Features:

  • 34" Widescreen Full HD IPS Display. Resolution-2560x1080
  • 21:9 Aspect Ratio and Refresh Rate:75Hz
  • 1ms Motion Blur Reduction
  • AMD Free Sync
  • Height Adjustable Stand
  • HDMI :Yes (ver1.4), Display Port : Yes(1.2), USB-C : Yes (DP Alt. Mode)
Awesome Monitor - Works fantastic with 2016 Macbook Pro using USB-C for video

I specifically chose this monitor because of the price and the USB-C input. As many have said the quality of the screen is very good. Keep in mind that this is not the highest resolution option but at this price point, it is a great option. I consider this a value buy for the quality and for the Free sync technology if you have a AMD Radeon video card as well as the fact that unlike most monitors it has the USB-C with DP Alt mode. To use USB-C, you MUST buy the proper USB-C cable which has the latest bandwith (10 Gbs). Here is the link to the cable that I bought for the specs if you need it: Nekteck USB-IF Certified USB C 3.1 GEN 2 Cable(10Gbps/100W) USB C to USB C Cable C to C(Thunnderbolt 3 Compatible) with E-marker & Power Delivery For MacBook Pro Galaxy Note 8 Pixel 2/Black 3.3ft Playing games on this monitor and editing photos and video is really cool. The extra real estate for timeline in editing is quite handy and the extra space on the side for your pallet and tools is great as well. The very pleasant surprise - Before I bought, I had read people commenting on how the speakers were pretty good but I do not buy monitors and really consider the built in speaker but I must say that I was absolutely shocked at the very decent sound of the built in speaker. This was another big win for me for my Macbook Pro as again this removed additional clutter on the desk and less cables. This speaker will not blow your mind but it is more than sufficient for most things. Usually built in monitor speakers are crap so this was a nice bonus. The software - there is some really cool software that is included that allows for PIP and split screen. Simple to use and not one of those installs that you play with once and never use again. This is genuinely a very utilitarian addition that is done well. Conclusion - Listen guys/gals, this monitor is not exactly the highest quality screen you can get because the resolution is only 2560 x 1080, the refresh rate is respectable at 75hz, BUT bang for the buck, I just do not think there is a better value buy than this as of this writing for under $280. I am very happy with this buy I would definitely recommend this to anyone.

Great contrast, color and clarity

Bought this on a Black Friday deal and I really couldn't be more please with it especially for the price. Great contrast, color and clarity. I went from a 26" 1920x1200 16:10 monitor to this 21:9 1080 and was worried I'd see a reduction in image quality but honestly there is none perceivable. If anything the image quality actually got better based on color and clarity overall. My text actually looks sharper out of the box then it ever has on my previous monitor. While this isn't a 120 or 144hz monitor going from 60 to 75hz did seem to add a bit of fluidity in certain situations. I'm driving this monitor with a GTX 970 and only noticed minimal FPS loss in Fallout 4, which looks absolutely stunning in ultra wide by the way. To get 75hz working on an Nvidia card you need to enable Freesync in the monitor menu and then set your desktop resolution in the Nvidia control panel to 75hz. The stand on this monitor, which has rotate, tilt and height adjustment was the main reason I chose it over the newer version. The brightness and contrast are good and there is barely if any light bleed. I had some concerns with this ultra wide not being a curved monitor feeling that perhaps the outer edges of the screen may have a contrast or brightness variation based on the viewing angle but I personally can perceive no such issue. The image quality is uniform across the entire width of the screen. One slight negative I experienced is that there is a little bit of flex to the circuit board in the back of the monitor when plugging in the power cord or HDMI cable however I have found this to be a common issue on many TVs and monitors so it's really nothing out of the ordinary. On a side note, I initially thought I would be wowed by the panorama effect of the ultra wide, and I was, just in a bit of a surprising way. It's hard to explain I suppose but the ultra width just sort of felt like such a natural thing that is wasn't as consciously noticeable as I thought it would be. I did get an increased sense of immersion but it was subtle and somewhat more subconscious. Playing Fallout 4 with the ultra wide mod the difference didn't pop out at me like I thought it would, however there was an increased feeling of naturalness or perhaps I could say correctness that wasn't there before and is somewhat taken for granted as just being the way it should have been all alone. Conversely, playing grand strategy games like GalCiv III the increase in the game board is very noticeable and much appreciated. One last note, while the actual screen height of this monitor is the same as my 26 inch, the extreme width and reduced bezel size create the optical illusion that the 21:9 has a smaller screen height when in fact it does not. Looking at the screen you can't help but feel you've lost some vertical viewing area when if fact you have not. This phenomenon takes a little getting used to. No dead pixels so far either. This was a great buy and upgrade. I'd recommend this monitor, and ultra wide 21:9 aspect ratio to anyone. If you're primary use will be professional use, you might as well go with a 1440, but for general home office, FPS, RTS, MMO, RPG and 4X gaming, definitely the way to go. If you can find one or similar for $250 or under you definitely will not regret it.

