I got one and really like it. As he said, I have it on an arm so I can adjust it for the best angle depending on what I'm doing. It's my first OLED anything, and I really love the deep blacks and it made me realize why I hate black bars on content, they are really just grey. But not on this OLED panel. The reaction time is great, the colors are great, the brightness is great. The only complaint I have is the fact it's a 1440p panel and this big, it makes text and other icons look screen doorish. But in games and video, it's amazing. I never notice it once I start one up. Like he said, this is not for creators, but for anyone who games or watches videos.
Yeah careful with anything that has bars or does not fill out the 21:9 aspect ratio. It will unevenly burn the pixels in, and, after sometime burn in whatever aspect ratio it is. So RUclips would burn in a 16:9 aspect ratio into it
This has been my.biggest complaint. We're seeing a lot 1440p screens, but not seeing things for 4k. Yet the screen size and refresh rates keep climbing.
@@georgejones5019 That's because 4k will bottleneck with hdmi 2.1 unless they keep it on 120hz and WILL add compression because companies aren't using the new display port, so we can't actually get 4k without compression for now, all the displays you see 4k 240hz or 4k 144hz are full of compression and quality compromises. So that's why it's better they stay with 1440p until the new display port becomes standard.
@@georgejones5019 personally I would much rather drive a 3440x1440 panel at 34in than 4k. That said, a large display like this should be 4k as you will see pixels reading stuff. For gaming with some AA on it won't be too bad.
Me personally, I'd actually prefer it if they stop putting speakers in higher-end monitors. Not only because it can slim down the overall size/thickness, but also because I have yet to hear monitor speakers that cant be beat by $25 Logitech speakers...
nah i disagree, I use headphones 99% of the time but for watching youtube videos while I eat dinner or something I want some kind of speaker. I also don't have the desk space for external speakers either. Built-in are good enough for odd videos here and there.
100% agree, i've not heard a set of speakers included in a monitor that weren't complete ass compared to what i use normally. HOWEVER, the pair on my Gigabyte 48 inch OLED aren't horible... and if i hadn't bought my KEF speakers, i probably woudln't have an issue using them.
I'd love to see a main channel video making a video testing the cables included with a bunch of brands monitors to see if they actually include cables that meet the specifications. Then maybe a robot to check the reliability of the cables by bending from each brand. Labs special
Yeah not sure what they're talking about, their own videos on the main channel are not in the standard 16:9 but a little bit wider (not ultrawide but it's a weird aspect ratio for phones). RUclips definitely supports it.
Okay the reason why I’ve truly always loved external power brick is that if they ever quit, you can replace them easily without buying a whole new monitor or replacing it.
I am happy that OLED gaming monitors are becoming a thing, but this should have been at least 3840x1600 minimum or 5120*2160 maximum. I hope that those models with higher resolution will come in the future.
true but the problem with 4k or more is that you need the new display port standard or else you would introduce compression or actually just compromises in terms of quality, if it came with the new display port sure 10000% it would've been the play but as it doesn't then it's better that they stay away from it.
6880 x 2880 should've been the target, tbh. 1440p240 is great but having the option to double the PPI at 120 for when necessary would be great. I'd imagine that that's where they're gonna go with next gen versions.
@@SiriusXification wouldn't that be 5k ultrawide? They're not even using the new displayport, that would just be full of compression and lower quality which is pointless for an oled panel and no gpu would be able to play any games on that because being honest no one is using these big ultrawide monitors for esports which realistically are the only games that can run decently and you wouldn't buy a display like that to play games on low graphics either and for watching content you would just get an external media center or a oled tv because windows hdr and content sucks compared to native apps from either of the 2 I mentioned before. I understand your point, 1440p ultrawide is already meh on 34inches now 45 it's like even more questionable, I'd say the minimum for a good display for gaming specially should be 100ppi AT LEAST because first you're sitting close and second this display is 800r so sitting further away is contradictory.
I got the corsair xeonon flex definitely worth the extra money 800r curve is to aggressive for anything other gaming and even then more first person games. So having the “flex”ability to adjust curve on the fly is a godsend
Unless it's required for a particular profession, the quality improvement of 4k vs 1440p is not going to be as impressive as the improvement from the colour and contrast from mini-led or OLED displays. For gaming, OLED is the best. So not only will OLED monitors be best in class for visual experience, they will also be the best for responsiveness
@@Adlore I would argue turning on DLDSR with a 4090 on my Alienware Oled going from 3440x1440 to 5120x2160 really improves the visuals in some titles getting rid of that 1440p blur and seeing fine textures in much more detail.
Got this one at home. Superior for gaming, sucks in Windows applications due to the low resolution. Thinking of sending it back. You can clearly see the pixelations.
I don't know if it's a terminology thing, but I feel like people often (mis)attribute Screen Door Effect to low DPI, but isn't the issue actually inter-pixel spacing? Sure, the two are often go-together, but they are technically separable.
I've got an LG 38" ultrawide that has a 1600 pixel height rather than 1440, and I definitely prefer the extra bit of height when it comes to productivity.
Same, i also got that monitor and i love it. I just wished it was oled. Because the HDR on this 38GL950-B monitor is just awefull. It’s not true HDR if this monitor was oled then it would have been different
@@Michplay Agreed. The edge lit backlight on my 38WN95C is pretty terrible at HDR, so I just turned off HDR altogether. OLED would solve that. Otherwise, the 38 is a fantastic monitor.
