LG's 32-Inch '4K' Wide Color USB-C Display Now Available for $999

LG's new 32UD99 display is now available to order for $999 from retailers such as Amazon and B&H Photo Video, as noted by AnandTech.

The 31.5-inch IPS LED display features Ultra HD resolution of 3,840×2,160 pixels, which is often marketed as 4K, support for 95% of the DCI-P3 wide color gamut, and a USB-C input for single-cable connectivity with a 12-inch MacBook or 2016 MacBook Pro. It also supports HDR10 and AMD FreeSync.

A complete rundown of the LG 32UD99 display's tech specs:

31.5-inch
4K Ultra HD resolution (3,840×2,160 pixels)
140 PPI
IPS LED
16:9 aspect ratio
60Hz refresh rate
5ms response time
DCI-P3 wide color gamut (95%)
550 nits peak brightness
Ports: USB-C input, DisplayPort 1.2, two HDMI 2.0a ports, and two USB 3.0 ports
Up to ~60W power delivery to MacBook Pro
Other features: HDR10, AMD FreeSync, dual 10W speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, narrow bezel design with pivoting and height adjustable stand

Here's how LG's UltraFine 5K Display, now $1,299.95, stacks up:

27-inch
5K resolution (5,120×2,880 pixels)
217 PPI
IPS LED
16:9 aspect ratio
60Hz refresh rate
12-14ms response time
DCI-P3 wide color gamut (99%)
500 nits peak brightness
Ports: Thunderbolt 3 input and three USB-C 3.1 ports
Up to 85W power delivery to MacBook Pro
Other features: Built-in 1080p camera, dual 5W speakers, microphone, Thunderbolt 3 cable included, adjustable and VESA compatible stand

LG's 32UD99 arguably looks nicer than the UltraFine 5K, while its larger screen, HDR10, and AMD FreeSync support are attractive features for gamers. But, for $300 less, you are getting Ultra HD resolution instead of 5K, USB-C instead of Thunderbolt 3, no webcam, lower power delivery, and slightly less coverage of the P3 color gamut.

Read our Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C Display Buyer's Guide for other options.

Tags: LG, USB-C, 4K displays

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v0lume4

29 months ago

Now THAT is a good looking display. Makes you wonder why the Apple / LG 5K display didn't use a similar design. LG has been shipping displays with this design for a while now.

Rating: 5 Votes

-BigMac-

29 months ago

Love it. Looks far nicer than that bezel monster ultrafine 5k

Rating: 4 Votes

mabhatter

29 months ago

Edit: the 4K one looks reasonable now with additional HDMI and DisplayPort connectors. a bit pricy to get that P3 color space and USB-C support. They should have lead with this instead of the USB-C only model. 4K at 32" kind of defeats the purpose though of a Retina display. LG has a nice refreshed 27ud69 that's probably better for most needs. Not as many highend checkboxes but half the price.
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Looks nice, but not true 4K.

"True" 4K at 4096 wide is really only for video production and pro work. They charge like twice again for those panels with high-end color specs. They have very low volume. Yay market separation! 3890 wide is the "consumer" 4K UltraHD spec that matches TVs and broadcast standards.

Rating: 1 Votes

vertical smile

29 months ago

To push customers towards Apples own display(s).

But, Apple doesn't have a display. At least, not yet, and probably not for two years if you believe the rumors.

I guess you could be right, maybe it was deliberate to remind Mac consumers on how nice Apple's displays are.

Rating: 1 Votes

Appleaker

29 months ago

Now THAT is a good looking display. Makes you wonder why the Apple / LG 5K display didn't use a similar design. LG has been shipping displays with this design for a while now.

To push customers towards Apples own display(s).

Rating: 1 Votes

macduke

29 months ago

This does look leaps and bounds better than that other abomination. I'd buy one if my MacBook Pro supported 60Hz 4K.

Rating: 1 Votes

vertical smile

29 months ago

Ya — personally referring to the modular Mac Pro.

I figured you were, as it is easy to forget that there is currently a "New" Mac Pro.

But the OP was not clear on what Mac Pro the post was referring to, I am pretty sure the post was referring to the current 2017 "new" one.

Rating: 1 Votes

Joe Rossignol

29 months ago

I think there is some confusion here. The new 2017 Mac Pro, which is basically the 2013 Mac Pro, does NOT have Thunderbolt 3. It has 6 Thunderbolt 2 ports. I am unsure if this display will work on the current Mac Pro, probably not.

Anyone, please correct me if I am wrong about this.

If carlsson was referring to the rumored Mac Pro that might be out in two years, then yes, I would hope it would have Thunderbolt 3.

It is ridiculous that the 2017 "New" Mac Pro doesn't have TB3.

Ya — personally referring to the modular Mac Pro.

Rating: 1 Votes