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General

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Series

Studio Display2Maker product pageapple.com/studio-displayRead 10 October 2026

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 numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3350, MFEX4LL/A, MFEW4LL/A, MFEY4LL/A, MFF14LL/A, MFF04LL/A, MFF24LL/A, MFEX4FD/A, MFEW4FD/A, MFEY4FD/A, MFF14FD/A, MFF04FD/A, MFF24FD/A, MFEX4B/A, MFEW4B/A, MFEY4B/A, MFF14B/A, MFF04B/A, MFF24B/A5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/studio-displayRead 10 October 2026A3350 is the regulatory model identifier from the EU product information sheet. LL/A part numbers are from the US Apple Store, FD/A from the German store and B/A from the UK store. They cover standard or nano-texture glass with tilt stand, tilt and height stand or VESA mount adapter.

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

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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.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

3 March 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Press release dated March 3, 2026.

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Status

Available3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026

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.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple Studio Display (2022)10Press article9to5mac.com/2026/03/03/apple-launches-new-generation-of-studio-displayRead 23 October 20269to5Mac says the new Studio Display is a straight replacement for the previous-generation model.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,5993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Starts at $1,599 for the standard glass and tilt-adjustable stand. Education price is separate.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1,6994Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-stunning-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Starts at 1,699 euro including VAT (Germany). The Ireland release also states EUR 1699.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE, GB5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/studio-displayRead 10 October 2026US, German and UK Apple Store pages list the product for sale. Apple states pre-order in 35 countries and regions.

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.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver2Maker product pageapple.com/studio-displayRead 10 October 2026The Apple Store image description names the silver colour.

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.

SegmentiFrom the maker's own product category. Office also covers home and everyday monitors.

Creator7Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/apple/studio-display-2026Read 10 October 2026RTINGS rates it best for editing and office work. Apple has no segment label for it.

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 sizeiDiagonal in inches exactly as the maker advertises it. A class size and the viewable diagonal can differ.

27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026

27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026

Viewable screen diagonaliDiagonal of the visible image area. This can be smaller than the advertised class size.

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Native resolution

5120 × 2880px1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026

Aspect ratio

16:96EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472490_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026

16:91Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026

Pixel density

217.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

163.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Pixel pitchiDistance between adjacent pixels. Source notes identify horizontal or vertical pitch if they differ. A horizontal figure about a third of the vertical one is the pitch of one subpixel, not of a pixel, so the pixel figure is stored.

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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 areaiMaker published active-display width and height, excluding the external frame. Source notes distinguish image area from any published shift-reserve area. Dimensions are not inferred from native resolution or rounded pixel pitch.

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Curved

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No7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_27us500-waeu.pdfRead 15 October 2026Screen shape: Flat.

Curvature radiusiRadius of screen curvature. A published 1800R is 1800 mm.

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Screen surface

Glossy7Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/apple/studio-display-2026Read 10 October 2026Review text describes the standard glossy coating.

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 coating2Maker product pageapple.com/studio-displayRead 10 October 2026Apple calls it an industry-leading anti-reflective coating on the standard glass.

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Touchscreen

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No7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_27us500-waeu.pdfRead 15 October 2026Touchscreen: no.

Panel

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Panel type

IPS7Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/apple/studio-display-2026Read 10 October 2026Public featured results list panel type LCD, sub-type IPS. Tested configuration is standard glass with the tilt-adjustable stand.

IPS1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026

Panel type (as published)iPanel or technology name as published. This is separate from the normalised panel type.

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IPS1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026

BacklightiLayout of the backlight. OLED is none (self-emissive). WLED or LED alone names no layout, so it is left out unless a source states edge-lit or direct-lit.

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Local dimming

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Dimming zones

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Panel maker

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Panel part number

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Panel generationiGeneration or panel architecture name stated by the source. Brand product generation and panel generation can differ.