LG 34UM69G-B

I had this monitor a month now and I love it. The joystick button makes navigating the menu so easy. The built in speakers actually sound very good for watching tv, movies and playing games so I'm not even using external speakers. The viewing angle is such that I can see the screen perfectly no matter where I am in relation to the monitor. Like other reviews have said this monitor is simply amazing. Ultra wide has brought a new level of enjoyment to gaming and movies. LG did a wonderful job. EDIT: 11/27/2018: I loved everything about this monitor and then it quit working this morning. The screen lights up and speakers work but no picture or on screen menu. I wish I got the extended warranty.

Amazing monitor for my office

Keep in mind that this is the first time ever I use a monitor in more than 10 years! I have been using laptops all this time (MacBook Pro). I am in real estate and I was getting sick and tired of the tiny screen as I was getting busier and busier. We need to have many different windows open when we are analyzing property, rates, returns, e-mails, etc; so I decided I needed a widescreen monitor. I wanted it to have USB-C capabilities for the simplicity of cable management and I wanted it to be curved screen because it seemed to friendlier and more involving when sitting in front of it. The problem? Those cost AT LEAST double than this monitor. I am not going to lie, I had my finger on the trigger many many times to get one of those expensive monitors but at the end I figured that this one, at the price offered, was a great value to get started and see if I would really use it for what it is worth. So now I am here, sitting in my home office, writing this review from my new monitor and I have to say that I absolutely LOVE IT! It has been a couple of weeks now and I have not looked back. I just get to my office, plug the MacBook Pro to the USB-C and that's it! With this monitor you get so much real estate that you can multi-task, the workflow is a real breeze, makes things super easier and now I actually look forward to get those heavy and long works done quicker and easier. I totally recommend this product, especially if it is your first time and you are on the fence on getting a widescreen monitor, DO IT! For the price I have found this monitor to be an absolute DEAL! I cannot give you my opinion on gaming because that is not what I use it for. The only inconvenience that I have found on this monitor is that coming from a Retina display you will notice the difference at the beginning, then you get used to it. But I believe that will be an issue in any monitor you get, sure, some will do better than others, but the only way to stay with the quality of the retina display is to buy another Mac. Hope this helps!

No nonsense affordable widescreen with USB-C

I bought this monitor for our second home office space. Turns out both my husband and I need work spaces at home. We bought a nice ultrawide monitor on blackfriday, and as someone who works a lot with various spreadsheets etc. I fell in love. So I went searching for a second one and found this at the very affordable price point of $300.99. This monitor does everything I need. I like that it has the usb-c connection so I can just use a usb-c cord to connect directly to my 2018 macbook pro (the kind with 4 USB-C ports) with no data loss. Note that you do need to make sure the usb-c cord you're using is the type that can carry data (some are just for charging). I mostly use this display for writing, research, programming, inspecting data, and it's great for all those tasks. Nice brightness level and no weird pixelation. I don't watch movies or play video games on it, but expect it would be good for both. The only feature this doesn't have that my other monitor has is the ability to show picture from multiple inputs at once. It's not necessary, but once in a while I want to have both my macbook pro and my ipad simultaneously displayed. This monitor can't do that. The sound is actually surprisingly decent with the sound maxx enabled. I'm pretty picky speakers with high pitches, and pretty much never use speakers built-in to computers or monitors. While I don't use the speakers regularly, when I do I don't find it painful. The stand is not adjustable at all, and honestly it makes me a little nervous, but after a month of use it seems fine. I will likely get an arm and wall mount it, as it is VESA compatible and it would make me feel less nervous about my cats getting on the desk and messing with it.

Super bright with clean lines

Awesome monitor! I just received my monitor and could not be happy given the price point. Pros: sharp image, super thin, clean lines, good controls, tons of features, and very bright for 250cd/m2. I viewed an LG 34um88 and despite this monitor having a lower resolution, I think it is way better. Cons: red base accentis a little unnecessary. Other thoughts: LG has the wrong photo posted. The front looks the same but the back is different. The 100x100 mount is positioned low and inset, which limits the type of wall mount you can use without it showing or looking goofy. Not a big deal, just something to keep in mind. I knew this before I purchased, so no worries. If you want an ultrawide without the insane price tag, I would recommend this monitor. I am running it with a ASUS RX480 - no issues.