Check out hardware unboxed's stuff they've got far more monitor reviews, data etc so if you're looking for a monitor check those guys out instead of short circuit alone
"Would you like to spend an extra $300 on a feature you won't even use that much" is.. one way to look at that feature. I would prefer to think of that feature like this - Would you spend an extra $300 for a feature that allows you to tailor the curve of the panel to your specific needs. Yup, I'd pay the extra money for that feature. As a matter of fact, that's going to be my next monitor. I seriously hope more manufacturers are going to offer that feature.
IF it were closer to 4K then I would say the asking price would be a bit more reasonable. And that panel, while capable of much higher brightness has been factory locked down to limit possible burn in. But it can handle more brightness and I fell like LG should have focused on tweaking it to be brighter with anti-burn-in features like on the LG OLED C1,C2 and C3 TV's, rather then lazily just locking down the brightness.
give it a couple more years and one of 'em vendors will have height and flex adjustments and then some, and with more reasonable prices. Also, like after work i want to do some flight sims. so, switching between flat, for work then curve for gaming is very reasonable for me.
Just got one that had damage in shipping for $450 on Ebay, it had white lines on the left side, but considering it's 21-9 it shouldn't be an issue. I'm mostly just wanting to use it for multiple applications. It's replacing a 27 inch 1080p 165 Hz display
Great video, just note to keep in mind... RUclips does definitely have ultrawide videos, and there is an extension called ultrawidify for the 16:9 content to remove bars.
I literally just returned this monitor after 72 hours with it. The Alienware QD-OLED is simply better in every way, apart from it being “only” 175hz. QD-OLED is 100% the next big thing to look for, it blows LG’s WOLED out of the water. The Alienware is staying on my desk until the new QD-OLED G9 comes out later this year.
@@viking9442 colors are SIGNIFICANTLY better / more saturated due to there not being a white subpixel in QD-OLED. Furthermore, the Alienware has a glossy coating, which makes it look like you're almost looking through a window. The LG has a traditional matte screen so it doesn't look nearly as impressive as a traditional OLED would. I also thought the lower pixel density on the LG wouldn't bother me, but other than in game, it really is a deal breaker.
@@GyliuDot because I watch too much LTT. In all honesty, it's just one of my hobbies, and I think the OLED G9 is just the natural upgrade path from the Alienware. Higher resolution and refresh rate, and apparently it's a new "2nd gen QD-OLED" panel they're using which is supposed to be even better.
That's what she said, seriously though the ppi on these 45" 3440x1440 like he said pixels are apparent but he didn't mention it has the same ppi as a 27" 1080p so you can really relate to the way this is going to look.
It's so disappointing that the resolution is just 3440x1440 and not something like 3840x1600. I'd MUCH rather have that extra vertical resolution at 120/144Hz than a narrower view at 240Hz. The 21:9 aspect ratio is just too narrow for me, even on a giant screen like this.
I've been using the Samsung 43" for several years now. I love it but I want a screen with more vertical real estate. The monitor seems smushed if I could call it anything. I wish Samsung didn't nerf the ARC especially for the price. So I was hoping for a nice upgrade ... but the resolution should be 4k for this price
LG: I absolutely love what you produce, and my house is a product of this; including the 48" LG Oled CX that I am writing this on. I would love a 55" curved OLED with all of the amazing features you produce with NVidia and HDR+. I am pretty particular, and desire the following feature before a purchase: Quantum Dot(I know Samsung) OLED, 4K 240 hz, curvature, HDR10/10+, AMD/NVidia sync, no stand(I will wall mount and reduce cost due to never using stand), Dolby Vision, other flagship features and the most amazing color/experience a participator can enjoy. You make amazing products LG, and I know you can do it! Samsungs' MicroLed in the near future is also looking pretty solid...
I had a 38 Alienware UW that came out in 2020 and used by 27 inch in portrait mode. I loved it but went back to using my 27" (1440p) and a 24" (1080p) for work. It just didn't mesh well with what I wanted to do and the black bars on UW annoy me.
Just buy a 42C2 for 40% of the price of this monstrosity, which also looks way better since it's actually 4K and true glossy. The PPI of this 1440p at 45" is CRAZY low. Maybe the lowest ever for a monitor lol.
People hating on this cause they can’t afford it, it’s the best monitor out right now and it’s not even close. If you do just office work then you shouldn’t even be watching these videos lol. 1440 240 oled with this response time is way better and faster than anything a tv lg c2 can do. Things a beast.
12:40 I got a Samsung G7 that’s 32Inches, 1440p, QLED and 240Hz and it’s like £550, u cannot tell me 10 inches and OLED ups it by £1200, plus it should really just be a 4K oled at like 165Hz, that would be much better and even then I wouldn’t pay more then £900 or £1000 for it
12:00 A lot of that crispiness and responsiveness is just due to it being an OLED panel. That perfect pixel response is going to make the refresh rate feel faster while you are gaming. I am a big fan of the resolution too. It should be relatively easy to fully utilize the HDR and refresh rate of the display with hardware up to two generations old. For the price, a higher resolution would be great, but this looks like a really nice overall package.
3440 x 1440 resolution is an instant deal breaker to me so sad as everything else is just amazing, but as a designer / artist its just unacceptable that DPI
RUclips does support ultrawide, cinemascope videos and any other aspect ratio. Of course you have to search for them since most people upload in a 16:9 aspect ratio
Powerbricks are 100% superior to inbuild PSU. It makes the monitor thin, removes a heatsource away from it, can be replaced and is easy to hide together with the cable management tray you should have anyway.
