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LG Electronics 42.5" Screen LED-lit Monitor (43UD79-B)

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Screen Size 42.5 Inches
Display Resolution Maximum 3840 x 2160 Pixels
Brand LG
Special Feature DAS Mode, Reader Mode, Factory Calibration, Black Stabilizer, On Screen Control, Six Axis Control
Refresh Rate 60 Hz

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  • 43- inch UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) IPS monitor
  • HDCP 2.2 compatible
  • USB Type C connectivity
  • 4x HDMI input
  • On screen control with screen split

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42.5 inches
3.15 inches
40 inches
43 inches
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4K UHD 2160p
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5K WUHD 2160p Ultra Wide
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 The 43UD79 combines Ultra HD 4K resolution (3840x2160) with IPS clarity in a huge 43 inch class display. It offers compact, versatile USB Type-C connectivity plus it's HDCP 2.2 compatible for great content viewing options.Product Specifications:Picture QualityScreen Size: 42.51"Panel Type: IPSColor Gamut (CIE 1931): NTSC 72 percentColor Depth(Number of Colors): 1.06Billion ColorPixel Pitch(mm): 0.2451x0.2451Response Time: 5 ms GTGRefresh Rate: 60 HzAspect Ratio: 16:9Resolution: 3840x2160Brightness: 350cd/m2Contrast Ratio: MegaViewing Angle: 178/178Surface Treatment: Anti-GlareInput/OutputHDMI: Yes x4 (ver 1.4 x2, ver 2.0 x2)DisplayPort: Yes x1 (ver 1.2)USB Type-C: YesPowerType: Built-in PowerInput: 100-240 Vac, 50/60 HzPower Save/Sleep Mode(Max): 1.2 WDC Off(Max): 0.3 WSpecial FeaturesDDC/CI: YesHDCP: HDMI2.0 Yes (2.2), DP Yes (2.2)Remote Control: YesPIP: Yes (2PIP)PBP: Yes (4PBP)Reader Mode: YesSix Axis Control: YesFactory Calibrated: YesOn Screen Control: YesSUPER+Resolution: YesBlack Equalizer: YesDAS Mode: YesDual Controller: YesDimensions/WeightWithout Stand (WxDxH): 38.1" x 10.8" x 25.5"With Stand (WxDxH): 38.1" x 2.8" x 22.6"Shipping Dimensions (WxDxH): 41.9" x 11.2" x 25.9"With Stand Weight: 25.05 lbsWithout stand Weight: 27.11 lbsShipping Weight: 44.1 lbsStandBase Detchable: YesTilt(Angle): Yes (-5-10)Cabinet/AccessoriesWall Mount size (mm): 200 x 200Power Cord: YesUSB Type A to C: Yes (Gender)H...


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43”4K UHD IPS Display

Outstanding Ultra HD performance is assured by the specially designed 43" class 4K display panel with In-Plane Switching (IPS), delivering accurate colors that remain consistent at wide viewing angles, with four times the resolution of Full HD.

HDCP 2.2 Compatible

Connect with confidence: This LG 4K monitor is compatible with the latest HDCP 2.2 copy protection, so it will display video from 4K streaming services, game consoles and Ultra HD Blu-ray disc players.

USB Type-C

Offering a new generation of convenience, USB Type-C ports allow 4K video display, data transfer and laptop/mobile device charging, all at the same time over a single cable.

Screen Split

Customize your monitor layout for multitasking with the latest version of LG Screen Split. Resize and display multiple windows at once, with 14 options including four different picture-in-picture (PIP) choices.

4x HDMI Inputs

Now, the monitor is a multimedia centerpiece. Easily and conveniently connect your other digital devices and peripherals with the convenience of 4 HDMI inputs.

10 Watt Speakers with Rich Bass

Enjoy what's on the screen with sound produced by the monitor's two 10 watt speakers with Rich Bass. LG’s Rich Bass function can cover sound under 85Hz showcasing a wider and richer sound with impressive bass depth.

