Kuycon G32P / G32X vs LG UltraFine 5K
A side-by-side comparison of specs, price, and overall fit for Mac users in 2026.
Kuycon
Kuycon G32P / G32X
Kuycon G32P / G32X
Nothing else on sale looks this much like a Pro Display XDR. Real glass, 223 PPI and a rated 2,000:1 on the glossy G32P for about $1,699, or 218 PPI matte on the G32X for $1,399. Lovely panels, but no dock, no speakers, no KVM, a twelve-month warranty, and no independent lab has measured either one yet.
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LG
LG UltraFine 5K
LG UltraFine 5K
A legacy pick. The 27-inch 5K panel Apple and LG designed for the Mac, sold from 2015 and pulled from Apple's store in 2022. The 2019 Thunderbolt 3 refresh was the last. Used for well under $1,200 it is still a sharp, accurate Mac display; at new-stock prices the Studio Display or BenQ MA270S is better in every way.
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Full spec comparison
Every spec side by side. Orange highlights the better value in each row; muted values indicate ties.
| Spec | Kuycon G32P / G32X | LG UltraFine 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Resolution | 6144 × 3456 | 5120 × 2880 |
| Screen size | 32" | 27" |
| Pixel density | 223 PPI | 218 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | Nano IPS Black (LG Nano IPS Black panel under full lamination AR glass (matte IPS on the G32X)) | IPS |
| Surface | Glossy anti-reflective laminated glass (matte 3H anti-glare on the G32X) | — |
| Backlight | — | — |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response time | 5 ms | 14 ms |
| SDR brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Peak HDR | — | — |
| Contrast ratio | 2000:1 (1500:1 on the G32X) | 1100:1 |
| Colour depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Delta E | < 2 | — |
| HDR certification | HDR10 | — |
| Viewing angles | 178°/178° | 178°/178° |
| Colour gamut | ||
| DCI-P3 | 99% | 99% |
| sRGB | 99% | 100% |
| Connectivity | ||
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 3 (upstream) TB3, 40 Gb/s |
| USB-C (non-TB) | USB-C (upstream) DisplayPort 2.1 alt mode, Thunderbolt 4/5 and USB4 compatible · 2× USB-C (downstream) USB 2.0, 480 Mb/s | 3× USB-C USB 3.0 |
| HDMI | 2× HDMI HDMI 2.1, 48 Gb/s | — |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort DP 2.1 UHBR20 | — |
| USB-A | — | — |
| Max Power Delivery | 100W | 94W |
| Daisy-chain | No | No |
| KVM switch | No | No |
| Ethernet | — | — |
| USB hub | 2× USB-C downstream at USB 2.0 speed | — |
| Audio & video | ||
| Speakers | — | Integrated stereo speakers (2-channel) |
| Webcam | — | 1080p built-in camera |
| Microphones | — | Built-in microphone |
| Physical & stand | ||
| Weight | 7.5 kg | 8.48 kg |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 71.2 × 41.5 × 2.5 cm (panel only, no stand) | — |
| Stand | Sold separately direct from Kuycon. Amazon bundles include a height, tilt, swivel and pivot stand | Tilt + height-adjustable |
| Height adjustment | — | 110 mm |
| Tilt | — | −5° to +15° |
| Swivel | — | — |
| Pivot | — | — |
| VESA mount | 100 × 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Calibration | ||
| Factory calibration | Factory calibrated to Delta E under 2, with a report for your unit on the bundled USB stick | Apple/LG factory calibration for macOS |
| Delta E report | Included | No |
| Hardware calibration | No | No |
| Preset modes | — | — |
| Power & support | ||
| Power (typical) | 60 W | 140 W |
| Power (max) | 170 W | 200 W |
| Certifications | — | — |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1-year limited (LG) |
| Release year | 2025 | 2019 |
| Price (USD) | $1,699 | $1,299 |
| Our rating | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 |
Our verdict
Higher rated: the Kuycon G32P / G32X, but they answer different needs.
Nothing else on sale looks this much like a Pro Display XDR. Real glass, 223 PPI and a rated 2,000:1 on the glossy G32P for about $1,699, or 218 PPI matte on the G32X for $1,399. Lovely panels, but no dock, no speakers, no KVM, a twelve-month warranty, and no independent lab has measured either one yet.
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