WARNING!! DON’T BUY an LG 32" 4K UltraFine Ergo for Productivity!
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LG 32" 4K UltraFine Ergo 32UN880-B Review! Many people say the LG 32" 4K UltraFine Ergo 32UN880-B is the Perfect Productivity Monitor! For the price it is great value for the features and the high quality LG Ergo Stand that is included inside of the box! However, the approach taken for LG Picture by Picture using OnScreen Control is very disappointing, and limits the versatility of this productivity monitor! In addition, the inconsistent HDR performance with this panel creates a frustrating user experience.
I tried using this LG 4K HDR UltraFine display with my MacBook Pro and Windows PC for photo editing, video editing and multi-tasking (as well as normal day-to-day tasks like emails, Netflix and watching KZread).
It also supports AMD FreeSync and a Game Mode, great if you’re searching for a productivity monitor that can also be used for gaming. The anti-glare screen helps with reducing reflections.
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00:00 - LG 32" 4K UltraFine Ergo 32UN880-B Review
00:28 - LG Ultrafine HDR Issues
01:05 - LG 32” 4K UltraFine Ergo Setup
01:33 - The HUGE Problem with the LG Ergo Stand!
02:00 - VESA Mount Holes
02:10 - LG 32” 4K UltraFine Ergo Unboxing and Specs
02:34 - LG OnScreen Control and Picture by Picture
03:54 - Display Quality and Performance
04:40 - LG UltraFine 4K Monitor Alternatives
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The title says not to buy it for productivity, proceeds to immediately talk about inconsistent HDR support for gaming.
@binaryum
Жыл бұрын
lmaooo what a joke
@mira8950
Жыл бұрын
Cool i just unsub
@pdubsweir3
Жыл бұрын
click baity...probably desperate.
@ArtelisStudio
Жыл бұрын
i automatically disliked. never gonna click a video from this guy again.
@CaptainCohiba
Жыл бұрын
This Guy is a complete Joke
And here we have an example of why dislikes need to be shown. Someone might acutually take this advise seriously, when in reality it's virtually all user error or not understanding what you've actually bought. Do us all a favour and change that title, not only is it click bait it's just plain rubbish.
@obiromaniankenobi1136
2 жыл бұрын
I can agree here. The "Issues" mentioned are just plain DUMB. The stand? Like dude.. most of these Stands have problems with angled Desks LOL! And taking advantage of the ports on the screen.. like really? So its actually a good monitor.. For productivity its pretty good. And yea.. this is a good example why we need dislike counts XD
@azerbouf
2 жыл бұрын
247 likes and 422 dislikes...
@billbriggs4492
2 жыл бұрын
The thanks just makes it soo much better
@OrtoInScatola
Жыл бұрын
Report as spam or misleading. More people should start using that option
@freerights6695
Жыл бұрын
386 likes, 672 dislikes now
You cant say thats a negative of the monitor to attach to your desk..you would be in the same position for any monitor arm. If you don't want the arm don't get one.
Dude, change the title of your video. You break down the product in the title with clickbait and in the video the biggest problems you have with the screen could all been detected if you did some research before making the purchase... I also still get the feeling that you think it's a decent screen, which does not match your clickbait title at all...
You mentioned nothing about why this monitor is bad for productivity, but rather bad for gaming, HDR, picture by picture etc
I hadn't seen an unhelpful video like this before
Yo my guy I always appreciate people taking the time to make content but I think some of your issues with the monitor are user error and or a faulty device. You gotta know what you are buying. The issue with the monitor arm? The only issue I've had was I wasn't too happy with the color accuracy but that took 5 mins to fix.
@akudk389
Жыл бұрын
How do you fix that issue? do you have ICC profile to be shared?
@anaszahiri8116
Жыл бұрын
Wym it took 5 minutes to fix v
@ghajik.
Жыл бұрын
@@anaszahiri8116 just use a colorimeter, which takes 5 min.
This is actually an easy fix for the HDR not showing your game. You actually have to turn HDR off on the monitor prior to loading your game because your games preference is still set to SDR, this will display a blank screen as you see because the monitor itself is set to HDR not SDR. Once you change the games visual from SDR to HDR you can then change the monitors setting to HDR and it will work just fine.
