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Kuycon P27Z review
"a 180 Hz Studio Display"
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Read the review of the P27Z on iPhoneSoftKuycon P27Z 27-inch 5K monitor for Mac
5K up to 180 Hz. Aluminum and glass.
From $US1,249.00 Energy efficiency class F, on a scale from A to G: see the energy label and the product information sheet
Plain back, monitor only, with VESA adapter.
- 5120 × 2880 5K resolution, 14.7 million pixels
- 218 ppi On a 27-inch diagonal
- 180 Hz In 5K depending on the computer, 330 Hz at 2560 × 1440
- USB-C 100 W Video, data and charging over one cable
At a glance
The Kuycon P27Z, in 30 seconds.
The Kuycon P27Z is a 27-inch 5K monitor (5120 × 2880, 218 ppi) that goes up to 180 Hz in 5K and up to 330 Hz at 2560 × 1440. Its fast IPS panel delivers 600 nits, a 1500:1 contrast ratio and 10-bit color. A single USB-C cable carries video, data and up to 100 W of charging. Aluminum chassis, glass front, plain back or perforated back with speakers: for Apple Silicon Macs, PCs and consoles.
- Resolution
- 5120 × 2880 pixels (5K), 14.7 million pixels, 218 ppi, 16:9 aspect ratio
- Refresh rate
- Up to 180 Hz in 5K depending on the computer and port, up to 330 Hz at 2560 × 1440, 1 ms (GtG)
- Panel
- Fast IPS, bonded anti-reflective glossy glass, 600 nits, 1500:1 contrast, HDR600
- Color
- 10-bit (8-bit + FRC), 99% sRGB, 98% DCI-P3, ΔE < 2, factory calibrated
- Connectivity
- USB-C (video, data and 100 W charging), DisplayPort 2.1, 2 × HDMI 2.1, 2 × USB-C, 3.5 mm audio jack
- Compatible Macs
- 5K up to 165 Hz on Macs with M4 and later, M2 Pro, M2 Max, M3 Pro and M3 Max; 5K 60 Hz on other Apple Silicon Macs (details by chip)
- Back
- Plain, or perforated with built-in stereo speakers, your choice at purchase
- Size and weight
- 618 × 360 × 22 mm, 5.2 kg without stand, VESA 100 × 100 with included adapter
- Warranty
- 2 years worldwide, 14-day returns
- Price
- From $US1,249.00, plain back, monitor only with VESA adapter
Page written and checked by the Kuycon team, updated on . Specifications: manufacturer (manual); power consumption and energy class: European EPREL database; Mac compatibility: Apple support pages and tech specs, linked for each chip; observed refresh rates: iPhoneSoft review and customer review, both dated.
The Kuycon P27Z from every angle.
Perforated back: the speakers sit behind it. 
Plain back: solid aluminum, no speakers. 
From the back, perforated version. 
From the back, plain version. 
In portrait, with the optional adjustable stand. 
In profile: 22 mm thick. 
From the front: thin, even bezels on all four sides.
5K and high refresh rate
5K up to 180 Hz. Or 330 Hz for gaming.
The Kuycon P27Z displays 5120 × 2880 pixels on 27 inches, or 218 pixels per inch, the same density as Apple's 5K displays. With HiDPI rendering, macOS draws each point with four pixels: a 2560 × 1440 point workspace that is remarkably sharp.
The P27Z works in two modes: 5K up to 180 Hz, or 2560 × 1440 up to 330 Hz, exactly half of 5K on each axis. You switch from one to the other in the monitor's menu or with the remote.
- Create and work180 Hz5120 × 2880, 5K
The sharpness of 5K with smooth scrolling.
- Gaming330 Hz2560 × 1440
For fast-paced games, 1 ms (GtG), VRR: AMD FreeSync and G-Sync compatible.
