Standing screen display size | 34 Inches |
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Colour | Black |
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LG UltraGear 34GN850-B 34 Inch 21:9 Curved 144Hz 1ms Adaptive-Sync G-Sync Compatible Nano IPS Gaming Monitor, Black
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Screen size | 34 Inches |
Resolution | QHD Ultra Wide 1440p |
Aspect ratio | 21:9 |
Screen surface description | Matte |
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- 3440 x 1440 Resolution Nano In-Plane Switching (IPS) Panel
- Nano IPS 1ms technology provides the ultrahigh speed with exceptional graphics quality for total immersion.
- Adaptive-Sync / AMD Radeon FreeSync / This G-SYNC compatible monitor minimizes screen tearing and stuttering for a smoother gaming experience. Make sure to tighten down the cable on both the monitor and the computer end while setup
- 144hz refresh rate - The 160Hz(Overclock) refresh rate lets gamers see the next frame more quickly and makes images appear more smoothly.
- DisplayHDR400 delivers dynamic contrast and high-fidelity color for better immersion. Viewing Angle (CR≥10)178º(R/L), 178º(U/D)
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Date First Available | May 12 2020 |
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The UltraGear 34GN850-B 34" 21:9 Curved 160 Hz Adaptive-Sync HDR IPS Gaming Monitor is built with their Nano IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology featuring wide color coverage and a low 1 ms response time. As a gaming-focused monitor, it's also equipped with many helpful additions such as a fast 160 Hz overclocked refresh rate when using DisplayPort, AMD FreeSync support, and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility. Specs-wise, it has a 3440 x 1440 resolution, a 1000:1 static contrast ratio, a 400 cd/m² brightness rating, and support for up to 1.07 billion colors. Connect it to your system via HDMI or DisplayPort and adjust its versatile stand to best fit your viewing preference. Users can also install an optional VESA mount, stand, or arm if needed. Be the Game Changer. - LG UltraGear Gaming Monitor 34GN850 LG UltraGear , the most powerful gear for winning, ensures you to get on the wings of victory.
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With IPS 1ms(GtG) comparable to TN speed, providing the minimized afterimage and a fast response time, helps you to raise your winning rate.
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34GN850 supports wide color spectrum, 98% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, expressing high-fidelity color for reproducing with VESA DisplayHDR 400, enabling realistic visual immersion.
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Overclock 160HzAn ultra-fast speed of 160Hz (Overclock) allows gamers to see the next frame more quickly and makes image to appear smoother. The competitive gamers can response faster to opponents and aim at targets easily. * The images simulated to enhance feature understanding. It may differ from actual use. * Comparison of 60Hz Refresh Rate (left image) and 160Hz Refresh Rate. |
NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible34GN850 is a NVIDIA-tested and officially validated G-SYNC Compatible monitor, eliminating screen tearing and minimizing stutter for a smoother, faster gaming experience. * The images simulated to enhance feature understanding. It may differ from actual use. * Comparison of Mode 'OFF' (left image) and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible. |
AMD FreeSync PremiumWith FreeSync Premium technology, gamers can experience seamless, fluid movement in hi-resolution and fast-paced games. It virtually eliminates screen tearing and stuttering. * The images simulated to enhance feature understanding. It may differ from actual use. *Comparison of Mode 'OFF' (left image) and AMD FreeSync Premium. |
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Black StabilizerGamers can avoid snipers hiding in the darkest places and quickly escape situations when the flash explodes. * Above image positioned on the left side illustrates the conventional mode that the feature is not supported in. |
CrosshairThe target point is fixed in the center to enhance shooting accuracy. * Above image positioned on the left side illustrates the conventional mode that the feature is not supported in. |
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resolution | QHD Ultra Wide 1440p | QHD Wide 1440p | QHD 1440p | 4K UHD 2160p | QHD Wide 1440p | FHD 1080p |
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hardware interface | usb3.0 | displayport, hdmi, usb3.2 gen 1, 3 5 mm audio | displayport | hdmi, displayport, usb3.0 a, headphone | hdmi, displayport, usb3.0 a, usb3.0 b | hdmi, displayport |
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The screen real estate of the ultrawide is great, I never feel like windows are too narrow in split screen like I used to with a 24in @ 1080p. I also colour calibrated the monitor and it barely changed from factory setting which means it was almost perfect from factory. There is an issue with IPS glow on IPS panels but it's not bad on this monitor, honestly I don't even notice it. The monitor controls are very good and intuitive with the joystick style controls. Brightness is programmed to up and down controls so you don't need to go through the menus every time to change it.