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I dont agree with your points. The monitor is allready large. A centimeter or two more in depth doesn't matter. I never had any power supplies on monitors failing so I see no need to replace them and having it inside the monitor is way more clean. I have no clue about the heat issue but I doubt it can't be solved with a couple bucks worth of aluminum heatsinks.
@ I had one monitor that had a broken internal PSU and one that smelled really "hot". (Both were very old) I agree it is probably not a big deal. But I am a tinkerer (engineer) and love to repurpose things. A monitor that runs on DC current is ideal to run directly off a battery and the PSU I can use for other thingd too
im torn on the power brick debate. On one hand if your power brick goes bad, you can just replace it vs having few options for repair if its integrated other than to take it apart. on the other hand, its just so much simpler to plug a power cable into the back and never have to worry about where to put a power brick.
I'd really like it if these reviews would mention the length of the included cables. This information is strangely difficult to find. Also exactly what panel type. WOLED? QD-OLED? What?
so, I just had a thought, for these with external power bricks, why not hide the hardware in the stand with power connectors in a non-weight-bearing portion of where it connects into the mounting area.
@@iustinianmihailfocsa sounds like a them problem, I'd put that on the box and if they can't figure it out that it's on there and they need it to get the power contacts before mounting it
@@agoddamnferret The issue that I am stating is that it would make the stand mandatory, which is highly undesirable since the one correct way, unless you have a glass desk, is to put it on a desk mount. Nothing to do with figuring out anything.
6:42 It absolutely does, and there are extensions like UltraWideo that can crop 21:9 video improperly uploaded in a 16:9 aspect ratio so that it fills your entire display. Hell, you guys literally upload in a non-16:9 aspect ratio.
so , as i could understand, if i want to stream 16:9 game, and playing on 32 inch,. could i "put" those 32 inches intoi those 45? hope you understand me haha
If they'll ever make flat 21:9 monitors that big or bigger I'd be willing to buy one and replace my 32" TV with it and as it as a "fake" 21:9 TV to fulfill my dream.
I absolutely love the 27 inch. I will admit tho, don’t fall for the .03 response time bc that is marketing lie. It’s fast but not much of a difference from my Samsung G7 Odyssey. I recommend waiting until 27 inch is 899 and 45 inch is 1299. Don’t pay full price like I did.
AW3821dw is a better alternative. Still huge, but better resolution and more practical for multi-use and gaming at desk distance. This LG makes more sense if you want to wall mount in a small bedroom, maybe. I'd prefer a C2 on sale for that though.
For me, I want the user interface elements to be as close to the center of the screen horizontally. For ultrawide monitors, that requires me to turn my head to the left so that I can see what I am looking at and because I am blind in my left eye, that could strain my body and possibly my neck. So yeah, I have a visual disability and I tend to have my 42" monitor about 6 to 10 inches away from my right eye. That is with the desktop magnifier turned on. If I encounter small text in Elden Ring, Edge of Eternity, Octopath Traveler, just just about any game with small text, I would have to stand up and read what is on the top of the screen. If I play retro games such as Chrono Trigger (SNES), Lufia II (SNES), Final Fantasy IV (SNES), Dragon Quest 1, 2, and 3 (Nintendo Switch), and Final Fantasy 7 (original), 8, and 9, I can be able to read text no problem, even at the top of the screen. I could see myself making use of an ultrawide monitor for watching movies and TV shows that are formatted for 2.35:1 (I'm looking at you, Star Trek: Discovery, Picard, Prodigy, and Strange New World), but that's about it. For PC use, I would just stick to 16:9 aspect ratio. However, if I want a really immersive experience with an ultrawide monitor, I would be all in for it as long as the UI elements are as close to the center of the screen and not too far apart.
6:45 Wrong, you can upload virtually any resolution, so if your fancy is to upload a 3440x1440 video, and test these monitors with it, than just go ahead. I uploaded a 3840x1440 video, and it is totally fine :D Your own videos are 2:1 aspect ratio, so you should take that as a hint.
DWF Owner here, less pixel density, lower (marginally) DCI-P3 coverage, massive price.... absolutely not worth it for anyone at any time. LG also wont discount older monitors because they priced this one so high up.
Screen review video : "YAY". Reviewing the screen with a FPS game : "Aaaaand I got motion sickness". I get it for the "Frames Per Second" (pun intended), but it would be cool to change games for other KPIs than FPS...
Bruh youtube does support ultrawide it's just on uploaders how the upload it. I hate when it's stuck in 16:9 with blackbars all around, fortunately there is Ultrawidify extension which automatically allings these to the upper and lower screen border so you'd only have blackborders on he sides if you're watching 21:9 on 32:9 and none on 21:9, but I do wish youtube&netflix etc even monitor makers would implement this as base feature.
As a hardcore supporter of glossy monitors, the trend of _everything_ having some hideous AR coating is still disheartening. I shouldn't have to use a TV just to get a shiny screen. Get back to me when they have 27"-32" 4K glossy OLED monitors.
I've yet to find a pc gamer who is actually in favor of matte coated displays, yet for some reason these companies still aren't listening. It's so backwards because, in my experience, TV rooms suffer the most from glossy reflections and glare from being in more brightly lit rooms with lots of windows. PC setups tend to be in more dimly lit areas where glare is easier to manage. So why is it that computer monitors need it more than TVs?
