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Apple Pro Display XDR vs LG UltraFine 27US500-W

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Pro Display XDR

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Product B: LG

UltraFine 27US500-W

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  • 27 different values
  • 56 known for one only
  • 18 the same
  • 63 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 48.8WB: 25.9WLG is 22.9 W lower.
  2. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 500nitsB: 300nitsApple is 200 nits higher.
  3. Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 54.2WB: 33.6WLG is 20.6 W lower.
  4. Pixel densityA: 215.7ppiB: 163.2ppiApple is 52.5 ppi higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

6016 × 3384Native for A
A60Hz
BNot listed
3840 × 2160Native for B
ANot listed
B60Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side, on their stands.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight without stand
A7.48kg
B4.8kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AApple Pro Display XDR
BLG UltraFine 27US500-W

General

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Series
Not available
UltraFine1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Marketed as the LG UltraFine monitor family. Spec table product name is UHD, year Y24.
Model numbers
A19997EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Model identifier A1999, also printed on the EU energy label.
27US500-W, 27US500-W.AUS, 27US500-W.AEU, 27US500-W.AEK3Maker product pagelg.com/us/support/product/lg-27US500-W.AUSRead 15 October 2026US support page for 27US500-W.AUS. The UK page uses 27US500-W.AEK and the EU datasheet uses 27US500-W.AEU.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
195174093009, 88060961678927Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_27us500-waeu.pdfRead 15 October 2026Catalog datasheet for 27US500-W.AEU with EAN 8806096167892, published 5 February 2026 from manufacturer data.8Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Monitor/63pnl24eq/LG-27US500-W.AUS-4K-UHD-IPS-MonitorRead 15 October 2026BuildCores lists UPC 195174093009 for part number 27US500-W.AUS. The EAN 8806096167892 is the EU model 27US500-W.AEU.
Announced
3 June 20194Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/06/apple-unveils-powerful-all-new-mac-pro-and-groundbreaking-pro-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Press release dated June 3, 2019.
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Status
Discontinued5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Press release: Studio Display XDR replaces Pro Display XDR.
Available2Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27us500-w-4k-uhd-monitorRead 15 October 2026LG US page lists the monitor in white at a current price. The US spec table did not load, so no spec is taken from this page.
Predecessor
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Successor
Apple Studio Display XDR5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Press release: Studio Display XDR replaces Pro Display XDR.15Press article9to5mac.com/2026/03/03/apple-launches-new-generation-of-studio-displayRead 23 October 20269to5Mac says the Studio Display XDR is the successor to the Pro Display XDR.
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Launch price (US)
$4,9994Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/06/apple-unveils-powerful-all-new-mac-pro-and-groundbreaking-pro-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Pro Display XDR starts at $4,999 for the standard glass model. The nano-texture glass model is $1,000 more and is not stored. The Pro Stand and VESA Mount Adapter are sold separately.
Not available
Launch price (EU)
€5,49913Press articleiphonesoft.fr/2019/12/10/ecran-pro-display-xdr-5-499-options-follesRead 10 October 2026French launch report dated 10 December 2019: Pro Display XDR sold at 5,499 euro in the standard glass version (nano-texture 6,499 euro, Pro Stand 1,099 euro sold separately). Consumer price in France, VAT treatment not stated in the text. Apple's own launch release gave US prices only.
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Markets
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US, GB, EU1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026LG United Kingdom page for 27US500-W.AEK. The LG US page lists the same model at a US price.2Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27us500-w-4k-uhd-monitorRead 15 October 2026LG US product page for 27US500-W.
Colours
Silver11Press articlemacworld.com/article/626678/apple-studio-display-specs-processor-ports.htmlRead 10 October 2026Macworld spec FAQ for Pro Display XDR: case color Silver, case material aluminum. Nano-texture glass is a separate option.
White1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026US page lists the colour option as White. The UK page names it White with Black Bezel.2Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27us500-w-4k-uhd-monitorRead 15 October 2026Colour option listed as White.
Segment
Creator4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/06/apple-unveils-powerful-all-new-mac-pro-and-groundbreaking-pro-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Press release positions Pro Display XDR as a pro display for video and photo editing, 3D animation and color grading, the maker's pro creator line.
Creator1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026LG files it under UHD 4K and 5K monitors and says UltraFine suits illustrators, photographers and video editors. It does not sell it as a gaming monitor. Stored as creator.

