LG’s Pro Display XDR Killer Is The Best Monitor You Can’t Buy

Prosumer hardware is always really expensive, and it’s no different for hardware such as the Apple Pro Display XDR—a monitor that, despite being six years old, still starts at a whopping $4,999. Newer technologies are coming to eat its lunch, though, and now, LG is launching a monitor that might look very appealing if you’ve been eyeing something like this.

LG has just announced the LG UltraFine 40WT95UF monitor. According to the company, it’s the first commercially available 5K2K (5,120 x 2,160 resolution) monitor to incorporate Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. As a reminder, Thunderbolt 5 allows for data transfer speeds of up to 80 Gbps, and computers using Thunderbolt 5 support a maximum of two 8K monitors at the same time, so 5K2K should work just fine. The monitor itself has a 40-inch curved IPS Black panel with a 21:9 aspect ratio, so it should be amazing for most multitasking duties. The display also features a 120Hz refresh rate and supports AMD FreeSync Premium.

Because of the monitor’s size and width, LG is advertising a couple of cool multitasking features for it, including Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and Picture-by-Picture (PbP) functionalities. These features allow users to display content from multiple sources concurrently on a single screen, mimicking a dual-monitor setup without the corresponding physical footprint. It’s pretty big, so chances are you won’t want a proper dual monitor setup anyway. IT professionals, including software developers and system integrators, could utilize the expanded view for managing lengthy code, complex project timelines, or in-depth content analysis. And just think about all the Excel cells you can fit in this bad boy. Spoiler alert: a lot of them.

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In terms of connectivity, aside from the Thunderbolt 5 port, we also have USB-C and USB-A ports, HDMI inputs, DisplayPort 2.1, and an RJ45 Ethernet port. This selection effectively allows the monitor to function as a built-in USB hub, letting you take full advantage of that Thunderbolt 5 port. The monitor also supports daisy-chaining, which can help you reduce cable clutter on your desk by allowing multiple compatible devices to be connected in sequence.

This is an enterprise “prosumer” monitor in the same line as Apple’s Pro Display XDR, and it’s probably one of the fanciest monitors you can put on your desk at work. But unlike the Pro Display XDR, it doesn’t look like you can grab this from a retailer, at least right now. Check out LG’s official page to know more.

Source: LG