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lg ultrafine 5k

  1. S

    Is the "1st gen" LG Ultrafine 5k compatible with a 2015 macbook pro?

    I'm curious if my mid 2015 15" macbook pro can use a LG Ultrafine 5k (in 4k) with the thunderbolt 2 to 3 adapter. The reason I'm asking is because Apple states it here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210205 What throws me off is the following: I'm however on a 27MD5KA model and I wonder...
  2. J

    LG Ultrafine with different issues depending on CPU

    Hi! I just got my hands on a used LG Ultrafine 27" 5K (Version A). It has some issues with my work MacBook (Intel) and different issues with my personal MacBook (M1 Pro). On Intel: Display connects, charges MacBook and lights up, but suddenly turns off the panel every +- 10 seconds, stays...
  3. M

    LG Ultrafine 5k randomly stops working

    Long story short I bought a Ultrafine 5k off facebook marketplace for $450. It was in excellent cosmetic condition and never gave me any problems until this morning. It refuses to acknowledge a connection to my m1 macbook air. I tried unplugging and plugging in both the usb-c and power cable and...
  4. X

    LG Ultrafine 5K Thunderbolt cable problem

    I have an interesting problem with my LG Ultrafine 5K. I'm using this monitor with my 16" M1 Pro The monitor suddenly stopped working with the thunderbolt cable that came in the box. The cable charges the computer, but the monitor does not open. Also, nothing shows in the system report about...
  5. Lacky

    Does the LG UltraFine 5K support NVIDIA Surround?

    Hi guys, I've got my LG UltraFine 5K connected to my PC via the Moshi DisplayPort to USB-C cable plugged into my NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and I'm trying to setup NVIDIA Surround, however, no matter what I do, I can't get it to connect. It just keeps coming up with a display connection error...
  6. J

    New MacBook Pro / Monterey / LG UltraFine 5K / Resolution

    When connected to my 2016 MacBook Pro/BigSur, the display defaults to 5120 x 2880. When connected to a new 2021 MacBook Pro, 14", Monterey, the display defaults to 4096 x 2304. Anyone else seeing similar? Hoping it's user error.
  7. rawweb

    LG Ultrafine 5k mod

    mods, please delete
  8. dukee101

    LG UltraFine 5K: Switching brightness control key combo

    I have an LG UltraFine 5K display connected to a 16" MBP, using a Logitech MX Keys keyboard. To adjust my MBP's display, I simply use the Logitech brightness keys, and to adjust my LG 5K's display, I do the same but hold down the Control key. Is there a way to reverse this? I'd like the Control...
  9. dbtsai

    LG Ultrafine 5k and 4k on 2018 Mac Mini?

    Can we connect both LG Ultrafine 5k and LG Ultrafine 4k to 2018 Mac Mini though thunderbolt 3, and use the native resolutions on both screens? My answer is no because in 2018 Mac Mini's Intel UHD 630 GPU, it only supports three display streams, and one is hard-wired to HDMI, and LG Ultrafine 5...
  10. T

    Dual LG Ultrafine 4k and Windows PC

    Can I use dual LG Ultrafine 4k 23.7" via daisy chaining from my PC or do I have to use 2 separate displayport to usb-c cables from my graphics card? My Windows Desktop does not have a thunderbolt 3 header or port. I have an Asus Strix 1080 Ti in my PC and was wondering if I could run 2...
  11. Menopause

    Cannot control brightness of LG UltraFine 5K after wake

    Hi guys, I'm on a MacBook Pro 16" (2019) running macOS 10.15.4 Catalina. It's connected to an LG UltraFine 5K Monitor purchased directly from Apple in November 2019. I've had the problem consistently over the past months that whenever my Mac goes to sleep and wakes up, I cannot control the...
  12. jefe2000

    LG UltraFine 5K: disable camera and microphone

    Does anyone know of a way to disable the built-in camera and microphone in the LG UltraFine 5K display that Apple sells? My office is in a secure area; I’m not allowed to have any cameras or microphones in my office at work. I’d love to pair an LG 5K display with a 5K iMac, but can’t do so if...
  13. F

    Are you happy with the performance of the MBP w/ LG 5K?

    Hey guys, I just wanted to share my opinion as a photographer using the MacBook Pro 2016 15" maxed out together with the LG Ultrafine 5K. The monitor is so great but I'm not happy at all with the performance I get when I use Lightroom. Not to mention how hot the MacBook Pro gets 2 minutes...
  14. Emperor Penguin

    2016 Macbook Pro Monitor Suggestion

    Since I've purchased my 2016 15" MBP refurbished back in May, I have been looking to pair with a monitor for my main desk at home. There seems to be very little in terms of new monitors with USB-C/Thunderbolt3 capability that will work well with TouchBar MBPs. A little about my uses: I work...
  15. deepredbear

    LG Ultrafine 5k doesn't turn on with Mac pro cylinder!

    Hey there guys! I have just received the lg monitor + the adaptor for mac pro that I purchased online from belgium (I live in Casablanca). I have a mac pro 6 core intel xeon 5 and I am a sound engineer upgrading my system (using pro tools HD). First day, everything went brilliant, I used the...
  16. Y

    LG UltraFine 5K & Mac Pro (Late 2013): 5K resolution showing in display preferences - is it 30Hz?

    Hello, My local Apple Store has LG UltraFine 5K monitor hooked to a Mac Pro (Late 2013) via TB3 to TB2 adapter running at 5120 x 2880 resolution. Based on my understanding from this forum, it is impossible to run 5K resolution via single TB2 output due to limited bandwidth of DisplayPort 1.2...
  17. buntonn

    LG Monitor Decision?!

    Hello I want to get a single monitor for my MBPtb 15" for my home desk. I am looking between the LG 27UD88-W 4K panel and the LG 5K from Apple 27MD5KA panel. My compare so far is as follows Colour 4K 5K Resolution 3840x2160 5120x2880 Size...
  18. O

    Video Distortion with 2016 MBP and LG Ultrafine 5K. Oh Crappy Volume controls too.

    Is anyone else having video distortion on a 2016 13" MBP when connected to LG Ultrafine 5K when waking from sleep? I brought my MBP into the Genius Bar and they said this is the 1st they've heard of this issue. I made video of what is happening. In other news, my power button doesn't work...