Amazon.com: Customer reviews: LG UltraWide FHD 34-Inch Computer Monitor 34WK650-W, IPS with HDR 10 Compatibility and AMD FreeSync, White

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Great monitor for productivity

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2019

I searched and reviewed monitors for quite some time before selecting this one, and its perfect for my use case. I typically use it for productivity tasks where I can view multiple files and websites at once. I don't use it for gaming. While reviewing I found there are just so many monitors available it can be overwhelming, so I've listed out the main reasons why this monitor stands out.

1. IPS screen
Great viewing angles. I purchased a Samsung 34" but those are actually VA panels, so on a widescreen unless you sit far back, you will get a lot of distortion when looking left and right since the monitor is so wide. So IPS is really a must have for widescreen monitors and this one has it.

2. Resolution
This is a complicated topic. While on Windows you can change the scale (different from the resolution), this is only supported for certain monitors on a Mac and appears as scale rather than resolution (they munge both together on Mac). That means with a 4k screen if scaling isn't supported for your monitor, everything is insanely tiny and unreadable on a Mac. While you can get some programs that hack to try and support scaling, it seems to be hit or miss and they might stop support in the future. So on a Mac the resolution of this monitor is HD and is actually perfect for me, not too big and not too small being HD resolution. I also got a QHD 34" before this and text also is quite tiny, and if you change the resolution to HD, it looks quite bad since it isn't the monitor's native resolution. This is HD natively, so everything looks good at that resolution. If I had Windows though I might consider going for a higher resolution monitor and use the scaling function, but then the price rises dramatically. Basically HD for this monitor is 2560x1080, QHD for the same size is 3440x1440. They don't seem to make 4k 34" but LG has a 34" 5k that would be 5120x2160. That one does support scaling on Mac however but it is very expensive.

3. Adjustable stand w/Vesa
The monitor stand is adjustable so you can change the height. However I did find the platform sticks out in front of the monitor quite a bit so I'm purchasing an arm instead. It does support Vesa though so you can add your own which is a must.

4. Brightness
This monitor does 300 cd/m² which is typically brighter than anyone would want to look at. There are a lot of monitors in this price range that only do 250, which may be too dim.

5. Speakers
While not a must have, I was surprised to find the speakers to actually be quite decent and not as obtrusive as having left and right computer speakers.

6. Form factor
The bezels are quite thin and the monitor overall has a sleek and minimalist look. I don't really like the stand but it is definitely sturdy and handles movement very smoothly.

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Thi Nguyen

Not a true IPS panel

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2022

It's not that it isn't nice. It is the first wide monitor I've bought. I usually stick to the 27" 16:9 ratio monitors, because that's what I use to play on. I decided to buy this to place above my two 27" monitors for more real-estate. While I did get the extra real-estate, the color on this 34" monitor is off. I've tweaked the settings, but it is dark and not a true IPS panel. I can tell because I can be anywhere in the room when looking at my other two monitors and see a clear picture. With this LG monitor, it gets darker if I am taller or shorter than it, instead of being directly in line with the screen.

My other monitors are, "ASUS TUF Gaming 27” 1080P Monitor (VG279QR) - Full HD, IPS, 165Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low Motion Blur, G-SYNC Compatible, Shadow Boost, VESA Mountable, DisplayPort, HDMI, Height Adjustable"

I'm not going to return it, because it will be suitable for the reason I bought it. Just to throw VSC, a movie, YT, or something on it. Just really disappointed with the IPS panel claim.

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Great monitor for productivity

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2019

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metzmatt

Great value, without smaller text

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023

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I had originally purchased the higher-resolution 3480 x 2160 34" monitor. Ironically, the higher resolution results in SMALLER TEXT DISPLAYS and less clear text. This is after I made all the adjustments in the Windows display and text setting and playing with the display settings within various apps.

This lower-resolution (2560x1080) monitor provides a clear, bright, sharp picture and the text sizes are large enough to read easily at my more-than-standard 36" viewing distance.

Be warned that with a monitor of this size, especially if you view from a more standard 18-24" distance, you have another possible issue: unless the monitor is curved, you are now viewing the edges of the screen at a significant angle, so the angle viewing distance of the monitor is important.

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l3bowsk1

Surpassed my expectations

Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2020

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Installation onto a VESA 100 mount went smoothly, and it looks stylish with thin bezels on the top and sides. Picture quality in general is great - it needed very little calibration out of the box.