43UD79-W 38UC99-W 34UC99-W 32UD99-W
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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3.4 out of 5 stars
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3.2 out of 5 stars
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Screen Size 43" 38" 34" 32"
Panel Type IPS - LED IPS - LED IPS - LED IPS - LED
Curved Panel No Yes Yes No
Aspect Ratio 16:9 21:9 21:9 16:9
Resolution 3840 x 2160 (4K) 3840 x 1600 (WQHD+) 3840 x 1440 (WQHD) 3840 x 2160 (4K)
FreeSync No Yes Yes No
USB Type-C Yes Yes Yes Yes

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
368 global ratings

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Customers like the sound quality and remote control of the monitor. For example, they mention the speakers are great for normal use and perfect for casual listening. They also like the appearance, and value. Opinions are mixed on size, quality, pixels, and color.

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104 customers mention97 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the monitor. They mention that it has a stunning picture quality, vivid and crisp. They also appreciate the excellent color and picture. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Regardless, the picture is clear and sharp - and BIG! Definitely a solid 5-star rating in my book...." Read more

"...some variations (dirty screen effect) but in normal usage the screen is uniform, bright enough, and pleasing to use...." Read more

"...UPDATE: I have been using this monitor for a few years now. Not a single bad pixel that I can find, exceptional performance...." Read more

"...It is wonderful...." Read more

24 customers mention17 positive7 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the monitor. Some say that the built-in speakers are great for normal use, perfect for casual listening, and have decent bass. Overall, most are satisfied with the sound performance of the product.

"...The sound output is much better than I expected - perfect for casual listening and with pretty decent bass response for what it is...." Read more

"...Surprisingly, the speakers are decent. If you have cheap stereo speakers this can easily replace them...." Read more

"...- Better sounding speakers (The speakers are already good enough for day-to-day listening, better than the Macbook Pro speakers, but could be way..." Read more

"...Speakers: Working well for conference calls and general but not great for music as they are mostly mid-range...." Read more

23 customers mention18 positive5 negative

Customers like the value of the monitor. They say it's cheaper than large gaming monitors that cost three times the amount or more. Some say that the features are great for the price, and the monitor is an awesome value multitasking beast.

"...It is a nice monitor considering its price range. However, If I can go back in time I will definitely not buy this...." Read more

"...This was well under the price of other models I researched (BTW, I got this within weeks of LG introducing the model)...." Read more

"...I have previously bought LG monitors and they are the best product with lower prices...." Read more

"...The only down side besides being a bit pricey is the size. It's big...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers like the remote control feature of the monitor. They mention that it comes with a remote control for changing inputs or other settings, menu navigation, and volume. Some say that it functions somewhat like a TV, and that the remote is easy to use.

"...Having the remote is a big bonus...." Read more

"...Very solid and heavy. Comes with a remote to quickly adjust volume and brightness.I highly recommend this monitor for work or life." Read more

"...Luckily the monitor has some decent adjustment ability in that regard...." Read more

"...It's really nothing to worry about.It also has a nice remote -- far better than the awful button systems that are in virtually every..." Read more

71 customers mention33 positive38 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the monitor. Some mention that it handles it flawlessly, works well, and has no issues with the games they play. However, others say that it has a substandard display, and the sides of the screen can only be viewed head-on.

"...Very solid and heavy. Comes with a remote to quickly adjust volume and brightness.I highly recommend this monitor for work or life." Read more

"...My only option is to tolerate the substandard display, investigate repair options (not expecting much from LG here), and start my research over..." Read more

"...Not a single bad pixel that I can find, exceptional performance. I HIGHLY recommend this monitor for anyone that reads plans for a living...." Read more

"...can't maintain a steady 30 or 60 fps in your games the screen tearing will be more noticeable due to the sheer size of the display...." Read more

57 customers mention39 positive18 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the monitor. Some mention that it is very large and can have a lot of windows open at once, while others say that the dimensions are not perfect. The screen is huge and perfect for them, while other say that icons are a bit small and everything becomes too tiny to read.

