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The affordable QUALITY 4K monitor we've been waiting for (UPDATED FEB. 2017)
This is the 4K monitor I have been waiting for. Affordable and quality. Be aware, there's 3 types of the monitor: one with a Sliver stand and white back, one with a black stand and black back (this one), and one with a black stand that pivots and rotates with a black back (the other two versions are sold on other sites, not Amazon).
I've been searching for a true 4K monitor that suits my needs (I'm a video production solo gig) and this monitor is it. I have the 2013 Mac Pro since it was released and have been using the Dell P2815Q monitor (a overly priced half-baked TN panel 4K monitor), this monitor is light years ahead of quality, viewing angles, overall color, and brightness compared to that Dell. This feels like a $1000 monitor for half the price. Now since Apple first showcased the Mac Pro, they said you can run 3 4K monitors and I've searching for the right monitor that I can do with for a low price without sacrificing quality. This monitor is my answer. Currently I have 1, but soon my dream of having that infinitely famous triple monitor setup will happen with this.
Also fun fact: 3 of these monitors equals the price of Dell's 5K monitor... Now which one would you really choose? I know.
Look here's the bottom line: If you've been looking for an quality IPS 4K monitor with accurate color, great brightness, thin bezels (man there thin), and for a low price, you've found the answer.
February 2017 Update:
Display has been going great, no issues after 7 months, however...
Since December 2016, seeing LG's new 5K UltraFine Monitor for Mac made me wonder what the difference was between this display compared to the 5K one. Oh man. BIG DIFFERENCE.
When comparing LG's 4K display against the LG 5K UltraFine display, you immediately see a difference. Brightness is one big standout (the 5K display is 500 nits, I imagine the 4K one is 300, maybe 250 nits), as well I noticed that this monitor is on the cooler side of the colors while the UltraFine 5K display is warmer (along with being so much brighter). HOWEVER, I was very surprised to say that in terms of pixel density, viewing angles, and overall picture quality... the 5K and 4K display are much more similar then one would think (considering this display is $499 while the 5K one is $974).
Please take a look at the picture with two young men for a pretty good understanding of what I'm talking about. In the picture the LG 4K display is on the LEFT, while LG's 5K UltraFine display is on the RIGHT. Notice the loss of shadows and some color on the 4K panel.
Conclusion:
I went ahead and sold my LG 4K monitor and replaced it with the 5K UltraFine Monitor, mostly because of how it works so much better with the Mac's (the 4K display would take a solid 12-15 seconds to boot up in order to long in... LG's 5K display is instant once you tap on that keyboard). I still recommend this display because of its cheaper price and still solid IPS panel! However, if you want the best display for your Mac, LG's new 5K UltraFine monitor is the way to go. I'm still going to keep this review at 5 stars because of having no issues and how good of a deal this display is. (also I should mention that regardless of it's horrible 3 star rating on Apples website, the 5K display works perfectly fine with my Mac Pro and 2016 MacBook Pro 15 inch... No issues as other people are having)
May 2016 · Electronics · verified purchase