For productivity or web browsing, text is a teensy bit fuzzy up close from my MacBook Air 2019, while output from my Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 is much better, which was a surprise, but not the fault of this monitor. Viewing angles are great, with no color shift toward the edges of the monitor unless I am very close in.

And wow...the desktop real estate I’ve added is a game changer. I can have email and a browser open side by side, which will help quite a lot with multitasking.

For gaming, this has good refresh rates and color accuracy. HDR is a little underwhelming, but I don’t use it a lot anyway.

The menu system, which uses a little four way joystick just under the center front, takes a little getting used to but I’ve learned to like it. Sound quality from the built in speakers is just adequate, but I plan to get external speakers anyway.

Overall, I couldn’t be more pleased with this product. Would definitely buy another if I decide to go crazy with my monitor setup.

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C. Jackson

Glad I took a chance.

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2023

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I rolled the dice and bought this used as new from Amazon warehouse. The savings were significant. The only tiny problem was a few fingerprints, but. the service menu had less than an hour of power on time. Also came in the original packaging.

Now to the monitor itself. My goal was replacing a pair of BenQ 22" 1080p screens with one screen, and this did the job. However, there is one thing to be concerned with if you're a gamer. The screen is a 16:10 aspect ratio and an odd resolution which many (older) games do not like. You may need to create custom configuration files and tweak many games for full screen.

For professional use, it's great. You can have a pair of application windows open side by side without compromise. LG supplies some software that helps you carve up the screen into different configurations, which can be helpful.

My only minor complaint is the backlight is somewhat uneven. On a black screen, there is some flashlighting, so in darker old games you won't get much black detail despite hdr10 support. I guess I'm spoiled by oled screens having perfect lighting per pixel. But for the size and the price it's an acceptable trade off.

Including the no problem, snap and lock mount for the stand, this is simple to set up out of the box. It is big but not heavy. I got the white model and that meant white everything including the power supply and the hdmi cable which makes it look more modern.

Overall, this is somewhat niche but if you are clear with what you need, then this is a good fit. It's all about screen real estate, and it does that very well. As I look around the house, I see more and more LG logos, and that's no accident. Good quality, with the right features, at the right price.

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Blondie

I'll Never Use Dual Monitors Again

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2019

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I've had this monitor for about a year. Ever since, I've been wondering how I managed to deal with the dual monitor and monitor stand setup I had for so longer before that. I need 2 screens and really 3 would be better. Even a nice monitor stand is just clunky to attach to the backs of 2 monitors and position comfortably. Transporting it in such condition is a bigger hassle.

I absolutely LOVE that this monitor is just affixed to a sturdy, but lightweight stand that easily slides up or down to adjust the height. The monitor is lightweight and so easy to move if needed. For the past several months, I had breakdown my computer setup and transport it to work elsewhere every couple of weeks. All I kept thinking was how thankful I was to have this monitor and not my dual monitors on the heavy, clunky stand. So easy to set back up now.

Another bonus is the built-in 'OnScreen Control' program. Makes it super easy to split the screens selecting from a variety of configurations. I've used several of them, but tend to just stick with the equal split screen most often. I also like that there are more settings to easily adjust the color of the screen depending on use. To cut down on the brightness, I keep it on the 'reader' setting and this works great for me. Helps my eyes not get so tired staring at my monitor all day long.

The only downside is that even though the monitor seems very large, I've lost just a tad bit of space on the split screen views versus the amount of display space I had on my 2 separate monitors. It's not really that big of a deal, but the more advanced I'm getting with my monitor setup, the more picky I'm becoming. :)

I plan to see if there is a larger one I can buy. Then I'll just this one as a 2nd setup in another room or as a TV in a spare room. I have not had any issues with bleeding, color quality or anything of that nature. I'm not a graphic artist so probably not the best person to comment on that. It's a high cost for a monitor but the benefits definitely outweigh the cost.

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BL52

The best product of its class

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2022

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From the early 1990s up to now I only used HP monitors and I was very happy with their performance; this is the first time I am using LG monitor. I have used almost 10 HP monitors and none of those ever broke on me. When I receive this monitor box from LG, I had a good feeling that it was going to be a good monitor. However, when I started to set up the monitor, I had some issues that were solved through Amazon Technical Support and LG Technical Support. The only thing I can say is that I cannot be happier that I purchased this LG monitor through Amazon. This monitor is so perfect, and I thank Amazon for working with me and guiding me to purchase the right monitor. I hope that the monitor gives me the same services as the HP monitor gave me in the past; however, I also purchased a protection package from Asurion for four years it's only $11 a year; and I thought, it is well worth it. With the kind of service that I get from Amazon, I wonder why people will go and buy things from anywhere else. Even with large items such as 34 or 35 inches monitors, dealing with Amazon including tech support was simply excellent. So, thank you Amazon.

