MacBook Pro x LG 32UL950-W

[Dom1]

Hey all,

First-time poster, first time MacBook Pro owner as of a few days ago.

I got my hands on a maxed-out MBP with 5600M graphics.

I've ordered an LG 32UL950-W monitor for working at home.

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I have a question about the charging experience.

The monitor only has 60W charging via daisy-chain with USB-C.

Will this charge my MBP effectively? Will it damage my MBP in any way? Or will it just take more time to charge?

If I use my 96W charger and then use a separate USB-C to connect my MBP to the monitor, will the laptop charge at 96W or 60W as it's connected to both? Probably really obvious answer - but just wanted to make sure.

Has anyone had any experience with this monitor? I've seen there are a few issues with older Mac versions but haven't seen any negative feedback for the 2019 MBP.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Dom1]

Can anyone comment?

 

[arche3]

I dont think it will charge it fast enough if pushed hard. I use a 38 lg via display port. So no USB c. 60 watt in the 32 lg can be used for peripherals. Like drives, etc... daisychained. you can use the Mac power adapter at the same time.

 

[Canaria]

I can confirm the MBP will take the highest when connected to multiple power supplies.
The LG 32UL950's 60Watt via Thunderbolt was not enough to keep my MBP 16" powered, while it used to be good for my previous 13".

 

[SophiaTech]

I think there's a way by which we can disable charging through USB-C port.

 

[arche3]

I believe the macbooknpro controllers will use the right port to charge depending on what has the highest rated charger. If it doesn't I will be very very surprised.

 

[Dom1]

Canaria - Thanks for that information!

arche3 - Yeah I'd be disappointed if it doesn't recognize and charge with the 90W when more than one power is hooked up.

On a side note, would anyone recommend a dock? Or just use the monitor's daisy-chain?

I don't have much to connect as I want my MBP workstation to be fairly minimal with quick release functionality.

I will have MBP on a Twelve South stand. LG monitor will have a LaCie and other USB peripherals. So not much.

 

[arche3]

If you use a magic keyboard magic track pad then you can leave the MacBook clamshell. And daisy chain the rest. Would look clean.

 

[G5isAlive]

I have a 16 inch MacBook Pro with an LG monitor In clamshell mode and can confirm:

a) it always defaults to the larger power source when multiple are plugged in. In this case the 96 watt charger versus the 60 watt.

b) for most of what I do, ms office, safari, adobe photoshop, the 60 watts Alone IS enough to maintain 100% charge. when intense use of graphics, think games, it will go to battery. And then recharge Slowly when done. I often do not use apple charger.

 

[Dom1]

archie3 - Yeah for the moment I will be using the MBP as a second display along with the LG monitor, for additional productivity space.

G5isAlive - Thanks for confirming that.

 

[jgrossman2]

I have the same setup....

Should I be plugging my MBP into the bottom Thuderbolt port on the back of the displace. When it was plugged into the top, it said it was not charging.


Also, I am using a Magic Keyboard, and would like to be able to use the volume buttons and have the audio come out of the speakers on the monitor, but it does not appear to be possible. Any help on this?

Thanks

 

[arche3]

I have the same setup....

Should I be plugging my MBP into the bottom Thuderbolt port on the back of the displace. When it was plugged into the top, it said it was not charging.


Also, I am using a Magic Keyboard, and would like to be able to use the volume buttons and have the audio come out of the speakers on the monitor, but it does not appear to be possible. Any help on this?

Thanks

I think only the LG ultrafine 5k or Apple XDR display allows monitor controls from the Apple wireless keyboards. Probably the LG 4k for sale by Apple works too.

Other monitors won't work.

 

[jgrossman2]

I ended up using the app called Sound Control as a demo and it works beautifully. Thank you.