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USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 Display Buyer's Guide for New MacBook Pro

jclardy said:
I've got the LG 27UD88 which I bought initially for my 12" rMB. Only problem was that laptop could only do 4k at 30hz so it wasn't the best...but now with my new 13" rMBP I can run it at 4k 60hz and it even supports scaled resolutions (which the MB didn't at all) so I can run it at "effective" 1440p to get more usable screen real estate.

The only thing I'm trying to figure out now is if there is a way I can daisy chain two of them to get two displays plugged in over a single usb cable. I'm not sure it is possible with this model without buying an extra hub that connects between them.
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Thinking about doing the exact same thing. Let me know how it goes!!
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buckeyet4r said:
If I've already got the LG 34UC88, what sort of adapter would you all recommend so I can use it with my new MBP?

http://www.lg.com/uk/monitors/lg-34UC88
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How do you like the Monitor? Can you Daisy chain more monitors using this one? So effectively running two months with just one Usb-c to the computer?
 
hassaan22 said:
Thinking about doing the exact same thing. Let me know how it goes!!
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How do you like the Monitor? Can you Daisy chain more monitors using this one? So effectively running two months with just one Usb-c to the computer?
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I really like it. Maybe a little big for what I needed a monitor for but I got a good deal at Microcenter and haven't looked back. I think you can daisychain them but I don't have a need to so never gave it much research.
 
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Apple's new MacBook Pro models feature between two and four Thunderbolt 3 ports that carry power, USB, DisplayPort, HDMI, and VGA over a single cable, creating one standard for connecting most accessories and peripherals. Thunderbolt 3 uses the same connector type as USB-C, also called Type-C, meaning the new MacBook Pros are compatible with a growing lineup of USB-C external displays.

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USB-C displays can display up to 4K video, transfer data, and charge the new MacBook Pro at up to 60W over a single cable connected between the display and notebook. LG's new UltraFine 5K display, meanwhile, uses Thunderbolt 3 to display 5K video and fully charge the new MacBook Pro at up to 85W. The 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar can drive dual 5K displays, while the 13-inch model can drive one 5K display.

LG launched its UltraFine 4K and 5K displays in partnership with Apple, which exited the standalone display business after discontinuing its Thunderbolt Display earlier this year. The first USB-C displays from other manufacturers were released just this year, so the current selection remains limited. MacRumors has rounded up most of the options available from LG, ASUS, Acer, and Lenovo below.

LG 27UD88

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Display size: 27-inch
Display resolution: Ultra HD (3,840×2,160 pixels)
PPI: 163
Display technology: IPS LED
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Refresh rate: 60Hz
Color gamut: sRGB (over 99%)
Brightness: 350 cd/m2
Ports: 1 input USB-C, 2 USB 3.0, 2 HDMI 2.0, 1 DisplayPort 1.2
Cables included: USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB, HDMI, DisplayPort
Power delivery to MacBook Pro: Up to 60W
Price: $699 at B&H Photo Video or $740 on Amazon

LG 38UC99

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Display size: 37.5-inch curved
Display resolution: Wide QHD+ (3,840×1,600 pixels)
PPI: 110
Display technology: IPS LED
Aspect ratio: 21:9 (ultrawide)
Refresh rate: 60Hz
Color gamut: sRGB (over 99%)
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Ports: 1 input USB-C, 2 USB 3.0, 2 HDMI 2.0, 1 DisplayPort 1.2
Cables included: USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB, HDMI, DisplayPort
Power delivery to MacBook Pro: Up to 60W
Price: $1,499 at B&H Photo Video or $1,699 on Amazon

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Article Link: USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 Display Buyer's Guide for New MacBook Pro
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I have a brand new 15" Touch Bar MacBook Pro, and the LG 27UD88 does NOT charge it. My Mac shows "charging" in the energy pane, but the battery is slowly draining. Disappointing. :-(
 
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Something I really don't understand - why get a 37" display when the 27" has more pixels? Aren't the pixels on the 37" bigger, so they appear less sharp up close?

Or is it because I'm a girl and don't understand that size matters?
 
thassett said:
I have a brand new 15" Touch Bar MacBook Pro, and the LG 27UD88 does NOT charge it. My Mac shows "charging" in the energy pane, but the battery is slowly draining. Disappointing. :-(
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I checked out LG's reviews and there is a thread on this. Someone pointed out the LG 27UD88's USB-C is providing 60W, whereas the MacBook 15" charger is outputting 85W. If you had the 13" model you might be okay since it needs 61W.
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Something I really don't understand - why get a 37" display when the 27" has more pixels? Aren't the pixels on the 37" bigger, so they appear less sharp up close?

Or is it because I'm a girl and don't understand that size matters?
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To be able to compare two, two-page spread documents side by side, plus have a bunch of tool palettes open, and still have room for a browser window streaming Netflix.
 
This buyersguide doesn't mention that ~160ppi is really awkward for macOS. Apple only properly supports ~100-110ppi (normal) and ~200-220ppi (retina). If you use ~160ppi you MUST choose between everything being really small, really large, or blurry, because you don't have true resolution independence!
 
It doesn't make sense to me why apple wouldn't make a stand alone monitor. They could just make it the 5K iMac but without the computer parts inside it. It would look much better as well.

Anyway does anyone know if anyone in Australia is selling the acer monitor? It's $483 delivered to Australia which isn't bad.
 