@rumble1925
Жыл бұрын
@@derekjenkins6614 lmfao
@ArtelisStudio
Жыл бұрын
so it was a user problem, not a monitor problem 🤣
@delsmith5327
11 ай бұрын
Maybe you should do reviews instead of this guy! 😍
After watching this video, I have just finally decided to buy it :) Good image quality, no need for vesa, enough for gaming (44 60HZ and 5ms)...I think that for a multipurpose monitor, that´s what I´m lookin for (photo / video editing + gaming + multimedia) it´s perfect
@gazagxrlx2974
Жыл бұрын
Why not the dual up for the same price ??
@ivanferrero
Жыл бұрын
@@gazagxrlx2974 easy, at least in spain right now the 32¨ it´s 450 € , but the 27¨model it´s 350 €, so it´s 450 euros vs 700 euros.
@seymurasad1991
7 ай бұрын
@@gazagxrlx2974 dual does not have 4k, it is quad hd
I'm convinced I should buy this monitor after watching this review.
TLDW: He doesn't know how to configure a game's HDR settings He wants a monitor that floats behind his desk without being attached to anything
@fadillah6014
2 ай бұрын
Yeah it doesn't makes sense to blame the monitor for wrong desk, imagine blame someone feet for wrong size shoes.
Sorry, I understand the urge to create contents, but come on.... I own this TV for 6 months+ 1. My HDR doesn't go green when it switches(I have a PS5), probably your own unit is faulty 2. I understand the clamp issue, a clamp can't be perfect for all users 3. I can turn my monitor vertically with no issue 4. It doesn't make much sense to compare the monitor picture by picture to an ultra wide monitor that is about 3 times of the price I don't understand really, aside the the Eve spectrum monitor that takes about 5 months for delivery, I don't think you can get a better monitor within $700 pricepoint that is better than this Ultrafine Ergo if you are a MacBook user....my PC,Macbook and Ps5 are connected to this monitor, no issue
@crillzyo
2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering hows the text sharpness on this monitor, and when you swap the usb-c from one computer to the other (would be windows laptop into macbook or vice versa, for me) does it instantly change to the monitor, i have read people had issues with mac minis plugging the usb-c in an needing to restart the mac? planning to get this just need some answer on the usb-c :D
@willy7968
2 жыл бұрын
@@crillzyo I don’t swap the cable, I use a fixed cable for all the devices connected to my monitor, I dont feel any disruption when I change the input
@crillzyo
2 жыл бұрын
@@willy7968 so basically dwaping the USB c works fine then with macbooks. Sounds encouraging, I guess I get it next week, I mainly plan to use it for coding so o hope text looks fine on it.
@willy7968
2 жыл бұрын
@@crillzyo yeah, the only downside of this monitor is the speaker, but it shouldn't matter to u
@crillzyo
2 жыл бұрын
@@willy7968 awesome, I'll order it tomorrow, thanks for the info!
Just want to mention that the brightness is absolutely fine for serious editing and colour grading. If you need more, your room is way to bright for accurate work. My monitors max out at about 400 and after calibration they run at less than 50% brightness.
@tschalky
Жыл бұрын
i got the monitor and for me to code it is actually partly too bright. i had an eizo before and since eizo also uses the lg panel i thought it would not be a problem but the eizo i could set much darker. will probably change the lg but as i said only because it is too bright. otherwise everything is top. if someone has an idea how i can get the monitor a tad darker it will stay. flux is already installed.
I need to correct you on the part where you mention the stand 2mins into the review. This stand will allow you to upgrade into a 34' with no problem - I just did this with my wifes 27' LG ergo monitor and she is now using the LG 34wn780-b on the same stand. I've used the extra stand for my own LG 34GP950G-B and it works perfectly there as well ..
Productivity means color accuracy (which is insanely good btw), build quality and resolution. This is for photo/ video editors people not gamers or TV watching.
@deniqueleblanc1144
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for this comment! Just bought this monitor for editing and music production, and this stupid clickbait title got me scared... thanks for reassuring me!