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Subpixel layoutiArrangement of the red, green, blue and any white emitters within a pixel. Individual emitter shapes do not establish their arrangement. Marketing names such as Primary RGB Tandem do not prove an RGB stripe layout.

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Colour depthiSupported total colour depth per channel. A stated 8-bit plus FRC implementation is 10 supported bits with FRC, not native 10-bit. A 6-bit plus FRC panel, also called Hi-FRC, is 8 bits with FRC.

10bits8Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/apple-unveil-updated-studio-display-and-studio-display-xdr-modelsRead 10 October 2026TFTCentral states 10-bit colour depth. Apple states 1 billion colours. Native or FRC is not published.

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 methodiNative panel bits or temporal frame rate control. Supported 10-bit input alone does not prove native 10-bit panel depth.

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FRC1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026

Displayable colours

1 billion1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Published as support for 1 billion colors.

1.07 billion1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Published as 1.07B.

sRGB coverageiPercentage of the sRGB reference gamut covered. Gamut volume is a different measure and is not stored here. Source notes identify the colour-space standard.

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DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of DCI-P3 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume. Source notes identify the CIE reference and any minimum or typical qualifier.

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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 coverageiPercentage of Adobe RGB covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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Rec. 2020 coverageiPercentage of Rec. 2020 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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NTSC coverageiPercentage of the NTSC reference gamut covered. Source notes identify the reference. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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Factory calibrated

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Claimed Delta EiMaker claim for colour error. Source notes retain a less-than qualifier, the colour space and whether the figure is an average or maximum.

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Paper calibration report in boxiA physical calibration report included in the package. An electronic report in the menu or software does not count as a paper report.

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Hardware calibration supportiCalibration writes to the monitor internal hardware LUT. Ordinary colour controls or a computer ICC profile do not establish this feature.

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Static contrast ratioiPanel native static contrast, without dynamic contrast processing or local dimming. 1000 means 1000:1. Do not store a dynamic contrast claim here.

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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)iMaker typical SDR white luminance. Source notes state any window size, average picture level and operating mode.

600nits1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple lists 600 nits brightness with no window size or picture level.

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)iMaker minimum guaranteed brightness specification under its stated conditions. This is not the lowest user-selectable brightness unless the source explicitly says so.

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240nits1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Published as 240 cd/m2 minimum.

Peak brightness (HDR)iMaker peak HDR white luminance. The source notes state window size or average picture level, mode and time limit where published.

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HDR peak test windowiPercentage of screen area used for the peak HDR claim. If the maker publishes average picture level instead, source notes identify that distinction.

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Full-screen brightnessiMaker white luminance at 100% screen area or 100% average picture level. Source notes state SDR or HDR and mode.

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HDR formats

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HDR101Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026

HDR certificationiVESA DisplayHDR certification. None needs a source, such as the maker saying the monitor has no DisplayHDR certification or the model being absent from the VESA list. When no source was checked, it is left out.

None7Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/apple/studio-display-2026Read 10 October 2026Public review text states it does not support HDR.

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)

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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)

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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 portiHighest accepted rate for each proven resolution, input and operating condition. Preset or supported timing lists alone do not prove a maximum. Keep separate bit-depth, chroma and DSC conditions. Dual-mode or crop-mode requirements belong in source notes. Unknown input stays unknown.

AApple Studio Display (2026)

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	Thunderbolt 5
5120 × 2880Native	60Hz

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple lists 60Hz at 5K over Thunderbolt 5. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not published.

BLG UltraFine 27US500-W

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 2.0	DisplayPort 1.4
3840 × 2160Native	60Hz	60Hz

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 rateiHighest proven accepted rate across the stored modes, including lower-resolution dual modes.

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

Max refresh rate at native resolutioniHighest proven accepted rate at the native pixel resolution, across all inputs and stored operating conditions.

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over DisplayPortiHighest proven accepted rate over DisplayPort at native resolution. A higher lower-resolution dual mode is separate.

