feels weird and would require buying another Ergotron arm.

I wish Apple would just be normal and would sell monitors with proper VESA mounts AND stands at the same time, but no. They require you to buy their truly mid stand at a premium if you want the ability to rotate a monitor (a thing I often do, especially when writing), or force you to get an expensive VESA arm (I know cheap options exist, but I’m paranoid with $1600 monitors).

TL;DR, if this works with the ASD (or even better, the 2020 iMac), I’m getting one!

Yes, this stand is really nice! Thanks go out to the reviewer!
I have an ASD, too and I think Im getting one; looks quite premium.

 

[smirking]

or force you to get an expensive VESA arm (I know cheap options exist, but I’m paranoid with $1600 monitors).

Have you looked into the secondary market on eBay? You mentioned having an Ergotron arm so it sounds like you already have one expensive and indestructible arm. My ASD is held up by an Ergotron arm rated to carry it and I absolutely love that arm.

If I'm being honest with myself, I probably upgraded to an LG 5K Ultrafine on day 1 because I wanted an excuse to buy myself the cool looking monitor arm more than I wanted the monitor. lol.

Anyway, I digress. I meant to say that given how industrial Ergotron arms are, I'd expect it to be a relatively safe thing to buy secondhand. They so well made that they look like they were taken off one of those scary robots made by Boston Dynamics.

 

[men232]

I pre ordered this monitor on Oct 15th and was really looking forward to it. Unfortunately, I’m very disappointed. The matte screen completely kills the benefit of the high resolution and I also noticed a dark shapes on the right side. For such a high price, the quality just isn’t acceptable. I’ve just sent it back and I’m not sure yet if I should try ordering a new one, maybe I just got a defective one

 

[ghostwind]

I have two questions:

1. Can someone who has this monitor measure how low it can go? So the lowest measurement from the desk to the bottom of the bezel, and list it here?

2. I'm not familiar with LG's software - can I hardware calibrate this monitor with two different modes REC.709/100nits/6500k/gamma 2.4 (and 2.2) for Resolve work and AdobeRGB/120nits/6500k/gamma 2.2 for photo work, and will it upload 3DLUTs to the monitor? Will it also create accompanying ICC profiles and switch between them when I switch modes?

Thanks!

 

[smirking]

1. Can someone who has this monitor measure how low it can go? So the lowest measurement from the desk to the bottom of the bezel, and list it here?

The answer to that was literally a few posts before yours.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/lg-ultrafine-6k-announced.2446818/post-34280823