Display

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Screen size
32in(81.3 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: 32-inch (diagonal) IPS LCD display.
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
Not available
Native resolution
6016 × 3384px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: Resolution 6016 by 3384 pixels at 218 pixels per inch.
3840 × 2160px1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026
Aspect ratio
16:91Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: Aspect ratio 16:9.
16:91Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026
Pixel density
215.7ppi
163.2ppi
Pixel pitch
Not available
0.1554mm1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 0.1554 (H) x 0.1554 (V) mm.
Active display area
Not available
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Curved
Not available
No7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_27us500-waeu.pdfRead 15 October 2026Screen shape: Flat.
Curvature radius
Not available
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Screen surface
Glossy6Reviewifixit.com/Device/Apple_Pro_Display_XDRRead 10 October 2026iFixit device page: standard (glossy) and nano-texture (matte) finishes. The standard glass model is stored.
Matte9Reviewpcmonitors.info/lg/lg-ultrafine-27us500-w-4k-uhd-ips-modelRead 15 October 2026News post of 27 October 2024 describes a matte anti-glare screen surface. It reports specs only and has no measurements.
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-reflective coating on fully laminated glass4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/06/apple-unveils-powerful-all-new-mac-pro-and-groundbreaking-pro-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Press release: industry-leading anti-reflective coating. The tech spec page adds fully laminated glass with 1.65 percent typical reflectivity.
Not available
Touchscreen
Not available
No7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_27us500-waeu.pdfRead 15 October 2026Touchscreen: no.