5K 5120 × 2880 · up to 180 Hz
2560 × 1440 · 330 Hz
- 218 ppi like Apple's Studio Display (218 ppi)
- 180 Hz in 5K, versus 60 Hz for the Studio Display
- 1 ms gray-to-gray response time (GtG)
The refresh rate you get depends on the computer and the port. On a Mac, see the table by chip. On a PC, 5K at 180 Hz goes through DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20) with a compatible graphics card, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series, or through HDMI 2.1 with a powerful dedicated graphics card; other compatible cards display 5K up to 165 Hz.
Brightness and contrast
600 nits across the whole screen. A 1500:1 contrast ratio.
The Kuycon P27Z holds 600 nits across the entire screen, not just in a small area, with a 1500:1 contrast ratio. The glossy glass bonded to the panel gives deep blacks and vivid colors.
- 600 nits Full screen
- 1500:1 Contrast
- HDR600 HDR10 over USB-C, DisplayPort and HDMI
Good to know: no local dimming and no Mini-LED backlight. For reference-grade HDR, a Mini-LED display goes further; the P27Z is built for sharpness and smoothness. Like any glossy screen, it reflects a window placed opposite it: it works best in a room without strong direct light.
Color
Over a billion colors. Factory calibrated.
The P27Z displays 10-bit color (8-bit + FRC), or 1.07 billion shades. It covers 99% of sRGB, the web standard, and 98% of DCI-P3, the digital cinema gamut with the same primaries as the Display P3 of Macs. Every monitor is factory calibrated, with a ΔE below 2.
- 10-bit 1.07 billion colors
- 98% DCI-P3
- 99% sRGB
Tip: the first time you connect it, the default rendering may differ from your MacBook's screen. Choose the monitor's color profile in System Settings, or adjust it with a colorimeter or an app like BetterDisplay.
Connectivity
5K USB-C 100 W monitor. One cable for video, data and charging.
On the P27Z's USB-C port, a single cable carries the 5K picture, charges the MacBook at up to 100 W and connects the monitor's two USB-C ports. For a PC or a console: one DisplayPort 2.1 and two HDMI 2.1.
USB-C upstream
DisplayPort Alt Mode up to 5K 180 Hz HDR depending on the computer, USB data and USB Power Delivery charging up to 100 W. Compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and 5, and USB4.
DisplayPort 2.1
UHBR20 (80 Gbps), with DSC. 5K at 180 Hz with a DisplayPort 2.1 graphics card.
2 × HDMI 2.1
48 Gbps (FRL), with DSC. A PC, a PS5 or an Xbox Series X|S at 4K 120 Hz HDR.
2 × USB-C downstream
USB 2.0 (480 Mbps): keyboard, mouse, USB flash drive.
3.5 mm jack
Audio output for headphones or speakers.
Built-in power supply
A single power cord, no external power brick. EU, UK, US, AU or CN plug, your choice.
The monitor's USB-C port connects to the Thunderbolt 3, 4 or 5 and USB4 ports of Macs and PCs. For high refresh rate 5K, use the included cable or a USB4 cable; for 100 W charging, a 5 A USB-C cable with an e-marker chip. On a PC, 5K at 165 Hz requires a DisplayPort 1.4 output with DSC or better: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, RTX 20 series and newer, AMD Radeon RX 5500 and newer, Intel Arc.
Mac compatibility
Which Macs run the P27Z in 5K? All Macs with an M chip. The refresh rate depends on the chip.
According to Apple, every Apple Silicon Mac (M1 to M5 chips), including the Pro, Max and Ultra versions, drives a 5K display at 60 Hz; from M4 chips onward, Apple guarantees 5K up to 120 Hz, over Thunderbolt as well as HDMI. The P27Z goes up to 165 Hz over a single USB-C cable on Macs with M4 and later, as it does on M2 Pro, M2 Max, M3 Pro and M3 Max.
