Amazon.com: Customer reviews: LG 49WL95C-W Ultrawide Dual QHD Monitor 49" 32: 9 (5120 x1440) Curved IPS Display, HDR10, USB Type-C, HDR 10, Ambient Light Sensor, 2 x 10W Stereo Speaker

Perfect 'Work From Home' Macbook Pro USB-C Productivity Monitor - 49 inch

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2020

Summary: No issues for me at all. Multi-tasking heaven. High-quality screen resolution and easy to setup. Stop your search and just buy this!

This review is for the 49 inch LG 49WL95C-W. You can read the tech specs everywhere but this a review for the person working from home and wanting to know in plain English if this is a great monitor. Answer: YES!!

Easy setup: This monitor is absolutely perfect for Macbook Pro users like myself. The monitor came with a USB-C cable (among many other cable types). Out of the box, connecting the stand and mounting the monitor to it was a breeze. Then it's literally two cables: one to power the monitor into the wall and then the USB-C to connect the laptop. (The monitor will charge your laptop). After reading that some users were having issues with the screen flickering/blacking out while I was researching, I was sure to immediately go to the LG support page to download any firmware updates. I've had this for a week now and I haven't had a single issue. Don't let any negative reviews deter you. The final step was to adjust the display resolution under system preferences on my laptop, then everything looked even better than I was expecting. The monitor itself gives you some settings for further customization, but I spent a minimal amount of time messing with that. It's just a small push knob on the back panel towards the right side.. very easy to use. The whole process from opening the box to being completely up and running was just a few minutes and I found it to be easy and I think most others would too.

High-Quality Screen Resolution: To me, the 5120 x 1440 screen resolution gives a very similar picture quality to my laptop's display. It's obviously unrealistic to have it look better than the laptop considering there's MUCH more real estate to work with, but I'm VERY pleased with the quality. I can watch 4k videos on YouTube and I think it looks fantastic. Text is also crisp. The resolution just everything 99% of people will ever need for work, browsing the web, or any common productivity tasks. To organize your windows, LG's OnScreen Control (that you can download from LG's website) allows you to split the screen in a variety of ways. I like using the 3 screen split, but you can split it up to 8 screens. I know people are talking about 3rd party software for more screen splitting customization, but I haven't tried that. I like splitting the screen vertically into thirds. This way, each of the 3 screens is a little bigger than the size of my 15 inch laptop screen, and I have 3 windows side by side, all looking incredible. It's easy to switch between layouts and move windows around. It just solves so many annoying problems that I used to have with tiling windows behind each other. No more!

Sound: The monitor itself has speakers as well as a port for your headphones. Audiophiles probably wouldn't be salivating over it, but I think it sounds decent. I would still give the edge to my 2018 Macbook Pro speakers, but I just use headphones most of the time anyway. Just buy separate speakers if top-quality sound is super important to you.

Conclusion: I bought this monitor because I'm working from home as a software developer and I need to multi-task with several programs visible at the same time. This is absolutely everything I was hoping for and more! The screen is large and wide, but not obnoxiously so. The quality is excellent and I have no issues. Zero dead pixels, no flicker or black out issues. Working from home is now so much more convenient and enjoyable, that's really the bottom line. I can imagine this would be the perfect monitor for stock traders as well who are looking to analyze several charts simultaneously. I'm not a gamer, so I can't speak to that at all regarding refresh rates, but for work or regular internet use, 60Hz is definitely all you need. If you can afford it, go for it!! This monitor is quality and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. My girlfriend jokes that I won't spend time with her in the evenings as much anymore because of this thing. Haha, she's not entirely wrong.

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Aquaman

Super functional design | Say goodbye to bezels...

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2019

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This review is for the LG 49” display:
(...not sure why LG 38” display reviews are mixed in here)...

The ultrawide view along with a beautiful, crisp, clear resolution (5120x1440), was the primary reason for my purchase. It arrived in solid packaging and set-up was quick and simple. Granted it's not a true 5k, but that's not the target market. If this display had the same resolution as the 34" LG 34WK95U-W (5120 x 2160), that would be a dream come true!

[I actually considered purchasing that (34") display last year, but it was not as wide as this one, so in the meantime (while I waited for the 49" display to launch) I went with the 38" LG38WK95C-W ultra-wide (3840x1600)].

I am a web developer and I appreciate the extra real estate this display provides for multitasking. I'm connected with ONE USB-C (TB3) cable (which in itself is awesome!) via CalDigit TS3+, and a 2018 15" MacBook Pro (w 32 GB RAM / Radeon Pro 560x running the latest version of Mojave, 10.14.4 as of today). That said, I think the minor flickering issue I'm experiencing below is an (Apple) OSX related "scaling" issue, not LG (I'm also running the latest LG firmware).

Minor concerns:
-This display (LG 49WL95C-W) will periodically "blackout," and go dark (which only lasts for about a second, until I press a key or move my mouse). As others have stated, this happens several times throughout the day for no apparent reason.

-My only other concern is that I still occasionally have to go through the configuration process (System Preferences / Displays / then hold down the "option" key when selecting "Scaled," and then choosing "5120x1440 (low resolution)" from the drop-down menu, for it to scale properly. It seems to scale (to its native resolution) correctly most of the time (but this really should not be an issue).

