Standing screen display size | 34 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 3440x1440 |
Max Screen Resolution | 3440 x 1440 Pixels |
LG LED Smart TV 34" Ultragear WQHD (3440 x 1440) Nano IPS Curved Display, Gaming Optimized, Radeon FreeSync 2, 144 Hz Refresh Rate, Adjustable Ergo Stand - Black
Screen Size | 34 Inches |
Display Resolution Maximum | 3440 x 1440 Pixels |
Brand | LG |
Special Feature | VESA DisplayHDR™ 400, Dynamic Action Sync, Crosshair, Black Stabilizer, Color Calibrated, Radeon Freesync 2™, On Screen Control, Wide Color Gamut, DCI-P3 98% with Nano IPS, Flicker Safe See more |
Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
About this item
- 34 inches WQHD (3440 X 1440) Nano IPS ultra wide display
- VESA displayed 400
- Radeon free sync 2 technology with 144 Hertz
- 4 Side virtually borderless design
- Height/Swivel/Tilt adjustable stand
- 144 hertz
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For gaming | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
Picture quality | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
Brightness | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | — | 4.3 |
Screen quality | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.9 | — |
Value for money | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
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display size | 34 inches | 34 inches | 24 inches | 24 inches | 32 inches | 27 inches |
resolution | QHD Ultra Wide 1440p | QHD Wide 1440p | FHD 1080p | 4K UHD 2160p | QHD Wide 1440p | FHD 1080p |
display technology | LED | 3440 X 1440 | LCD | LED | LCD | LED |
hardware interface | hdmi | displayport, hdmi, usb3.2 gen 1, 3 5 mm audio | hdmi, displayport | hdmi, displayport | hdmi | hdmi, displayport |
viewing angle | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | — | 178 degrees |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
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Technical Details
Brand | LG |
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Series | 34GK950F-B |
Item model number | 34GK950F-B |
Item Weight | 16.1 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 32.3 x 11.3 x 22.51 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 32.3 x 11.3 x 22.51 inches |
Color | BLACK |
Power Source | AC |
Manufacturer | LG Electronics |
ASIN | B0798Q8KG4 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 25, 2018 |
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3.8 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #224,330 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) |
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LG UltraGear Gaming Monitors
34GK950F
LG UltraGear is the powerful gaming display gear with high performance features to take gaming to take your gaming to the next level.
Graphics-intensive games will amaze on the QHD 34GK950F, thanks to AMD Radeon FreeSync 2 technology plus a 144Hz refresh rate. It also supports high dynamic range content at 400 nits brightness with broad DCI-P3 98% color support. For even greater immersion, the curved 34GK950F now features a sleek four-side virtually borderless design.
34GK950F Key Features
- 34" 21:9 UltraWide QHD Curved IPS Display
- Radeon FreeSync 2 Technology
- 144Hz Refresh Rate
- DCI-P3 98% with Nano IPS
- VESA DisplayHDR 400
34GK950F-B UltraGear Gaming Monitor Features
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Nano IPS with VESA DisplayHDR 400More accurate color and a broader contrast ratio combine to deliver truly high-end picture quality. Makes bright and dark portions of the image even more so, while Nano IPS controls color better, covering 98% of the DCI-P3 color space, the film industry standard. |
34" 21:9 UltraWide QHD For GamingThe 3440 X 1440 UltraWide UltraGear QHD display with outstanding clarity to ensure precise gaming. The monitor's pixel area is about 1.8 times larger than an UltraWide Full HD 21:9 monitor, and about 2.4 times larger than a Full HD 16:9 monitor. |
AMD Radeon FreeSync 2AMD Radeon FreeSync 2 enables smoother motion and less stuttering in demanding games. Now it's a plug-and-play solution for high dynamic range (HDR) content as well. This monitor supplies the low-latency, high-brightness pixels, superior black levels and the wide color gamut that bring HDR games to life. |
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144HZ - 1ms Motion Blur ReductionExperience smoother, clearer action during the most demanding games. The 144Hz refresh rate combined with a 1ms Motion Blur Reduction offer critical accuracy and precision while reducing blur and ghosting when it matters most. |
Custom Gaming EnvironmentOptimize the display of different games. Players can also adjust for personal preferences, including crosshair shapes, brightness, aspect ratio and more. |
