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Apple Studio Display XDR vs LG UltraFine 27UP650K-W
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Apple Studio Display (2026)
LG UltraFine 27US500-W
Apple Pro Display XDR
ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV
Samsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC
Apple Studio Display (2022)
BenQ PhotoVue SW272U
ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV
Dell UltraSharp U3226Q
Dell UltraSharp U5226KW
Dell 27 Monitor SE2726H
Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor S2725DSM90 of 164 fields differ
- 35 different values
- 55 known for one only
- 14 the same
- 60 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.
- Refresh rateA: 120HzB: 60HzApple is 60 Hz higher.
- Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 600nitsB: 400nitsApple is 200 nits higher.
- Pixel densityA: 217.6ppiB: 163.2ppiApple is 54.4 ppi higher.
- Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 32.7WB: 25.6WLG is 7.1 W lower.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.
5120 × 2880Native for A
A120Hz
BNot listed
3840 × 2160Native for B
ANot listed
B60Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.
- AApple: 623 × 362 mm
- BLG: 613.5 × 363.5 mm
Weight
0 to 15 kg
Weight with stand
A8.5kg
B5.6kg
Weight without stand
A6.3kg
B3.8kg
All 172 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
6 of 8 differ
Series
Model numbers
A3348, MFEL4LL/A, MFEN4LL/A, MFEP4LL/A, MFEQ4LL/A, MFEL4FD/A, MFEN4FD/A, MFEP4FD/A, MFEQ4FD/A, MFEL4B/A, MFEN4B/A, MFEP4B/A, MFEQ4B/A6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026A3348 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 the tilt- and height-adjustable stand or the VESA mount adapter.
27UP650K-W, 27UP650K-W.AEK, 27UP650K-W.AEU2Maker product pagelg.com/de/monitore/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026LG Germany product name 27UP650K-W.AEU. The same page lists AMD FreeSync as Nein, so no adaptive-sync technology is stored.3Maker product pagelg.com/uk/support/product/lg-27UP650K-W.AEKRead 16 October 2026LG UK support page for 27UP650K-W.AEK. The LG UK support page for 27UP650K-W.AEU lists the same documents.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
Not available
Status
Predecessor
Apple Pro Display XDR4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Apple's press release says Studio Display XDR replaces Pro Display XDR.11Press 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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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Colours
Segment
Display
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Screen size
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
Not available
Native resolution
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
217.6ppi
163.2ppi
Pixel pitch
Not available
Active display area
Not available
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Curvature radius
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Not available
Anti-reflection coating
Custom antireflective coating2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Custom antireflective coating on the standard cover glass. Reflectance 1.65 percent (typical, SCI).
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Touchscreen
Not available
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Panel
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Panel type
Panel type (as published)
Backlight
Not available
Local dimming
Not available
Dimming zones
2,3041Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026
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Panel maker
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Panel part number
Not available
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Panel generation
Not available
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Subpixel layout
Not available
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Colour depth
10bits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Apple states over 1 billion colors. Native or FRC is not published.9Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/apple-unveil-updated-studio-display-and-studio-display-xdr-modelsRead 10 October 2026TFTCentral states 10-bit colour depth and 1.07 billion colours. Apple states over 1 billion colours. Native or FRC is not published.
Colour depth method
Not available
Displayable colours
sRGB coverage
Not available
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DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
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Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
NTSC coverage
Not available
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Factory calibrated
Claimed Delta E
Not available
Not available
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
Hardware calibration support
Static contrast ratio
Not available
Brightness (typical, SDR)
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR)
2,000nits1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Up to 2000 nits peak HDR brightness. Apple notes the peak applies below 25 C.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 20262000 nits peak HDR.
Not available
HDR peak test window
Not available
Full-screen brightness
1,000nits1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Up to 1000 nits SDR. The white paper states 1000 nits sustained across the whole display below 25 C.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 20261000 nits SDR sustained across the entire display indefinitely in environments up to 25 C.
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HDR formats
Not available
HDR certification
Not available
Viewing angle (horizontal)
Refresh rate and motion
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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AApple Studio Display XDR
| Resolution | Thunderbolt 5 |
|---|---|
| 5120 × 2880Native | 120Hz |
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple lists 120Hz with Adaptive Sync at 5K. Macs with M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2 and M3 chips support up to 60Hz. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not published.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Text: 120Hz refresh rate at full 5K Retina resolution. Adaptive range 47-120Hz.