If I disconnect and reconnect my MacBook Pro (via the one USB-C cable), it will usually display the native resolution and other times it won't. This same issue happens when I reboot and I'm connected to this display. After testing it, this still happens with other (high quality) USB-C cables, so I don't think it's the cable.

My LG 38" ultra-wide never did this when connected to my MB Pro. Not sure if anyone else is experiencing this. I see several Mac owners are. If I'm missing something, please let me know how to resolve this.

I also posted a review on the LG site. I'm also not having any "wobble" issues as I see others are experiencing. I'm using a Sequel Lift (6052) Lift Desk and it's very solid and sturdy. I would normally put this on a VESA compliant mount, but this beast is too big (~27 lbs w/o the stand). If you are considering a display that will allow you to create more content or view more information on one screen, I recommend this display.

~Please forgive the novel length rant~
I'm hoping this will help other Mac users to receive a quick Mojave update. I already submitted a request to Apple.

Note: This thing is pretty huge when you actually see it in person (the photo's really don't do it justice).

TL;DR
I'm really glad I ordered it! This is a beautiful, crisp, ultra-wide display (if it was any wider my neck would crack)! (Hopefully, Apple will quickly produce an OSX update to address the minor (handshake) scaling issues, as they fortunately did when the LG 34WK95U-W was first launched).

Update 4:30/19:
The latest LG OnScreen Control software update seems to have taken care of the random blackouts.

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Randy M. Pinol

A Mac User's Experience

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2020

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As a Mac user, the LG 49" Curved Ultrawide has exceeded my expectations! I read a lot of reviews and watched several YouTube vides about user experience with the LG 49" monitor. I waited about 4 weeks before finally deciding to purchase it, knowing there would be potential limitations that Mac OS may encounter.

My Specs:
- Mac Mini (2018): Running Catalina 10.15.6 (as of this posting). Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz; 64 GB of RAM
- an eGPU running Radeon RX Vega 56 (8 GB). This is key for my successful Mac experience.
- LG 49" Ultrawide (Primary Monitor) connected via DisplayPort from my eGPU.
- LG 27" 5K Ultrafine Display (Secondary Monitor) via USB-C from my eGPU.

First off, I'm getting full resolution for both the 49" Ultrawide (5120 x 1440) and my 27" 5K Ultrafine (5120 x 2880). There is no major slowdown with my tiny (but mighty) Mac Mini desktop setup. I use my 49" primarily for productivity and work from home related projects & apps. However, I do play some MMO gaming on the display. It is definitely not designed for hardcore gamers, but for people who are seeking a hybrid solution for both gaming and productivity. The text is sharp and video playback is crystal clear. I love being able to have 3 app windows side-by-side (and a 4th app window if I use my secondary monitor) all running at normal speeds.

What I would change:
- Audio. It's okay for a built in all-in-one solution. But I wasn't happy with the sound and ended up purchasing external desktop speakers. Plus, when connected via DisplayPort, I couldn't have full audio button control via the keyboard - which I'm spoiled on and is a must for me.

What I love about this monitor:
- Resolution & real estate. I LOVE not having a bezel in the middle for a dual-monitor setup. I have been missing out and am now spoiled with the improved productivity. Working from home has become stress-free in terms of using multiple applications side-by-side.
- Not having a built-in webcam. The secondary monitor already came with a webcam, and at first I wished the 49" had one, BUT I love being able to customize to a 4K Logitech webcam to sit on top of this Ultrawide.
- Single monitor arm to hold this behemoth! I love having a minimal desk surface and opted to use a Monitor Arm to hold this 49" monitor. I'm using the Humanscale M8.1 and was surprised that the single arm is holding this 28 lb monitor. Super happy about how it "floats" above my desktop.

Overall, I'm satisfied with this purchase and wish that I hadn't waited so long to decide. As a Mac user, be sure to have an eGPU to take full advantage of the screen resolution.

Note: My first shipment arrived with dead pixels the size of a quarter. It's a pain trying to do the exchange via Amazon as they attempt to first connect you with LG to try and do the service rather than exchange. The second/replacement shipment arrived with no damage to the monitor.

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Eric Solberg

Excellent wide screen monitor

Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2022

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I've been using this monitor with my MacBook Pro for going on 2 years now. It was expensive but its a stunning and versatile monitor. I have a few gripes- no software control of brightness or volume for example. Sometimes having to turn your head side to side to take in a whole screen of information is a bit tiring. I have to pay attention in online meetings not to broadcast a screen too big/long/tall for the viewers. Those are minor things though- its an excellent monitor. I've never used it for gaming so I can't comment on that. The review before mine stated that the display randomly shuts off & on with a MacBook Pro. I've never had this happen, and I've used it with 3 different MBPs for almost 2 years. If I use this as an extended desktop (which I usually do), in the display settings "Default for display" it does use a low resolution- that is very easy to read but doesn't take advantage of all the display has to offer. If you set it to Scaled, you can select the native resolution of 5120x1440. For me this ends up being a bit too hard to read, so I set it to 3840x1080 and this is just about right. I like that the USB-C output has enough power to run & charge my MBP- no need for my charger. I often use it as the main display with my MBP closed, using a wireless keyboard and trackpad. Very versatile and high quality.