| Chip | 5K refresh rate |
|---|---|
| M4, M4 Pro, M4 Max and later including M5 and M5 Ultra | 5K 165 Hz a single USB-C cable |
| M5 Pro, M5 Max* | 5K 165 Hz* |
| M2 Pro, M2 Max, M3 Pro, M3 Max | 5K 165 Hz 180 Hz observed on a MacBook Pro with M3 Pro (iPhoneSoft review); Apple guarantees 60 Hz |
| M3, M3 Ultra | 5K 60 Hz |
| M2, M2 Ultra | 5K 60 Hz |
| M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra | 5K 60 Hz |
| iPad Pro (M5) | 5K 60 Hz USB-C |
| MacBook Neo A18 Pro chip | 4K 60 Hz max no 5K |
Maximum refresh rate of the P27Z in 5K by chip. Apple guarantees 5K up to 120 Hz from M4 chips onward, and 60 Hz before that; the higher refresh rates were observed by a customer on an M4 Mac and by the iPhoneSoft review on an M3 Pro.
- * MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max. Since March 2026, users of displays from several brands have reported a macOS bug: over USB-C or Thunderbolt, displays set above 60 Hz can drop back to 60 Hz, sometimes 100 Hz. Apple has not released any fix to date; macOS 27 Golden Gate should normally fix it. In the meantime, the Mac's HDMI port, with an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable, works around the problem. The base M5, MacBook Air and Mac mini with M4 are not affected. The bug and its workarounds
- Intel Macs. 5K at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt 3 on 2020 and later Macs with a 10th-generation Intel Core processor.
Design
Aluminum and glass. A plain back, or perforated for sound.
The P27Z's chassis is machined from aluminum, sandblasted and then anodized; the front is a single sheet of glass bonded to the panel. You choose the back when you buy: plain, in solid aluminum, or perforated, with built-in stereo speakers behind the perforations.
- CNC-machined aluminum, sandblasted and anodized
- Anti-reflective glossy glass, bonded across the entire surface
- 22 mm thick, thin, even bezels on all four sides
- Perforated back: built-in stereo speakers, six drivers
- Plain back: no speakers
Drag to switch from the plain back, in solid aluminum, to the perforated back, with speakers.
Dimensions
- Width
- 618 mm
- Height without stand
- 360 mm
- Thickness
- 22 mm
- Weight (monitor only)
- 5.2 kg
- Mounting
- VESA 100 × 100 mm
Mounting
On a stand, an arm or a wall. Even in portrait.
The P27Z comes with a 100 × 100 VESA adapter for a monitor arm or a wall mount. The Kuycon 27-inch stand, fixed or height-adjustable, can be added as an option at purchase.
- 100 × 100 VESA adapterIncluded
Monitor arm or wall mount. Always included, even with a stand.
- Fixed standOptional
Fixed-height stand.
- Height-adjustable standOptional
120 mm of height adjustment, tilt, swivel and rotation to portrait mode.
Control from your computer
Adjust brightness from your keyboard.
The P27Z supports the DDC/CI protocol: you can adjust brightness from your computer, with the keyboard keys or the menu bar, without using the remote.
- MonitorControl macOS
- BetterDisplay macOS
- Twinkle Tray Windows
- ddcutil Linux
The monitor has no control buttons: its menu opens with the included infrared remote. Batteries not included: 1 CR2025 battery for the white remote, 2 LR03 (AAA) batteries for the black one.
Comparison
An alternative to the Studio Display? The P27Z versus Apple's displays, by the numbers.
The Kuycon P27Z has the same resolution as both Apple displays, 5120 × 2880 on 27 inches (218 ppi), but goes up to 180 Hz in 5K, while the Studio Display stays at 60 Hz and the Studio Display XDR stops at 120 Hz. Apple keeps the edge on the camera, the sound and the HDR of the XDR model.