Watching this using my 49" G9 Neo Odyssey display and reading some comments here ;) You can not underestimate the power of these monitors. When you need it, the power and the immersiveness is there for you. I'd rather have that then not having it at all and dreaming about it. Video editing and Music production on it is another level pleasure which I can not explain without you experiencing it yourself. BTW you could have just written super ultrawide on youtube and find the necessary resolution videos to experience the full potential of this monitor. Playing games on this is amazing on this. Simulations even age of empires ;) I don't think anyone should buy Oled ones instead of Quantum miniled technology. They are on sale usually. I bought it for 1000 $ ... Just try to catch discounts guys :)
I have been eyeing the neo odysseys for some time.. The 8 series though.. 9 is too much for me... But it might end up being a glorified TV... But considering I don't have to buy a separate TV... Hmm..
Oh ultrawides are great, this one in particular is a crappy deal. Costs way too much for what it is and worse in every way compared to the QD oled 1440p UWs.
Amazing how no reviews address the issue with some to most games in full screen being locked in at 4K 120hz on a 1440p monitor. Maybe if they begin to address this huge issue it would be address by lg. I know there is a work around using cru but on a premium monitor that is unacceptable. Anyways thanks for the review I have the 27gr95qe-b
This puppy is 999 at Best buy right now if you are a member. I also got this for free because I had dead pixels on my older LG c1. Best buy warranty kicked ass for me this time around
I don't understand how that resolution at that screen size makes any sense at all, surely it must look awful in person / you must be able to see each individual pixel if you are sitting at the common arms-length distance or can OLED somehow look better than IPS at the same PPI? I have been using 27'' 1440p monitor which has a PPI of 108 for the past few years and had no complaints about the image clarity/sharpness until I had to use a MacBook 14'' exclusively for a few months. Now that I'm looking at my 27'' monitor again, it's clearly worse and if 4k gaming wasn't so damn expensive, I would upgrade simply to have that sharpness again. If PPI of 108 is not that great, then PPI of 82 must be terrible, no?
You would NOT want to add the weight of the power brick to the monitor if you're already complaining about the weight and wobble. And the heat coming off of it can only be bad for the OLED pixels in proximity to it.
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I got one and really like it. As he said, I have it on an arm so I can adjust it for the best angle depending on what I'm doing. It's my first OLED anything, and I really love the deep blacks and it made me realize why I hate black bars on content, they are really just grey. But not on this OLED panel.
The reaction time is great, the colors are great, the brightness is great. The only complaint I have is the fact it's a 1440p panel and this big, it makes text and other icons look screen doorish. But in games and video, it's amazing. I never notice it once I start one up. Like he said, this is not for creators, but for anyone who games or watches videos.
Yeah careful with anything that has bars or does not fill out the 21:9 aspect ratio. It will unevenly burn the pixels in, and, after sometime burn in whatever aspect ratio it is. So RUclips would burn in a 16:9 aspect ratio into it
This has been my.biggest complaint. We're seeing a lot 1440p screens, but not seeing things for 4k. Yet the screen size and refresh rates keep climbing.
@@georgejones5019 That's because 4k will bottleneck with hdmi 2.1 unless they keep it on 120hz and WILL add compression because companies aren't using the new display port, so we can't actually get 4k without compression for now, all the displays you see 4k 240hz or 4k 144hz are full of compression and quality compromises. So that's why it's better they stay with 1440p until the new display port becomes standard.
@@georgejones5019 personally I would much rather drive a 3440x1440 panel at 34in than 4k. That said, a large display like this should be 4k as you will see pixels reading stuff. For gaming with some AA on it won't be too bad.
Me personally, I'd actually prefer it if they stop putting speakers in higher-end monitors. Not only because it can slim down the overall size/thickness, but also because I have yet to hear monitor speakers that cant be beat by $25 Logitech speakers...
The speakers on my LG 43UD79 are pretty decent, i use them daily despite having 2500$ Genelec 8050A studio speakers hooked up to the same machine.
nah i disagree, I use headphones 99% of the time but for watching youtube videos while I eat dinner or something I want some kind of speaker. I also don't have the desk space for external speakers either. Built-in are good enough for odd videos here and there.
100% agree, i've not heard a set of speakers included in a monitor that weren't complete ass compared to what i use normally. HOWEVER, the pair on my Gigabyte 48 inch OLED aren't horible... and if i hadn't bought my KEF speakers, i probably woudln't have an issue using them.
The speakers on my g8 oled aren’t that bad better than some speakers I’ve used form 5 below before lol.
Yes that .5 cubic inches is going to make ur monitors way bigger.
I'd love to see a main channel video making a video testing the cables included with a bunch of brands monitors to see if they actually include cables that meet the specifications. Then maybe a robot to check the reliability of the cables by bending from each brand. Labs special
The cable testing will probably become one of the Labs’ projects
6:40 RUclips does indeed have ultrawide videos. Most of my videos are in ultrawide, the ones that are not is because the game does not support it :)
LTT's videos aren't 16:9 for instance. They are something in between 16:9 and 21:9. I came here to say the same. lol
Yeah not sure what they're talking about, their own videos on the main channel are not in the standard 16:9 but a little bit wider (not ultrawide but it's a weird aspect ratio for phones). RUclips definitely supports it.
Almost all games support it with flawless widescreen
@@braisedtoast9002 I've ran into games that don't cooperate well with that program, as rare as it might be
LTT videos are in 18:9, which most tech RUclipsrs are transitioning into because it's a great compromise between 16:9 TVs/monitors and 20:9 phones
Okay the reason why I’ve truly always loved external power brick is that if they ever quit, you can replace them easily without buying a whole new monitor or replacing it.
Yeah. So user repairable. Throubleshooting a intern power supply defect is too risk and tricky.