@vvanheukelum
5 ай бұрын
Do you own this monitor? I am looking to buy one since it's one of the very few that have a polarizer layer that should eliminate the IPS glow at angles... can you confirm this?
Hey man, thanks for the video. How tall is the stand?
Clearly a faulty unit in regards to the HDR issue. This is obviously not for every unit. Some of the issues you raised are totally pointless to raise and just seems like you're mentioning it for the sake of content and views.
That's why you check out details before buying
Are you located in the US? Would you be selling it if it was not to your satisfaction?
How did you overcome the sleep mode issue? Where the monitor goes into sleep without a source providing signal.
This is the dumbest monitor review i have ever watch, and one of the main reason we should have the dislike count back. The ergo stand has problem has issue? It is a clamp, you should make sure you have a suitable desk to use it. 🙄
I have a setup with Dell U4021qw + this LG 32-880 in portrait mode, since the U4021qw is essentially a 32" stretched to 21:9, they can display the identical font size if they are in the same scale ratio. I definitely love them. both monitors are connected to my macbook M1 pro and my Alienware R13 with 3080.
@o0tosci0o
2 жыл бұрын
which one is your favorit Im comparing dell vs lg 32“ 4k displays.. dell is a little better in paper but also more expensive mhhh
@SkullTraill
2 жыл бұрын
Jeff, do you share a single set of mouse and keyboard between the 2 computers? If so, what solution do you use?
@bigboat8329
Жыл бұрын
alienware, gross.
@realdah
Жыл бұрын
@@SkullTraill sorry I didn't enable notification. Dell U4021qw has inbuilt KVM, so I can use a single set of mouse & keyboard.
@realdah
Жыл бұрын
@@o0tosci0o LG 880 32 ego stand is $499 occasionally in Costco, make it one of the best deal. U4021qw is just too expensive right now, and the brightness is not so good neither. in practical, I would recommend dual 32 LG 4k. and dual 4k can be connected to a single thunderbolt 3 dock which is also a plus.
Well that’s 5 minutes of my life I’ll never get back…
Does anyone know how I can update the firmware on this monitor? Ben mentioned that he had gone through the process but I cannot just find a way to do it. There is just a useless on screen control software that can be downloaded from lg website or App Store that literally does nothing firmware wise. I am having issues with my USB C port and thought a firmware update might get rid of the issue
What keyboard u were using in this video..? Starting of video
Can I use it as tv as well? Like to watch movies and sports? I live in a small room and was looking for maybe a monitor that I can use as a monitor and TV. Would you recommend? I thought of maybe plugging a Roku on the back or something
@user-PredatorProject
Жыл бұрын
to watch movies (torrents) from my pc ???
Has there been a new upgrade release model to market this year?
Does it have a matte screen finish or a glossy one
What about preparuje and exporting videos in rec 709 when Iwony dci-p3? Do you change the gamut or does your video software automatically manage it? Resolve, premiere?
I read the title and thought I would get serious review. While watching I already noticed the lag of technical knowledge especially for display reviews and when I went to the comments I was very glad to see that almost everyone was writing what I had thought. Totally agree that downvotes should be visible again for content like this. Quality of the video, editing and voice performances was very good though.
Hi What is model of your monitor arm?, i'm looking for something tall egough to be able to put a macbook pro 14" under a 27" display without covering part of the display with the macbook, thanks
Will it charge MacBook if you plug in type-c cable?
can I use this with my iMac 2012 5k 27in ??? my screen broke on it and I need a secondary screen to use as my only screen ???
Is it a problem with his xbox or do hdr games actually not work? I dont understand why it would not if the game and the monitor are hdr
Did you make sure it wasn’t the cable?
I constantly run this monitor at 20% brightness with my desk right next to the window lol.
Had a bit of hard time finding what is so wrong with it related to productivity. You showed up some important points but they seem very specific to generalize the blame TO the monitor only.
@Kumodot
Жыл бұрын
in a Nutshell, because you have criticized the bad side of this monitor based on things that are specifically bad for YOU. I was able to ignore that part and keep with the good side of it. I bought the monitor after watching your video and I am happy with it until now. In fact, I am thinking about getting a second one. The Support is amazing. My table is not a good table for this kind of support/clamp, since the edges are angled, but it worked well in the end.