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AJ

Almost perfect - 2020 Mac Book Pro

Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2020

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I'm using this monitor with a 13" 2020 MBP connected via USB-C.

I had 2 24" monitors hooked up before that this monitor replaced. The amount of free space from the change is dramatic and my desk looks a lot cleaner and more organized. Because you can carve the windows up how you want, this gives you much more useable space than traditional monitors. I don't do video editing or anything like that, I bought this as my everyday work monitor because I am an obsessive multi-tasker and need to be looking at multiple things all the time.

Pros:
- The design of everything looks very nice
- The picture is great (I'm not gaming or anything like that)
- The speakers are surprisingly good and provide a quality surround sound
- Being able to connect a MBP to this monitor via a single USB-C and power the laptop is great

Cons:
- My biggest con is I wish it was more curved. It's a very gentle curve that is fine if the monitor is pushed back but more of a curve would certainly be better
- The software to arrange windows and apps is not that good. It works ok but has quirks that are annoying. Spend $10 and buy Moom and use that instead.
- When outputting sound from my MBP to the monitor via the USB-C connection, my OS volume controls don't work. This is a Mac OS limitation and can be overcome by using an app called Sound Control.
- Not a con but I think you need a big desk for this because it's not curved much. My desk is 35.5" deep and I have the monitor pushed back as far as it goes which is perfect.

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William R. Voss

Fantastic Productivity Monitor

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2023

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I am not a gamer so I can't comment on that, but I am delighted with this as a productive monitor. I do a lot of research with a lot of windows open and this gives me the real estate I have always wanted.

It was plug-and-play for me out of the box. Here are the details of my setup (pictured above) in case it helps people sort out compatibility concerns.

I have a base model 14" M1 MacBook Pro. I connect it with a single Thunderbolt 3 cable to a CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 Dock. The dock is then connected to the monitor via a very good 8K Display Port Cable. This gave me full-resolution video, audio, and data to all of the monitor ports. It all worked from the first moment I turned it on.

I have been using it for several days now and everything is perfect. The shallow curve is great for me but would probably make a gamer crazy. It wasn't cheap, but I make my living with this thing. Could not be happier.

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Schnautz

NOT good for productivity. Poor design.

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2019

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TLDR; This monitor is NOT good for productivity. The curvature, matte screen, and DPI don't jive. You're better off with two 1440p or three 1080p monitors.

I bought this because I usually have about 6 windows open at a time. I figured this monitor would allow me to see more windows at a time.

This is my first curved monitor, so I though the flatter 3800R curvature would be more natural for me. What I neglected to consider was that for an equal amount of screen real estate over 2 or 3 monitors, there would normally be about 35° angle between each monitor. This monitor only offers a 20° change from the left to right edges - 1 third of what it needs to be. Ideally, it needs to be about 70° for a monitor this size (1000R).

The result is this: Text and graphics in the center of the screen are legible, clear, and crisp at about 1000mm away, but as you get into the outside 1/3 of the screen, the colors become more muted and details less sharp. This results in significant strain on my eyes (and neck) in trying to read smaller fonts anywhere but in the center of the screen. I expect this is due to the 'matte' overlay, only exasperated by the minimal curvature of the monitor. I have to sit 5 feet from the monitor to alleviate the diffusion of the matte screen. And at that distance, details are too small; I may as well have a 1080p monitor at that point.

You're better off getting a series of three 1080p monitors or two 2K or 4K monitors.

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Hesham

Wow .... Just WOW

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2020

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The 2nd update , thanks to Amazon custmer service they agree to return the monitor a refund me the full price … amazing Amazon .. I ended up buying the same monitor again but the Bussuniss version of it. It still wow me everyday .

An update ....
after 3 months, the Monitor stop working, screen has no data ..... tried everything with no hope. LG Custmer support is the worst... no response at all. Be aware that this monitor has a factory problem clearly and LG knows about it and won't admit for refund or replacement . Dont buy this product !!! I am stuck with a $1600 paper weight ... 3

First Review ......Just Wow, very crisp screen, amble of space ...very attractive curve and usb-c ... how one can miss admire that. I have a MacBook pro as my desktop/ laptop configuration ... and this screen it is just massive, impressive, HQ product that provide you with two 27" screen side by side in a great look curved configuration with a sleek base that you can hardly notice.

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JB

Great monitor!

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024

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I purchased this monitor to work at home, love the size and that it's flatter than other widescreen monitors. Fairly easy to set-up (was missing a screw) and took a few minutes to figure out the display ratio to accommodate my work laptop. I do recommend this as a replacement monitor.

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R

One USB-C port (?)

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024

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Saw this monitor on sale and pulled the trigger as an upgrade to 34" monitor I bought a couple years ago. Screen is beautiful (although at this width, it could actually use a more significant curvature) and no issues with damage or dead pixels. One USB-C port is incredibly limiting, especially with the issues pushing this resolution via HMDI.

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