I am happy that OLED gaming monitors are becoming a thing, but this should have been at least 3840x1600 minimum or 5120*2160 maximum. I hope that those models with higher resolution will come in the future.
true but the problem with 4k or more is that you need the new display port standard or else you would introduce compression or actually just compromises in terms of quality, if it came with the new display port sure 10000% it would've been the play but as it doesn't then it's better that they stay away from it.
6880 x 2880 should've been the target, tbh. 1440p240 is great but having the option to double the PPI at 120 for when necessary would be great. I'd imagine that that's where they're gonna go with next gen versions.
@@SiriusXification wouldn't that be 5k ultrawide? They're not even using the new displayport, that would just be full of compression and lower quality which is pointless for an oled panel and no gpu would be able to play any games on that because being honest no one is using these big ultrawide monitors for esports which realistically are the only games that can run decently and you wouldn't buy a display like that to play games on low graphics either and for watching content you would just get an external media center or a oled tv because windows hdr and content sucks compared to native apps from either of the 2 I mentioned before. I understand your point, 1440p ultrawide is already meh on 34inches now 45 it's like even more questionable, I'd say the minimum for a good display for gaming specially should be 100ppi AT LEAST because first you're sitting close and second this display is 800r so sitting further away is contradictory.
3840×1600 is my holy grail. I will sell my child for an OLED with that pixel count.
Why? It's primarily for gaming... 240 HZ could never hit 3840x1600 especially in its current state
I got the corsair xeonon flex definitely worth the extra money 800r curve is to aggressive for anything other gaming and even then more first person games. So having the “flex”ability to adjust curve on the fly is a godsend
are you liking your xeneon flex?
@@MINDAUGAS716 i wound up returning it the resolution is to low for a monitor that size especially at its original price of 2k
Maybe for $1300, but $1700 is insane especially when it isn't 4k
well nothing can run it at 240hz anyway so maybe with a 4090 you could at least get 120hz at native resolution.
I just picked up a C2 for 750€. These monitors are crazy overpriced. OLEDs are not nearly as expensive to make anymore as they want us to think.
Unless it's required for a particular profession, the quality improvement of 4k vs 1440p is not going to be as impressive as the improvement from the colour and contrast from mini-led or OLED displays. For gaming, OLED is the best.
So not only will OLED monitors be best in class for visual experience, they will also be the best for responsiveness
@@Adlore I would argue turning on DLDSR with a 4090 on my Alienware Oled going from 3440x1440 to 5120x2160 really improves the visuals in some titles getting rid of that 1440p blur and seeing fine textures in much more detail.
Amazed that it's only 1440p, dissapointing, stick to an LG C2
Got this one at home. Superior for gaming, sucks in Windows applications due to the low resolution. Thinking of sending it back. You can clearly see the pixelations.
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When she went to pick it up at the store
🧢 she never said that Carlos. I would know since I’m listening in using your phones mic 😅
at 6:42 you said that youtube doesn’t have ultra wide videos, but it does support them.
I don't know if it's a terminology thing, but I feel like people often (mis)attribute Screen Door Effect to low DPI, but isn't the issue actually inter-pixel spacing? Sure, the two are often go-together, but they are technically separable.
If the power was integrated into the monitor, it'd be even HEAVIER and wobble more. You'd also need an even beefier monitor arm to mount it.
I've got an LG 38" ultrawide that has a 1600 pixel height rather than 1440, and I definitely prefer the extra bit of height when it comes to productivity.
Same, i also got that monitor and i love it. I just wished it was oled. Because the HDR on this 38GL950-B monitor is just awefull. It’s not true HDR if this monitor was oled then it would have been different
@@Michplay Agreed. The edge lit backlight on my 38WN95C is pretty terrible at HDR, so I just turned off HDR altogether. OLED would solve that. Otherwise, the 38 is a fantastic monitor.
What do you mean RUclips doesn't have ultrawide videos? I've uploaded like 3840 x 400 as a video before...
I hope you guys also do a review for the 27 inch version that came out first. I'm on the market for a monitor, but I wouldn't go as big as this one.
Check out hardware unboxed's stuff they've got far more monitor reviews, data etc so if you're looking for a monitor check those guys out instead of short circuit alone
"Would you like to spend an extra $300 on a feature you won't even use that much" is.. one way to look at that feature. I would prefer to think of that feature like this - Would you spend an extra $300 for a feature that allows you to tailor the curve of the panel to your specific needs. Yup, I'd pay the extra money for that feature. As a matter of fact, that's going to be my next monitor. I seriously hope more manufacturers are going to offer that feature.
Any news on 2nd gen qd-oled monitors? Hoping those come out within the next couple months
IF it were closer to 4K then I would say the asking price would be a bit more reasonable. And that panel, while capable of much higher brightness has been factory locked down to limit possible burn in. But it can handle more brightness and I fell like LG should have focused on tweaking it to be brighter with anti-burn-in features like on the LG OLED C1,C2 and C3 TV's, rather then lazily just locking down the brightness.
give it a couple more years and one of 'em vendors will have height and flex adjustments and then some, and with more reasonable prices.
Also, like after work i want to do some flight sims. so, switching between flat, for work then curve for gaming is very reasonable for me.
They way he slammed that box on the table screamed “John cena”!
I would love to see a test of smaller auxiliary displays. Like the mscreen over at kickstarter.
Just got one that had damage in shipping for $450 on Ebay, it had white lines on the left side, but considering it's 21-9 it shouldn't be an issue. I'm mostly just wanting to use it for multiple applications. It's replacing a 27 inch 1080p 165 Hz display
Reasonable is relative. I paid a fair bit less than $1700 USD for my current PC
Great video, just note to keep in mind...