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Robert L.

This thing will take your breath away and keep doing it every time you walk back into the room.

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2018

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I'm a little overwhelmed. I'm a computer "guru" when it comes to tech specs and hardware and what have you, but I've always just kind of "skimped" on monitors because they were always very expensive components (and after getting hammered with a video card, if you're a poor boy like me, you just do with what you can). An old colleague, professor, and very good friend gifted me with a 27 inch monitor years ago and I thought "This is it. This is the pinnacle of monitors." Never had want or need of one again.. until recently. Long story short, got a dim spot in my favorite 27" monitor and just "lived with it" for as long as possible. Finally broke down, read reviews, compared monitors, blah blah, and found the LG monitor a few #'s before this one (as this one had very few reviews). Nearly went with it, but decided to "gamble" and got this one.

Astonishing. Breathtaking. I can't believe how much bigger it is, how much brighter it is (I even dimmed mine by about 20% because it's SO vibrant), how much more crystal clear it is, it's literally my favorite thing about my PC now (a PC that I've built over several years, with the best processor, the best memory, the best hard drives, the best video cards, you name it). I just can't get over it. It's like having an entirely new computer.

Games look better, movies look astounding, YouTube looks better than Dish/Cable TV! Netflix/Jessica Jones season 2 is just.. bonkers. And every time I come into my office and I look at my desk, that was once half filled with a 27" and now 100% full to the brim with this crazy ultra wide. UGH it's just to die for.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance with the 90 FOV mod is just o_O WOA. It can do the 100 FOV but it looks more realistic and I mean REALISTIC with 90.

I can't say anything more. This monitor is brilliant. Someday when I get a bigger house and a bigger desk, I might by a 2nd one. 100000% recommended to everyone!

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Mad Scientist

Got this to replace my ailing/aged 29" ultrawide...worth EVERY penny.

Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2022

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To be sure, you can get even larger, more epic monitors in this class. That being said, this is a gem. Was a size upgrade for me and it's epic having the same 1-1/3 to 1-1/2 real-estate jump from going ultrawide if you've not experienced it.

Crisp display. Decent, serviceable refresh rate. It's not the top of the space, but for the price you're going to thank yourself with this one if you don't have one.

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Kevin

LG 34WK650-W 34"

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2021

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TLDR: I got these openbox/used for $240 each, and I don't think I could've got a better monitor for the price. If you are considering these, and have the money for them, then absolutely buy them.

I bought two of these monitors to replace my single 24" and my wife's dual 22" from work. And I am beyond impressed. I'm disappointed that I've been without an ultrawide for so long. It took me a good 30 minutes to dial in all the settings to match how I like, but once I did that I have zero complaints. I have my workstation/gaming pc hooked up to HDMI 1, and my switch on HDMI 2.

The picture is bright. Bright enough to light up the room with a single monitor on. I have the monitor running pretty steady at 75hz which is enough for me to be satisfied. The ability to switch inputs is something I've never had, and won't ever be able to not have now.

Though I have no formal ways to test these monitors I will say they are a significantly better picture than that of the Apple Cinema Display I started with. The lack of a higher resolution is no worry to me, since I feel as though this is more than enough pixels to satisfy my needs.

This review is a little all over the place

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amazonian

Good for work from home

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2021

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Needed to upgrade my aging external monitor for my remote setup. Use MS Office w work/internal cloud apps open simultaneously all day, so needed more screen space. For text it’s a solid 4 stars, not 5 because sharpness is good but not amazing. I don’t use the dualscreen software for the monitor; just drag windows where I want them. With my laptop I have 3 screens and it’s really made home workstation more effective. Also use night mode or whatever it’s called (on monitor) and it seems to help a lot with eye tiredness on 12hr days. For office work on a PC I’d recommend. My neighbor who’s a gamer decided not to go with this same model after seeing mine. I turn off monitor each night and in the morning the startup ping always scares my dog, no way to disable it.

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