Been looking for a 4k usb-c monitor for my MacBook pro and came across this.
Still contemplating on buying it but I'm guessing it's a good deal for a 4k usb-c monitor with 96W PD.
And seems like the lowest it's been so far.
I think the 27UP850N-W is slightly superior than the LG 27UP550N-W. Why not but one of these for an extra $50?
Is this monitor actually any good?
That price has been and gone anyway. I keep watching for it to drop but $485 was the lowest I found. Price matched with JB and used discounted gift cards and perks to bring the second one down to about $430.
If you are happy with HDR400 as opposed to HDR10 then go for it. There are probably other differences but that is the main one the matters to me.
Apparently the 850N and the 850 differ in their PD specs. The 850N only does 90W PD
https://www.reddit.com/r/macbookpro/comments/xdc240/27up850w…
Thanks for posting… been looking for something with USB-C passthrough. Tired of dongles and docks.
yes, it's a little confusing, I tried to change it to 90w but it doesn't let me saying that the hyperlink is too long.
Are you going to buy this? I was tossing between this and the Dell G3223D that's on sale. What are your thoughts?
Mmm I got 2 days to decide or find something better… I've spent a lot of money already this month though 😅 might be in trouble next month.
My current monitor is a pre-usb-c 1440p dell ultrasharp. A tax deductible upgrade would be nice.
I do some photo/video editing as a hobby so color accuracy is a nice to have too. I believe Dell is generally better in that regard but the reviews for this monitor seem to be good in that area.
The UP850 (not the UP850N) is $499 at Kogan/Dick Smith. At the same time, I'm reading about quality issues re LG monitors vs Dell so I'm kind of uncertain right now.
Kogan got the UP850N version for $509 and I have a coupn to bring it down to $449, but after looking at their return policy, it seems the buyer needs to pay for returns even with ebay plus.
Tossing between this and https://www.centrecom.com.au/dell-ultrasharp-27-4k-ips-90w-p… that has a better panel, but less ideal colour accuracy. Has ethernet in the dock though.
yea, this I would go for this one if it was cheaper as it got daisy chain as well.
Btw you can get the U2723QE for $590 on ebay scorptec
@findthatbargain: We talking about this one? https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/265619293584 for 794?
I can only get it down to 750 with SEOFYHG. Even with $60 off it's only 740, quite far from 590.
edit: ah did you mean the P2723QE not the U2723QE :) https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/265605846061
@findthatbargain: All good.
Seems like this deal (same seller) is still active though! https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/773996
Dell S2722QC is around the same price and similarly specced. Great monitor too. Selling mine only because I snagged a good price on a 32 inch
https://www.dell.com/en-au/shop/dell-27-4k-uhd-usb-c-monitor…
I have both, and both are great monitors. Primary use case is graphic design and development on MacBook.
For gaming on XSX/PS5 the LG has the edge with slightly better contrast ratios, brighter but not amazing HDR, and a nice sharpening feature, but this is certainly no OLED.
I wish I could afford a couple of OLEDs. Those Samsung Odyssey monitors look amazing.
I’m probably just going to wait for OLED.
I’m stubbornly wanting the clarity of IPS with the refresh and vibrancy of VA..
Its only 60 hertz so it's not ideal for new gen console gaming regardless.
Just providing a review of the two options, clearly these are design/productivity oriented monitors and not targeting HFR gaming. As a bonus they do work quite nicely for the consoles 30/60fps bread and butter if needed.
@xdirex: Do you reckon the LG 27UP550N-W version will be better than this with HDR10? I'm not a gamer but the monitor will be mainly for work, spreadsheets,Photoshop and illustrator. And for occasional netflix and ps5/4 maybe.
@findthatbargain: Technically it's a lower end model, so colour uniformity and contrast levels won't be quite as good. Also, while it's HDR10 compatible I wouldn't expect dark blacks and eye searing sunrises with this model due to the dimmer backlight.
Note my 850 model doesn't go completely black either, but the uniformity is great and the HDR has a little pop.
Having said that it reviews decently, has good colour accuracy and would be more than suitable for mostly productivity use with some Adobe in the mix. Personally the lack of USB-C is the main dealbreaker as I'm on a MacBook and it's just so convenient.
65W PD only which won't power my MBP unfortunately.
15W PD on the DELL G3223D powers my 14" MBP, just, with light use of course. I wouldn't think 65W is a deal breaker for this monitor, but 15W probably is for the DELL for more than light use.
Oh that’s no good. I only got an Air, worked sweet with that but makes sense the pro would suck more juice.
No it got 90W PD
65w is probably referring to the dell.
@watts: Think I'm gonna bite the bullet and buy this LG, I can claim GST as well as it's for work. So it'll be a decent $400ish.
So the same deal is available with Kogan ebay as well. Not sure who's easy to deal with warranty-wise. I suppose Kogan as they are a bigger company.
Probably sold by a thrid party seller via Kogan, so you might not find it so easy
For the same product, they say they are the 'official partner' and sold by kogan.com on their website.
https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/lg-27up850-w-computer-monitor-6…
OK, that's a slightly different product without the 'W' at the end. But I have no idea what W stands for!
@beastontheroad: haha, must be. But both models on ebay have a white back. this is confusing. LG needs to come up with a better naming strategy or at least a glossary.
@findthatbargain: Looks like kogan charges for returns, so best to stick with this seller (shallothead), never bought anyone from them before though. seems OK looking at old posts.
What exactly does the 90W mean? If my laptop power supply of 65W will this be an issue?
No, it means the monitor has more than enough to power it
I got a 27" LG 27UP550N-W for $399 from Mwave about six weeks ago USB-C 90W, HDR10, Freesync etc, I wish I had bought two at that price actually