Advanced Gaming FeaturesMinimize input lag with Dynamic Action Sync so you can catch every single moment in real-time. LG's Black Stabilizer helps make dark scenes bright so it's easier to find the competition. By placing the striking point in the center of the display, Crosshair helps enhance accuracy in first-person shooter games. |
Ergonomic DesignImmersive Gaming Ambiance The ultra-thin bezel on this streamlined display offers a virtually borderless visual experience without distraction from the precise, gorgeous image. The monitor also enables more comfortable viewing with versatile screen tilt, height and swivel adjustments. |
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Display Type | 34" Curved Nano IPS | 34" Curved Nano IPS |
Resolution | WQHD (3440 x 1440) | WQHD (3440 x 1440) |
Radeon FreeSync 2 | Yes | No |
NVIDIA GSYNC | No | Yes |
LED Sphere Lighting | No | Yes |
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 100HZ (120HZ OC) |
VESA Display HDR400 | Yes | No |
Inputs | HDMI x2, DisplayPort, USB x2, Headphone Out | HDMI, DisplayPort, USB x2, Headphone Out |
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From the manufacturer LG Ultra Gear Gaming Monitors 34GK950F LG Ultra Gear is the powerful gaming display gear with high performance features to take gaming to take your gaming to the next level. Graphics intensive games will amaze on the QHD 34GK950F, thanks to AMD Radeon Free Sync 2 technology plus a 144Hz refresh rate. It also supports high dynamic range content at 400 nits brightness with broad DCI P3 98 percent color support. For even greater immersion, the curved 34GK950F now features a sleek four side virtually borderless design. 34GK950F Key Features 34GK950F B Ultra Gear Gaming Monitor Features Nano IPS with VESA DisplayHDR 400 More accurate color and a broader contrast ratio combine to deliver truly high end picture quality. Makes bright and dark portions of the image even more so, while Nano IPS controls color better, covering 98 percent of the DCI P3 color space, the film industry standard. 34" 21:9 Ultra Wide QHD For Gaming The 3440 X 1440 Ultra Wide Ultra Gear QHD display with outstanding clarity to ensure precise gaming. The monitor's pixel area is about 1.8 times larger than an Ultra Wide Full HD 21:9 monitor, and about 2.4 times larger than a Full HD 16:9 monitor. AMD Radeon Free Sync 2 AMD Radeon Free Sync 2 enables smoother motion and less stuttering in demanding games. Now it's a plug and play solution for high dynamic range (HDR) content as well. This monitor supplies the low latency, high brightness pixels, superior black levels and the wide color gamut that bring HDR games to life. 144HZ 1ms Motion Blur Reduction Experience smoother, clearer action during the most demanding games. The 144Hz refresh rate combined with a 1ms Motion Blur Reduction offer critical accuracy and precision while reducing blur and ghosting when it matters most. Custom Gaming Environment Optimize the display of different games. Players can also adjust for personal preferences, including crosshair shapes, brightness, aspect ratio and more. Advanced Gaming Features Minimize input lag with Dynamic Action Sync so you can catch every single moment in real time. LG's Black Stabilizer helps make dark scenes bright so it's easier to find the competition. By placing the striking point in the center of the display, Crosshair helps enhance accuracy in first person shooter games. Ergonomic Design Immersive Gaming Ambiance The ultra thin bezel on this streamlined display offers a virtually borderless visual experience without distraction from the precise, gorgeous image. The monitor also enables more comfortable viewing with versatile screen tilt, height and swivel adjustments. LG Ultra Gear is the powerful gaming display gear with high performance features to take gaming to take your gaming to the next level. Maximum Immersion. The 3440 X 1440 Ultra Wide QHD display with outstanding clarity to ensure precise gaming. The monitor's pixel area is about 1.8 times larger than an Ultra Wide Full HD 21:9 monitor, and about 2.4 times larger than a Full HD 16:9 monitor. AMD Radeon Free Sync 2. AMD Radeon Free Sync 2 enables smoother motion and less stuttering in demanding games. Now it's a plug and play solution for high dynamic range (HDR) content as well. This monitor supplies the low latency, high brightness pixels, superior black levels and the wide color gamut that bring HDR games to life. Picture Mode :Gamer 1, Gamer 2, FPS, RTS, Vivid, Reader. Without Stand (Width x Height xDepth)- 32.3 inches x 14.3 inches x 4.1 inches. Input- 100~240Vac, 50/60Hz.
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Customers like the quality and value of the monitor. For example, they say it's an excellent monitor with a very competitively designed display. Customers are also happy with gaming, and size. That said, some complain about the light bleed. Opinions are mixed on picture quality, color, and brightness.