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60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over HDMIiHighest proven accepted rate over HDMI at native resolution. Console refresh limits can be lower than PC limits.

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60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over USB-CiHighest proven accepted rate over USB-C or Thunderbolt at native resolution. USB data bandwidth settings can lower the video maximum.

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

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Max refresh rate at 10-bitiHighest stored native-resolution mode explicitly proven at 10-bit colour. Rows without bit-depth evidence do not count.

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Native refresh rateiHighest refresh rate the maker rates without overclock. A lower optimum or recommended mode in a manual is not this value.

60Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 20266EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472490_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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 modeiA dedicated display mode that changes resolution to raise the maximum refresh rate. Ordinary image scaling or a preset timing does not count.

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Minimum fixed refresh rateiLowest fixed input rate accepted by the monitor. A VRR lower limit or general vertical scan range is not this value.

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Adaptive sync technologiesiExact published adaptive-sync protocol or named certification. Generic Adaptive-Sync support does not prove VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification. Source notes distinguish protocols from certifications.

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VRR range per portiVariable-refresh-rate operating range for each input and the operating mode named in source notes. A fixed timing or general vertical scan range alone is not a VRR range.

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Low framerate compensation

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Response time (maker GtG claim)iMaker grey-to-grey pixel transition claim. Source notes state fastest overdrive or other conditions where published.

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5ms1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Published as 5ms (GtG at Faster).

Response time (maker MPRT claim)iMaker moving-picture response-time claim, often with strobing enabled. This is not a grey-to-grey transition time.

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Overdrive settings

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Faster, Fast, Normal, Off4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026Settings > Picture > Game Adjust > Response Time: Faster, Fast, Normal, Off.

Motion blur reductioniA dedicated blur-reduction feature using backlight strobing or black frame insertion. OLED monitors have no backlight.

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Blur-reduction technologyiPublished name of the backlight strobing or black frame insertion feature.

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Blur reduction works with VRRiWhether the dedicated strobing or black frame insertion mode can operate at the same time as variable refresh rate.

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Flicker-free (claimed)

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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 rateiReviewer total display lag at the monitor highest accepted refresh rate, including a faster dual mode. Native-rate measurements below that maximum and processing-only delay are excluded. Source notes name the rate, resolution and test method.

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Input lag at 60 HziReviewer total display lag with a fixed 60 Hz input. Processing-only delay is excluded. Source notes name the resolution, mode and test method.

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Average response time (measured)iReviewer mean grey-to-grey transition time across tested transitions. Source notes state the measurement endpoint, method, refresh rate and overdrive. A single worst transition or an unaveraged settling time does not count.

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Overshoot (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer measured SDR white luminance. Source notes state picture mode, window size and brightness setting where available.

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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM flicker frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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VRR range (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer average colour error before calibration. Source notes name picture mode, reference colour space and Delta E method. Post-calibration results are excluded.

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Gray uniformity (measured)iDeviation on a 50 % gray screen. Measured by a reviewer

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Reflections (measured)iTotal reflections. Measured by a reviewer

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Connectivity

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Video inputsiPhysical connectors that accept a display signal. A USB-C data-only charging port is not a video input. Counts exclude USB hubs and audio jacks.

AApple Studio Display (2026)

Type	Version	Count	Max bandwidth (Gbps)
Thunderbolt	5	1	120

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026One upstream Thunderbolt 5 port for the host. The downstream Thunderbolt 5 port is not a video input. Apple states up to 120Gb/s for the Thunderbolt 5 ports.

BLG UltraFine 27US500-W

Type	Version	Count
HDMI	2.0	2
DisplayPort	1.4	1

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=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

2=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

DisplayPort ports

0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest HDMI version

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2.0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest DisplayPort version

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1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

HDMI features

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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)

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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 deliverediPower the monitor supplies to a connected device. Source notes distinguish guaranteed, maximum and shared dynamic limits. Power consumed by the monitor is separate.

