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LG UltraFine 27UL550 vs LG UltraFine 27UP850K

What UltraFine 27UL550 does better (0) and where UltraFine 27UP850K wins (3) — every spec side by side.

LG UltraFine 27UL550
6.7Score
0 advantages≈ $300
vs
LG UltraFine 27UP850K
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ $270
Higher score
6.2Screen7.6
5.6Design & ergonomics5.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

UltraFine 27UL550UltraFine 27UP850K
623 × 572230614 × 459239
UltraFine 27UL550UltraFine 27UP850KDifference
Height572 mm459 mm+113 mm
Width623 mm614 mm+9 mm
Depth230 mm239 mm−9 mm
Weight6 kg5.9 kg+0.1 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is UltraFine 27UL550 better than UltraFine 27UP850K?

UltraFine 27UL550 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is UltraFine 27UP850K better than UltraFine 27UL550?

  1. Brightness (typical)300 nits vs 400 nits+33%
  2. HDRHDR10 vs DisplayHDR 400
  3. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 1,200:1+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution3840 × 21603840 × 2160
Resolution class4K UHD4K UHD
Pixel density163 ppi163 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate61 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)300 nits400 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,200:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage98%—
DCI-P3 coverage—98%
Colour depth—10 bit
HDRHDR10DisplayHDR 400
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)—Yes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)—90 W
HDMI inputs22
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hub—Yes
Built-in speakersNoYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment110 mm—
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
Swivel—No
VESA mount—100 × 100 mm
Weight6 kg5.9 kg
Width623 mm614 mm
Height572 mm459 mm
Depth230 mm239 mm
Product line—LG UltraFine
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