| Kuycon P27Z | Apple Studio Display | Apple Studio Display XDR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 27 inches | 27 inches | 27 inches |
| Resolution | 5120 × 2880 | 5120 × 2880 | 5120 × 2880 |
| Density | 218 ppi | 218 ppi | 218 ppi |
| Refresh rate | Up to 180 Hz in 5K, 330 Hz at 2560 × 1440 165 Hz on Macs with M4 and later | 60 Hz | Up to 120 Hz 60 Hz with M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2 and M3 chips |
| SDR brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits | 1000 nits |
| HDR | HDR600, HDR10 | Not stated | 2000 nits peak |
| Local dimming | No | Not stated | Mini-LED, 2304 zones |
| Contrast | 1500:1 | Not published | 1,000,000:1 |
| Color | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC), 99% sRGB, 98% DCI-P3 | 1 billion colors, P3 | 1 billion colors, P3 and Adobe RGB |
| Surface | Anti-reflective glossy glass | Glossy glass, optional nano-texture | Glossy glass, optional nano-texture |
| Connectivity | USB-C 100 W, DisplayPort 2.1, 2 × HDMI 2.1, 2 × USB-C, audio jack | 2 × Thunderbolt 5 (96 W), 2 × USB-C | 2 × Thunderbolt 5 (140 W), 2 × USB-C |
| Speakers | Stereo (perforated back only) | Six speakers | Six speakers |
| Built-in camera | No | 12 Mpx | 12 Mpx |
| Weight without stand | 5.2 kg | 5.40 kg | 6.3 kg |
| Stand | Optional, VESA included | Stand or VESA kit, your choice | Stand or VESA kit, your choice |
| Price | $US1,249.00 plain back, monitor only, excluding shipping and import fees (no taxes charged) | from €1,699 Apple France price, tax-inclusivebefore sales tax | from €3,099 Apple France price, VESA version, tax-inclusivebefore sales tax |
Where the P27Z goes further
- Up to 180 Hz in 5K, while the Studio Display stays at 60 Hz
- A 330 Hz mode at 2560 × 1440 for fast-paced games
- DisplayPort 2.1 and two HDMI 2.1 for a PC or a console
- Rotation to portrait mode with the adjustable stand, VESA adapter always included
Where Apple keeps the edge
- The 12 MP camera and the six speakers of the Studio Display models
- The HDR of the Studio Display XDR: Mini-LED, 2304 zones, 2000 nits peak
- The nano-texture glass option to cut reflections
- Thunderbolt 5 and calibration designed to blend in with Mac screens
Sources: Studio Display and Studio Display XDR tech specs (apple.com), checked on October 22, 2026; Studio Display XDR contrast: Apple product page. Apple prices: public prices checked on October 21, 2026 on the Apple website of the country shown, with local taxes, except in the United States and Canada, where Apple lists prices before sales tax. Kuycon P27Z: manufacturer's manual and product page. Kuycon does not charge any taxes: shipping is added; with DDP, import fees are paid in advance along with it; with DAP, VAT and duties are paid on delivery.
Reviewed by iPhoneSoft.
Customer reviews
Rated 5/5 · 11 reviews of the P27Z
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★★★★★
"The monitor is superbly made, and the panel is excellent once I applied the right profiles on my Mac and PC. The monitor floats on my desk with its superb, sturdy, adjustable stand. On an Apple M4, it really does run at the maximum refresh rate of 165 Hz, it's super smooth. Tested on a PC, it goes up to 5K at 180 Hz, sublime! […]"
Vincent · · translated from French
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★★★★★
"I mainly use it with my MacBook for work and a bit of photography. The 5K picture is really clean, especially for text. I also really like the design; the aluminum chassis gives it a truly premium look on the desk."
Enzo V. · · translated from French
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★★★★★
"I was mainly looking for a 5K monitor, but I also wanted something smooth for gaming. Being able to switch to a much higher refresh rate is really handy. The picture quality is excellent and the monitor is very pleasant to use every day."
Théo M. · · translated from French
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★★★★★
"I didn't really know Kuycon before ordering and I had a few doubts. In the end, the finish is really well done, especially the aluminum. The 5K is superb for work and for watching videos."
Maëlys P. · · translated from French
Learn more.
