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I am thinking about buying a second-hand monitor. This is the model:

Monitor LG Ultrawide 29WL500-29", 21:9 IPS, HDMI, HDR10, Screen Split 2.0

The computer on the Brazilian version of Amazon.com

Specifications:

Characteristic type Data
Size 29''
Maximum resolution 2560 x 1080
Brand LG
Special characteristics Height Adjustment, Anti Glare Screen, Ultrawide Screen, Flicker-Free
Refresh rate 75HZ

Also, I have a MacBook Air M1:

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Finally, I have a DELL adapter for HDMI stuff.

Is this compatible? Am I going to have problems?

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    Why should it not be, assuming you have an USB-C - HDMI adapter?
    – nohillside ♦
    Commented Dec 29, 2022 at 18:07
  • I do not know. I always assume there could be problems. I have suffered a lot with monitors in the past, resolution incompatibility... among other problems
    – Pedro Delfino
    Commented Dec 29, 2022 at 18:12
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    Bleah, it's HDMI-only, and it's LG. That aspect ration is just weird. If you were getting it for free, maybe.
    – Marc Wilson
    Commented Dec 29, 2022 at 18:19

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If those dimensions are correct (they seem a bit weird), that's a pixel density of 96ppi, which is very low.

Realistically, low-PPI displays look very poor on macOS. I'd suggest looking for a 27-inch display with 2560 x 1440 pixels (109ppi) at minimum, if not 4K (163ppi). Or even a 24-inch display at 2560 x 1440 (122ppi).

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  • Thanks. I have inserted the link sent by the seller with the specifications on the Amazon website (Brazilian version).
    – Pedro Delfino
    Commented Dec 29, 2022 at 18:40

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