BLG UltraFine 27UP650K-W
| Resolution | HDMI 2.0 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 60Hz8-bit, 4:4:4 | 60Hz |
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Refresh Rate (Max.) 60 Hz. Detail rows come from the manual.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026Product specification for 27UP650/27UP650P/27UP650K: Max Resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz. The DisplayPort preset table lists 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz as the DP preferred timing, with no bit depth or chroma stated. The HDMI preset table lists 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz with HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Color On. The Deep Color table for 4K at 59.94 and 60 Hz lists YCbCr 4:4:4 and RGB 4:4:4 at 8 bit, and YCbCr 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 at 8 and 10 bit. Rows are stored for 8-bit 4:4:4, 10-bit 4:2:2 and 10-bit 4:2:0. With Deep Color Off, HDMI only gives 4K at 30 Hz.
Max refresh rate
120Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
120Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
Not available
60Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
Not available
60Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
120Hz
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
60Hz
Native refresh rate
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
Not available
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Adaptive sync technologies
Not available
VRR range per port
AApple Studio Display XDR
| Input | Min (Hz) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt | 47 | 120 |
BLG UltraFine 27UP650K-W
Not availableLow framerate compensation
Not available
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
Not available
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
Not available
Overdrive settings
Not available
Motion blur reduction
Not available
Not available
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
Black frame insertion
Not available
Not available
Measured
None of 12 known
Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
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Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
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Average response time (measured)
Not available
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Overshoot (measured)
Not available
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Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
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SDR brightness (measured)
Not available
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
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VRR range (measured)
Not available
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
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Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
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Reflections (measured)
Not available
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Connectivity
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Video inputs
AApple Studio Display XDR
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt | 5 | 1 | 120 |
BLG UltraFine 27UP650K-W
| Type | Version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.0 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 |
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table Connectivity: HDMI YES (2ea), DisplayPort YES (1ea), DP Version 1.4. The HDMI version is on the LG Germany page. The page lists no USB-C.2Maker product pagelg.com/de/monitore/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026LG Germany accessory line: DisplayPort 1.4, 2 x HDMI (2.0) and a 3.5 mm jack.
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)
USB-C power delivered
Not available
USB upstream ports
Not available
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USB downstream hub ports
AApple Studio Display XDR
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | 10 Gbps | 2 |
BLG UltraFine 27UP650K-W
Not availableKVM switch
Not available
Not available
Daisy chain (MST)
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Second Thunderbolt 5 port for daisy-chaining displays.
Not available
3.5 mm headphone output
3.5 mm microphone input
Picture in picture
Not available
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Picture by picture
Not available
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Smart features
None of 4 known
Smart platform
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
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Remote control
Not available
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Audio and camera
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Speakers
Number of speakers
Not available
Speaker power per channel
Not available
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Ergonomics and controls
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Stand height adjustment
Tilt
Forward5°Backward25°1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Tilt -5 to +25 degrees.
Forward5°Backward20°1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Display Position Adjustments Tilt/Height/Pivot. Angles come from the manual.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026Adjusting the Angle: -5 to 20 degrees for 27UP650/27UP650P/27UP650K. Stored as 5 forward and 20 backward.
Swivel
Not available
Pivot
Not available
Counterclockwise0°Clockwise90°1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Display Position Adjustments list pivot. The manual says it rotates 90 degrees clockwise.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026Pivot Feature: the monitor rotates 90 degrees clockwise. Auto Pivot is not supported.
Removable stand
No3Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026The RTINGS review states the stand cannot be removed. A VESA mount adapter configuration replaces the stand at purchase.8Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/apple/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Review text: the stand does not offer swivel adjustment and cannot be removed.
VESA mount
VESA adapter needed
Not available
Not available
Security lock slot
Not available
On-screen menu controls
Not available
Desktop software
Not available
LG Switch1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026The page names the LG Switch app. The support page also lists OnScreen Control and Dual Controller.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026The manual's software section names LG Switch as a recommended program.