- ComparisonApple Studio Display or Kuycon P27ZThe full table, with the strengths and limits of both displays.Read the comparison
- Buying guideBest 5K monitor for MacWhat really matters in 5K, and which model to choose for your use.Read the guide
- Macs with M5 Pro and M5 MaxMonitor stuck at 60 Hz?The macOS bug, the affected Macs and the workarounds.Read the article
- QuizWhich monitor for my Mac?A few questions to find the right model and the right cable.Take the quiz
Compare all Kuycon monitors · Studio Display XDR or Kuycon · Other 27-inch 5K: G27P · In 6K, 32 inches: G32P
Kuycon P27Z
27 inches · 5K · up to 180 Hz · aluminum and glass
From $US1,249.00
- 2-year warranty worldwideWhatever the delivery country. Warranty details
- No taxes chargedDDP (import fees paid in advance) or DAP (taxes paid on delivery), depending on your country. Taxes and customs
- Express from our EU warehouse48 to 96 h to EU countries, subject to stock availability; otherwise from the factory. Delivery times
- 14 days to change your mindReturn it complete, in its original packaging. Returns
Sold by Reboot Global Corporation Limited, an authorized Kuycon reseller.
Kuycon P27Z technical specifications
Display
| Size | 27 inches, 16:9 aspect ratio |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 5120 × 2880 pixels (5K), 14.7 million pixels |
| Pixel density | 218 ppi (218 pixels per inch), HiDPI rendering on macOS |
| Panel type | Fast IPS ("Ultra Fast IPS"), LED backlight |
| Refresh rate | Up to 180 Hz in 5K (depending on the computer and port), up to 330 Hz at 2560 × 1440 |
| Response time | 1 ms (GtG) |
| Variable refresh rate | VRR: AMD FreeSync, G-Sync compatible |
| Brightness | 600 cd/m² (nits), full screen |
| Contrast | 1500:1 |
| HDR | HDR600, HDR10 (High Dynamic Range) over HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C; no local dimming |
| Surface | Anti-reflective glossy glass, bonded across the entire surface |
| Eye comfort | Blue light reduction |
Color
| Color depth | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC), 1.07 billion colors |
|---|---|
| Gamut | 99% sRGB, 98% DCI-P3 |
| Accuracy | ΔE < 2, factory calibration |
Connectivity
| USB-C upstream | DisplayPort Alt Mode, up to 5K 180 Hz HDR depending on the computer, USB data, USB Power Delivery charging up to 100 W; compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and 5, and USB4 |
|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1 × DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20, 80 Gbit/s), DSC |
| HDMI | 2 × HDMI 2.1 (48 Gbit/s, FRL), DSC |
| USB-C downstream | 2 × USB-C, USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) |
| Audio | 3.5 mm audio output; built-in stereo speakers on the perforated back only |
| Controls | DDC/CI, infrared remote included |
Compatibility
| Apple Silicon Mac (M-series chip) | 5K 165 Hz on Macs with M4 and later and on M2 Pro, M2 Max, M3 Pro and M3 Max; 5K 60 Hz on other M1 to M3 chips. Apple guarantees 5K up to 120 Hz from M4 chips onward, over Thunderbolt or HDMI, and 60 Hz before that. Details by chip |
|---|---|
| MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max | macOS bug: may drop to 60 Hz over USB-C when set above 60 Hz; the Mac's HDMI port works around it. Details |
| iPad Pro (M5) | 5K 60 Hz |
| MacBook Neo | One external display up to 4K 60 Hz (Apple) |
| Mac Intel | 5K 60 Hz over Thunderbolt 3, 10th-generation Intel Core, 2020 and later |
| PC | 5K up to 180 Hz over DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50) or over HDMI 2.1 with a powerful dedicated graphics card; 5K up to 165 Hz over DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC |
| PC graphics cards | Compatible at 5K 165 Hz: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 to RTX 2080 Ti, RTX 30, 40 and 50; AMD Radeon RX 5500 to RX 6900 XT, RX 7700 to RX 9070 XT; Intel Arc. Intel Iris Xe and UHD 730, 750, 770: 5K 144 Hz. Not supported: NVIDIA Maxwell and Pascal, AMD Polaris and Vega. |
| Consoles | PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at 4K 120 Hz HDR over HDMI 2.1 |
| Operating systems | macOS, Windows, Linux |
Power and energy
| Power supply | Built in, one power cord |
|---|---|
| Power consumption | 25.9 W in SDR, 36.5 W in HDR, 0.4 W in standby, 0.3 W off (EPREL) |
| Energy class | F in SDR, G in HDR. EPREL product sheet 2733642 |
Energy label
Dimensions and weight
| Monitor without stand | 618 × 360 × 22 mm (W × H × D) |
|---|---|
| Weight (monitor only) | 5.2 kg |
| Chassis | CNC-machined aluminum, sandblasted and anodized; plain or perforated back |
| Mounting | VESA 100 × 100 mm, adapter included; optional fixed or height-adjustable (120 mm) stand |
In the box
- Kuycon P27Z monitor
- 100 × 100 VESA adapter
- Infrared remote, batteries not included (white remote: 1 CR2025 battery; black remote: 2 LR03 batteries, AAA size)
- Power cord, EU, UK, US, AU or CN plug, your choice
- 1 m USB-C cable
- DisplayPort cable
- 1.5 m HDMI cable
- 2 USB-C to USB-A adapters
- USB flash drive with documentation
Stand not included: available as an option at purchase.
Warranty and references
| Warranty | 2 years worldwide |
|---|---|
| Returns | 14 days after delivery |
| Model number | P27Z |
| EAN | 3701655965887 |
Documents
Specifications
| Size and aspect ratio | 27" (16:9) |
|---|---|
| Panel type | Ultra-fast IPS + LED |
| Resolution | 5K (5120 × 2880) |
| Pixel density | 218 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz (5K) / 330 Hz (2K) |
| Response time | 1 ms GtG |
| Brightness | 600 nits |
| Contrast ratio | 1500:1 |
| Color depth | 10-bit (1.07 billion colors) |
| Color gamut and accuracy | 99% sRGB, 98% DCI-P3, ΔE < 2 |
| HDR | HDR 600 |
| Variable refresh rate | AMD FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible |
| Eye care technology | Low Blue Light |
| Ports | HDMI 2.1 ×2, DisplayPort 2.1 ×1 (DSC), USB-C ×3 (1 upstream, Power Delivery 100 W), 3.5 mm audio ×1 |
| Reverse Power Delivery | 100 W |
| Built-in speakers | Perforated model only |
| Power input | AC 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz, single phase — approx. 60 W (peak approx. 170 W with PD charging) |
| Dimensions & weight | 618 × 360 × 22 mm, 5.5 kg |
| Color | Silver |
| Style | Minimalist / Perforated |
| Bezel | Ultra-thin bezel, equal width on all 4 sides, full lamination |
| Coating and curvature | Flat panel |
| Construction | All-aluminum chassis, CNC-machined and anodized |
| VESA mount | 100 × 100 mm |
| Ergonomic stand | Height adjustment 120 mm, tilt and 90° pivot |
| Apple compatibility | Mac with Apple silicon: M4 and M5 series at 5K 165 Hz, M1 to M3 series at 5K 60 Hz, over a single Thunderbolt 4/5 or USB-C cable iPad Pro: 5K at 60 Hz - Intel Mac (10th-gen Intel Core, 2020 and later): 5K at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt 3 |
| Box contents | Monitor Adapter VESA 100×100 Remote control Power cord (1,5 m) Cable USB-C (1 m) Cable DisplayPort (1,8 m) Cable HDMI (1,5 m) Adapter USB-C to USB-A x 2 USB drive with documentation Remote control batteries not included, despite the PDF user manual: white remote 1× CR2025, black remote 2× LR03 (AAA) |
Guides
P27Z User Guide (English)
PDF in English
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Frequently asked questions
Which Macs run the P27Z in 5K, and at what refresh rate?
