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[Update 23 April 2026] This list follows the information format used for the 32" 6K and 8K *complete* list WikiPost threads. Specifications are based on the manufacturer's claims. YMMV.

The list is divided into six ► sections: Announced (not yet shipping); Available (pre-orders and shipping); Multi-Touch; China; Dual-Mode Gaming (including China); Discontinued

The OP's original May 2023 spreadsheet graphic has been retained for posterity. The OP also included the DIY 5k Monitor - success 🙂 mega thread.

► ANNOUNCED (not yet shipping) [TFT Central Monitor Launch Tracker]

Philips Evnia 27M2G5800 - 2026
Panel: Fast IPS (BOE) - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 180Hz - dual mode 165Hz/330Hz (5K/1440p) - 500 nits - DisplayHDR 400 certified - 1000:1 contrast - 1ms (GtG)
Glass: Matte ("textured")
Colors: 1.07 billion (8-bit FRC) - 98% DCI-P3 - 95% Adobe RGB - deltaE<1 accuracy
Input: 2x HDMI (2.1), DisplayPort (2.1)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub: 1x USB-B upstream, 2x USB-A downstream
## 3.5mm audio out, MultiView PIP/PBP
Philips site (Hong Kong)*

* Europe = Philips Evnia 27M2D5901A (165Hz, additional USB-C input with DP Alt Mode and 65W power delivery, KVM switch, 2x 5W speakers)

Samsung Odyssey G80HF - 2026
Panel: Fast IPS (BOE) - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 180Hz - dual mode 180Hz/360Hz (5K/1440p) - 350 nits (SDR) - 1000:1 contrast - 1ms (GtG)
Glass: Matte (anti-glare)
Colors: [?]
Input: 2x HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1
USB 3.2 hub: 1x USB-B upstream, 2x USB-A downstream
## HDR10+ Gaming
Samsung Odyssey press release (December 2025)
Samsung site (Germany) €709 [Data Sheet]

Acer Nitro XV270X P - Q2 2026 (North America) Q3 2026 (Europe)
Panel: IPS - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 165Hz - dual mode 165Hz/330Hz (5K/1440p) - 350 nits - DisplayHDR 400 certified
Glass: Standard (low-reflection)
Colors: 1.07 billion (8-bit FRC) - 95% DCI-P3
I/O: 2x HDMI (2.1), 2x DisplayPort (1.4)
## 2x 2W speakers, 3.5mm audio out
Press release (January 2026) MSRP $799, €899, ¥6999

MSI MPG 271KRAW16 - Q4 2026
Panel: IPS (2,304-zone MiniLED backlight) - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 165Hz - dual mode 165Hz/330Hz (5K/1440p) - DisplayHDR 1400 certified
Glass: Standard (low-reflection)
Colors: deltaE<2 accuracy
I/O: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1a (UHBR13.5), 2x USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 98W); USB Hub (2x USB-A, 1x USB-B)
## 3.5mm audio out, AI dual mode

MSI MAG 272KPD7 - August 2026
Panel: IPS - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 75Hz - dual mode (quad boost) 75Hz/300Hz (5K/1440p) - DisplayHDR 400 certified
Glass: Matte (anti-glare)
Colors: deltaE<2 accuracy
I/O: 2x HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 15W); USB Hub (2x USB-A, 1x USB-B)
## 3.5mm audio out, AI dual mode
MSRP $749

HKC M9 Pro - H2 2026
Panel: IPS (2,304-zone MiniLED backlight) - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 180Hz - DisplayHDR 1400 certified
Glass: Standard (low-reflection)
Colors: [?]
I/O: DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20)
## AI image optimization
HKC press release (December 2025)

► AVAILABLE (pre-orders and shipping)