Panel

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Panel type
IPS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: IPS LCD display with oxide TFT technology.
IPS1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026
Panel type (as published)
IPS LCD with oxide TFT technology1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: verbatim IPS LCD display with oxide TFT technology.
IPS1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026
Backlight
Direct-lit LED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Technology: 2D backlighting system using 576 full array local dimming zones. The launch press release calls it a direct backlighting system with a large array of LEDs.
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Local dimming
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Technology: 576 full array local dimming zones.
Not available
Dimming zones
5761Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Technology: 576 full array local dimming zones.
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Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
10bits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: 10-bit depth for 1.073 billion colors.
10bits1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table Colour Bit: 10bit (8bit+FRC), so 10 supported bits with FRC.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Color Depth: 8-bit / 10-bit color is supported.
Colour depth method
Native3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/pro-display-xdr/connect-pro-display-xdr-apdffb1a5d7d/2025/mac/26Read 10 October 2026Introduction: true 10-bit color depth. No FRC is mentioned.
FRC1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026
Displayable colours
1.07 billion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: 1.073 billion colors, written as 1.07 billion.
1.07 billion1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Published as 1.07B.
sRGB coverage
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
99%9Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/pro-display-xdr/pdf/Pro_Display_White_Paper_Feb_2020.pdfRead 10 October 2026LCD panel section: supporting 99 percent of the P3 wide color gamut. Apple does not say whether this is DCI-P3 or Display P3, or coverage or volume. The P3 primaries are the same for both.
90%1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Published as DCI-P3 90% typical and 86% minimum, both CIE 1976.
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
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Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
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NTSC coverage
Not available
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Factory calibrated
Yes3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/pro-display-xdr/connect-pro-display-xdr-apdffb1a5d7d/2025/mac/26Read 10 October 2026Note: Pro Display XDR undergoes a factory display calibration process on the assembly line to ensure accuracy of the P3 wide color panel and the individual backlight LEDs.
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Claimed Delta E
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Paper calibration report in box
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Hardware calibration support
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Static contrast ratio
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1,000:11Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Published as 1000:1 typical and 700:1 minimum.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: SDR brightness 500 nits.
300nits1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Published as 300 cd/m2 typical. Window size and mode are not stated.
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
240nits1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Published as 240 cd/m2 minimum.
Peak brightness (HDR)
1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: 1600 nits peak, HDR content only. Footnote says in temperatures less than 25 C. No window size is published.
Not available
HDR peak test window
39%9Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/pro-display-xdr/pdf/Pro_Display_White_Paper_Feb_2020.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technology overview, LED backlighting: 1600 nits for highlights in up to 39 percent of the screen area when the rest of the image is black or at up to 500 nits. The reference mode table repeats 1600 nits peak with 39% screen coverage.
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Full-screen brightness
1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: XDR brightness 1000 nits sustained full-screen, HDR content. The launch press release says it holds this indefinitely.
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HDR formats
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Software Features: Dolby Vision, HDR10 and Hybrid-Log Gamma (HLG) playback support, macOS Catalina 10.15.2 or later.
HDR101Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026
HDR certification
Not available
None11Certification listdisplayhdr.org/certified-productsRead 15 October 2026No LG 27US500 entry in the VESA DisplayHDR certified products list at any tier. LG states only HDR10 support.
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: 89 degrees left and 89 degrees right. Stored as the 178 degree total.
178°1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Published as 178 degrees (R/L) at CR 10 or more.
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Display: 89 degrees up and 89 degrees down. Stored as the 178 degree total.
178°1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Published as 178 degrees (U/D) at CR 10 or more.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AApple Pro Display XDR
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionThunderbolt 3
6016 × 3384Native60Hz
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Refresh Rates list 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94 and 60 Hz. 60 Hz is the highest. Resolution is the native 6K. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not published.
BLG UltraFine 27US500-W
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4
3840 × 2160Native60Hz60Hz
Source4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Product Specification: Max Resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz. The HDMI preset table lists 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz under Input Compatibility Version 2.0, and the DisplayPort table lists it at 59.997 Hz under 1.2 and 1.4. Bit depth and chroma are not stated for these rows. The refresh rate is the 60 Hz in the maker spec table.
Max refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
60Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
Not available
60Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
Not available
60Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
60Hz
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
Native refresh rate
60Hz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Refresh Rates list tops out at 60.00 Hz.
60Hz1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table Refresh Rate (Max.) 60 Hz. No overclock mode.
Overclocked refresh rate
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
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VRR range per port
Not available
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Low framerate compensation
Not available
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
Not available
5ms1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Published as 5ms (GtG at Faster).
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
Not available
Overdrive settings
Not available
Faster, Fast, Normal, Off4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Settings > Picture > Game Adjust > Response Time: Faster, Fast, Normal, Off.
Motion blur reduction
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Blur-reduction technology
Not available
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Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists the Flicker Safe feature as YES.7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_27us500-waeu.pdfRead 15 October 2026Flicker free technology: yes. The datasheet also lists FreeSync and G-SYNC as no.
Black frame insertion
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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
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Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
499nits12Press article9to5mac.com/2020/02/04/apple-pro-display-xdr-reference-gradeRead 10 October 2026Relays the PCMag review. PCMag measured 499 nits in SDR (PCMag text: lowest SDR brightness of 499 nits, with 0.04 nit black). PCMag also measured 1,560.9 nits peak in HDR, not stored because the window size is not stated. Factory calibration, review dated February 2020.
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
AApple Pro Display XDR
TypeVersionCount
Thunderbolt31
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections: one upstream port for Mac Pro or other Thunderbolt 3 host. This is the only video input.
BLG UltraFine 27US500-W
TypeVersionCount
HDMI2.02
DisplayPort1.41
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table: HDMI YES (2ea), DisplayPort YES (1ea), DP version 1.4. The HDMI version is not on this page. See the manual and the secondary sources.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026The General menu sets the Input Compatibility Version of HDMI to 2.0 or 1.4 and of DisplayPort to 1.4 or 1.2. HDR needs HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4.9Reviewpcmonitors.info/lg/lg-ultrafine-27us500-w-4k-uhd-ips-modelRead 15 October 2026States two HDMI 2.0 ports and DP 1.4. This matches the Guru3D article.10Press articleguru3d.com/story/lg-ultrafine-27us500w-27inch-ips-4k-uhd-monitorRead 15 October 2026Article of 29 October 2024: the monitor includes a DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.0 ports.
HDMI ports
0
2
DisplayPort ports
0
1
Highest HDMI version
Not available
2.0
Highest DisplayPort version
Not available
1.4
HDMI features
Not available
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
Not available
No1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026The connectivity list names only HDMI, DisplayPort and the headphone output. The retailer datasheet also lists no built-in USB connector.
USB-C power delivered
96W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections: 96W host charging on the Thunderbolt 3 upstream port.
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Thunderbolt
31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections: Thunderbolt 3 upstream port.
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USB upstream ports
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USB downstream hub ports
AApple Pro Display XDR
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-C2.03
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections: three USB-C (USB 2) ports for charging or syncing.
BLG UltraFine 27US500-W
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KVM switch
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Daisy chain (MST)
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections list one Thunderbolt 3 upstream port and three USB-C USB 2 ports. No Thunderbolt downstream or video output port is listed.
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Ethernet
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections lists one Thunderbolt 3 upstream port and three USB-C ports. No Ethernet port is listed.
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3.5 mm headphone output
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections lists only the Thunderbolt 3 upstream port and three USB-C ports. No audio jack is listed.
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Headphone output 3-pole (Sound Only).4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026The Connecting Peripherals page shows headphones on the headphone port.
3.5 mm microphone input
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections lists only the Thunderbolt 3 upstream port and three USB-C ports. No microphone jack is listed.
No1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026A 3-pole sound-only jack has no microphone contact.
Optical out
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Connections lists only the Thunderbolt 3 upstream port and three USB-C ports. No optical audio port is listed.
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Picture in picture
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Picture by picture
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Smart features