According to Apple, all Macs with M1 to M5 chips, including the Pro, Max and Ultra versions, drive a 5K display at 60 Hz; from M4 chips onward, Apple guarantees 5K up to 120 Hz, over Thunderbolt or HDMI. The P27Z goes up to 165 Hz over a single USB-C cable on Macs with M4 and later, as well as on M2 Pro, M2 Max, M3 Pro and M3 Max; it stays at 60 Hz on other M1 to M3 chips. An iPhoneSoft review (October 4, 2026) observed 180 Hz in 5K on a MacBook Pro with M3 Pro over USB-C: that is an observation, not a guarantee. MacBook Neo is limited to a 4K display at 60 Hz.
Is my MacBook Pro with M5 Pro or M5 Max affected by the high refresh rate display bug?
Yes, it can be. Users of displays from several brands report that over USB-C or Thunderbolt, macOS sometimes brings displays set to a higher refresh rate back down to 60 Hz. Apple has not released any fix to date; macOS 27 Golden Gate should normally fix it. In the meantime, connect the P27Z to the Mac's HDMI port with an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable. The base M5 is not affected.
What do you need to reach 5K at 180 Hz?
On a PC, a DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 graphics card, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series, or the HDMI 2.1 port with a powerful dedicated graphics card. Other compatible cards display 5K up to 165 Hz over DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC. On a Mac, see the question on compatibility.
Is the 330 Hz mode in 5K?
No. The 330 Hz mode runs at 2560 × 1440, exactly half of 5K on each axis: each displayed pixel covers 2 × 2 pixels of the panel, with no interpolation blur. You switch from one mode to the other in the monitor's menu or with the remote.
What is the difference between the plain back and the perforated back?
The perforated back hides built-in stereo speakers; the plain back, in solid aluminum, has none. The panel, ports and refresh rates are identical. You choose the back when you buy.
Is one cable enough to connect a MacBook?
Yes. The included USB-C cable carries the 5K picture, up to 100 W of charging and the data for the monitor's two USB-C ports. For 100 W charging with another cable, choose a 5 A USB-C cable with an e-marker chip.
What ports does the P27Z have?
One USB-C upstream port (video, data and 100 W charging), one DisplayPort 2.1, two HDMI 2.1, two USB-C downstream ports at USB 2.0 speed and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The power supply is built in.
Is the stand included?
No. The monitor comes with a 100 × 100 VESA adapter for an arm or a wall mount. You can add the fixed stand or the height-adjustable stand as an option when you buy; the VESA adapter is still included.
Is the screen glossy or matte?
Glossy, with anti-reflective glass bonded to the panel. Like any glossy screen, it reflects a window placed opposite it: it works best in a room without strong direct light.
Does the P27Z support HDR?
It is HDR10 compatible over HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C, at the HDR600 level and with 600 nits full screen. It has no local dimming and no Mini-LED backlight.
Does the P27Z have a camera?
No. For video calls, use your Mac's camera or an external camera.
Can I connect a PC or a console?
Yes. A PC connects over DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1 or USB-C. A PS5 or an Xbox Series X|S displays in 4K at 120 Hz HDR over HDMI 2.1. Graphics cards compatible at 5K 165 Hz: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 and newer, AMD Radeon RX 5500 and newer, Intel Arc.
What warranty do I get, and will I pay taxes?
2-year warranty worldwide. Kuycon does not charge any taxes: at checkout, you choose DDP (import fees paid in advance, nothing to pay on arrival) or DAP (VAT and duties paid to the carrier on delivery), depending on the options available in your country.
How long does delivery take?
To an EU country, express delivery from our EU warehouse takes 48 to 96 h, subject to stock availability. Otherwise, the monitor ships from the factory: 5 to 10 business days by Air Express DAP, 10 to 20 business days by Air Express DDP, 30 to 40 business days by truck with DDP. You then have 14 days to change your mind.
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