RUclips does definitely have ultrawide videos, and there is an extension called ultrawidify for the 16:9 content to remove bars.
This display has a serious PPI issue. Works for gaming, but unless you want the 240hz it's better to buy the cheaper C2.
@Menti Capti Nope
Totally agree on the glossy finish vs. the anti-glare. I much prefer a black mirror to a grey-ish blob.
I literally just returned this monitor after 72 hours with it. The Alienware QD-OLED is simply better in every way, apart from it being “only” 175hz.
QD-OLED is 100% the next big thing to look for, it blows LG’s WOLED out of the water. The Alienware is staying on my desk until the new QD-OLED G9 comes out later this year.
Yo I have the alienware myself what did you prefer on the alienware?
I have to ask, considering how good that monitor already is, why do you want to upgrade so early?
@@viking9442 colors are SIGNIFICANTLY better / more saturated due to there not being a white subpixel in QD-OLED. Furthermore, the Alienware has a glossy coating, which makes it look like you're almost looking through a window. The LG has a traditional matte screen so it doesn't look nearly as impressive as a traditional OLED would. I also thought the lower pixel density on the LG wouldn't bother me, but other than in game, it really is a deal breaker.
and the 34"one has much much higher PPI then this(84 ppi a joke), even a 4k 42"or 48" tv has more ppi (104 and 91 respectivley)
@@GyliuDot because I watch too much LTT.
In all honesty, it's just one of my hobbies, and I think the OLED G9 is just the natural upgrade path from the Alienware. Higher resolution and refresh rate, and apparently it's a new "2nd gen QD-OLED" panel they're using which is supposed to be even better.
That's what she said, seriously though the ppi on these 45" 3440x1440 like he said pixels are apparent but he didn't mention it has the same ppi as a 27" 1080p so you can really relate to the way this is going to look.
I believe that is indeed what she said
It's so disappointing that the resolution is just 3440x1440 and not something like 3840x1600. I'd MUCH rather have that extra vertical resolution at 120/144Hz than a narrower view at 240Hz. The 21:9 aspect ratio is just too narrow for me, even on a giant screen like this.
I've been using the Samsung 43" for several years now. I love it but I want a screen with more vertical real estate. The monitor seems smushed if I could call it anything. I wish Samsung didn't nerf the ARC especially for the price. So I was hoping for a nice upgrade ... but the resolution should be 4k for this price
"IT'S SO BIG! . . . and it's curved?"
LG: I absolutely love what you produce, and my house is a product of this; including the 48" LG Oled CX that I am writing this on. I would love a 55" curved OLED with all of the amazing features you produce with NVidia and HDR+. I am pretty particular, and desire the following feature before a purchase: Quantum Dot(I know Samsung) OLED, 4K 240 hz, curvature, HDR10/10+, AMD/NVidia sync, no stand(I will wall mount and reduce cost due to never using stand), Dolby Vision, other flagship features and the most amazing color/experience a participator can enjoy.
You make amazing products LG, and I know you can do it!
Samsungs' MicroLed in the near future is also looking pretty solid...
At 6:42 "RUclips dont have untrawide videoes" That is incorrect, as a ultrawide user i can confirm there is ultrawide videoes on youtube.
I had a 38 Alienware UW that came out in 2020 and used by 27 inch in portrait mode. I loved it but went back to using my 27" (1440p) and a 24" (1080p) for work. It just didn't mesh well with what I wanted to do and the black bars on UW annoy me.
Thanks for the review I’m still trying to decide between this one and the Samsung quantum dot Oled.? Which one would you get????!?
Monitor a bit wobbly...
LG: That's a feature! For earthquake indicator to tell you to gtfo
I wish there was a much bigger push towards glossy PC monitors. Especially on OLEDs, matt coatings kinda ruin it.
Can anyone explain to me why they'd care enough about having (such) a slim monitor?
I mean, is it some special use-case or just some idée fixe?
What type of monitor arm would you recommend safely mounting this with? I just bought this monitor last week and am looking for a solution.
Under-appreciated "I don't know if this is the LG logo but Looks Good"
in back big fan noise when play night
Just buy a 42C2 for 40% of the price of this monstrosity, which also looks way better since it's actually 4K and true glossy. The PPI of this 1440p at 45" is CRAZY low. Maybe the lowest ever for a monitor lol.
People hating on this cause they can’t afford it, it’s the best monitor out right now and it’s not even close. If you do just office work then you shouldn’t even be watching these videos lol. 1440 240 oled with this response time is way better and faster than anything a tv lg c2 can do. Things a beast.
1440p on a monitor that big is pretty bad.
12:40 I got a Samsung G7 that’s 32Inches, 1440p, QLED and 240Hz and it’s like £550, u cannot tell me 10 inches and OLED ups it by £1200, plus it should really just be a 4K oled at like 165Hz, that would be much better and even then I wouldn’t pay more then £900 or £1000 for it
12:00 A lot of that crispiness and responsiveness is just due to it being an OLED panel. That perfect pixel response is going to make the refresh rate feel faster while you are gaming. I am a big fan of the resolution too. It should be relatively easy to fully utilize the HDR and refresh rate of the display with hardware up to two generations old. For the price, a higher resolution would be great, but this looks like a really nice overall package.
Ok my parents got me this monitor, but does it have built in speakers or no? Because it came with a remote but theirs NO audio coming from the monitor
It doesnt
6:42 RUclips supports UltraWide videos though, I mean even the videos you guys upload aren't 16:9, they are 18:9 🤔
6:41 - RUclips has ultrawide videos, geez.
