27-inch external display with camera/mic for MacBook Air

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27-inch external display with camera/mic for MacBook Air

I am upgrading from my 27" iMac and will go to a MacBook Air, but would like the same monitor size. On an earlier thread I read there was an LG that had both camera and microphone, that Apple had used in the past. This is from that thread.

"The LG 5k remains an excellent choice (the one with the flat base). It too has a camera, excellent speakers, microphone, and provides 96 W of charging. However, these are getting harder to find. This is the model that Apple sold on their website when they discontinued the old Thunderbolt Display. Make sure the firmware is up to date and be ready to replace the USB-c/Thunderbolt cable because the sheaths on their cable ends will separate."

Any help will be appreciated either in locating one of these, or suggesting an equivalent choice.

Posted on Nov 20, 2025 12:12 PM

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KiltedTim

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Nov 20, 2025 12:36 PM in response to appleannnie

Amazon seems to have them in stock... Here is a bundle with a surge protector and accessories.

Apple's Studio Display is less expensive. Studio Display - Apple

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Nov 20, 2025 1:38 PM in response to appleannnie

I believe the LG display used to be less expensive than the 27” Apple 5K Studio Display.

If the LG display’s price has shot way up (due to it being discontinued), the Apple Display might be a better choice. There are also now a few 27” 5K (5120x2880 pixel) displays from other vendors, although I don’t know if any have built-in speakers and microphones.

If you can live with a display that is not as sharp as a 27” 5K one, there are more 27” 4K monitors than you can shake a stick at, with varying features and prices.

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Nov 20, 2025 1:59 PM in response to Servant of Cats

This is useful, I was hoping for something less expensive than the Apple Studio. The less expensive LG models do not have camera or speakers, and I'd like a bundle with all the elements. I've heard the BenQ is a good choice. I'll check that out. Thank you. Clearly the Apple STudio is the best choice. It's just a big hit $$ wise.

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