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Customers like the quality of the monitor. They mention it's an excellent monitor with crazy fast response, a very competitively designed display that not only looks good, but delivers on the. The stand is awesome, and everything looks sharp with only minimal AA needed. It performs very well and looks amazing. Some say that the OSD is nice, and the grey scale is amazing. However, some customers report issues with light bleed at the edges.
"...there is maybe 10-12mm of space, but it still looks very nice.Finally, I know some people are turned off by the 2560x1080 resolution...." Read more
"...applications are wonderful on this screen - it is practical to have an Excel spreadsheet using 2/3rds of the screen and another reference document..." Read more
"...TLDRIts a very competitively designed display that not only looks good, but delivers on the best balance of performance, features and price...." Read more
"...Other than that though the stand is awesome, and it was one of the reasons I began to hate my old monitor (which had a fixed stand).2...." Read more
Customers like the value of the monitor. They mention that it's a powerful gaming monitor for the price, with amazing display of colors. Some say that it feels tough and premium, and is built very well. Overall, customers are satisfied with the value and quality of this product.
"Great value for a great monitor...." Read more
"...looks good, but delivers on the best balance of performance, features and price. Hard to go wrong with this one." Read more
"...Other than that I found the value to be really great as others have said...." Read more
"...4. The monitor is very "affordable" with a few reservations (see cons section).5...." Read more
Customers like the gaming on the monitor. They say it's a great segway into ultrawide gaming, provides an immersive experience, and is amazing for gaming due to its 144Hz refresh rate. The wide screen aspect is good for movies and games, and it'll work well for both gaming and work. The 21:9 aspect ratio is perfect for both games and apps.
"...Also, HUD elements are pushed out to the sides, and are not obstructing the view of the game...." Read more
"...As you would expect from an IPS monitor, there is a very wide viewing angle...." Read more
"...For me personally, the resolution is perfect since not all the software I will use will scale well with a higher resolution and 2560x1080 is overall..." Read more
"...For gaming is also decent, but don't expect a big jump in quality, from your average 200 dollars 24 inch display; you get what you pay for in the..." Read more
Customers like the size of the monitor. For example, they say it's not only huge, but can handle very fast movement. They also appreciate the ultra-wide aspect ratio, which provides more space for working and seeing people. Overall, customers are happy with the size and resolution of the product.
"...There is just so much more workspace...." Read more
"...There is a good sized power brick that you have to find a home for...." Read more
"...'s surprising considering how low it can go, but nonetheless it's VESA compatible, meaning if it really ends up bothering me I can just put it on a..." Read more
"The monitor is quite big; in proportion it is like to have 2x24 inch monitor side by side without a bezel; although it is not the same as if you had..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the picture quality of the monitor. Some mention that it has amazing picture quality and colors at a 144hz refresh rate. The native resolution isn't bad, and the pixels are actually less noticeable. However, others say that the HDR is not the best, and that the monitor only meets the bare minimum for HDR (400 nits). Additionally, some customers also mention that the lack of vertical resolution and fuzzy images make the monitor unsuitable for some tasks.
"...worried that I wouldn’t like the curved screen but it helps with readability out at the edges and the curve just isn’t an issue...." Read more
"...Resolution is HD stretched, since this monitor is much wider than a standard wide screen; so the video may look weird, especially if you have..." Read more
"...you have a 34" IPS panel (21:9), 144hz refresh rate and a pretty solid resolution which helps it achieve those high refresh rates... It is..." Read more
"...5. The display pushes a beautiful 1080P image and the ultra wide curve provides for total gaming immersion.CONS:1...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the monitor. Some mention that the color is good, the refresh rate is good and the gray scale is amazing. However, others say that the colors on this monitor look less vibrant, have sub-par color quality, and have a weird color imbalance problem. They also say that it washes out and the contrast is much below acceptable values. Overall, opinions are mixed and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.
"...best thing about that panel was the large view angles and better color reproduction than all of the TN-panel monitors that were available at the time..." Read more
"...Color is a pain to configure; you do not have the standard color intensity and hue; but you get like 4 sliders for each color, to change not only..." Read more
"...The colors are super vibrant and extremely sharp. I set the panel up with TFTCentral's recommendations, but I found it was far too dark...." Read more
"...offers much higher refresh rates and lower response times, but sub-par color quality and even worse viewing angles...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the brightness of the monitor. Some mention that it's plenty bright, while others say that it dims significantly.
