To more fully realize content creators' vision, this monitor is compatible with vesa displayhdr 400 high dynamic range, supporting specific levels of color and brightness that exceed the capabilities of ordinary monitors. discover a more life like picture with high dynamic range, which provides bolder contrast between the brightest and darkest areas of the screen. this vesa displayhdr 400 monitor has been rated to deliver impressive peak luminance of 400 nits for undeniably spectacular highlights.
To more fully realize content creators' vision, this monitor is compatible with vesa displayhdr 400 high dynamic range, supporting specific levels of color and brightness that exceed the capabilities of ordinary monitors. discover a more life like picture with high dynamic range, which provides bolder contrast between the brightest and darkest areas of the screen. this vesa displayhdr 400 monitor has been rated to deliver impressive peak luminance of 400 nits for undeniably spectacular highlights.
To more fully realize content creators' vision, this monitor is compatible with vesa displayhdr 400 high dynamic range, supporting specific levels of color and brightness that exceed the capabilities of ordinary monitors. discover a more life like picture with high dynamic range, which provides bolder contrast between the brightest and darkest areas of the screen. this vesa displayhdr 400 monitor has been rated to deliver impressive peak luminance of 400 nits for undeniably spectacular highlights.
To more fully realize content creators' vision, this monitor is compatible with vesa displayhdr 400 high dynamic range, supporting specific levels of color and brightness that exceed the capabilities of ordinary monitors. discover a more life like picture with high dynamic range, which provides bolder contrast between the brightest and darkest areas of the screen. this vesa displayhdr 400 monitor has been rated to deliver impressive peak luminance of 400 nits for undeniably spectacular highlights.
Last updated at 03/30/2026 07:17:49
LG 27UL850-W 27" (68 cm) UHD 4K IPS Monitor with HDR - Factory Seconds 2nd
LG 27UN850-W 27" 4K 144Hz 5ms IPS FreeSync Monitor, Silver
Delivery $29.09
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I got a new MacBook Pro laptop recently, and I wanted to get a 27in monitor to upgrade from a 22in. I initially bought a BenQ PD2700Q, but after a few days, I realized that its resolution wasn't jiving with the MBP as an external monitor. I did some research (which I should have done before), and learned that MBPs prefer 4K monitors. After a quick and very easy return of the BenQ monitor to B&H (thank you B&H!), I ordered the 27UL850.I am very pleased with it so far. My uses are mainly for documents and photo imaging. I like the minimal footprint of the monitor's stand, which allows more desktop space. I also like the monitor's "joystick" button control for the on-screen menu settings...much better than the typical 4-5 buttons on the side or bottom to select ... MoreI got a new MacBook Pro laptop recently, and I wanted to get a 27in monitor to upgrade from a 22in. I initially bought a BenQ PD2700Q, but after a few days, I realized that its resolution wasn't jiving with the MBP as an external monitor. I did some research (which I should have done before), and learned that MBPs prefer 4K monitors. After a quick and very easy return of the BenQ monitor to B&H (thank you B&H!), I ordered the 27UL850.I am very pleased with it so far. My uses are mainly for documents and photo imaging. I like the minimal footprint of the monitor's stand, which allows more desktop space. I also like the monitor's "joystick" button control for the on-screen menu settings...much better than the typical 4-5 buttons on the side or bottom to select monitor settings.I haven't tried it yet to watch blu-rays, because I've been using it to do my personal research work and projects!
originally posted on LG
I don't usually review a product until I have had it for at least 3 months. I have only had the product for a few weeks now but LG is pressuring me to do a review on the screen I purchased early.I use the screen for photography and writing and I like to listen to music from my computer while I edit my photos. I run it on a MacBook Pro 16in.Two things that relate to what I do. Firstly, the speaker sound is poor and the volume control is patchy along with no tonal control. I have had to go to a separate app not connected with LG to get proper sound control. The sound is still not as good as my old IMac.Secondly, colour reproduction. It took a while to setup correct colour for my photographic work. One problem I had was bleeding of the desktop image into my ... MoreI don't usually review a product until I have had it for at least 3 months. I have only had the product for a few weeks now but LG is pressuring me to do a review on the screen I purchased early.I use the screen for photography and writing and I like to listen to music from my computer while I edit my photos. I run it on a MacBook Pro 16in.Two things that relate to what I do. Firstly, the speaker sound is poor and the volume control is patchy along with no tonal control. I have had to go to a separate app not connected with LG to get proper sound control. The sound is still not as good as my old IMac.Secondly, colour reproduction. It took a while to setup correct colour for my photographic work. One problem I had was bleeding of the desktop image into my photos. This occurred no matter what photo application I used, photoshop, DXO photolab etc. This was finally cured by making the desktop 18% grey and then readjusting to get the colour correct. This has never happened to me since I started doing digital photography in 1990, and never happened on any of my Mac products.I purchased a screen made by LG for two reasons. My television is an LG and has been an outstanding product now for 11 years. Apple now recommends the top-end LG screen to go with its products so I thought that other LG screens should be good, but I could not afford the $2000 screen that apple recommended. In summary, I am not satisfied with the product to date given the price I paid for it.
