

Standard USB-A and HDMI slots are available, too, and will come in handy if you want to pair two devices simultaneously to the monitor.
#Ergo embrace pro
The single USB-C (upstream) port was all that I needed to get my MacBook Pro connected (and extended,) all while the laptop was being charged with LG's 80W output. It's a simple touch that makes cable management a breeze.Īlso on the back is a catalog of ports for display and audio configurations. Secondly, the stand is decorated with nifty clamps to keep your dangling cables out of sight. I tested it with a 1-inch thick tabletop from Flexispot and a thinner metal desk from Secretlab and had no problem with either one. For one, the included monitor stand clamps securely onto virtually any desk. Then there's LG's Ergo Stand which connects to the monitor via a VESA mount and allows the display to extend, retract, pivot, tilt, and swivel up to 335 degrees - if you have the room. The Ergo Stand is great if you're picky about your monitor placement. Fingerprint smudges that come from swiveling the monitor around are also non-existent. The matte coating on the DualUp makes its visuals very comfortable to look at, even on the brightest of days. Is that a twinkle I see in your eye already?īetween glossy and matte displays, I prefer the latter - and LG does, too. Instead of spanning from one end of the table to the other, the LG's 16:18 aspect ratio takes up less horizontal space and, therefore, puts less strain on the monitor stand - and your neck from having to turn side to side. The LG DualUp is not like your traditional ultra-wide monitor, which seems to be the "go-to" for most home and office setups nowadays. Let's talk about the elephant in the room: That boxy, 27.6-inch IPS panel. SpecificationsĭisplayPort 1.4, USB-C, USB-AB audio jack, 2x USB-A, 2x HDMI

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