Monitor Resolution Correct? (2018 Mini / LG 5K Ultrafine)

You are using the pixel count for it to be readable. If you indeed could set the resolution to native 5K it would so small as it would be useless. This may help explain:

https://everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/imac-aluminum-tapered-edge-faq/how-to-run-imac-retina-5k-at-full-resolution.html

The scaled is what you want and it is correct. I have the same monitor. That is the 5K default value so you can see the letters etc. The 5K pixels are condensed together in the 2560 x 2800 to provide the required sharpness and detail. I also have a 27" iMac and have the same resolution.

macfan7 wrote:

Thanks tbirdvet - is there no way to change my resolution to 5K to take full advantage of the monitor's pixel count?

If you were to set it to map display data to 5K, everything, especially text, would be very tiny.

Hey macfan7,

We'll be happy to help out with your resolution issues on the external display.

You can use these steps here to change and manually adjust the resolution you would like: Change your Mac display’s resolution - Apple Support. You may also want to look here If your external display isn't detected or appears blurry when connected to your Mac - Apple Support to ensure that the Mac supports the resolution you are looking for.

Cheers.