originally posted on Laptops Direct
Pros: Really nice range of height adjustment. Acts as a USB hub and also charges my laptop. Small footprint on desk. Good resolution and pixel density.Cons: This monitor is good but I can't get the colours to look identical to those on my Macbook screen. This makes it very hard to as a graphic designer to understand what colour I am actually looking at.I've tried adjusting the settings on the monitor itself, and also calibrating it within 'displays'. It is possible to get very close but never exactly the same. I find that I have to sacrifice something no matter what I do. If I want lots of brightness and high contrast, then I lose colour and detail in light colours. And if I want to retain that detail then everything else looks quite flat.Getting the white balance ... MorePros: Really nice range of height adjustment. Acts as a USB hub and also charges my laptop. Small footprint on desk. Good resolution and pixel density.Cons: This monitor is good but I can't get the colours to look identical to those on my Macbook screen. This makes it very hard to as a graphic designer to understand what colour I am actually looking at.I've tried adjusting the settings on the monitor itself, and also calibrating it within 'displays'. It is possible to get very close but never exactly the same. I find that I have to sacrifice something no matter what I do. If I want lots of brightness and high contrast, then I lose colour and detail in light colours. And if I want to retain that detail then everything else looks quite flat.Getting the white balance exactly right has also been fiddly and I don't think it's perfect. Weirdly, the white balance doesn't seem consistent between light and dark colours. This means I can feel like I am close to getting it right, then look at a dark grey and it looks slightly too red. These are subtle, subtle differences for most users but they are very irritating for someone working with colour and so I wouldn't recommend this display for designers or photographers working on Mac systems. I can't speak for other systems, having not used one with this product.
| Style | Monitors |
| Surface | Matt |
| Resolution | 4K / Ultra HD |
| Mounting Standard VESA in mm | 100x100 |
| Wall Mount | Optional at Extra Cost |
LG 27UL850-W 27" (68 cm) UHD 4K IPS Monitor with HDR - Factory Seconds 2nd
LG 27UN850-W 27" 4K 144Hz 5ms IPS FreeSync Monitor, Silver
Delivery $29.09
I got a new MacBook Pro laptop recently, and I wanted to get a 27in monitor to upgrade from a 22in. I initially bought a BenQ PD2700Q, but after a few days, I realized that its resolution wasn't jiving with the MBP as an external monitor. I did some research (which I should have done before), and learned that MBPs prefer 4K monitors. After a quick and very easy return of the BenQ monitor to B&H (thank you B&H!), I ordered the 27UL850.I am very pleased with it so far. My uses are mainly for documents and photo imaging. I like the minimal footprint of the monitor's stand, which allows more desktop space. I also like the monitor's "joystick" button control for the on-screen menu settings...much better than the typical 4-5 buttons on the side or bottom to select ... MoreI got a new MacBook Pro laptop recently, and I wanted to get a 27in monitor to upgrade from a 22in. I initially bought a BenQ PD2700Q, but after a few days, I realized that its resolution wasn't jiving with the MBP as an external monitor. I did some research (which I should have done before), and learned that MBPs prefer 4K monitors. After a quick and very easy return of the BenQ monitor to B&H (thank you B&H!), I ordered the 27UL850.I am very pleased with it so far. My uses are mainly for documents and photo imaging. I like the minimal footprint of the monitor's stand, which allows more desktop space. I also like the monitor's "joystick" button control for the on-screen menu settings...much better than the typical 4-5 buttons on the side or bottom to select monitor settings.I haven't tried it yet to watch blu-rays, because I've been using it to do my personal research work and projects!