Apple Studio Display - AppleDisplay18,1 (2026)
Panel: IPS - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 60Hz - 600 nits - 1100:1 contrast
Glass: Standard (low-reflection) or Nano-texture (+$300)
Colors: 1.07 billion (8-bit FRC) - 99% DCI-P3
Input: Thunderbolt 5 upstream (DP Alt Mode, 96W), Thunderbolt 5 downstream (daisy chain, 15W)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 hub: 2x USB-C 10Gb/s downstream
## A19 SoC, 12MP webcam, three mics, six speakers; optional height-adjustable stand (+$400) or VESA mount ($0)
Apple site $1599

Apple Studio Display XDR - AppleDisplay18,2 (2026)
Panel: IPS (2,304-zone MiniLED backlight) - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 120Hz* - 1000 nits (SDR) - 2000 nits (HDR) - 1,000,000:1 contrast
Glass: Standard (low-reflection) or Nano-texture (+$300)
Colors: 1.07 billion (8-bit FRC) - 99.7% DCI-P3 - 99.5% Adobe RGB
Input: Thunderbolt 5 upstream (DP Alt Mode, 140W), Thunderbolt 5 downstream (daisy chain, 15W)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 hub: 2x USB-C 10Gb/s downstream
## A19 Pro SoC, 12MP webcam, three mics, six speakers; height-adjustable stand or VESA mount (-$400)
Technology Overview (PDF)
Apple site $3299
MacRumors review (March 2026)

* Apple silicon Mac models with M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2, and M3 support up to 60Hz.

Samsung ViewFinity S9 - 2023
Panel: IPS - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 60Hz - 600 nits - 1000:1 contrast
Glass: Matte
Colors: 99% DCI-P3 - deltaE<2 accuracy
Input: Thunderbolt 4 upstream (DP Alt Mode, 90W), Mini DisplayPort
USB 3.0 hub: 3x USB-C downstream
## modular 4K webcam, 2x 5W speakers
Samsung site $999 (originally $1599)

ASUS ProArt PA27JCV - 2025
Panel: IPS - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 60Hz - 400 nits - DisplayHDR 500 certified - 1500:1 contrast
Glass: Matte (anti-glare, low-reflection)
Colors: 1.07 billion (8-bit FRC) - 99% DCI-P3 - 95% Adobe RGB - deltaE<2 accuracy
Input: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 96W)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub: 1x USB-C upstream, 3x USB-A downstream
## MediaSync; KVM switch, PIP/PBP; 3.5mm audio out, 2x 2W speakers
ASUS site $799
Tom's Hardware review (January 2025)
MacRumors video (February 2025)

BenQ PD2730S - 2025
Panel: IPS - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 60Hz - 400 nits - DisplayHDR 400 certified - 2000:1 contrast
Glass: Nano Matte
Colors: 1.07 billion (10-bit) - 98% DCI-P3 - deltaE≤2 accuracy
Input: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4 upstream (DP Alt Mode, 90W), Thunderbolt 4 downstream (daisy chain, 15W)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 hub: 1x USB-C upstream, 3x USB-A downstream, 1x USB-C downstream
## KVM switch, 3.5mm audio out, remote control
BenQ site $1099 (originally $1499)
MacRumors review (February 2025)

BenQ MA270S - 2026
Panel: IPS - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 70Hz - 450 nits - DisplayHDR 400 certified - 2000:1 contrast
Glass: Nano Gloss
Colors: 1.07 billion (10-bit) - 99% DCI-P3
Input: 2x HDMI 2.1, Thunderbolt 4 upstream (DP Alt Mode, 96W), Thunderbolt 4 downstream (daisy chain, 15W); 1x USB-C upstream (DP Alt Mode, 35W)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 hub: 1x USB-C downstream, 2x USB-A downstream
## KVM switch, PIP/PBP, 2x 3W speakers, 3.5mm audio out, remote control
BenQ site $999
MacRumors video (March 2026)