The biggest cons I see is:
1) lack of the ability to save custom user profiles
2) for the price, I don't understand why the stand cannot swivel (although I'm now using a monitor arm so I don't even use it anymore)
3) The power brick is not integrated into the monitor like others and the cable between the monitor to the brick is not very long. For the cables to route through my monitor arm, I had to mount the power brick onto the underside of my desk. Even when using the stand, the brick barely reached the ground and the last thing you want is a heavy brick hanging by the port of your monitor.
4) I had an incident of the monitor not turning on and the power brick buzzing after restarting my power bar when I was doing cable management. Replugging the cables and restarting the power bar again seemed to fix it and it hasn't happened since, so I'm not too concerned.
One thing that's not really a con but was inconvenient was that my initial monitor had a stuck pixel that wouldn't disappear despite my efforts to unstick it. I had to return it and order a new one but no issues since on the new one.
Gaming looks amazing but keep in mind that you need a powerful PC to fully utilize the specs of the monitor. I'm currently running a 1070ti and it is not cutting it, Assassin's Creed Odyssey on almost ultra quality runs at ~30 fps. Though games like Valorant can run at max settings with 144 fps.
Productivity is amazing as well. Photo and video editing is great with this level of colour accuracy. The screen real estate helps with the work flow significantly (expanded timelines in videos, multitasking, etc.).
I definitely would recommend if you're in the market for a ultrawide for gaming, productivity, and daily use. If you're just looking for a monitor for productivity, I'd look into other cheaper options that still have the colour accuracy minus the gaming features of 1ms, 144hz.
Build quality is also great, the included stand, while thin, does occupy lots of desk depth, but i recommend mounting it on a monitor arm for best ergonomics. Joystick control at the bottom for the monitor OSD is also very easy to operate and intuitive.
Only downside i would say is the mediocre HDR implementation, while technically HDR compatible, it does not make for an upgraded experience because of the lack of local dimming.
All around great monitor for gaming, media consumption and productivity, just note that once you get used to an ultra wide monitor, you may not ever want to go back traditional 16:9 monitors!
OH GOLLY, I will never return to a VA panel. Since I use my monitor for work and play, black pixel response is really important to me - especially since I use a dark mode web browser. The VA panel suffered from black smearing that I couldn’t really tolerate any longer.
Pixel response is great, HDR brightness is actually 400nits, my unit hits about 415. The OSD is fantastic. The multi-direction buttons are, for sure, the best way to go and a nail in the coffin against the MSI. Also has volume level control when connected to external AUX, works well with my Bose sound link mini. Using MonitorControl for my Mac I can actually control the volume directly from the drop-down menu - something I could not do with the MSI.
Only con I have for this is my unit has backlight bleed in the bottom right corner, although it almost never bothers me.
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I've tried a number of games including Doom Eternal, Rage 2, Far Cry 5, Forza Horizon 4, Crackdown 3, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Dirt Rally. Doom Eternal is actually quite amazing and HDR seems to work. Granted, I know this set is only HDR400 (which some people say is useless), but I've dropped around 30 hours on this game with my old monitor and I can see a noticeable improvement. Far Cry 5 supports HDR but the effect is much more subtle. I had to switch it on and off a few times, HDR is better, but it is not a huge difference like Doom. Rage 2 doesn't support HDR but still looks way better (maybe due to 10-bit color), it was just a richer image.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider was also amazing with full ultra settings RTX shadows and HDR. Not sure how much HDR is doing, but overall this game looked like it was next-gen compared to my old kit. I think a lot of this was just the resolution bump, but also the better color. Both Crackdown and Forza support HDR but honestly it was hard to say it was doing anything, but the games both looked very good in any case, so I won't complain. Also, I am running this with a 2080 Ti so performance was really good, around 90 to 120 fps in all the games.
Besides the look of it, the response time is very good (maybe not the advertised 1ms but still nice). Even at lower fps, the monitor felt smooth and responsive, way more than my old set (which kind of have a double image issue when turning or panning very fast). It's still not quite TN level, but for an IPS this may be one of the best. 160Hz overclock was no problem, but you can't do RGB 10-bit and 160Hz at the same time. Since 144Hz is still a lot, I have turned off the overclock so I can use 10-bit color. Though both options are hard to tell, I'd rather have better colors since most games are capping out at 120fps anyway. There were no QC problems, zero dead pixels, no bleed at all.