"...Regardless, the picture is clear and sharp - and BIG! Definitely a solid 5-star rating in my book...." Read more

"...Editing photos in lightroom is a joy. The space is expansive and really lets you see things in a scale not common when using a computer...." Read more

"...It's so big that as long as your vision is decent, you do not need zoom/magnification...." Read more

"...Only issue so far is that dimensions are not perfect - it stretches the screen a tiny bit width wise making circles a bit off...." Read more

26 customers mention14 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the color of the monitor. Some mention that the colors are great, it has fantastic color accuracy, and pixel sharp resolution. However, others say that the color seems a little off, the uniformity degrades a lot, and the blacks could be darker. There are visible color variations and the color is very blue out of the box.

"...No dead pixels. No strange colors. No flickering. No regrets!" Read more

"...: VERY DISAPPOINTED to report that I'm suddenly seeing two vertical color bars along the right side of the monitor (see picture)...." Read more

"...worked great right out of the box, and the colors are more vivid that this LG.Update 7 11 2017..." Read more

"...I feel like the color is too white or too bright, even if I adjusted the brightness to only 50%...." Read more

26 customers mention8 positive18 negative

Customers are mixed about the pixels of the monitor. Some mention that there are no dead pixels or vertical lines, while others say that the images are little pixelated and hard to zoom into drawings. Some say that there is an invisible pixel at the edge. Overall, opinions are mixed and the monitor is not the highest quality display.

"...or for heavy movie watching due to lack of HDR and super high contrast...." Read more

"...The pixel densities are simply too small for me. I think 4k at 27 " might be the best match.*Update..." Read more

"...a half hour, and my monitor is now as good as new, with no dead pixels/vertical lines. Can only hope this one lasts longer than the first one...." Read more

"...The invisible pixels at the edges is real, but doesn't bother me in the least...." Read more

Love it! Should have bought it ages ago
5 Stars
Love it! Should have bought it ages ago
INITIAL REVIEW (11/2018): I've been watching this monitor for a couple months and jumped at the chance to get it for less than $500. My understanding is that it is the same panel used in the much more expensive 42" Dell monitors. Regardless, the picture is clear and sharp - and BIG! Definitely a solid 5-star rating in my book.I got this primarily because I sometimes work from home, my work laptop is capable of driving 4k, and I've been jealous of the lucky few in the office who have [Dell] 42" monitors. I was hesitant because I have an older Mac that will not drive 4k but discovered afterward that this is actually a bonus. Most of my personal computer use involves browsing, reading, organizing, and budgeting. After staring at a computer screen for 6-8 hours for work, it's nice to have the bigger text with my personal machine (it runs at 2560 x 1440 pixels rather than the standard 4k resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels). Maybe this is more a factor of my age than anything else, but I'm in less of a hurry to upgrade my home laptop.In terms of quality, I don't see any of the issues reported with the screen by other reviewers, but perhaps I'm just not as particular or discerning. The sound output is much better than I expected - perfect for casual listening and with pretty decent bass response for what it is.Having the remote is a big bonus. Nice to have that control at my fingertips, even though the joystick control on the bottom of the display is actually pretty easy to use. Ny eventual plan is to have this monitor serve as both a computer monitor and a monitor for streamed content; the remote - and the better sound output than most TVs - will make it perfect for that.The only down side besides being a bit pricey is the size. It's big. I have it mounted to a swing arm on my desk and had to tighten all the swivel points to handle this monster. I also had to buy the VESA 100mmm to 200mm adapter as my arm was 100mm and the monitor os 200mm.UPDATE 7/2/2020: VERY DISAPPOINTED to report that I'm suddenly seeing two vertical color bars along the right side of the monitor (see picture). This happens with either of my 2 computers connected and even with no computer connected, so it's definitely the monitor. It does not clear up by resetting the picture or resetting the monitor.Over the years (ok, decades), I've had more monitors than I can count -- this is the first one I've had go bad (and happens to be the second LG product I had go bad, which really sours my opinion of LG product quality). I've used monitors for far, far longer without ever having any issues. My only option is to tolerate the substandard display, investigate repair options (not expecting much from LG here), and start my research over again for a monitor that has reasonable build quality and lifespan. Getting less than 2 years out of a monitor this expensive is utterly ridiculous.UPDATE 7/31/2020: LG has re-earned my respect by standing behind their product. They sent a service tech out to the house today to replace the screen free of charge. Took him less than a half hour, and my monitor is now as good as new, with no dead pixels/vertical lines. Can only hope this one lasts longer than the first one. I’ll update again if any other issues develop. In the meantime, Bravo, LG!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it! Should have bought it ages ago
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2018
INITIAL REVIEW (11/2018): I've been watching this monitor for a couple months and jumped at the chance to get it for less than $500. My understanding is that it is the same panel used in the much more expensive 42" Dell monitors. Regardless, the picture is clear and sharp - and BIG! Definitely a solid 5-star rating in my book.