Philips Brilliance 27E3U7903 - 2025
Panel: IPS - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 70Hz - 500 nits - DisplayHDR 600 certified - 2000:1 contrast
Glass: Standard (low-reflection)
Colors: 1.07 billion (8-bit FRC) - 99% DCI-P3 - 99.5% Adobe RGB - deltaE<2 accuracy
Input: HDMI 2.1, Thunderbolt 4 upstream (DP Alt Mode, 96 W), Thunderbolt 4 downstream (daisy chain, 15W)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 hub: 1x USB-C upstream, 2x USB-A downstream, 1x USB-C downstream, Ethernet
## KVM switch, PIP/PBP; 5MP webcam, 2x 5W speakers, 3.5mm audio out
Philips UK site £899
TFT Central review (October 2025)

ViewSonic ColorPro VP2788-5K - 2025
Panel: IPS - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 70Hz - 500 nits - 2000:1 contrast
Glass: Matte (anti-glare, low-reflection)
Colors: 1.07 billion (8-bit FRC) - 99% DCI-P3
Input: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4 upstream (DP Alt Mode, 100W), Thunderbolt 4 downstream (daisy chain, 15W)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 hub: 1x USB-C upstream, 2x USB-A downstream, 1x USB-C downstream
## KVM switch; 3.5mm audio out, 2x 5W speakers
ViewSonic site $929 (originally $949)
MacRumors review (June 2025)

Alogic Clarity 5K 27C5KPD - 2026*
Panel: IPS - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 60Hz - 400 nits - 1000:1 contrast
Glass: Standard (low-reflection)
Colors: 1.07 billion (8-bit FRC) - 99% DCI-P3 - 99% Adobe RGB - deltaE<1 accuracy
Input: 2x HDMI 2.0 (30Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (60Hz), USB-C (60Hz, DP Alt Mode, 65W)
USB 3.0 hub: 2x USB-A downstream, 1x USB-B upstream
## 3.5mm audio out, 2x 5W speakers
Alogic site $949

* Same as 2025 Clarity 5K Fold Touch (listed below) without Fold stand and Multi-touch screen

Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 - 2025
Panel: IPS (BOE) - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 60Hz - 350 nits - 2000:1 contrast
Glass: Matte
Color: 100% DCI-P3
Input: HDMI 2.0 (30Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (60Hz), USB-C (60Hz, DP Alt Mode, 90W)
USB 2.0 hub: 1x USB-B upstream, 2x USB-A downstream
## KVM switch, PIP/PBP, 3.5mm audio out, 2x 3W speakers
Japannext site (Japan) 99,800円 (Amazon Japan limited edition JN-27IPS5K-C9: 82,980円)
Japannext site (Europe) €649

KTC H27P3 - 2025
Panel: IPS (BOE) - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 60Hz - dual mode 60Hz/120Hz (5K/1440p) - 500 nits - 2000:1 contrast
Glass: Matte
Colors: 1.07 billion (8-bit FRC) - 99% DCI-P3 - 99% Adobe RGB - deltaE<2 accuracy
Input: HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 65W)
USB 3.0 hub: 2x USB-A
##3.5mm audio out
KTC site $669
Amazon.com official store $749

Dahua LM27-P501 - 2025
Panel: IPS - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 60Hz - 400 nits - 2000:1 contrast
Glass: Matte
Colors: 1.07 billion (8-bit FRC) - 98% DCI-P3
Input: 2x HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 65W)
## 3.5mm audio out, tilt stand
Dahua global site (Asia and Europe) [Data sheet]
Daycomp.eu €501 (VAT included)
Reddit thread

► MULTI-TOUCH

Acer ProCreator PE270XT
- 2025
Panel: IPS - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 60Hz - 400 nits - DisplayHDR 600 certified - 2000:1 contrast
Glass: 10-point Multi-touch (Microsoft Pen Protocol 2.0)
Colors: 1.07 billion (8-bit FRC) - 99% DCI-P3 - 99% Adobe RGB - deltaE<1 accuracy
Input: 2x HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, Type-C (DP Alt Mode, 90 W)
USB 3.2 hub: 1x USB-B upstream, 2x USB-A downstream
## KVM switch, PIP/PBP; 8MP webcam, 2x 5W speakers, 3.5mm audio out; included fold stand, stylus pen, remote control
Acer store (Taiwan)
Press release (May 2025) €899, ¥5999

