I have one of the first releases of the LG 5K that had the WiFi interference issue. Mine is still prone to that issue. I never sent it in to be fixed, but my first gen 5K seems to be pretty robust.
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LG UltraFine 5K - Issues/bugs
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I have one of the first releases of the LG 5K that had the WiFi interference issue. Mine is still prone to that issue. I never sent it in to be fixed, but my first gen 5K seems to be pretty robust.
For those with the 2nd version, do you also have the same issues that people report with the 1st version?
I have the second version. It’s been flawless. My wife has the first version, with a few sporadic power-offs and the aforementioned pink tinge that has gotten worse - around the edge of the screen.
I've the second version, MD5KL-B which I bought in Jan 2020 and it's been pretty good so far except that screen might go into full brightness when waking from sleep. I've also seen image retention are a widely reported problem but so far mine is working fine. Suspect might be due to the fact that I'm only using 30% brightness at max
Rather than the second version 27MD5KL from 2019, I have two of the first version 27MD5KA bought in Feb 2017 just after the shielding was fixed on the initial Nov-Dec 2016 batch: no issues.
So this is nothing to do with differences between the A & L variants; they're the same. It's a random issue.
So this is nothing to do with differences between the A & L variants; they're the same. It's a random issue.
Well isn't that interesting. I have an 2015 iMac 5K 27" and also have a subtle pink tinge around the edge of the screen.
Did they use the exact same bad batch of panels in the LG Ultrafine and the 2015 iMac 5K? I wonder if there should be a recall.
I also have one of those and I've replaced the logic board once already. And now it's got some impressive burn-in style artifacts. Even though the 5K was designed by Apple, it doesn't really meet the standards I expect from them.
Really looking forward to getting a Studio Display.
I've got image retention, but thankfully no burn in. The image retention isn't very noticeable in dark mode. I'm also happy to see that Studio Display launch because I was dreading the day when my luck with this display might run out. I got it for the $999 discount launch price in 2016. I'm not sure I'd want to pay regular price for it if I had to buy it again.
So my LG 5k started having what seems like a power issue. It turns on and off indefinitely.
What's interesting is that...it works just fine with USB-C cable that only supports 20gbs meaning that the monitor turns on and displays everything fine, but in 4K (confirmed in SwitchResX).
It looks like this is not a power issue at all.
Does anyone have any idea what's going on?
I'm going to send it for a repair, but I'm just curious.
What's interesting is that...it works just fine with USB-C cable that only supports 20gbs meaning that the monitor turns on and displays everything fine, but in 4K (confirmed in SwitchResX).
It looks like this is not a power issue at all.
Does anyone have any idea what's going on?
I'm going to send it for a repair, but I'm just curious.
Not sure. It hasn’t been uncommon since I’ve read about it before. Doesn’t make it any less annoying, of course…
Yep I have that same bug. Surprising Apple hasn’t addressed it in software in MacOS.
Any of them sometimes get this. Often removable leaving that black 'n' white squares desktop screen picture on full brightness screen for an hour or two.
EDIT: Can't find the exact one, but here's one... https://www.wallpaperflare.com/blac...s-wallpaper-chess-chess-board-wallpaper-wonqe
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Morning,
I am a happy new owner of LG Ultrafine 5k monitor for my MacBook Pro M1 machine and I am very happy! Some of the issues reported by other I was happy to find out they were software issues which were ironed out in the meantime.
I have 2 external HDDs connected to the LG, one 16TB WD Elements and 4TB Seagate BackupHub, both USB 3.1
After I put to sleep my laptop, take out the cable and leave it over night I find that only the WD goes to sleep, the Seagate keep spinning. I presume is an incompatibility of some sorts... but I am asking here to see if others have had similar issues and if they managed to solve them.
Thanks,
meste
I am a happy new owner of LG Ultrafine 5k monitor for my MacBook Pro M1 machine and I am very happy! Some of the issues reported by other I was happy to find out they were software issues which were ironed out in the meantime.
I have 2 external HDDs connected to the LG, one 16TB WD Elements and 4TB Seagate BackupHub, both USB 3.1
After I put to sleep my laptop, take out the cable and leave it over night I find that only the WD goes to sleep, the Seagate keep spinning. I presume is an incompatibility of some sorts... but I am asking here to see if others have had similar issues and if they managed to solve them.
Thanks,
meste
I have also experience some issues re the sound from the LG. If I play from itunes the sound seems ok, but if I play a game after a while (sometimes 5-10 min) I am getting some crack sounds. While I leave the sound source on, if I change the output from LG to macbok pro and back to LG the sound returns to normal. Also once, while watching youtube, I received a phone call that was transferred to my macbook pro and while ringing I could hear the cracking sound returned. Not sure if this is an incompatibility with macos or a bug on my device. Anyone else experiencing this issue? Thanks. meste.
Are many Ultrafine 5K owners changing to the Apple Studio Display? Looked at one in-person today - yes it looks a bit nicer than the black plastic LG, but no difference in the panel. Aesthetics alone seem tough to justify a ~£700 outlay, even when factoring in selling the LG.
I have two of the LG 5Ks, and thought about switching, but it’s just not enough of an upgrade IMHO - partly that’s about the cost differential and partly just the hassle of having to box up and sell the LGs.
I’ve seen the Studio Display in person, and it’s just not that impressive IMHO. Next to a Pro Display XDR the Studio Display looks positively outdated to me - and the XDR represents something that would be a much more meaningful step up - albeit the cost is clearly also very different.
I decided to sell my LG now while resell value is still decent. The Studio will hold it's value longer than the LG. Why not sell now when I can get the most money? I don't have any of the reported problems yet. However, after reading about the hassle people have had to deal with for getting repairs on the LG, it doesn't make me feel comfortable in the long run. Apple has incredible support and to me that is an upgrade in itself. That peace of mind is ultimately what sold it to me.
Ey! I have an Ultrafine 5k that seems to display some odd issues, does anyone know what the below description could match:
- connecting to my Macbook Air M1 charges the machine just fine
- however, at seemingly random times with different cables, it will or will not display a picture/have my mac recognize the LG monitor
The model is 27MD5KA, this also doesn't tell much about the year, right?
- connecting to my Macbook Air M1 charges the machine just fine
- however, at seemingly random times with different cables, it will or will not display a picture/have my mac recognize the LG monitor
The model is 27MD5KA, this also doesn't tell much about the year, right?
The stand has a lot of play. Try pulling the right side forward.