"...2. There is no ambient lighting included with this LG monitor and for the price... it would have been a nice touch.3...." Read more
"...Design wise, they chose to keep it simple. There are no flashy LED lights, no arbitrary plastic frills... just an edgy black frame with some red..." Read more
"...monitor after being off, the scan lines at the top 10% of the screen are very dark, flash on and off, and move on the screen...." Read more
"...It's either too dark, colors are washed out, or there's a green/red tint on everything. There is nothing close to pure white...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the light bleed on the monitor. They mention that it has pretty significant backlight bleed from the lower left corner. Some customers also mention that the bleed is really bad at the edges.
"...The screen is pretty bright; there is bleeding of the backlight, but this is a known issue with IPS panels; they are the cheapest after all, so do..." Read more
"...It still works, but it's always had really bad light bleed at the edges most noticeable during darker scenes...." Read more
"...Backlight edge bleed is visible in a couple of spots. Not terrible, but it is noticible.- OnScreen control software. It's.... there...." Read more
"...I also did not notice any significant light bleed... however that did change the longer I used the monitor...." Read more
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After going back and forth on a few ultra wide-screen models, I picked this one because of the features and the price - I got a smoking deal when it dropped to $499 for 2 days. At that price, there isn't anything else out there that is even close to this. In a nutshell, here are the things that impressed me:
Size:
21:9 takes gaming to a whole new level. you get a much more immersive experience. Also, HUD elements are pushed out to the sides, and are not obstructing the view of the game. Photo and Video Editing takes on a whole new dimension. There is just so much more workspace. You can see the whole image on the screen and still have room for the tool bars on the sides without them getting in the way. Your video timeline is actually usable at decent zoom levels without having to turn off any other panels. For basic use, I usually have my browser taking up 2/3 of the screen and my audio player/chat/email/etc on the other 1/3rd of the screen.
Refresh Rate:
144 hz is the real deal. Even 120 hz feels amazing compared to 60hz. I was really surprised how smooth mouse movement feels on 120/144 hz. The difference between 60 and 120 is amazing. Stepping up from 120 to 144hz isn't nearly as dramatic, but it's still noticeable. Games feel so much better at the higher refresh rates, and everything else looks and feels much smoother than 60hz.
Color Reproduction
Coming from an IPS LED, I expected to have at least as good color reproduction on this. What I wasn't expecting was that moving from an old LCD panel with traditional backlighting to an LED backlit panel would make a huge difference in contrast levels and color brightness. My old IPS screen looks washed out compared to this. Blacks are super black and colors have more depth and saturation than what I was expecting. I was watching a youtube video in 16:9, so I had the black borders on the sides. At the end of the video, the film went entirely black except for the product logo in the center of the screen. I could not see where the 16:9 part of the video ended and the black bars on the sides began. everything was completely black, unlike the LCD panels I've had where pitch black comes out as dark gray.
Features and design
The monitor has a really clean design with a really thin frame. Only a small LG logo in the bottom center, and no annoying lights or visible buttons. The single control button also a 4 way joystick on the bottom of the panel. pressing it activates the OSD, and you use the joystick to navigate the menu system, which is very easy to figure out. You can also install LG's OnScreen Control software, which opens up more options for screen splitting and switching profiles that's faster and easier to use than the joystick and OSD.
The back of the panel has a standard 100x100mm VESA mount pattern, which I am using instead of the included stand.
The frame makes this monitor appear nearly bezel-less, but the actual part of the screen that lights up doesn't go all the way to the edge. there is maybe 10-12mm of space, but it still looks very nice.
Finally, I know some people are turned off by the 2560x1080 resolution. For me, it works great. Windows does a lousy job scaling, so if you have a super hi-rez screen, a lot of apps and UI elements have tiny text, and can be straining on people with older eyes, like me. Also, I run a single 1070, and I'm still able to get very good frame rates at this resolution (80+ in BF1 on ultra), which works for me. If I got a 1440p or 2160p screen, I'd need to spend at least $400 for another video card to be able to push that many pixels. But you'll need to make that decision for yourself.
