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LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL

2017Unverified

Apple-endorsed 5K companion display with Thunderbolt 3 charging

Launch price $1,299Today $1,299
Check price at Amazon · ~$1,299LG

Then vs. now

7345

A 2017 standout the market has left behind — down 28 points.

Image qualityRefresh & responseColour accuracyConnectivityErgonomicsValue
At launch (2017)Today
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DimensionAt launchToday
Image quality9058
Refresh & response5517
Colour accuracy8861
Connectivity8045
Ergonomics6250
Value6037

Today-scores are recomputed against the current market frontier. How scoring works

Why the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL stands out

Where it beats the average monitor in its class.

Resolution

5120 x 2880 (5K)

2.2× more than the 6,701,598 average

Specifications

Display

Screen Size
27"
Resolution
5120 x 2880 (5K)
Panel Type
IPS
Peak Brightness
500 nits
Color Gamut
99% P3

Performance

Refresh Rate
60Hz
Response Time
14ms GtG
HDR Support
No

Connectivity

Ports
1x Thunderbolt 3 (85W PD)
USB Hub
USB-C x3
Speakers
Yes, stereo + webcam + mic

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