Alogic Clarity 5K Fold Touch 27C5KPDTF - 2025
Panel: IPS - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 60Hz - 400 nits - 1000:1 contrast
Glass: 10-point Multi-touch (Microsoft Pen Protocol 2.0)
Colors: 1.07 billion (8-bit FRC) - 99% DCI-P3 - 99% Adobe RGB - deltaE<1 accuracy
Input: 2x HDMI 2.0 (30Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (60Hz), USB-C (60Hz, Touch, DP Alt Mode, 65W)
USB 3.0 hub: 1x USB-B upstream, 2x USB-A downstream
## 3.5mm audio out, 2x 5W speakers; includes fold stand; optional stylus pen ($109)
Alogic site $1799

► CHINA

AOC Graphic Pro K27U3D
- 2025
Panel: IPS (BOE) - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 70Hz - 500 nits (SDR) - DisplayHDR 600 certified - 2000:1 contrast
Glass: Matte
Colors: 1.07 billion (10-bit) - 99% DCI-P3 - 99% Adobe RGB - deltaE<1 accuracy
Input: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 96W)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 hub: 1x USB-C upstream (10 Gb/s), 1x USB-C downstream (15W), 4x USB-A downstream
## KVM switch, PIP/PBP, 3.5mm audio out, 2x 3W speakers
AOC site (China)
Taobao.com official store (Item ID#952395917577) - ParcelUp: ~ $1569

Kuycon 酷优客 G27X SE - 2025
Panel: IPS - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 60Hz - 450 nits - 2000:1 contrast
Glass: Standard (anti-reflective)
Colors: 1.07 billion (8-bit FRC) - 98% DCI-P3
Input: HDMI 2.0 (4K); DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 100W)
USB 2.0 hub: 2x USB-C downstream
## 3.5mm audio out; tilt stand and plastic case in three colors (white, light grey, grey)
Alibaba.com verified factory direct (ask for free shipping with first order): $490
Amazon.com official store† (includes shipping): $999

Kuycon 酷优客 G27P - 2025
Panel: IPS - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 60Hz - 600 nits - 2000:1 contrast
Glass: Standard (anti-reflective)
Colors: 1.07 billion (10-bit) - 99% DCI-P3
Input: 2x HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 100W)
USB 2.0 hub: 2x USB-C downstream
## 3.5mm audio out; VESA mount in box; two cases
Alibaba.com verified factory direct (ask for free shipping with first order): $670/$710 (without stand); $750/$798 (with stand)
Amazon.com official store† (includes shipping): $1155/$1244 (without stand) + $89 (stand)
ClickClack.io authorized vendor (plus shipping): $849/$949 (without stand) + $89 (stand)
Kuycon.us independent vendor‡ (plus shipping): $999/$1049 (without stand) + $99 (stand)

† See kuycon.group
‡ Operated by kuycon.ae (Dubai, UAE)

Geekon Silver 银气 Retina Pro 27 - 2025
Panel: IPS - 5120x2880 - 218 ppi - 60Hz - 1100 nits (SDR), 1400 nits (HDR) - 2000:1 contrast
Glass: Standard (anti-reflective)
Colors: 1.07 billion (10-bit) - 92% Rec. 2020 - 99% DCI-P3 - 99% Adobe RGB - deltaE<1 accuracy
Input: HDMI 2.0 (4K), DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 65W)
USB 2.0 hub: 1x USB-B upstream, 2x USB-A downstream
## KVM switch, 3.5mm audio out, 2x 5W speakers; aluminum-alloy case
Taobao.com official store (Item ID #1000712082241) - ParcelUp: ~ $816 (without stand); ~ $880 (with Pro stand)