I don't usually review a product until I have had it for at least 3 months. I have only had the product for a few weeks now but LG is pressuring me to do a review on the screen I purchased early.I use the screen for photography and writing and I like to listen to music from my computer while I edit my photos. I run it on a MacBook Pro 16in.Two things that relate to what I do. Firstly, the speaker sound is poor and the volume control is patchy along with no tonal control. I have had to go to a separate app not connected with LG to get proper sound control. The sound is still not as good as my old IMac.Secondly, colour reproduction. It took a while to setup correct colour for my photographic work. One problem I had was bleeding of the desktop image into my ... MoreI don't usually review a product until I have had it for at least 3 months. I have only had the product for a few weeks now but LG is pressuring me to do a review on the screen I purchased early.I use the screen for photography and writing and I like to listen to music from my computer while I edit my photos. I run it on a MacBook Pro 16in.Two things that relate to what I do. Firstly, the speaker sound is poor and the volume control is patchy along with no tonal control. I have had to go to a separate app not connected with LG to get proper sound control. The sound is still not as good as my old IMac.Secondly, colour reproduction. It took a while to setup correct colour for my photographic work. One problem I had was bleeding of the desktop image into my photos. This occurred no matter what photo application I used, photoshop, DXO photolab etc. This was finally cured by making the desktop 18% grey and then readjusting to get the colour correct. This has never happened to me since I started doing digital photography in 1990, and never happened on any of my Mac products.I purchased a screen made by LG for two reasons. My television is an LG and has been an outstanding product now for 11 years. Apple now recommends the top-end LG screen to go with its products so I thought that other LG screens should be good, but I could not afford the $2000 screen that apple recommended. In summary, I am not satisfied with the product to date given the price I paid for it.
Pros: Really nice range of height adjustment. Acts as a USB hub and also charges my laptop. Small footprint on desk. Good resolution and pixel density.Cons: This monitor is good but I can't get the colours to look identical to those on my Macbook screen. This makes it very hard to as a graphic designer to understand what colour I am actually looking at.I've tried adjusting the settings on the monitor itself, and also calibrating it within 'displays'. It is possible to get very close but never exactly the same. I find that I have to sacrifice something no matter what I do. If I want lots of brightness and high contrast, then I lose colour and detail in light colours. And if I want to retain that detail then everything else looks quite flat.Getting the white balance ... MorePros: Really nice range of height adjustment. Acts as a USB hub and also charges my laptop. Small footprint on desk. Good resolution and pixel density.Cons: This monitor is good but I can't get the colours to look identical to those on my Macbook screen. This makes it very hard to as a graphic designer to understand what colour I am actually looking at.I've tried adjusting the settings on the monitor itself, and also calibrating it within 'displays'. It is possible to get very close but never exactly the same. I find that I have to sacrifice something no matter what I do. If I want lots of brightness and high contrast, then I lose colour and detail in light colours. And if I want to retain that detail then everything else looks quite flat.Getting the white balance exactly right has also been fiddly and I don't think it's perfect. Weirdly, the white balance doesn't seem consistent between light and dark colours. This means I can feel like I am close to getting it right, then look at a dark grey and it looks slightly too red. These are subtle, subtle differences for most users but they are very irritating for someone working with colour and so I wouldn't recommend this display for designers or photographers working on Mac systems. I can't speak for other systems, having not used one with this product.
This is a really top-notch monitor. The 4K image makes a huge difference in visual quality. It reveals everything in a photo or video, good or bad. You may be surprised to see how clear your cellphone shots are, as well as how fuzzy some online video clips can be! It matched up with no fuss to my new PC using the included DisplayPort and USB cables, The picture settings were fine out of the box, no adjustment needed. The included speakers are just OK, and I suspect are mostly there for convenience. If you want really good sound, use a pair of separates. Overall, a fine product
This monitor is a great choice overall, and I would say the best value in this price range. I use it with my M1 MacBook Air, and I would say the image quality is equal to or slightly better than the built in display. The brightness, contrast, viewing angles, and color accuracy are all excellent. I don't use the built in speakers, but they sound okay and it's nice to have them as an option. It's great that this monitor is VESA compatible, but I've found the included stand to be so good that I don't feel the need to upgrade to an aftermarket stand; being able to rotate 90 degrees is a nice bonus as well. The connectivity is possibly my favorite thing about it; it acts as a hub so I can plug several things into the monitor, then connect a single USB-C cable to my ... MoreThis monitor is a great choice overall, and I would say the best value in this price range. I use it with my M1 MacBook Air, and I would say the image quality is equal to or slightly better than the built in display. The brightness, contrast, viewing angles, and color accuracy are all excellent. I don't use the built in speakers, but they sound okay and it's nice to have them as an option. It's great that this monitor is VESA compatible, but I've found the included stand to be so good that I don't feel the need to upgrade to an aftermarket stand; being able to rotate 90 degrees is a nice bonus as well. The connectivity is possibly my favorite thing about it; it acts as a hub so I can plug several things into the monitor, then connect a single USB-C cable to my laptop. That frees up lightning ports on my MacBook so I can use those for things that require faster data transfer speeds.
Overall I like this monitor. The picture is great, colors look good, and I love that the height and angle are very adjustable. However, the software to calibrate the monitor is wonky. I'm on a new Mac Studio and the software does not seem compatible with OS Monterey. Every time I open it to try and adjust something, it beachballs and I have to restart. There's a warning about using the right cables that pops up every time I turn on my machine and I just have to wait till it disappears because I can't click it. This is really annoying, and frustrating that I'm not able to calibrate the monitor. Not sure if it would work better with a PC, but as many creatives use Macs, this issue needs to be addressed ASAP.