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Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Remote control
Not available
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Audio and camera

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Speakers
No11Press articlemacworld.com/article/626678/apple-studio-display-specs-processor-ports.htmlRead 10 October 2026Macworld spec FAQ for Pro Display XDR: speakers, microphone, camera: none.
No7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_27us500-waeu.pdfRead 15 October 2026Built-in speakers: no.
Number of speakers
Not available
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Speaker power per channel
Not available
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Webcam
No11Press articlemacworld.com/article/626678/apple-studio-display-specs-processor-ports.htmlRead 10 October 2026Macworld spec FAQ for Pro Display XDR: speakers, microphone, camera: none.
No7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_27us500-waeu.pdfRead 15 October 2026Built-in camera: no.
Microphone
No11Press articlemacworld.com/article/626678/apple-studio-display-specs-processor-ports.htmlRead 10 October 2026Macworld spec FAQ for Pro Display XDR: speakers, microphone, camera: none.
Not available

Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
Not available
0mm7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_27us500-waeu.pdfRead 15 October 2026Height adjustment: no.
Tilt
Not available
Forward5°Backward15°1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Key feature caption: tilt -5 to 15 degrees. Stored as 5 forward and 15 backward.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Adjusting the Angle: -5 to 15 degrees for 27US500 and 27US50Z.
Swivel
Not available
Left0°Right0°1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists Display Position Adjustments: Tilt only, so swivel is stored as none.
Pivot
Not available
Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists Display Position Adjustments: Tilt only, so pivot is stored as none.
Removable stand
Not available
Yes4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026The wall mount section says to remove the stand by doing the stand attachment in reverse.
VESA mount
100 x 1002Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118469Read 10 October 2026Companion page, Pro Display XDR VESA Mount Adapter tech specs: compatible with 100 x 100 mm VESA stand or mount. The adapter is sold separately.
100 x 1001Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Wall Mountable 100 x 100 mm.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Wall Mount 100 x 100 mm, M4 x L10 screws, four screws.
VESA adapter needed
Yes2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118469Read 10 October 2026The user guide shows only two ways to mount: the Pro Stand and the VESA Mount Adapter. A standard VESA bracket needs the adapter.
Not available
Security lock slot
Not available
Yes4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Using the Kensington Lock: the connector is on the back of the monitor.
On-screen menu controls
Software1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Software Features: reference mode selection and brightness control are macOS features (Catalina 10.15.2 or later). The tech spec lists no physical menu controls.
Joystick4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026A joystick button at the bottom of the monitor opens and navigates the menu.
Desktop software
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LG Switch1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Key features name the LG Switch app. The manual lists LG Switch as recommended software.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Supported Drivers and Software lists LG Switch as recommended.
User firmware updates
Yes14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119926Read 10 October 2026Apple support article on Pro Display XDR firmware updates: the Mac downloads display firmware updates through macOS Software Update and installs them to the display, with firmware versions 2.2.2 to 4.2.37 listed.
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Ambient light sensor
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Technology: True Tone with a dual ambient light sensor design.
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
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Gaming menu features
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Black Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync, FPS picture mode, RTS picture mode1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table features: Black Stabiliser and Dynamic Action Sync. FPS and RTS picture modes are in the manual.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Picture modes FPS and RTS, a Black Stabilizer setting and the Response Time setting.

OLED care

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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
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Width613.5Height (lowest)454.7Height (highest)454.7Depth214.9mm(24.2 × 17.9 × 8.5 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table 613.5 x 454.7 x 214.9 mm. A gallery caption on the same page shows 454.8 and 211.5, so the spec table and the manual figures are used. The stand does not adjust in height, so lowest and highest height are the same. The tilt angle at the measurement is not stated.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Specification table for 27US500/27US50Z: 613.5 x 454.7 x 214.9 mm.
Dimensions without stand
Width718Height412Depth27mm(28.3 × 16.2 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight: width 28.3 in (71.8 cm), height 16.2 in (41.2 cm), depth 1.1 in (2.7 cm). Stored in mm. The Pro Stand and VESA Mount Adapter are sold separately, so no with-stand figures are stored.
Width613.5Height363.5Depth45.4mm(24.2 × 14.3 × 1.8 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table 613.5 x 363.5 x 45.4 mm.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Specification table for 27US500/27US50Z: 613.5 x 363.5 x 45.4 mm.
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
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5.5kg(12.1 lb)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table Weight with Stand 5.5 kg. Cables are not stated.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Weight without packaging 5.5 kg for 27US500/27US50Z.
Weight without stand
7.48kg(16.5 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight: 16.49 pounds (7.48 kg). Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
4.8kg(10.6 lb)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table Weight without Stand 4.8 kg.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Weight without packaging 4.8 kg for 27US500/27US50Z.
Box dimensions
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Width690Height447Depth167mm(27.2 × 17.6 × 6.6 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table Dimension in Shipping (W x H x D) 690 x 447 x 167 mm.
Box weight
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7.3kg(16.1 lb)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table Weight in Shipping 7.3 kg.