Seen one at Best Buy today. Its AMAZING! Now I want to sell my Alienware AW3821DW 38" Ultrawide for this.
The almost perfect screen. If only it was 4K.
Love that two USBB at the Back^^
3440 x 1440 resolution is an instant deal breaker to me
so sad as everything else is just amazing, but as a designer / artist its just unacceptable that DPI
Would have bought this over LG C2 42" if it wasn't such low PPI. What a shame.
I love ultrawide but have to agree with you. I'm using 3440x1440 but on a 34". Anything bigger needs more PPI
RUclips does support ultrawide, cinemascope videos and any other aspect ratio. Of course you have to search for them since most people upload in a 16:9 aspect ratio
he obvs knows that. LTT uploads in 2:1, not 16:9.
bit confused , wondering what will be the different with some monitor offer like 4K OLED and compare to this purely on OLED?
Powerbricks are 100% superior to inbuild PSU. It makes the monitor thin, removes a heatsource away from it, can be replaced and is easy to hide together with the cable management tray you should have anyway.
I dont agree with your points. The monitor is allready large. A centimeter or two more in depth doesn't matter. I never had any power supplies on monitors failing so I see no need to replace them and having it inside the monitor is way more clean. I have no clue about the heat issue but I doubt it can't be solved with a couple bucks worth of aluminum heatsinks.
@ I had one monitor that had a broken internal PSU and one that smelled really "hot". (Both were very old) I agree it is probably not a big deal. But I am a tinkerer (engineer) and love to repurpose things. A monitor that runs on DC current is ideal to run directly off a battery and the PSU I can use for other thingd too
You know, you can velcro the power brick to the back of the desk, or under the table.
that’s what she said
Oh boi here comes the bots
The only thing keeping me from replacing my G9 is.... the price. I'd like more vertical room.
32:9 is the sweetspot for me for one screen. Will never go back for a dual monitor setup,
Why don't monitors come with bias lighting?
Instead of that rgb on the back that really doesn't do much
Imo the oled part is a deal breaker, not personally into the idea of waiting for eventual burn in. I’ll stick to IPS till they fix the issue
0:21 - Fun fact: if a company sends you something, it is actually a sponsored video even if you haven't received any payment or agreed to anything.
By that logic every big reviewer makes only sponsored videos because they get most of their things for free.
@ yes.
im torn on the power brick debate. On one hand if your power brick goes bad, you can just replace it vs having few options for repair if its integrated other than to take it apart. on the other hand, its just so much simpler to plug a power cable into the back and never have to worry about where to put a power brick.
I'd really like it if these reviews would mention the length of the included cables. This information is strangely difficult to find. Also exactly what panel type. WOLED? QD-OLED? What?
How does it compare to the Acer's Predator X45 or the AOC's AGON Pro AG456UCZD?
so, I just had a thought, for these with external power bricks, why not hide the hardware in the stand with power connectors in a non-weight-bearing portion of where it connects into the mounting area.
Because there are people who never even take the stand out of the box.
@@iustinianmihailfocsa sounds like a them problem, I'd put that on the box and if they can't figure it out that it's on there and they need it to get the power contacts before mounting it
@@agoddamnferret The issue that I am stating is that it would make the stand mandatory, which is highly undesirable since the one correct way, unless you have a glass desk, is to put it on a desk mount. Nothing to do with figuring out anything.
@@iustinianmihailfocsa I literally said you could do this and still make it removable
@@agoddamnferret And where did you lItErAlLy say that?
Just bought mine today no USB-c at this price point sucks
What’s the link of this HDR video you guys like to show/watch? I’ve always wanted to use it on my AW but I don’t know where it is:(
If it was 5120 x 2160 I would probably get this, checks so many other boxes.
Perfect fpr simracing
I got a 34-inch Viewsonic 100hz and it has great speakers
6:42 It absolutely does, and there are extensions like UltraWideo that can crop 21:9 video improperly uploaded in a 16:9 aspect ratio so that it fills your entire display. Hell, you guys literally upload in a non-16:9 aspect ratio.
so , as i could understand, if i want to stream 16:9 game, and playing on 32 inch,. could i "put" those 32 inches intoi those 45? hope you understand me haha
If they'll ever make flat 21:9 monitors that big or bigger I'd be willing to buy one and replace my 32" TV with it and as it as a "fake" 21:9 TV to fulfill my dream.
I absolutely love the 27 inch. I will admit tho, don’t fall for the .03 response time bc that is marketing lie. It’s fast but not much of a difference from my Samsung G7 Odyssey. I recommend waiting until 27 inch is 899 and 45 inch is 1299. Don’t pay full price like I did.
AW3821dw is a better alternative. Still huge, but better resolution and more practical for multi-use and gaming at desk distance. This LG makes more sense if you want to wall mount in a small bedroom, maybe. I'd prefer a C2 on sale for that though.
I cant see many faults with this monitor, oled, 1440p, 240hz, 0.03ms response time and solid HDR. Im definitely going to make the upgrade.
it’s not 4k and costs 4k money.
@@bc5852 no
@@Jacob_S13 yes
@@bc5852 4k would be nice but for me 1440p oled is more than enough, especially for competitive play
1440 is a fault when 1600 verticaly was the high end norm over a decade ago
For me, I want the user interface elements to be as close to the center of the screen horizontally. For ultrawide monitors, that requires me to turn my head to the left so that I can see what I am looking at and because I am blind in my left eye, that could strain my body and possibly my neck. So yeah, I have a visual disability and I tend to have my 42" monitor about 6 to 10 inches away from my right eye. That is with the desktop magnifier turned on. If I encounter small text in Elden Ring, Edge of Eternity, Octopath Traveler, just just about any game with small text, I would have to stand up and read what is on the top of the screen. If I play retro games such as Chrono Trigger (SNES), Lufia II (SNES), Final Fantasy IV (SNES), Dragon Quest 1, 2, and 3 (Nintendo Switch), and Final Fantasy 7 (original), 8, and 9, I can be able to read text no problem, even at the top of the screen.