@ArtelisStudio
Жыл бұрын
good one 👍
so is lg 27up850 sharper& better?
Any idea on cheap 1440p monitors?
I just bought it. I hope you're happy
Can anyone explain to me how to split screen and display two different sources? I was not able to that in the onscreen display software. Any help would be appreciated.
Lg 32un880 and lg 32un 880-b Are same ?
is it better than lg up850-w?
just to be clear. LG says that it supports HDR content. They did some software magic to make the screen pretend that its showing you HDR. I don't see official HDR Display standard (set by VESA) anywhere for this device. Even HDR400 (the lowest HDR display standard) requires 400 nits of brightness. So don't be surprised if this doesn't support real HDR.
@ArtelisStudio
Жыл бұрын
No, it was a user error. You have to change your gaming settings to HDR first before you switch to HDR. His was still in SDR mode that’s why it showed a gray screen.
it's almost like you bought the product before checking the description 😂
Rich kid issues, go to daddy and tell him to buy you a new one.
User error doesn’t make a product defective.
I agree - computer monitors are not built for your xbox and playstation. Most people would use them for productivity. But great video, fast paced, exactly how I like my videos! I WILL DESCRIBE, even though I don't agree with you on many of your opinions, but this is a great short review!!!
Is this a good monitor or not? I am confused. He says it isn't and then he puts links to buy it. I was looking at this one and PA279CRV. Which one do you guys recommend? Is this still a good one to go with? Or is there a better alternative? TIA
@LoveTheGiant
9 ай бұрын
Specs are pretty similar. Depends on price and if you prefer the ergo stand.
Well, this is a misleading video title. In your video there only seems one issue that is the HDR issue you talked about at the start. The rest of the things you mentioned should not be the reason for anyone NOT buying this great display.
The title of your video has been reported to LG and I heard their law office are looking into it. Be prepared to pay millions. If I were you I'll take off immediately.
@4nc3st0r
26 күн бұрын
lol
🤣🤣🤣Click-bite don't buy, but you must get one 🤣
I am going to get this monitor, but I have a question someone might answer, since i use a winows laptop and macbook air m1 i would regularly switch the usb-c, does it work seamlessly? currently on hdmi its just plug in an everything works, is it the same with usb-c connection?
@pieceofshitzu2
2 жыл бұрын
I own the 2k 27, and yes- USB C charging and displaying will work on the m1 Macs
@jaybain4337
2 жыл бұрын
I run a Macbook M1 Pro 14" over USB-C, and a 2015 Macbook over which I run either Thunderolt-DisplayPort or HDMI out to HDMI in. IIRC, the HDR feature works best over HDMI 4K. The LG 32 Ergo comes with a 4K HDMI cable with ethernet builit in.
GRACIAS HONESTIDAD Y OBJETIVIDAD SOBRE TODO
@stormk-1130
Жыл бұрын
Puras mamadas dijo ese man.
Im sorry but your review is a bit confusing. Firstly, I agree with juicej45, I believe your issue is a User Error. I literally plugged my Xbox Series S in today and got the same "HDR" pop up in the upper right hand corner.... difference is, mine worked. No grey screen. Try a using a different HDMI cable. Secondly, you've praised this monitor in many ways however, you didn't provide really any "Productivity" issues, (unless I missed that part). Thirdly, your message says "WARNING!! DON"T BUY an LG 32" 4K UltraFine Ergo for Productivity!" You're providing affiliate links to BUY the 32" 4K UltraFine Ergo monitor seems a bit contradictory lol. I love this monitor. I have it hooked up to a USB 3 dock and all it takes is to plug in my TB4 cable into my 14" MacBook Pro and I'm up and running, as well as my Monitor Lamp, ext drives, and monitor. Anyway, for everyone else watching this, take this review with a grain of salt.
@changzhiyao812
Жыл бұрын
hi, john, does it work well now? I want to buy an Xbox with this LG monitor. Is it really the HDMI cable problem?