User firmware updates
Not available
Ambient light sensor
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Dual ambient light sensors, front and rear.7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet item 17 states automatic brightness control is present.
Not available
Presence sensor
Not available
RGB lighting
Not available
Not available
Gaming menu features
Not available
Black Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync, FPS picture mode, RTS picture mode1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 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/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026Picture modes FPS and RTS, a Black Stabilizer setting and the Response Time setting. The FreeSync setting is marked as depending on the model.
OLED care
None of 3 known
OLED care
Not available
Not available
Burn-in covered by warranty
Not available
Not available
Burn-in warranty length
Not available
Not available
Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width623Height (lowest)478Height (highest)583Depth214mm(24.5 × 18.8 to 23 × 8.4 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Tilt- and height-adjustable stand: 47.8 cm high at the bottom position, 58.3 cm at the top position, 62.3 cm wide, 21.4 cm deep.
Width613.5Height (lowest)459.3Height (highest)569.3Depth239.3mm(24.2 × 18.1 to 22.4 × 9.4 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 613.5 x 569.3 x 239.3 mm with the stand up and 613.5 x 459.3 x 239.3 mm with the stand down. The manual states 613.5 x 569.3 x 239.3 mm. The 110 mm travel agrees with the manual. The tilt angle at the measurement is not stated.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026Specification table for 27UP650/27UP650P/27UP650K: with stand 613.5 x 569.3 x 239.3 mm, without stand 613.5 x 363.5 x 45.4 mm.
Dimensions without stand
Width623Height362Depth33mm(24.5 × 14.3 × 1.3 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026VESA mount adapter configuration (no stand): 36.2 cm high, 62.3 cm wide, 3.3 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/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 613.5 x 363.5 x 45.4 mm.
Stand footprint
Not available
Not available
Weight with stand
5.6kg(12.3 lb)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Weight with Stand 5.6 kg. Cables are not stated. The LG Germany page shows the size and weight rows with scrambled labels.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026Weight without packaging 5.6 kg for 27UP650/27UP650P/27UP650K.
Weight without stand
Box dimensions
Not available
Width694Height496Depth212mm(27.3 × 19.5 × 8.3 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Dimension in Shipping (W x H x D) 694 x 496 x 212 mm.
Box weight
Not available
Power
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Power supply
Adapter rating
Not available
Input voltage
Power use (typical)
Not available
Not available
Power use (max)
Not available
Not available
Power use SDR (EU label)
Power use HDR (EU label)
Standby power
Off-mode power
Not available
EU energy class SDR
EU energy class HDR
Energy per 1000 h SDR
Energy per 1000 h HDR
Certifications
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VESA ClearMR
Not available
Not available
VESA AdaptiveSync Display
Not available
Not available
TÜV certifications
Not available
Not available
Low blue light
Not available
Not available
ENERGY STAR
Not available
TCO Certified
Not available
Not available
EPEAT
Not available
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Colour certifications
Not available
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Other certifications
Not available
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In the box
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In the box
Studio Display XDR, Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable (1 m)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
Power adapter, Power cord, HDMI cable (white, 1.5 m), DisplayPort cable, Calibration report (paper)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/uhd-4k-5k/27up650k-wRead 16 October 2026Spec table Accessory: Adapter YES, Power Cord YES, HDMI YES (white, 1.5 m), Display Port YES, Calibration Report (Paper) YES.
Cables included
AApple Studio Display XDR
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable (1 m) | 1 |
BLG UltraFine 27UP650K-W
| Type |
|---|
| HDMI cable (white, 1.5 m) |
| DisplayPort cable |
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026One-year limited warranty from Apple.7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Minimum general warranty offered by the supplier, 1 year (EU sheet).
Dead pixel policy
Not available
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Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
www.apple.com/studio-display-xdr/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
Not available
Manual
Not available
gscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFile3Maker product pagelg.com/uk/support/product/lg-27UP650K-W.AEKRead 16 October 2026Owner's Manual, English, PDF, dated 10 December 2024. The manual covers 27UP600, 27UP600P, 27UP600K, 27UP650, 27UP650P and 27UP650K, and its tables name each model.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 16 October 2026LG owner's manual 27UP600/27UP650 family, English.
EPREL registration number
Both are also in the API. Back to all monitors.