96W1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026

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Thunderbolt

51Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026

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USB upstream portsiUSB connections from the monitor hub to host computers. Video input and downstream charging ports are separate.

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USB downstream hub portsiUSB hub connections for peripherals. These exclude host-facing upstream ports. A port the maker names for service or firmware updates only is not counted.

AApple Studio Display (2026)

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-C	10 Gbps	2

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Two USB-C ports at up to 10Gb/s. The downstream Thunderbolt 5 port is not counted.

BLG UltraFine 27US500-W

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KVM switch

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Daisy chain (MST)

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Up to four Studio Display models can be daisy-chained.

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Ethernet

No1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026

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3.5 mm headphone outputiAnalogue headphone or audio output. A shared four-pole headset jack counts.

No1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple lists the complete connections as two Thunderbolt 5 and two USB-C ports. No headphone jack, microphone jack, optical out or Ethernet port is listed. The RTINGS review also notes there is no HDMI input.

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 inputiAnalogue microphone input, including the microphone contacts of a shared four-pole headset jack. This does not imply a separate microphone socket.

No1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026

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 pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026

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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

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Audio and camera

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Speakers

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026

No7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_27us500-waeu.pdfRead 15 October 2026Built-in speakers: no.

Number of speakers

61Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers. The press release names four woofers and two tweeters.

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Speaker power per channeliRated power per speaker or output channel. Do not store the total of all speakers here.

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Webcam

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026

No7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_27us500-waeu.pdfRead 15 October 2026Built-in camera: no.

Microphone

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026

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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustmentiVertical travel of the supplied stand. This is not the total height of the monitor.

0mm2Maker product pageapple.com/studio-displayRead 10 October 2026The standard tilt-adjustable stand has no height travel. The optional tilt- and height-adjustable stand gives 105 mm.

0mm7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_27us500-waeu.pdfRead 15 October 2026Height adjustment: no.

TiltiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Forward5°Backward25°1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Tilt -5 to +25 degrees on the tilt-adjustable stand.

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.

SwiveliMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

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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.

PivotiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude. Pivot is rotation in the screen plane. A small slant adjustment for levelling, as Dell calls it, counts.

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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

No2Maker product pageapple.com/studio-displayRead 10 October 2026Apple calls it the built-in stand. A VESA mount adapter configuration replaces the stand at purchase.

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 1001Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Applies to the VESA mount adapter configuration only. The stand configurations have no VESA mount.

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

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Security lock slot

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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 controlsiControls that operate the monitor menu or display settings. Desktop window-layout software alone does not count as menu control.

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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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple footnote: camera features and firmware updates require a connected Mac.

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Ambient light sensoriPresence of a physical ambient-light sensor. A regulatory statement that Automatic Brightness Control is unavailable does not prove the sensor is absent. Human presence or proximity sensing is separate.

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/studio-displayRead 10 October 2026Apple says True Tone uses an ambient light sensor to adjust the colour temperature.6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472490_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet item 17 states automatic brightness control is present.

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Presence sensoriPresence of a person-detection or proximity sensor. Source notes distinguish room presence from near-screen detection. Absence of one kind does not prove absence of every presence sensor.

No6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472490_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet item 19 states no room presence sensor.

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RGB lightingiDecorative illumination explicitly described as RGB or documented with selectable red, green and blue colours. A power LED or only one or two fixed colours is insufficient.

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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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OLED care

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Burn-in covered by warrantyiWarranty explicitly covers permanent OLED image burn-in. A general panel warranty alone does not prove burn-in coverage.

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Burn-in warranty length

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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with standiOverall monitor dimensions with the supplied stand. Minimum and maximum heights require the stand position to be identified by the source.

Width623Height (lowest)478Height (highest)478Depth168mm(24.5 × 18.8 × 6.6 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Tilt-adjustable stand configuration: 47.8 cm high, 62.3 cm wide, 16.8 cm deep. The stand has one fixed height. The optional tilt- and height-adjustable stand is 47.9 cm at the bottom and 58.3 cm at the top, 20.7 cm deep.