I got this primarily because I sometimes work from home, my work laptop is capable of driving 4k, and I've been jealous of the lucky few in the office who have [Dell] 42" monitors. I was hesitant because I have an older Mac that will not drive 4k but discovered afterward that this is actually a bonus. Most of my personal computer use involves browsing, reading, organizing, and budgeting. After staring at a computer screen for 6-8 hours for work, it's nice to have the bigger text with my personal machine (it runs at 2560 x 1440 pixels rather than the standard 4k resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels). Maybe this is more a factor of my age than anything else, but I'm in less of a hurry to upgrade my home laptop.

In terms of quality, I don't see any of the issues reported with the screen by other reviewers, but perhaps I'm just not as particular or discerning. The sound output is much better than I expected - perfect for casual listening and with pretty decent bass response for what it is.

Having the remote is a big bonus. Nice to have that control at my fingertips, even though the joystick control on the bottom of the display is actually pretty easy to use. Ny eventual plan is to have this monitor serve as both a computer monitor and a monitor for streamed content; the remote - and the better sound output than most TVs - will make it perfect for that.

The only down side besides being a bit pricey is the size. It's big. I have it mounted to a swing arm on my desk and had to tighten all the swivel points to handle this monster. I also had to buy the VESA 100mmm to 200mm adapter as my arm was 100mm and the monitor os 200mm.

UPDATE 7/2/2020: VERY DISAPPOINTED to report that I'm suddenly seeing two vertical color bars along the right side of the monitor (see picture). This happens with either of my 2 computers connected and even with no computer connected, so it's definitely the monitor. It does not clear up by resetting the picture or resetting the monitor.

Over the years (ok, decades), I've had more monitors than I can count -- this is the first one I've had go bad (and happens to be the second LG product I had go bad, which really sours my opinion of LG product quality). I've used monitors for far, far longer without ever having any issues. My only option is to tolerate the substandard display, investigate repair options (not expecting much from LG here), and start my research over again for a monitor that has reasonable build quality and lifespan. Getting less than 2 years out of a monitor this expensive is utterly ridiculous.

UPDATE 7/31/2020: LG has re-earned my respect by standing behind their product. They sent a service tech out to the house today to replace the screen free of charge. Took him less than a half hour, and my monitor is now as good as new, with no dead pixels/vertical lines. Can only hope this one lasts longer than the first one. I’ll update again if any other issues develop. In the meantime, Bravo, LG!
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RAS
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente Producto
Reviewed in Mexico on March 21, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing ... Great value for a monitor
Reviewed in Canada on December 2, 2018
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Andrew Power
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for professional photography work!
Reviewed in Canada on January 14, 2020
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4.0 out of 5 stars Canadian orders do not ship with the required USB cable
Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2018
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4.0 out of 5 stars Canadian orders do not ship with the required USB cable
Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2018
This review is for the LG 43UD79-B 42.5" Screen LED-Lit Monitor

**Important Note: For Canadians buying from Amazon.ca, you will need to make sure that you have the required USB C cable for the very necessary firmware upgrade, or buy one if you purchase this monitor. It is not included. More below

My monitor shipped with a 6ft power cable, a 6ft DP cable, a 6 ft HDMI cable and a USB 3 type A male to type C female adapter - but again, not the required USB cable.

