LG UltraFine 27MD5KL-B 27" Black 2021
LG
74 Overall Score
vs
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
Apple
90 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Creative
Office
Entertainment
Gaming
Portable
Specifications
| LG UltraFine 27MD5KL-B 27" | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 14 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | — | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 500 nits | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99% | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR |
| HDR Support | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | — | ✗ |
| Pivot | — | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✓ | ✓ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 140W★ | — |
| Weight | 13.29 kg | 8.50 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG UltraFine 27MD5KL-B 27" Black 2021
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong color (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average performance (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
- Strong color (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 29 specs.