So the buyers guide is way way way wrong about the LG power delivery. I am only getting 29 watts of power. This is going to probably be a deal breaker for me. That is very sad.

I suppose I am back to the drawing board. I hope the amazon return process is simple enough.

I could have sworn it would do 60 watts of power for the laptop.

Any one else in this same boat ?
 
sziehr said:
So the buyers guide is way way way wrong about the LG power delivery. I am only getting 29 watts of power. This is going to probably be a deal breaker for me. That is very sad.

I suppose I am back to the drawing board. I hope the amazon return process is simple enough.

I could have sworn it would do 60 watts of power for the laptop.

Any one else in this same boat ?
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Is it defective maybe? I was considering the same model with multiple monitors. It's a bummer not to have more options, let alone reliable options.
 
I am not sure it is supposed to give out more than 24 or so watts. I can not
joshuaad said:
Is it defective maybe? I was considering the same model with multiple monitors. It's a bummer not to have more options, let alone reliable options.
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I am not sure if it is defective or if it is not supposed to give out more wattage.

I can not find a single shred of evidence on what the tech spec on the wattage output back to the laptop should be.
 
sziehr said:
I am not sure it is supposed to give out more than 24 or so watts. I can not

I am not sure if it is defective or if it is not supposed to give out more wattage.

I can not find a single shred of evidence on what the tech spec on the wattage output back to the laptop should be.
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Reviews on Amazon are mixed but many report no issues. I wish I could wait longer before replacing my MBP as this transition to USB C forces compromises and higher costs all around. Oh well.
 
I was first thinking about buying the ThinkVision X1, but then the Lenovo announced new ThinkVision qHD displays at CES with a decent price tag, which would do it for me I think. But I'd have to to wait until March/April.
https://www.slashgear.com/lenovo-th...7h-monitors-boast-ultra-slim-bezels-27469061/

Then I came across the Envy 27, which looked pretty promising, but found out that in Europe (and anywhere outside the US I think) it is only possible to buy it without the USB-C port (27s model), which is really disappointing. Also the display seems to be matte, where I would prefer a glossy finish. The same is true for Lenovo's ThinkVision line as far as I could find out.
http://store.hp.com/GermanyStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=Y6K73AA&opt=ABB&sel=MTO

Now, I'm not sure if I should buy the UltraFine 5K as long as it's available at the discounted price, as the display looks great. I'm not a huge fan of the fairly big bezels though and the cost is also pretty high (1.049,00 EUR = 1.116,50 USD).
http://www.apple.com/at-edu/shop/product/HKN62ZM/A/lg-ultrafine-5k-display

Any recommendations, or experiences with the X1, Envy 27 or UltraFine 5K?
How did you experience the bezels on the UltraFine 5K?
What would you do/go for?
 
I bought the H277HU based on the recommendations of this article, and I was disappointed to find that the monitor only offers 30W of charging over USB-PD instead of the 60W I expected. It will slowly charge a 13" MBP while closed, but under heavy use, the battery will actually drain. There's no problem using the regular MBP power adaptor in conjunction with the monitor, but it's a little disappointing since I bought the monitor specifically for its charging capabilities.
 
I am waiting for the Lenovo P27H-10 myself (I don't need 4K/UHD for my use. The price is "right" ($329) and hopefully it will charge the new MBP without issues. I actually intend to use multiple monitors. It's suppose to come out this month but the web site has had a "ships within 3-4 weeks" note on this item for a few weeks now. I'll report once I get to use it. Let's see what happens.

http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/itemdetails/61AFGAR1US/460/6DCB3135BA624B7A9E6CCA9BCDD9F0F9#61AFGAR1US

PS: ETA now shows "beyond 5 weeks" (4-21-17). Not a good sign. For someone who does not need 4K, there's really no equivalent $ and feature wise...
 
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fabiandev said:
I was first thinking about buying the ThinkVision X1, but then the Lenovo announced new ThinkVision qHD displays at CES with a decent price tag, which would do it for me I think. But I'd have to to wait until March/April.
https://www.slashgear.com/lenovo-th...7h-monitors-boast-ultra-slim-bezels-27469061/

Then I came across the Envy 27, which looked pretty promising, but found out that in Europe (and anywhere outside the US I think) it is only possible to buy it without the USB-C port (27s model), which is really disappointing. Also the display seems to be matte, where I would prefer a glossy finish. The same is true for Lenovo's ThinkVision line as far as I could find out.
http://store.hp.com/GermanyStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=Y6K73AA&opt=ABB&sel=MTO

Now, I'm not sure if I should buy the UltraFine 5K as long as it's available at the discounted price, as the display looks great. I'm not a huge fan of the fairly big bezels though and the cost is also pretty high (1.049,00 EUR = 1.116,50 USD).
http://www.apple.com/at-edu/shop/product/HKN62ZM/A/lg-ultrafine-5k-display

Any recommendations, or experiences with the X1, Envy 27 or UltraFine 5K?
How did you experience the bezels on the UltraFine 5K?
What would you do/go for?
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Ultrafine 5K is no longer on sale. It's $1300 USD now. I own one and it's fantastic. It's expensive compared to the other two, but that's not really a fair comparison. The 5K has more pixels, is brighter, TB3, supports DCI-P3 color space, and provides 85w of charging. If you don't care about those things then you're better off saving money on the many 4K monitors available.
 
Waiting on Apple to release their own monitor along with the Mac Pro... I'm guessing a ultrawide 34-38" 8K.
 
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