Pros:

- One of the cheaper 43” options
- After calibration colors are very good (not superb but very good)
- Comes with a remote. That is a fantastic feature & super handy. It made me wish all monitors shipped with remotes to access the menu.
- Multiple inputs and screen split, Picture by Picture or PiP options, controlled by either hardware or software. your mileage may vary though.
- You can use multiple inputs from a single source.
- 6ft long power cable that does not use a power brick

EDIT Amended: The 10 bit color is actually not true 10 bit. It's 8 bit + FRC

Cons:
- a small ~ 10 pixel screen border where items or text appear slightly blurred only if viewing the screen off angle. It was a non issue for me, but it's worth mentioning

- This monitor is not flicker free. It uses PWM. There is a firmware update to try and resolve this, but I found even with the firmware update applied it was difficult to look at this monitor for more than a few hours before my eyes became sore. This is only if you are sensitive to PWM flickering. For me it it made the monitor unusable.

- Even though this monitor is calibrated out of the box the colors seem slightly washed out to me. This is made slightly more complicated by the fact that there is a lack of a single saturation setting to raise overall saturation. That alone would make things so, so much easier. More further below

- For Canadian Amazon.ca orders the monitor does not ship with the required USB Type C cable. More on this further below.

- The 200 x 200 mm VESA mounting holes are in a square area that is both recessed (1 inch deep) and has many vertical tabs protruding into the recessed area potentially blocking many aftermarket mounting solutions.

- No height adjustment if using the supplied stand.

- Only one year warranty. The industry standard on most monitors is at least two years, and usually three. That doesn’t inspire purchasing confidence for this model. But LG seem to offer only one year on a lot of their monitors, unlike most other brand name companies.

Further notes:

Screen split is basically handled in two ways; one by hardware and one by software. If you plug multiple cables into this monitor, either from multiple devices or from a single device multi out like a GPU, then you can use the on screen controls, or the remote to switch inputs or access multiple inputs at once in a split screen, PiP or PbP configuration. So that is accessing split screen by hardware.
But the On Screen Display software can also create the same thing, but with customization that can be saved as templates - all software based. You can have only one device (one cable) plugged into the monitor and still create split screen. It’s LG’s proprietary version of other 3rd party software setups like display fusion, except display fusion does it much better.

Hardware based input switching via remote was kind of flaky - even after the firmware update. If you plug in multiple cables It correctly displays the configuration you boot to, but if you then select another configuration it doesn’t seem to play nice with Windows. I even reinstalled Windows 10 hoping for better results. It works best if you make your changes then reboot. So switching on the fly via the remote didn't work for me. For that you can use the On Screen Display software to split the monitor, but LG’s implementation of this is inferior to something like Display Fusion (but that software costs $30). Be prepared to save your work and then restart the PC any time you select a new input for the monitor. Vegas Pro 15 editing software did not play nice with this monitor, but that's also because Vegas Pro has it's own scaling problems.

For reference I was connecting multiple inputs from a desktop PC running Win 10 1803, using DP and HDMI outs on an MSI GTX 1080.

Re saturation adjust:

The menu uses the increasing popular six color menu style. Saturation is in the menu layer under: Picture > Color Adjust > Six Color – where you’ll find 12 independent sliders for Hue and Saturation of Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow – but no independent slider to raise all saturation at once. That is a major oversight imo. If you’re using a colorimeter or a LUT to set the levels then this may be a non issue. But for an average user just trying to raise all color at once, and amateur-sleuth adjust, there is no way to do it without messing with multiple sliders in a hit and miss scenario. Great for minuscule, granular fine tuning; terrible for convenience. The monitor has your standard preset Picture Modes like Custom, Photo, Cinema, Dark Room, etc. YMMV with those. It has an independent Picture Adjust, but that only includes your standard Brightness, Contrast and Gamma – no saturation. So if you’re satisfied with the actual “balance” of color, raising it means potentially raising 12 sliders independently. And that’s without knowing whether that particular attempt will be enough. It's a very annoying method, it takes forever and requires tons of patience. Fortunately if you get it right it can then be saved.