AMAZING VALUE - Extremely bright, fantastic picture, perfect viewing angles!

I've had this monitor for about 2 months (purchased on Cyber Monday) and I'm still as in love with it as I was on day 1. I primarily use it for video editing with Adobe Premiere and other Adobe software. Although I often edit 4K content I have no problem with this monitor not actually being 4K. I use this monitor with my MacBook Pro via the USB - C port which is a FANTASTIC feature to have at this price point. Please note that you will have to get the proper USB - C cable if you'd like to do this as well. Fortunately, I already had this cable prior to purchasing. Screen Real Estate - The 21:9 aspect ratio is nothing short of life-changing. It makes multi-tasking of any kind significantly better. When using Adobe Premiere, the very long timeline and space for windows make such a positive impact on your workflow. It has seriously made video editing more enjoyable. Additionally, it's so useful for non-editing purposes like Microsoft applications. In the past, I never used multi-tasking capabilities, but since I received this monitor I always used Safari side-by-side with Word documents or other things. I also often put live TV on one side of the monitor. Color & Brightness - This monitor has seriously accurate colors. It comes with a calibration test that LG performed on it to make sure the colors are accurate. This is SO important for photo and video editors. You need to know what you'll be sharing with clients or on social media, and off-colors could be disastrous. This monitor is also EXTREMELY bright. I often keep it at about 50%, especially towards the later hours. It's fantastic to have such a powerful and bright display, however. Software - The software for this television is pretty impressive! It has a PIP function, but I honestly don't use that. That's because Mac OS already makes it pretty easy to do PIP-like things. The app is super useful for changing the settings of the monitor on the fly, such as the brightness, contrast, profiles, etc. Speakers - Unfortunately, I can't attest to the quality of the built-in speakers because I use a separate surround sound system. The fact that it has speakers is pretty sweet though! The Negative - NONE... seriously though, this monitor has been great! I did originally think that it came with PIP between different inputs and unfortunately, it doesn't have that. CONCLUSION - To conclude, I would highly recommend this monitor because of the positive impact it's made on my workflows and for an exceptional price. No, it's not the best quality screen in the world. However, as someone who nitpicks things like picture quality, I think it's beautiful. I have and will continue to recommend it to friends and co-workers. Lastly, this monitor makes you feel really cool which is really important!

Great for everything I use it for!

I've had this ultra-wide monitor for a couple of weeks now and I've really enjoyed it. Yes, the resolution is a bit low for a screen of this size, but I'm used to 1080p anyway, so it doesn't bother me. Everything looks just as crisp and clear on this as it does on my 27 inch 1080p 16:9 panel. Also, for gaming and watching movies, this thing is fantastic! Games are really immersive and movies look amazing without the black bars on the top and bottom. Watching the original Star Wars on this with my 5.1 surround sound system was like being in a theater! I'm running this with an R7 1700 processor, 16 gigs of 2933 memory, and a GTX 980Ti. I can play everything at at least high settings and get to take advantage of that 75hz refresh rate. If you're looking for a great gaming and entertainment monitor, but don't need the higher 1440p resolution, this is your monitor!

Great Price. Great Gaming Monitor.

Exactly what I wanted and for a great price. Been shopping monitors for my gaming setup for a few months now. Decided on ultrawide. Did my research. Found this one at a perfect price and the Square Trade warranty was well priced compared to retailers. Setup is easy. Settings easy to navigate. Awesome picture, and great, GREAT FOR GAMING.

I opened the box and thought they had forgotten to include my monitor!!!

When this box arrived it felt super light, but I figured, hey, that must just be technology advances and all of that. Then I opened the box, looked inside, and LITERALLY thought they had forgotten to include my monitor. It was so thin I didn't even recognize what I was looking at. And of course I love it! This monitor was an upgrade from a HANNS-G 27 inch monitor. It felt a little narrow for the first few minutes, but after that I got used to the size, and realized I have so much more "real estate" on my screen. The single joystick menu control is intuitive, and one of the easiest monitor controls I've ever used. The stand is solid, and give you a wide range of height adjustment, and is also very easy to use. I couldn't be happier with this product, and highly recommend it to everyone. It definitely changed my entire gaming experience. I regret nothing!

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