Right now I’m struggling with the decision of getting one of those 32 monitors or the 27 inch version twice 😬
@leonsvideos
2 жыл бұрын
Get the 27“ version twice, having the ability to rotate one screen and keeping one horizontally is brilliant
@Rose-oh6uk
Жыл бұрын
@@leonsvideos but then its not 4k resolution
@leonsvideos
Жыл бұрын
@@Rose-oh6uk don’t get the ergo version (27UP550 or 650 or 850) and use the money you save on monitor arms if you need the ergonomic functionality
@stitcha123
Жыл бұрын
What did you go for?
Not sure if this is reverse psychology, but it worked, I am definitely going to put this monitor on my bucket list.
haha I absolutely love my dual screen setup of these
The only thing he complains about that is even remotely related to productivity, is the PiP functionality. Even for this he talks about showing his gaming consoles side-by-side... on a 16:9 screen. What a joke.
Excellent video! Thank you for sharing. I haven't seen any documentation on how low can it be positioned. Can it go all the way to the floor of the desk?
The guy obviously didn't do any research or read the specs before hand. I mean the problem with the mount, it clearly shows in one of the product videos what issues you might have.
What is the difference between 27un880-b and this monitor?
@RobertoArtilesReyes
2 жыл бұрын
I think is just the back of the monitor. B = BLACK and W-WHITE...
I am puzzled. Did we talk about productivity ?
The reason why you are wathching everything in SDR is because the HDMI is 2.0, that doesn´t support HDR only HMDI 2.1 supports HDR Native or if you use the Displayport (in this monitor is 1.4) it supports native HDR to 10 bits, that´s the reason why this monitor include HDR Effect, if you are playing with HDMI port you must tunr on this effect mode, I have the same monitor and I have discovered this, only I hate it doesn´t have HDMI 2.1
Every review said this is not for gamers? Why would you buy it for gaming?
The clamp issue is a none issue. One needs to do their research before buying something. Don't like the clamp, get a different desk or a monitor with a stand. Don't blame the mfg because your desk is ill designed to work with this mounting system. As for hdr, no issues here with windows switching back and forth. I believe there was a setting for this in the monitor config to auto switch.
@5000Seabass
Жыл бұрын
You’re an idiot for this one. Poor stand design is not excusable for a $700 monitor. If I can spend $40 to get a different VESA mount that is compatible with any desk AND have more adjustability than the original stand? That’s a joke.
bro got them magnifying goggles on
just because it did not fit your needs it doesn't make it a bad monitor. the title is misleading. you just made the wrong decision.
wrong information, there is NO picture-by-picture functionality in this monitor whatsoever. You can not get it by using on-screen controller app either. So simply not available. I was about to purchase it thinking I can install the on-screen controller app on my both devices and use split-screen functionality from two different sources. However, I verified from multiple sources (including LG customer service) that PBP is not supported by this monitor at all.
Glad I read about the clamp not fitting desks with a metal frame surround underneath the desk top (which mine has). Ok, I could buy a new desk but something to factor in.
Thanks. The PIP wont work for me either. 2:40 . Anyone using a PIP for a not computer source...
This LG monitor uses a BOE panel. For LG panels, it's better to go for Dell U3223.
@YarG-cf6fj
3 ай бұрын
u3223qe cost +55-60% more
Video about user error. HDR 4k content - User either failed to change the settings in his games consoles or had incompatible cables. Desk stand - I just laughed at this complaint as it is so incredibly stupid. You can't blame LG for not DYOR!
so you're telling people do not buy it because it didn't meet your VERY specific requirements even though for the vast majority of people it actually is a great monitor for productivity? come on! BTW for people unable to see likes/dislikes ratio it is now (Dec 17 2022) Likes:631 / Dislikes: 1.1K (including mine)
Who got a desk with a backboard or angeled edges? NO ONE! And there is no problem with HDR on this monitor or the 32GQ950 that I use side-by-side with it. I use SDR in desktop and set HRD in a game and when I start the game it should switch to HDR automatic.
How is. this the un880-B when the back is white?
@jaybain4337
2 жыл бұрын
There's a hard to find white version. I looked for it but can't find it on sale in any market.
es mucho mejor el de referencia 32uk580-b en brillo resolucion y softwar
Do you own a Nintendo Switch? I highly recommend checking one out and reviewing it
You bought a 60hz for gaming?….
