The problem here is that I lose the ability to fast charge my Nexus 6P directly off the monitor's USB-C port with this configuration.

This will disable the ability to control the volume levels via the Macbook and require volume adjustments to be made with the physical button that is under the monitor (joystick type button) or via the OSD software you can install on the Macbook

, it charges the laptop, it has split screen abilities and the matte (not gloss) screen

I really missed the ability to adjust volume on my keyboard

I'm tempted to give this a lower rating just to draw attention to what I believe is a design flaw that - while not affecting a LOT of people, it's just dumbfounding as to how LG can design such a BEAUTIFUL monitor and screw up something that has been a problem for years