Don’t use the included driver CD. There are two separate newer driver \ firmware downloads you’ll need from the LG site. This is for Windows 10:

1) The monitor drivers.
As of this writing (June 2018) the current driver for Windows 10 is on LG’s site for this monitor under Software, Firmware and Drivers > 43UD79 Win10 R3 Driver > file “LG_ULTRA_HD.zip” dated Nov 27 2017. This will allow you to go into Windows > Device Manager > Monitors and load the ULTRA HD.inf to change it from Win 10 Generic. It then loads and lists as LG ULTRA HD.

2) The more important and necessary download is the OnScreen Control software which functions as both a software control and firmware update platform. This is found on LG’s site under Software, Firmware and Drivers > [Windows] OnScreen Control - version 2.86 > file Win_OSC_2.89.zip (date June 5 2018)

On launching this software it tells you “To update monitor software you must have a USB cable”. (the one that should be supplied but is not) This monitor “software” upgrade is also the firmware upgrade. Ignore the info about optionally using a Type A to Type B USB cable. That’s incorrect; this monitor doesn’t have a Type B uplink port like some other monitors. It has a Type C uplink port and It’s this Type C port you need to be plugged into from your source to do the firmware upgrade. What you need is either a USB 3 type C male to male cable (if your source also has Type C). Or the other more common option to connect is to use a USB 3 cable that is Type A male (from PC) to Type C male (on monitor).

You need this firmware upgrade:

1) to provide the necessary uplink power
2) to mnake sure the USB 3 Type A ports on the monitor continue to work properly (so they don’t disconnect randomly or provide insufficient power \ amps)
3) to install the "On Screen Display" software and
4) to ensure the hardware split screen options work without cutting out.

If you need to buy and include a USB cable from Amazon.ca, I bought this cable [[ASIN:B0791YQG73 USB 3.0 Type C Cable 6.6FT,COOYA Long USB C Fast Charging Cable,Magnet Head Design Type C Charger Cable Cord for Samsung S8 Plus,Galaxy Note 8,Nintendo Switch,Moto Z Play,ZTE Axon 7,HTC 10,LG V20 G5]] It’s Type A male to Type C male and it worked for the firmware upgrade and to provide continuous uplink power. It’s rated for 5Gbps transfer and 3 amps, sufficient for the monitor’s two USB Type A ports (They are 0.9 and 1.9 amps)

Amazon and LG: how come there is no mention in the description that this USB cable isn’t included for Canadian orders from Amazon.ca. The required cable isn’t for luxury or peripheral; it’s necessary for the monitor to function properly.

All things considered, this 4K monitor is hard to beat at this price point for Canadian shoppers. After adjusting color the 4K content looks very good - not HDR TV good, but still it's rich. And the extra 4K real estate is great.

The PWM problem:
I returned the monitor because of the lack of flicker free. I tried the firmware update (dated June 5 2018 at time of writing this) That didn’t solve the problem for me. I tried LED bias lights behind the monitor but that made little difference. I tried flux and Iris software; that didn’t solve the problem either. My other monitors are Low Blue Light with Flicker Free tech. I never realized what a world of difference that makes until I tried this monitor. Not everyone is sensitive to this, or affected by PWM. If you know you're not affected then this monitor may be fine for you. In the end I couldn’t stand it. My eyes became way too sore looking at this and it also affected my sleep. So I ended up returning it.

A note on initial delivery.
Amazon.ca's new contracted delivery standard for couriers is "OSNR" - Original Signature Not Required. Purolator just left this monitor sitting in the hallway, at the door of my 3rd floor apartment. There are 20 apartments on that floor in one long hallway. Luckily it wasn't taken. Purolator's counter is that it is up to Amazon to designate signature required, and Amazon bases this on purchase amount. So a $900 Plus (after tax) order is not enough to require a signature? How is it OK to leave a monitor this expensive just sitting in an apartment hallway? As a customer you sit in the middle of this terrible arrangement and reap the angst.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Apart from occasional and temporary video disconnects, this monitor works wonders.
Reviewed in Canada on September 2, 2020