I could see myself making use of an ultrawide monitor for watching movies and TV shows that are formatted for 2.35:1 (I'm looking at you, Star Trek: Discovery, Picard, Prodigy, and Strange New World), but that's about it. For PC use, I would just stick to 16:9 aspect ratio. However, if I want a really immersive experience with an ultrawide monitor, I would be all in for it as long as the UI elements are as close to the center of the screen and not too far apart.
That's what she said
6:45 Wrong, you can upload virtually any resolution, so if your fancy is to upload a 3440x1440 video, and test these monitors with it, than just go ahead. I uploaded a 3840x1440 video, and it is totally fine :D
Your own videos are 2:1 aspect ratio, so you should take that as a hint.
DWF Owner here, less pixel density, lower (marginally) DCI-P3 coverage, massive price.... absolutely not worth it for anyone at any time. LG also wont discount older monitors because they priced this one so high up.
Screen review video : "YAY". Reviewing the screen with a FPS game : "Aaaaand I got motion sickness". I get it for the "Frames Per Second" (pun intended), but it would be cool to change games for other KPIs than FPS...
Wish it had built-in speakers
Dude, you're like a knock-off of Unbox Therapy but a much funnier one 🤣🤣
i want to try that curve with sim racing
Bruh youtube does support ultrawide it's just on uploaders how the upload it. I hate when it's stuck in 16:9 with blackbars all around, fortunately there is Ultrawidify extension which automatically allings these to the upper and lower screen border so you'd only have blackborders on he sides if you're watching 21:9 on 32:9 and none on 21:9, but I do wish youtube&netflix etc even monitor makers would implement this as base feature.
No the price is not the only real problem. The PPi on a 3440 x 1440 is also a problem rendering this monitor a NO BUY for me.
youtube does have ultra wide videos even this video is wider than 16:9
As a hardcore supporter of glossy monitors, the trend of _everything_ having some hideous AR coating is still disheartening. I shouldn't have to use a TV just to get a shiny screen. Get back to me when they have 27"-32" 4K glossy OLED monitors.
I've yet to find a pc gamer who is actually in favor of matte coated displays, yet for some reason these companies still aren't listening. It's so backwards because, in my experience, TV rooms suffer the most from glossy reflections and glare from being in more brightly lit rooms with lots of windows. PC setups tend to be in more dimly lit areas where glare is easier to manage. So why is it that computer monitors need it more than TVs?
Watching this using my 49" G9 Neo Odyssey display and reading some comments here ;) You can not underestimate the power of these monitors. When you need it, the power and the immersiveness is there for you. I'd rather have that then not having it at all and dreaming about it. Video editing and Music production on it is another level pleasure which I can not explain without you experiencing it yourself. BTW you could have just written super ultrawide on youtube and find the necessary resolution videos to experience the full potential of this monitor. Playing games on this is amazing on this. Simulations even age of empires ;) I don't think anyone should buy Oled ones instead of Quantum miniled technology. They are on sale usually. I bought it for 1000 $ ... Just try to catch discounts guys :)
Me too. Still my main monitor and I never regretted buying it. I love this field of view super immersive.
I have been eyeing the neo odysseys for some time.. The 8 series though.. 9 is too much for me... But it might end up being a glorified TV... But considering I don't have to buy a separate TV... Hmm..
Those ultra-wide seem too narrow vertically to me. I would prefer at least the width of a usual 32 inch monitor for ultrawide.
Oh ultrawides are great, this one in particular is a crappy deal. Costs way too much for what it is and worse in every way compared to the QD oled 1440p UWs.
@@kajurn791 Which one are you talking about?
Amazing how no reviews address the issue with some to most games in full screen being locked in at 4K 120hz on a 1440p monitor. Maybe if they begin to address this huge issue it would be address by lg. I know there is a work around using cru but on a premium monitor that is unacceptable. Anyways thanks for the review I have the 27gr95qe-b
They go for like 1k$ now.. so i guess its a must pick up? Lol
It's not a Plouffe review without the singing. Fire
This puppy is 999 at Best buy right now if you are a member. I also got this for free because I had dead pixels on my older LG c1. Best buy warranty kicked ass for me this time around
puppy????
This only makes the 42" C2 look like an absolute deal of a display
I don't understand how that resolution at that screen size makes any sense at all, surely it must look awful in person / you must be able to see each individual pixel if you are sitting at the common arms-length distance or can OLED somehow look better than IPS at the same PPI? I have been using 27'' 1440p monitor which has a PPI of 108 for the past few years and had no complaints about the image clarity/sharpness until I had to use a MacBook 14'' exclusively for a few months. Now that I'm looking at my 27'' monitor again, it's clearly worse and if 4k gaming wasn't so damn expensive, I would upgrade simply to have that sharpness again. If PPI of 108 is not that great, then PPI of 82 must be terrible, no?
3:28 how to fix this kind of wobbly? don't touch your monitor!
You would NOT want to add the weight of the power brick to the monitor if you're already complaining about the weight and wobble. And the heat coming off of it can only be bad for the OLED pixels in proximity to it.