Power

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Power supply
Internal7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 24 power supply type: Internal.
External adapter1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table: External Power (Adapter).
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Electrical and Operating Requirements: line voltage 100 to 240V AC, frequency 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table AC Input 100~240V (50/60Hz).
Power use (typical)
37.3W10Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Pro_Display_XDR_PER_Dec2019.pdfRead 10 October 2026Power table, mode On, SDR brightness: 37.3 W at 115 V (37.4 W at 230 V). Brightness is set as defined by ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Displays, auto-brightness off, no host charging. The On, XDR brightness row (105 W at 1000 nits sustained) is not stored.
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Power use (max)
290W9Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/pro-display-xdr/pdf/Pro_Display_White_Paper_Feb_2020.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical specifications footnote 5: maximum power with host and accessory charging in use is rated at 290 W. It includes 96 W host charging and the USB-C ports.
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Power use SDR (EU label)
48.8W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 4 on-mode power demand in SDR 48.8 W.
25.9W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2051337_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026On mode power demand in SDR 25.9 W.
Power use HDR (EU label)
54.2W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 6 on-mode power demand in HDR 54.2 W.
33.6W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2051337_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026On mode power demand in HDR 33.6 W.
Standby power
0.5W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 8 standby 0.5 W. Off mode is n.a.
0.5W1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table sleep mode: less than 0.5 W (HDMI/DP input condition). The EU product information sheet states 0.5 W.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2051337_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Standby mode power demand 0.5 W.
Off-mode power
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0.3W1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table DC off: less than 0.3 W. The EU product information sheet states 0.3 W.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2051337_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Off mode power demand 0.3 W.
EU energy class SDR
G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 3 class G.
F5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2051337_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026
EU energy class HDR
G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 5 class G.
G5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2051337_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Energy per 1000 h SDR
49kWh8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_292103.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed label value 49 kWh/1000h.
26kWh6Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 15 October 2026EU energy label for 27US500: 26 kWh per 1000 h. The retailer datasheet confirms 26 kWh for SDR.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
54kWh8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_292103.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed label value 54 kWh/1000h.
34kWh6Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 15 October 2026EU energy label for 27US500: 34 kWh per 1000 h. The retailer datasheet confirms 34 kWh for HDR.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
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Low blue light
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ENERGY STAR
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026Environment: Meets ENERGY STAR requirements.
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
Gold10Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Pro_Display_XDR_PER_Dec2019.pdfRead 10 October 2026Footnote 2: achieved a Gold rating for EPEAT in the United States and Canada. Registration varies by country.
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
Pro Display XDR, Power cord (2 m), Apple Thunderbolt 3 Pro Cable (2 m), Polishing cloth1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026In the Box: Pro Display XDR, Power cord (2 m), Apple Thunderbolt 3 Pro Cable (2 m), Polishing cloth.
Stand body, Stand base, Screws, Power adapter, HDMI cable, Quick Start Guide, Registration Card, Warranty1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026What's in the box list, verbatim.
Cables included
AApple Pro Display XDR
TypeCount
Power cord (2 m)1
Apple Thunderbolt 3 Pro Cable (2 m)1
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111892Read 10 October 2026In the Box: the power cord and the Thunderbolt 3 Pro cable are one each.
BLG UltraFine 27US500-W
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HDMI cable
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Accessory list: HDMI cable, white, 1.5 m. Count is not stated.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_292103_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier: 1 year. EU market.
1year3Maker product pagelg.com/us/support/product/lg-27US500-W.AUSRead 15 October 2026US support page: 1 year labor and 1 year parts in the United States. The EU product information sheet also states a 1 year general guarantee.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2051337_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier: 1 year, EU.
Dead pixel policy
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