Geekon DarkVision 黑界 Retina 2700 - 2025
Panel: IPS - 5120x2880 - 218 ppi - 60Hz - 1000 nits - 2000:1 contrast
Glass: Matte
Colors: 1.07 billion (10-bit) - 92% Rec. 2020 - 99% DCI-P3 - 99% Adobe RGB - deltaE<1 accuracy
Input: HDMI 2.0 (4K), DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 65W)
USB 2.0 hub: 1x USB-B upstream, 2x USB-A downstream
## KVM switch, 3.5mm audio out, 2x 5W speakers; black plastic case
Taobao.com official store (Item ID #852966480618) - ParcelUp: ~ $627

► DUAL-MODE GAMING (including China)

LG UltraGear evo AI 27GM950B - 2026
Panel: IPS (2,304-zone Hyper MiniLED backlight with Zero Optical Distance) - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 165Hz - dual mode 165Hz/330Hz (5K/1440p) - 750 nits (SDR) - 1250 nits (HDR) - DisplayHDR 1000 certified - 1000:1 contrast - 1ms (GtG)
Glass: Matte (anti-glare)
Color: 99% DCI-P3 - deltaE<2 accuracy
Input: 2x HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20), USB-C upstream (DP Alt Mode, 90W)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub: 2x USB-A downstream
## on-device AI upscaling, sound, and scene optimization; 3.5mm audio out, 2x ?W speakers
LG site $1199

ASUS ROG Strix 5K XG27JCG - 2026
Panel: Fast IPS (BOE) - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 180Hz - dual mode 165Hz/330Hz (5K/1440p) - 350 nits (SDR) - DisplayHDR 600 certified - 1500:1 contrast - 0.3ms (GtG)
Glass: Matte (anti-glare)
Colors: 1.07 billion (8-bit FRC) - 97% DCI-P3 - deltaE<2 accuracy
Input: 2x HDMI (2.1), DisplayPort (1.4), USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 15W)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub: 1x USB-B upstream, 3x USB-A downstream
## on-device AI gaming; 3.5mm audio out
ASUS ROG site $849 (Supported Refresh Rates)
Tom's Hardware review (February 2026)

AOC AGON 爱攻 PRO AGP277KX - 2026
Panel: Fast IPS (BOE) - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 180Hz - dual mode 175Hz/350Hz (5K/1440p) - 400 nits (SDR) - 500 nits (HDR) - DisplayHDR 400 certified - 1000:1 contrast - 1ms (GtG) - 0.3ms MPRT
Glass: Standard (anti-reflective)
Colors: 1.07 billion (10-bit) - 99% DCI-P3 - DeltaE<1 accuracy
Input: 2x HDMI 2.1 (175Hz), DisplayPort 2.1 (180Hz, 80Gbps UHBR20), USB-C (180Hz, DP Alt Mode, 65W)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub: 1x USB-B, 3x USB-A
## KVM switch, PIP/PBP, 3.5mm audio out, 2x 5W speakers
AOC site (China)
Taobao.com official store (Item ID#1045157526437) - ParcelUp: ~ $835

Kuycon 酷优客 P27Z - 2026
Panel: Fast IPS (BOE) - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 180Hz - dual mode 165Hz/330Hz (5K/1440p) - 600 nits - 1500:1 contrast - 1ms (GtG)
Glass: Standard (anti-reflective)
Colors: 1.07 billion (10-bit) - 98% DCI-P3 - deltaE<2 accuracy
Input: 2x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps), DisplayPort 2.1 (80Gbps), USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 100W)
USB 2.0 hub: 2x USB-C downstream,
## 3.5mm audio out; VESA mount in box, two cases (sound system with six speakers *not* included with standard "Minimalist" case)
Alibaba.com verified factory direct (ask for free shipping with first order): $1150/$1250 (without stand); $1250/$1350 (with stand)
Amazon.com official store† (includes shipping): $1699/$1799 (without stand), $1799/$1899 (with stand)
Kuycon.us independent vendor‡ (plus shipping): $1499/$1549 (without stand) + $99 (stand)

† See kuycon.group
‡ Operated by kuycon.ae (Dubai, UAE)

