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While there are reasons NOT to like the monitor, the pixel density is exactly what Mac users want/need. I believe this is the same as the 32" Studio Display. It's 5K @ 27" and 6K at 32" to get native scaling on a Mac.
LG's 32 inch 6K Ultrafine is aimed at creative work and Mac use, where the 220 PPI density gives sharp text, typography, and vector detail with proper native scaling. The panel is described as highly color accurate for designers, photographers, and editors, and the 6K resolution is framed as useful for extra workspace rather than gaming. The main drawbacks are the 60Hz limit, which feels dated to motion focused workflows, and a very large external power brick. The coating and build also drew criticism, including peeling damage that could not be reattached.
Mac creative professionals editing photos or typography, because the 6K pixel density supports native scaling and renders text, vectors, and color accurately.
General office buyers using a 32-inch monitor at typical desk distance, because 6K pixel density is hard to use and text can become uncomfortably small.
Yes, the 6K resolution at 32 inches gives the native scaling Mac users want, similar to a 32-inch Studio Display. The high pixel density also makes typography and vector elements look sharper, but anything below the panel's native 220 ppi can show scaling issues on Macs.
For many desk setups, 4K is often viewed as the practical sweet spot at 32 inches, and 6K can make text very small without scaling. The extra density is most useful for image work, design, and other niche professional tasks.
The monitor has been criticized for a horrendous coating, and it also ships with a massive external power brick that is hard to store. Those are practical downsides to consider even if the specs look strong on paper.
It is aimed at creative professionals such as graphic designers, photographers, editors, and artists, not gaming. The 60Hz refresh rate is considered sufficient for that use case, while higher refresh rates matter more for motion-heavy work and gaming.
Yes, driving 6K at 60Hz takes substantial bandwidth, and 120Hz would require even more. The target buyer is likely someone with a strong video card or a system built for high-resolution output.
I'd have to imagine that the target market for a $1300+ 6K monitor is the same group of people who would have a substantial video card to drive it...
Not at all. I'm on a 5Kx2K right now running on Intel laptop graphics, working in IT. I'd upgrade to the Dell 52" 6K tomorrow if it fit on my desk. 30hz is enough for me.
Not at all. I'm on a 5Kx2K right now running on Intel laptop graphics, working in IT. I'd upgrade to the Dell 52" 6K tomorrow if it fit on my desk. 30hz is enough for me.
"Intel laptop graphics" can be a whole bunch of things from really crappy, to half-way decent in the latest laptops, but your monitor vs a true 6K monitor are quite different with the 6K needing almost 4x the bandwidth at 60hz. 120Hz would be 8x the bandwidth. Not going to get that from Intel iGPU. Not sure what you do in IT, maybe looking at static images? I can't imagine running at 30hz on purpose.
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While there are reasons NOT to like the monitor, the pixel density is exactly what Mac users want/need. I believe this is the same as the 32" Studio Display. It's 5K @ 27" and 6K at 32" to get native scaling on a Mac.
Funny how Mac users are the only ones who would want this.
I'm posting this from a 32" 4K display and the pixel pitch is plenty fine, similar to a 1080P 15.4" laptop screen.
"Intel laptop graphics" can be a whole bunch of things from really crappy, to half-way decent in the latest laptops, but your monitor vs a true 6K monitor are quite different with the 6K needing almost 4x the bandwidth at 60hz. 120Hz would be 8x the bandwidth. Not going to get that from Intel iGPU. Not sure what you do in IT, maybe looking at static images? I can't imagine running at 30hz on purpose.
Design architecture. Flow diagrams and lines of code don't get updated any faster at 120hz than they do 30. I just need the real estate.
This is not meant to be a gaming monitor. It's specifically for creative professionals - graphic designers, photographers, editors, artists, etc. Refresh rate above 60hz not especially meaningful for these users. Look at the product page and it's obvious what this is meant for https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg...ne-monitor
This is false. I am a creative professional and I notice a 60Hz panel immediately and it's extremely annoying. Image editing, video editing, scrolling through Word, Webpages, etc. almost everything in motion is infinitely better with 120Hz.60Hz should be relegated to Chrome Books, Onn Walmart TVs, and office monitors where they are purchased in the hundreds for employees who no one cares about.
This is false. I am a creative professional and I notice a 60Hz panel immediately and it's extremely annoying. Image editing, video editing, scrolling through Word, Webpages, etc. almost everything in motion is infinitely better with 120Hz.60Hz should be relegated to Chrome Books, Onn Walmart TVs, and office monitors where they are purchased in the hundreds for employees who no one cares about.
99% of monitors are 60hz, including almost all professional office monitors used by people who get paid more than you. 60hz is also fine for lots of gaming.
If you're young and visually acute enough that you demand a 120hz display, fine whatever. It must be tough living with every common 60hz AC powered light giving you constant migraines from its 120hz flickering.
99% of monitors are 60hz, including almost all professional office monitors used by people who get paid more than you. 60hz is also fine for lots of gaming. If you're young and visually acute enough that you demand a 120hz display, fine whatever. It must be tough living with every common 60hz AC powered light giving you constant migraines from its 120hz flickering.
maybe i'm just ignorant but what is the use case of this level of pixel density if optimal resolution of a 32 inch monitor at typical office desk viewing distance is 4K?
As a recent switcher, I'm learning that Macs on external monitors do not scale cleanly like Windows. Anything lower than their native 220ppi you will notice, even as a casual user.
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LG's 32 inch 6K Ultrafine is aimed at creative work and Mac use, where the 220 PPI density gives sharp text, typography, and vector detail with proper native scaling. The panel is described as highly color accurate for designers, photographers, and editors, and the 6K resolution is framed as useful for extra workspace rather than gaming. The main drawbacks are the 60Hz limit, which feels dated to motion focused workflows, and a very large external power brick. The coating and build also drew criticism, including peeling damage that could not be reattached.
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Not at all. I'm on a 5Kx2K right now running on Intel laptop graphics, working in IT. I'd upgrade to the Dell 52" 6K tomorrow if it fit on my desk. 30hz is enough for me.
I'm posting this from a 32" 4K display and the pixel pitch is plenty fine, similar to a 1080P 15.4" laptop screen.
If you're young and visually acute enough that you demand a 120hz display, fine whatever. It must be tough living with every common 60hz AC powered light giving you constant migraines from its 120hz flickering.
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