This video shows why KZread needs to reactivate dislike counts. XD The reasons why you shouldnt buy this monitor, are hilarious! Sorry kid, but I can't take you serious.
Yo bro that monitor is not designed for gaming
It's good for a cheap monitor❤ buy it, the best pc monitor is lg c2 40 ince
I prefer their dualup ergo more tho
I was near ti buy this one but Brightness is not enough .. would you recommend one version with high brightness
@need100k
2 жыл бұрын
Mine will arrive today, I just tried researching my 2013 iMac brightness but I'm seeing different numbers, so I'll have to plug it into my mini and compare it next to the iMac to visually compare brightness.
@everonproducties
2 жыл бұрын
@@need100k and how was it?
@need100k
2 жыл бұрын
@@everonproducties - Well, my son grabbed it and set it up on his computer so it looks ok, but I need to see it side-by-side with my iMac to really see the difference. I'll let him use it until I get my new Mac. I'll let you know when I do that. Soon I think.
@everonproducties
2 жыл бұрын
@@need100k great thanks, thinking of using it with my new m1 pro macbook. Hoping the brightness will be okay
@need100k
Жыл бұрын
@@everonproducties - So I finally managed to connect it next to my iMac but I was so focused on comparing the sharpness and clarity I didn't pay attention to the brightness. That said, if it were noticeably dark I would have caught that immediately, and I was using it during the day when the room was bright. I don't think brightness will be an issue, and it is definitely much sharper than my 2013 iMac.
No your wrong, I have one and I have no issues - its a fantasitc monitor
If you have a desk, where you can't mount a monitor arm, don't buy a monitor with an monitor arm, that is the most weird argument, I have heard for a while, it like if you shoe size is 10, then size 7 shoes won' fit. So don't buy these size 7 shoes.
Guys who compare Dual up with UltraFine, please also compare QHD and 4K. I also compared this ones, and bought two 4k UltraFine monitors. Do not listen anybody, just buy it))
Not true, my PS5 plays perfectly with HDR and everything else works as expected and it does it very well, it's a very bright monitor it connects my MacBook M1 pro 14 inch and powers/charges it too, it also suffers no light bleed at the edges and has very accurate colour reproduction making it an excellent choice for video editing or photographers it's the best monitor I ever bought
I just bought this monitor to connect with a Intel mini mac (2020). The whites were greyish, the blacks were grey, the monitor was less bright. No amount of adjustments could help. Looked like garbage next to my 27" iMac retina. I wanted to love this monitor but it was so inferior to the iMac retina
This Video Is the perfect example of "Why we need Dislike count on Videos"
For your purpose you should buy a DualUp. Also, the silly bit about desk clamps.... You should have thought about that before you bought this. Personally I have FIVE desk clamps at the back of my desk. Also, it comes with a grommet to screw in your desk if you want to keep the backboard. If you don't want to screw anything in your desk then remove the silly functionally pointless backboard - and get a DualUp. And if you don't want both, get over your high horse and stop complaining!
@seymurasad1991
7 ай бұрын
Dual up is not 4k monitor, it is Quad hd
Kind of misleading. Buy a gaming monitor for games if it's priority. Productivity? Music production and Photo, video editing, you will be fine.
Click bait title.
This kind of video pisses me off. I JUST care about feedback on productivity, screen real estate usage, legibility of various text sizes. This is anything but.
"for Productivity" Talks more about gaming-issues and installmentwarnings than Productivity. On top of that, they aren't all legit problems. Clickbait title.
Wtf is that ? TITLE : DONT BUY, but he put links in bio to Get this monitor.
This is not a Gamming monitor... HDR is just an "effects". Great for photographes and video editing.
brain as smooth as pebble
Hdr problem was same to me unless i sold my Xbox and bought ps5
@changzhiyao812
Жыл бұрын
hey, tolga, is there any solution now? I want to buy an Xbox using this monitor
Nonsense review. I have this monitor and experience none of the at times self made issues you seem to have with it. Its a fantastic monitor and there is nothing wrong at all with the Ergo stand. Puzzling review. Very puzzling.