Name: 27MU88-W
Brand: LG
SKU: 228889
Rating: 4.1 (40 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

precise
consistent
and rich colors fit

green is slightly off kilter
the USB hub is limited to the USB 2
No cherry-picked units sent by brands

Display technology: LCD
Response time: 5 ms
Panel design: Flat
Screen size: 27 in
Brightness: 300 cd/m²
Aspect ratio: 16

LG 27MU88-W - Pros & Cons

precise
consistent
and rich colors fit
the image quality is excellent
good image quality
smooth performance
and a lot of useful features
Build Quality The build quality of the LG 27UD68P is fine
It also remains accurate when viewed at an angle
which
ergonomic adjustments are good
slightly faster frame rates and a slightly smoother gameplay experience
4K effort looks good to the eyes
simple
clear and concise manner
text is sharp and colors are vibrant

green is slightly off kilter
the USB hub is limited to the USB 2
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
this picture wasn't taken under a controlled environment
poor color volume and insufficient peak brightness
the sound would sometimes hiccup and stop playing for 2-3 seconds before automatically resuming
this display does not swivel at all horizontally
MacBooks can run the display at 60 Hz by default
high-end model will move from Intel to Apple silicon
the display similarly defaults to a Retina 1920x1080 desktop
lack of confidence by the manufacturer
The USB cables are only one meter in length
the DisplayPort content in PBP mode always gets squished
monitor has no built-in speakers
not as convenient as it could be
can't swivel the display along the Y' axis
modes -- color accuracy and black levels take a hit
lack of buttons helps contribute to its low input
It lacks some modern amenities
it's not primarily a gaming monitor

LG 27MU88-W - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	27 in Best: Acer UM.PB1EE.A01 Screen size: 282 in
Response time	5 ms Best: JVC LM-H191 Response time: 0.01 ms
Brightness	300 cd/m² Best: DynaScan DS321LR4 Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
Weight	6210 g Best: BenQ GL2450HM Weight: 0 g

LG 27MU88-W - Full Specifications

Screen size	27.0 in
Brightness	300.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio	16:9

Height adjustment	4.33 in
Height (without stand)	1.7 in
Height with stand	8.8 in
Depth (with stand)	16.7 in
Width (with stand)	24.2 in
Weight	219.05 oz

Supported graphics resolutions	3840x2160
HD type	4K Ultra HD
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)	99.0 %
Display technology	LCD
Backlight	RGB LED
Panel type	IPS
Response time	5.0 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)	178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)	178.0 °

3D support (3D-Ready)	no
VESA mount	yes

Power consumption (typical)	29.0 W

Colour of product	Black,Silver,White
Panel design	Flat
Built-in USB hub	yes
Screen surface	Gloss

HDCP	yes
HDMI ports quantity	2
Headphone outputs quantity	1

Pivot function	yes
Tiltable	yes
Cable lock slot	no
Plug and Play	yes

EPEAT	Gold

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LG 27MU88-W LG - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.9

Based on 6 reviews

PCMAG

Published: 24.06.2016

LG 27UD88-W Review

4.0

The 27-inch LG 27UD88-W is a sharp-looking 4K monitor that delivers a highly detailed picture, wonderful gaming performance, and plenty of features, including a USB-C port.

LG 27MU88-W LG 27UD88-W Monitor Review — Beautiful But Pricey 4K

Tom's Guide

Published: 20.05.2016

LG 27UD88-W Monitor Review — Beautiful But Pricey 4K

While pricey, the LG 27UD88-W is a versatile and attractive 4K monitor with great color options that you can use for work or gaming.

TechRadar

Published: 19.02.2019

LG 27UD88-W review

A colorful and affordable monitor

LG 27MU88-W LG 27UD88 Review: A Well-Rounded Ultra HD Display With USB-C

MacRumors

LG 27UD88 Review: A Well-Rounded Ultra HD Display With USB-C

A few weeks ago, we took a look at LG's new 27-inch UltraFine 5K display designed in partnership with Apple to pair with the new MacBook Pro....

LG 27MU88-W LG 27UD68 Review (27UD68P-B, 27UD68-W)

RTINGS.com

Published: 21.02.2018

LG 27UD68 Review (27UD68P-B, 27UD68-W)

3.8

The LG 27UD68P-B is a good IPS monitor with a UHD resolution and a wide viewing angle. It has decent picture quality, and it features a narrow bezel making it a ...

LG 27MU88-W Review: LG's USB-C-enabled 4K Monitor lends single cable simplicity to 12" MacBook owners, but not without some compromises

9to5Mac

Published: 04.06.2016

Review: LG's USB-C-enabled 4K Monitor lends single cable simplicity to 12" MacBook owners, but not without some compromises

If you’re looking for a 4K display that can be paired with your 12″ MacBook via a single USB-C cable, then your options are fairly limited. It seems that LG is one of the few display makers that has such a monitor available for sale. LG’s 27UD88-W is a 27″ USB-C-enabled display. Its USB-C port allows MacBook owners to connect a […]