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2017
After going back and forth on a few ultra wide-screen models, I picked this one because of the features and the price - I got a smoking deal when it dropped to $499 for 2 days. At that price, there isn't anything else out there that is even close to this. In a nutshell, here are the things that impressed me:
Size:
21:9 takes gaming to a whole new level. you get a much more immersive experience. Also, HUD elements are pushed out to the sides, and are not obstructing the view of the game. Photo and Video Editing takes on a whole new dimension. There is just so much more workspace. You can see the whole image on the screen and still have room for the tool bars on the sides without them getting in the way. Your video timeline is actually usable at decent zoom levels without having to turn off any other panels. For basic use, I usually have my browser taking up 2/3 of the screen and my audio player/chat/email/etc on the other 1/3rd of the screen.
Refresh Rate:
144 hz is the real deal. Even 120 hz feels amazing compared to 60hz. I was really surprised how smooth mouse movement feels on 120/144 hz. The difference between 60 and 120 is amazing. Stepping up from 120 to 144hz isn't nearly as dramatic, but it's still noticeable. Games feel so much better at the higher refresh rates, and everything else looks and feels much smoother than 60hz.
Color Reproduction
Coming from an IPS LED, I expected to have at least as good color reproduction on this. What I wasn't expecting was that moving from an old LCD panel with traditional backlighting to an LED backlit panel would make a huge difference in contrast levels and color brightness. My old IPS screen looks washed out compared to this. Blacks are super black and colors have more depth and saturation than what I was expecting. I was watching a youtube video in 16:9, so I had the black borders on the sides. At the end of the video, the film went entirely black except for the product logo in the center of the screen. I could not see where the 16:9 part of the video ended and the black bars on the sides began. everything was completely black, unlike the LCD panels I've had where pitch black comes out as dark gray.
Features and design
The monitor has a really clean design with a really thin frame. Only a small LG logo in the bottom center, and no annoying lights or visible buttons. The single control button also a 4 way joystick on the bottom of the panel. pressing it activates the OSD, and you use the joystick to navigate the menu system, which is very easy to figure out. You can also install LG's OnScreen Control software, which opens up more options for screen splitting and switching profiles that's faster and easier to use than the joystick and OSD.
The back of the panel has a standard 100x100mm VESA mount pattern, which I am using instead of the included stand.
The frame makes this monitor appear nearly bezel-less, but the actual part of the screen that lights up doesn't go all the way to the edge. there is maybe 10-12mm of space, but it still looks very nice.
Finally, I know some people are turned off by the 2560x1080 resolution. For me, it works great. Windows does a lousy job scaling, so if you have a super hi-rez screen, a lot of apps and UI elements have tiny text, and can be straining on people with older eyes, like me. Also, I run a single 1070, and I'm still able to get very good frame rates at this resolution (80+ in BF1 on ultra), which works for me. If I got a 1440p or 2160p screen, I'd need to spend at least $400 for another video card to be able to push that many pixels. But you'll need to make that decision for yourself.
This monitor is great for watching Blu-rays. I am not a fan of CyberLink’s incessant marketing but their PowerDVD 19 has tweaks to allow wide-screen films to completely fill this LG Monitor with only a little clipping off the top of the video. Hopefully as this screens form factor gains market share, more video players will support full screen play.
Productivity applications are wonderful on this screen - it is practical to have an Excel spreadsheet using 2/3rds of the screen and another reference document on the other third. In my experience, using the full screen for Photoshop puts the tool box a bit too far away. I have a second 2560 x 1440 extension monitor off to one side, but use it much less frequently with this ultra-wide screen.
After struggling for years with multiple LCD control buttons that you had to play like an accordion to adjust the picture, this LG Monitor has the most intuitive control I have ever seen. There is just one little button sticking down from under the center of the screen. It’s a JOYSTICK! Push it in and the top option menu appear on screen and tilting the control up-down-side to side makes it wonderfully easy to drill down on what you wish to adjust.
As you would expect from an IPS monitor, there is a very wide viewing angle.
I wish it had more inputs; there are two HDMI and one display port, but not a problem for most folks.
If you are using a KVM, there is a good chance it won’t support this screens high resolution. I have two PCs connected directly to the two HDMI ports on the monitor. both using a Dual-link DVI to high-speed HDMI cable. Both machines have inexpensive low power video cards that happily drive the screen’s native 3440 × 1440 resolution.
I am no longer a gamer and have not used this monitor for any modern games so no comment in that department.
Is it perfect? Those who desire full black levels across the panel will not be happy; there is noticeable edge bleed on a full black screen, but does not appear as hot spots in normal use. I can see the pixels - that screen-door effect - if I look for it from about 10" away. There is a good sized power brick that you have to find a home for. I am fine with that because this screen is actually lighter weight than the smaller Monoprice screen it replaced and puts no additional strain on my Ergotron arm at its full extension.
