LG UltraFine 6K Monitor with Thunderbolt 5 Support for Apple’s M4 Macs: 99.5% Color Gamut Coverage and Stylish Design

LG has made a significant leap in the display market by unveiling its UltraFine 6K monitor at CES 2025. This new model addresses previous criticisms regarding its design, offering a much more refined aesthetic and advancing beyond the 5K resolution that characterized earlier models. As a groundbreaking product, the UltraFine 6K is the first monitor to embrace the Thunderbolt 5 standard, making it an excellent choice for users of several Mac models that utilize the new M4 chip. With its exceptional color accuracy—covering up to 99.5% of the color gamut—this monitor is poised to become an essential tool for creative professionals. Let’s explore its specifications and features in greater detail.

Technical Specifications and Design Upgrades of the LG UltraFine 6K Monitor

While many technical specifics of the LG UltraFine 6K remain elusive, its design has clearly evolved, aligning more closely with Apple’s Pro Display XDR aesthetics. The model number 32U990A signifies a spacious 32-inch display, tailored precisely for demanding tasks. Impressively, this monitor covers 99.5% of the Adobe RGB color space and 98% of the DCI-P3 color space, ensuring that content creators and professionals can rely less on ongoing calibration to achieve accurate color representation.

“LG’s latest UltraFine (model 32U990A) monitor is the world’s first 6K high-resolution monitor to come with Thunderbolt™ 5 and its versatile connectivity. Featuring a Nano IPS Black panel, it delivers exceptional color accuracy and a high contrast with a wide color gamut covering 99.5% of Adobe RGB and 98% of DCI-P3. With calibration software support, this monitor is perfect for media professionals, while its slim, geometric design enhances both aesthetics and user convenience to satisfy every kind of user.”

Instead of opting for mini-LED or OLED technology, LG has selected ‘Nano IPS Black’ technology. Although some consumers may express disappointment over this choice, it appears that this selection is primarily to maintain a competitive price point. One notable advantage of the UltraFine 6K is its compatibility with Thunderbolt 5, which can deliver an impressive 80Gbps bi-directional bandwidth, potentially soaring to 120Gbps with Bandwidth Boost enabled. We suspect that this monitor will support a 6K resolution at a refresh rate of 120Hz, though confirmation on this front is still pending.

For anyone considering integrating the LG UltraFine 6K into their daily workflow, it is advisable to pair it with either an M4 Mac mini or an M4 MacBook Pro. Currently, the base model of the M4 Mac mini, equipped with 16GB of unified RAM and a 256GB SSD, is available for $579.99 on Amazon. The upgraded model featuring 512GB of storage can be purchased for $749, following a $50 discount. Additionally, the M4 MacBook Pro’s 14.2-inch model, also with 16GB of unified RAM and a 512GB SSD, is priced at $1,487, courtesy of a $112 price reduction.

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