► DISCONTINUED

Dell UltraSharp UP2715K
- 2014
Panel: AH-IPS (LG Display) - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 60Hz - 350 nits - 1000:1 contrast
Color: 10-bit - 99% Adobe RGB - deltaE<2 accuracy
I/O: 2x DisplayPort, 1x Mini DisplayPort; USB 3.0 Hub (1x USB-A upstream, 5x USB-A downstream)
Dell support [Data sheet]

HP Z27q - 2015
Panel: AH-IPS (LG Display) - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 60Hz - 300 nits - 1000:1 contrast
Color: 10-bit - 99% Adobe RGB
I/O: 2x DisplayPort; USB 3.0 Hub (1x USB-A upstream, 4x USB-A downstream)
HP support

Philips Brilliance 275P4 - 2015
Panel: IPS (Samsung PLS) - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 60Hz - 300 nits - 1000:1 contrast
Color: 10-bit - 99% Adobe RGB
I/O: 2x DisplayPort; USB 3.0 Hub (3x USB-A downstream)
Philips support

LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5K - 2016
Panel: AH-IPS (LG Display) - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 60Hz - 500 nits - 1100:1 contrast
Color: 8-bit FRC - 99% DCI-P3
I/O: Thunderbolt 3 (85W); USB 3.0 Hub (3x USB-C downstream)
LG support: 27MD5KA 27MD5KB

iiyama ProLite XB2779QQS - 2018
Panel: AH-IPS (LG Display) - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 60Hz - 440 nits - 1200:1 contrast
Color: 6-bit FRC
I/O: 2x DisplayPort 1.4; 3x HDMI 2.0
iiyama support

LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL - 2019
Panel: AH-IPS (LG Display) - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 60Hz - 500 nits - 1100:1 contrast
Color: 8-bit FRC - 99% DCI-P3
I/O: Thunderbolt 3 (DP Alt Mode, 94W); USB 3.0 Hub (3x USB-C downstream)
LG support: 27MD5KL 27MD5KLB
LG UltraFine 5K - Owners thread
LG UltraFine 5K - Issues/bugs thread

Apple Studio Display - 2022, replaced by AppleDisplay18,1 (2026)
Panel: AH-IPS (LG Display) - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 60Hz - 600 nits - 1100:1 contrast
Glass: Standard (low-reflection) or Nano-texture
Color: 8-bit FRC - 99% DCI-P3 - 89% Adobe RGB - deltaE<1 accuracy
I/O: Thunderbolt 3 (DP Alt Mode, 96W); USB-C Hub (3x 10Gbps downstream)
## A13 Bionic SoC, 12MP webcam, 3 mics, 6 speakers, optional height-adjustable stand or VESA mount
Apple support (tech specs and user guide)
Apple Studio Display - Owner's thread

Kuycon 酷优客 G27X - 2023, replaced by G27P (2025)
Panel: AH-IPS (LG Display) - 27" - 5120x2880 - 218ppi - 60Hz - 600 nits
Color: 8-bit FRC - 98% DCI-P3
I/O: HDMI 2.0 (4K), DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 100W); 2x USB-C downstream
# 3.5mm audio out; two cases, two stands
Click Clack support
 

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Nice to see the various options all lined up.

To nitpick, PLS is a Samsung-specific variant of IPS, so it's technically still IPS… just Samsung IPS. It's strange that this panel never surfaced anywhere but that Philips monitor though.

Also surprising to see the low brightness on a few of these. I know that color-accurate setups call for low brightness, but at the same time it seems a little strange for a display costing in excess of $1k to not be capable of hitting at least 400 nits.
 
Kuycon display look interesting. Would like to see some user reports on these, and see how they do long term.
LG displays are not very good value IMO, despite being cheaper than Apple Studio.
Still not many good available alternatives to Studio display.
 
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To nitpick, PLS is a Samsung-specific variant of IPS, so it's technically still IPS…
Nitpicks are welcomed! That's good to know - if any of the other IPS displays have known variants, I'll list those too.