The glass screen is covered by a fairly thick plastic film that gives it its matte quality. I don't think LG expects customers to peel it off; it's nothing like the thin film that frequently protect screens for shipping. If you want a shiny glass screen, it is under there but you probably need to use a hair dryer to peel it off. I went only as far as to carefully lift one corner, then decided the bit of protection afforded to this expensive piece of glass was worth any slight degradation in image quality. I prefer matte screens in any case.
Sadly, about a month ago, I started getting horizontal bands across the entire screen. The banding would clear up and all would appear fine. The frequency of the problem gradually increased, but lasted only briefly until today. Now the banding is constant, extreme, and the screen is illegible. Tested on three different computers and on all input ports (2 HDMI and 1 Display Port).
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2019
This monitor is great for watching Blu-rays. I am not a fan of CyberLink’s incessant marketing but their PowerDVD 19 has tweaks to allow wide-screen films to completely fill this LG Monitor with only a little clipping off the top of the video. Hopefully as this screens form factor gains market share, more video players will support full screen play.
Productivity applications are wonderful on this screen - it is practical to have an Excel spreadsheet using 2/3rds of the screen and another reference document on the other third. In my experience, using the full screen for Photoshop puts the tool box a bit too far away. I have a second 2560 x 1440 extension monitor off to one side, but use it much less frequently with this ultra-wide screen.
After struggling for years with multiple LCD control buttons that you had to play like an accordion to adjust the picture, this LG Monitor has the most intuitive control I have ever seen. There is just one little button sticking down from under the center of the screen. It’s a JOYSTICK! Push it in and the top option menu appear on screen and tilting the control up-down-side to side makes it wonderfully easy to drill down on what you wish to adjust.
As you would expect from an IPS monitor, there is a very wide viewing angle.
I wish it had more inputs; there are two HDMI and one display port, but not a problem for most folks.
If you are using a KVM, there is a good chance it won’t support this screens high resolution. I have two PCs connected directly to the two HDMI ports on the monitor. both using a Dual-link DVI to high-speed HDMI cable. Both machines have inexpensive low power video cards that happily drive the screen’s native 3440 × 1440 resolution.
I am no longer a gamer and have not used this monitor for any modern games so no comment in that department.
Is it perfect? Those who desire full black levels across the panel will not be happy; there is noticeable edge bleed on a full black screen, but does not appear as hot spots in normal use. I can see the pixels - that screen-door effect - if I look for it from about 10" away. There is a good sized power brick that you have to find a home for. I am fine with that because this screen is actually lighter weight than the smaller Monoprice screen it replaced and puts no additional strain on my Ergotron arm at its full extension.
The glass screen is covered by a fairly thick plastic film that gives it its matte quality. I don't think LG expects customers to peel it off; it's nothing like the thin film that frequently protect screens for shipping. If you want a shiny glass screen, it is under there but you probably need to use a hair dryer to peel it off. I went only as far as to carefully lift one corner, then decided the bit of protection afforded to this expensive piece of glass was worth any slight degradation in image quality. I prefer matte screens in any case.
Sadly, about a month ago, I started getting horizontal bands across the entire screen. The banding would clear up and all would appear fine. The frequency of the problem gradually increased, but lasted only briefly until today. Now the banding is constant, extreme, and the screen is illegible. Tested on three different computers and on all input ports (2 HDMI and 1 Display Port).
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La diferencia con el modelo LG 34GK950G-B, es que este es Free Sync 2 (funciona con G-Sync de Nvidia) a144 hz con displayport 1.4 (el cable también tiene que ser 1.4 para alcanzar los 144 hz), soporta HDR 400 y no cuenta con la esfera RGB.
Hablando del monitor este tiene un valor normal de 1200 dólares. más impuestos de importación y transporte. En mi caso tuve la fortuna de encontrarlo en oferta y solo pague 1040 dólares incluyendo impuestos y transporte. El monitor es genial, ningún pixel muerto hasta el momento, en cuestión de fugas de luz lo normal en paneles tipo IPS (en las esquinas), los colores que presenta su panel IPS son fantásticos y aun más activando el HDR.
Los juegos se ven realmente geniales activando el G-Sync y los 144 hz a 1440, lo cual hace que te sumerjas realmente en el juego.
Si tienen la oportunidad y suerte de comprar en oferta este monitor no lo duden, lo recomiendo completamente.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2019