LG UltraFine 5K vs LG UltraFine evo 6K
A side-by-side comparison of specs, price, and overall fit for Mac users in 2026.
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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LG
LG UltraFine evo 6K
LG UltraFine evo 6K
The first 6K monitor with Thunderbolt 5, and LG's return to the Mac market. A Nano IPS Black panel, 98% DCI-P3 and 99.5% Adobe RGB, and an 80 Gb/s single-cable connection that can daisy-chain a second 6K. At $1,999 it is a hard sell over the ASUS PA32QCV; on sale near $1,299 it is the most future-proof 6K you can buy.
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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 | LG UltraFine 5K | LG UltraFine evo 6K |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Resolution | 5120 × 2880 | 6144 × 3456 |
| Screen size | 27" | 32" |
| Pixel density | 218 PPI | 224 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | IPS | Nano IPS Black (IPS Black contrast layer with Nano IPS wide gamut coating) |
| Surface | — | Anti-glare, low reflection (light semi-gloss finish) |
| Backlight | — | — |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response time | 14 ms | 5 ms |
| SDR brightness | 500 nits | 450 nits |
| Peak HDR | — | 600 nits |
| Contrast ratio | 1100:1 | 2000:1 |
| Colour depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Delta E | — | — |
| HDR certification | — | VESA DisplayHDR 600 / HDR10 |
| Viewing angles | 178°/178° | 178°/178° |
| Colour gamut | ||
| DCI-P3 | 99% | 98% |
| sRGB | 100% | — |
| Adobe RGB | — | 99.5% |
| Connectivity | ||
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 (upstream) TB3, 40 Gb/s | Thunderbolt 5 (upstream) TB5, 80 Gb/s · Thunderbolt 5 (downstream) TB5, 80 Gb/s |
| USB-C (non-TB) | 3× USB-C USB 3.0 | 2× USB-C (downstream) USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | DisplayPort DP 2.1 (UHBR13.5, DSC) |
| USB-A | — | — |
| Max Power Delivery | 94W | 96W |
| Daisy-chain | No | Yes |
| KVM switch | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | — |
| USB hub | — | 2× USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 downstream (15W each) |
| Audio & video | ||
| Speakers | Integrated stereo speakers (2-channel) | Integrated stereo speakers (5W × 2) |
| Webcam | 1080p built-in camera | — |
| Microphones | Built-in microphone | — |
| Physical & stand | ||
| Weight | 8.48 kg | 9.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | — | 71.8 × 58.2 × 19.8 cm (with stand) |
| Stand | Tilt + height-adjustable | Tilt + height + pivot (L-shaped stand, no swivel) |
| Height adjustment | 110 mm | 60 mm |
| Tilt | −5° to +15° | −5° to +20° |
| Swivel | — | — |
| Pivot | — | 90° |
| VESA mount | 100 × 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Calibration | ||
| Factory calibration | Apple/LG factory calibration for macOS | LG factory calibration with Studio Mode presets tuned for Mac workflows |
| Delta E report | No | No |
| Hardware calibration | No | No |
| Preset modes | — | — |
| Power & support | ||
| Power (typical) | 140 W | — |
| Power (max) | 200 W | — |
| Certifications | — | VESA DisplayHDR 600, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort, Red Dot Design Award 2025, iF Design Award 2025 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited (LG) | 1-year limited (LG) |
| Release year | 2019 | 2025 |
| Price (USD) | $1,299 | $1,999 |
| Our rating | 3.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
Our verdict
Higher rated: the LG UltraFine evo 6K, but they answer different needs.
The first 6K monitor with Thunderbolt 5, and LG's return to the Mac market. A Nano IPS Black panel, 98% DCI-P3 and 99.5% Adobe RGB, and an 80 Gb/s single-cable connection that can daisy-chain a second 6K. At $1,999 it is a hard sell over the ASUS PA32QCV; on sale near $1,299 it is the most future-proof 6K you can buy.
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