It's strange that this panel never surfaced anywhere but that Philips monitor though.
It is - At the very least, one would think that Samsung themselves would have made a variant?
 
Kuycon display look interesting. Would like to see some user reports on these, and see how they do long term.
Indeed they do. They seem to be at an unbeatable sweet spot for cost, design, brightness, and input flexibility. At literally half the cost of a Studio Display, I really think the only thing holding them back is the lack of reputable resellers.
 
27MD5KA are Thunderbolt only. They require dual HBR2 over Thunderbolt for 5K60.
27MD5KL requires Thunderbolt for 5K60 same as 27MD5KA.
Both of those and the Apple Studio Display are limited to HBR2 link rate, same as any display that requires dual DP for 5K60.
Apple Studio Display can use HBR2+DSC (Thunderbolt or USB-C) to get 5K60.
Planar and Iiyama doesn't support DSC or dual DP so 5K60 is limited to 8bpc.

I wonder what the minimum refresh rate for the displays are at 5K?

Max framerate at HBR2 link rate (single DP mode) of LG UltraFine 5K is ≈39Hz even though HBR2 should allow up to ≈46Hz or 47Hz for CVT-RB2.

Do any of the displays support 5K using 4:2:0 or 4:2:2?
 
As someone who bought a M1 recently and looking for a 5K display, please do not forget that especially the 3rd party panels suffer from purple tint and dreadful compatibility issues. If you want something stable, I would either wait for the S9 or go with Apple panels. (Was thinking about DIY 5K option but even with that, idk if it will be on par with studio display, QA and stability wise 🙁 Honestly **** Apple for removing the sub pixel rendering from macOS and forcing people to spend +1000 for any usable option at all.
 
I suppose a different GPU and/or newer macOS version should be able to get full resolution even with HBR link rate in that case.
Yes, the "HBR2/HBR3 sink connects at RBR" problem only affects [Snow] Leopard on NVIDIA GPUs. And using a Delock 62603 (HBR×4), I was able to get 4088×2880@27Hz.
 
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Please post here if you know of any others.
Addendum:

  • The Dell UP2715K is glossy.
  • The HP Z27q is matte.
  • The HP Z27q uses Samsung’s PLS panel according to Displayspecifications.
  • The Iiyama XB2779QQS is glossy and uses panels manufactured for iMacs (it has the same glass in front of the screen, complete with the empty hole for the iSight.)
  • FWIW, my Iiyama had lots of stuck green subpixels. I mean lots.
 
Indeed they do. They seem to be at an unbeatable sweet spot for cost, design, brightness, and input flexibility. At literally half the cost of a Studio Display, I really think the only thing holding them back is the lack of reputable resellers.
Here is a good review I found. I don’t know Russian, but YouTube allowed for a decent auto translation into English.


By the way, does anyone know what app the guy uses to adjust brightness? He says there is an additional app available, otherwise you have to use the remote.

Thinking I’ll pick up one of these.
 
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I took one for the team and just ordered a Kuycon. $799 including the adjustable stand + $53 shipping. The Russian review above confirmed that it was a high quality LG panel inside, and the HDR mode was pretty good. 1 year warranty, and put it on my AMEX so in case there’s an issue during year 2, I’m sure they’d reimburse me.
 
By the way, does anyone know what app the guy uses to adjust brightness? He says there is an additional app available, otherwise you have to use the remote.
The little menu bar app looks like Better Display:
 
That kuycon G27x is akin to buying those fake AirPods Pros right, cause it literally looks like a knock off Studio Display?
 
That kuycon G27x is akin to buying those fake AirPods Pros right, cause it literally looks like a knock off Studio Display?
Is that a bad thing? Samsung is going the same way with the ViewFinity S9. I personally like having stylistic consistency of my equipment - so third parties making an attempt, instead of just throwing out generic plastic meh is a good thing in my book.

(By the way, the G27X is actually orderable two ways, one of which mimics the case style of the Studio Display, and one the Pro Display XDR:
 
Column for PPI would be useful for understanding native macOS retina support for each monitor.


 
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