I have a Mac Mini desktop and the HDMI in from my Mac Mini HDMI out is not recognized by this monitor. I can use the USB-C to USB-C, it works fine, but the image is horrible. I finally got an USB-C to HDMI adaptor which does get the image to be what it should be, full 4K while using the HDMI monitor port, but the USB ports on the back of the monitor do not power on and off when HDMI is used, therefore, my attached backlight does not go on when the computer goes on. If I use the USB-C to USB-C connection, the USB ports on the monitor do power on and off with the computer power on and off. This monitor is supposedly a simple "plug & play" hookup. It ain't. Information on resolution via input as well as USB port(s) power and computer power-on recognition should all be ... MoreI have a Mac Mini desktop and the HDMI in from my Mac Mini HDMI out is not recognized by this monitor. I can use the USB-C to USB-C, it works fine, but the image is horrible. I finally got an USB-C to HDMI adaptor which does get the image to be what it should be, full 4K while using the HDMI monitor port, but the USB ports on the back of the monitor do not power on and off when HDMI is used, therefore, my attached backlight does not go on when the computer goes on. If I use the USB-C to USB-C connection, the USB ports on the monitor do power on and off with the computer power on and off. This monitor is supposedly a simple "plug & play" hookup. It ain't. Information on resolution via input as well as USB port(s) power and computer power-on recognition should all be available in the literature on LG's website as well as the owners manual. Issues like this are not unique to this monitor but had I known the possible issues I would never have purchased this. To top it off, I can not let my computer go into sleep mode because the monitor will not recognize when it "wakes" so I have to restart my computer. This happens only in HDMI (from USB-C on the Mac) but "wakes" nornmally when hooked up via USB-C to USB-C. Also, LG support has been useless. Now, I can say the HDMI in allows for a wonderful image and works well as a monitor. I love LG OLED sets, I have purchased two, but the available information for this monitor is absolutely inexcusable and LG support should know how to remedy these issues as I am sure this is not the first time this issue has arisen. Too bad because this really is a nice monitor.
Connected computer: MacBook Pro USB-CUse type: office, casual video watching (not games)Easy on the eye and easy to use, this monitor is a breeze to set up. The clarity and colour of the images on the screen are extremely high level, making it comfortable to use for office work/reading/movie watching for extended periods.There are a lot of connectivity options and it charges the laptop to which it is connected without a problem. Control panels are recessed underneath the lower border of the bezel. Similar to controls found in most current HD TVs, they are intuitive and responsive.Adjustability is reasonable - the monitor can be elevated up and down to the preferred eye level, but not tilted.The monitor does come with its own pair of built-in speakers that ... MoreConnected computer: MacBook Pro USB-CUse type: office, casual video watching (not games)Easy on the eye and easy to use, this monitor is a breeze to set up. The clarity and colour of the images on the screen are extremely high level, making it comfortable to use for office work/reading/movie watching for extended periods.There are a lot of connectivity options and it charges the laptop to which it is connected without a problem. Control panels are recessed underneath the lower border of the bezel. Similar to controls found in most current HD TVs, they are intuitive and responsive.Adjustability is reasonable - the monitor can be elevated up and down to the preferred eye level, but not tilted.The monitor does come with its own pair of built-in speakers that are quite servicable but the sound experience is of lesser quality than the laptop. However, this is a minor issue as most of the time the sound is being piped to a set of WiFi speakers or to headphones.Overall, a great option for anybody looking for a high-quality HD screen to extend their screen real estate. Can't comment on gaming performance, as it wasn't a priority for this reviewer.
Amazing colour accuracy for non HDR modes. Best picture that I’ve ever had from a desktop monitor.However…The HDR mode is severely lacking to the point where it looks awful for the majority of visuals. I also have an LG TV which does HDR significantly better and this monitor is nothing by comparison. so I will never use HDR mode on this monitor which is a disappointment not least of all because I bought 2 of them.
Pros: 4K monitor with USBC connection and traditional DP and 2xHDMI ports. Not only the height is adjustable, cables are also included. When you use USBC as input, you can use it as USB-A hub too. It is PnP so I dont need to ring up work IT to allow installation. Samsung M70 is comparable but I prefer this LG because of the matt surface the prevents glare. Btw, the speakers are better compared to Lenovo monitors.Cons: Wireless screen mirroring as in Samsung M70.
| Style | Monitors |
| Surface | Matt |
| Resolution | 4K / Ultra HD |
| Mounting Standard VESA in mm | 100x100 |
| Wall Mount | Optional at Extra Cost |
