LG UltraFine 27US550 vs LG UltraFine evo 6K (32U990A)

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UltraFine 27US550 compared with UltraFine evo 6K (32U990A)
LGUltraFine 27US550LGUltraFine evo 6K (32U990A)
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2024September 2025
Display
Screen size27″31.5″
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)6144 × 3456 (6K) (better)
Sharpness163 pixels per inch224 pixels per inch (better)
PanelIPSIPS (Nano IPS Black)
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)5 ms5 ms
Brightness (typical)300 nits450 nits (better)
HDR certification–DisplayHDR 600
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10
Contrast ratio1,000:12,000:1
Colour range90% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976)98% DCI-P3, 99.5% Adobe RGB
DCI-P3 coverage90%98% (better)
ShapeFlatFlat
Colour depth10-bit (8-bit + FRC), 1.07 billion colours1.07B colours
Adobe RGB coverage–99.5% (CIE1931, typical), 95% minimum
HDR detailHDR10, HDR Effect–
Response time detail5 ms GtG (Faster mode)5 ms GtG (Faster mode)
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (CR ≥ 10)178° horizontal, 178° vertical (CR ≥ 10)
Pixel pitch0.1554 x 0.1554 mm0.1134 × 0.1134 mm
Eye careFlicker Safe, Reader Mode, Color Weakness modeFlicker Safe, Reader Mode, Auto Brightness
Calibration–Factory calibrated; hardware calibration ready (LG Calibration Studio)
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR13.5, Thunderbolt 5
USB-C chargingNoneUp to 96 W (better)
USB ports–2 × USB-C, Thunderbolt 5
KVM switch–Yes
EthernetNoNo
SpeakersNoYes
HDMI detail2 x HDMI 2.0–
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR13.5, DSC)
USB-C detail–Thunderbolt 5 input with up to 96 W charging; separate USB-C upstream port for data
Daisy chaining–Yes, over Thunderbolt 5 (6K at 60 Hz)
USB hub detail–2 × USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 15 W); upstream via Thunderbolt or USB-C
Picture by picture–PBP (2 inputs), PIP
Speaker detail–2 × 5 W
Audio out3-pole headphone out (sound only)–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)Height, tilt, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.8 kg9.5 kg
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Size with stand613.5 x 539.2 x 253.2 mm (W x H x D, raised)718.4 × 582.3 × 198.2 mm
Size without stand613.5 x 363.5 x 45.4 mm (W x H x D)718.4 × 413.5 × 26.5 mm
Weight without stand4.2 kg6 kg
ColoursWhite–
Power and support
Power use25 W typical, 26 W maximum, less than 0.5 W sleep, less than 0.3 W DC offLess than 1.2 W (sleep), less than 0.3 W (DC off)
Power supplyExternal adapter, 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 19 V 2.1 A (40 W)External adapter, 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
SoftwareLG Switch, Dual ControllerLG Calibration Studio (True Color Pro), Dual Controller
In the boxPower adapter, HDMI cable (white, 1.5 m)HDMI, Thunderbolt, USB-C and DisplayPort 2.1 cables

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