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 standiOverall monitor body dimensions after the stand is removed, including the frame and rear housing.

Width623Height362Depth31mm(24.5 × 14.3 × 1.2 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026VESA mount adapter configuration (no stand): 36.2 cm high, 62.3 cm wide, 3.1 cm deep. The adapter is part of this body.

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 footprintiWidth and depth of the stand base on the desk. A maker's stand width and depth count.

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Weight with standiWeight with the supplied stand. Source notes state if cables are included. Packaging weight is separate.

6.3kg(13.9 lb)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Tilt-adjustable stand configuration, 13.9 lb. Apple notes that weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. The tilt- and height-adjustable stand configuration is 7.6 kg.

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 standiMonitor body weight without stand. Source notes state whether cables are included.

5.4kg(11.9 lb)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026VESA mount adapter configuration, 11.9 lb. Apple does not say whether the cable is included.

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 dimensionsiShipping box width, height and depth in the maker published orientation. A flat-packed box can have a smaller height than the upright display.

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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 supplyiUSB-C powered monitors can draw power from a compatible host or an optional USB-C power source. This does not establish a bundled adapter. Record a supplied adapter and its rating separately.

Internal6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472490_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026

External adapter1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27us500-wRead 15 October 2026Spec table: External Power (Adapter).

Adapter ratingiRated output power of the external power adapter. Do not substitute the monitor maximum consumption.

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Input voltage

100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Line voltage 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz 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)iMaker typical operating power under a stated test condition. An unlabeled Power On upper bound does not establish a typical value. EU label test power has separate fields. An ENERGY STAR on-mode (Pon) figure is not a typical value.

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Power use (max)iMaker maximum operating power. Source notes state whether USB charging and connected-device load are included.

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Power use SDR (EU label)iSDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

23.2W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472490_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026On-mode power at standard dynamic range, 23.2 W, model A3350.

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)iHDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

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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 poweriPower in standby or DPMS. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.5W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472490_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Standby 0.5 W. Off-mode and HDR values are not applicable.

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 poweriPower when switched off but still connected to mains. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

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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

F6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472490_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026

F5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2051337_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026

EU energy class HDR

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G5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2051337_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Energy per 1000 h SDR

23kWh9EU energy label (EPREL)apple.com/de/shop/browse/overlay/mac/studio_display/eu_energy_labelRead 10 October 2026EU energy label image for A3350 shows class F and 23 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

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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 lightiHardware means a published panel-level hardware low-blue-light solution. Software means a selectable picture filter. Hardware does not require a selectable filter mode.

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple lists ENERGY STAR certified.

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TCO Certified

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EPEAT

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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

Studio Display, Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable (1 m)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026

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 includediCables supplied with the product. Count is included only when the source establishes it. Bundles can vary by market.

AApple Studio Display (2026)

Type	Count
Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable (1 m)	1

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026

BLG UltraFine 27US500-W

Type
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)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472490_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Minimum general warranty offered by the supplier, 1 year (EU sheet).

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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Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/studio-display2Maker product pageapple.com/studio-displayRead 10 October 2026

www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-27us500-w-4k-uhd-monitor2Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27us500-w-4k-uhd-monitorRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/studio-display/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display/specsRead 10 October 2026

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Manual

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gscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFile4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 15 October 2026LG owner's manual IP260039, English. The link downloads a zip with the manual and a safety document. The manual covers 27US500, 27US50Z, 27US550 and 27BA45U in one document, and the specification tables name each model.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

24724906EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472490_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026EPREL registration number 2472490, model identifier A3350. The sheet says the model was placed on the Union market from 03/03/2026.

20513375EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2051337_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026EPREL registration number 2051337 for model identifier 27US500. The number is read from the QR code of the LG EU energy label for 27US500, which links to eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2051337.

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