So overall I am very happy with the monitor. It includes many quality of life improvements coming from a 1080p set, and hits a nice balance of features and quality. I was considering the more expensive HDR1000 kits, and I'm sure the HDR is better, but I think I made a good choice here. The IPS panel is amazing, very little ghosting or any other problems like that, nice clean picture. And the HDR400 actually does something. It's not mind-blowing, but it is noticeably better in some games and a worthwhile bonus feature if you are already buying this monitor for the other reasons. I would recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020
I've tried a number of games including Doom Eternal, Rage 2, Far Cry 5, Forza Horizon 4, Crackdown 3, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Dirt Rally. Doom Eternal is actually quite amazing and HDR seems to work. Granted, I know this set is only HDR400 (which some people say is useless), but I've dropped around 30 hours on this game with my old monitor and I can see a noticeable improvement. Far Cry 5 supports HDR but the effect is much more subtle. I had to switch it on and off a few times, HDR is better, but it is not a huge difference like Doom. Rage 2 doesn't support HDR but still looks way better (maybe due to 10-bit color), it was just a richer image.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider was also amazing with full ultra settings RTX shadows and HDR. Not sure how much HDR is doing, but overall this game looked like it was next-gen compared to my old kit. I think a lot of this was just the resolution bump, but also the better color. Both Crackdown and Forza support HDR but honestly it was hard to say it was doing anything, but the games both looked very good in any case, so I won't complain. Also, I am running this with a 2080 Ti so performance was really good, around 90 to 120 fps in all the games.
Besides the look of it, the response time is very good (maybe not the advertised 1ms but still nice). Even at lower fps, the monitor felt smooth and responsive, way more than my old set (which kind of have a double image issue when turning or panning very fast). It's still not quite TN level, but for an IPS this may be one of the best. 160Hz overclock was no problem, but you can't do RGB 10-bit and 160Hz at the same time. Since 144Hz is still a lot, I have turned off the overclock so I can use 10-bit color. Though both options are hard to tell, I'd rather have better colors since most games are capping out at 120fps anyway. There were no QC problems, zero dead pixels, no bleed at all.
So overall I am very happy with the monitor. It includes many quality of life improvements coming from a 1080p set, and hits a nice balance of features and quality. I was considering the more expensive HDR1000 kits, and I'm sure the HDR is better, but I think I made a good choice here. The IPS panel is amazing, very little ghosting or any other problems like that, nice clean picture. And the HDR400 actually does something. It's not mind-blowing, but it is noticeably better in some games and a worthwhile bonus feature if you are already buying this monitor for the other reasons. I would recommend.
Pros:
-Easy assembly, good range of height adjustment, solid monitor stand as well as 100x100mm VESA compatibility.
-Intuitive OSD control using a single joystick under the bottom bezel that is easy to reach.
-Ability to overclock to 160Hz, and has a very low response time even without being on the fastest setting.
-Gets fairly bright with good color accuracy and a decent list of color presets.
-Viewing angles are excellent despite being curved, definitely the best looking IPS panel I've seen to date.
-No dead pixels so far and backlight bleed is only noticeable in the corners.
Cons:
-No swivel mechanism, and the stand takes a fairly large amount of desk space.
-Overclocking to 160Hz disables variable refresh rate, and success is not guaranteed.
-Only rated for HDR400, which is entry level HDR and pales in comparison to 1000-nit panels.
-Slight yellowish ghosting on text with white backgrounds at 144Hz, but goes away at lower refresh rates.
-Small amounts of backlight bleed in each corner, not noticeable unless screen is dark but definitely present.
Additional Notes:
"G-Sync Compatible" is different from "G-Sync Certified" in that the certified monitors have a dedicated G-Sync module which will work with a GTX 900 series card like I have, whereas G-Sync compatible monitors will only run G-Sync with GTX 10 series and above. Not a big deal for me because I'm due for a GPU upgrade anyway, but it's worth pointing out. In order to fully saturate the 144Hz refresh rate at its native resolution of 3440x1440 without running on potato graphical settings, I would say a GTX 1080Ti/RTX 2070S/5700XT is needed on average, but it will of course vary based on the game.
Is it worth it?:
There are quite a few good options now for ultrawide 1440p gaming monitors, and I think most of the more affordable ones with VA panels are actually pretty decent and would be better value for money. However, considering that this monitor is usually priced under $1000, it does seem to be quite competitive against some of its high-end rivals from Acer and Alienware. At least for now, the price to pay for having a no compromise ultrawide gaming monitor appears to be around this range, and if you're someone like me who tends to keep their monitor for a long time(7+ years since my last one), then it's worth going for something that meets all of your expectations so that you will be less tempted to upgrade again in a short amount of time.
-144hz native
-HDR 400 certified
-Gsync compatible (48-144hz)
-external power brick (might be a con depending on how you feel)
-IPS 1ms response
Cons:
-included cables are a bit short
Overall this is a solid display, but I'll be honest I was very nervous when I bought this because there were no reviews of this monitor on Amazon or anywhere on the internet that I could find. I guess it's because this is a new model that LG just introduced at CES 2020.
Anyway, it's 2020 and the reality of the panel lottery is still with us. I did lose some sleep the night before because I was very nervous of getting a bad panel or having the display damaged in transit or at the factory. When It arrived I was pleasantly surprised that the monitor box came inside another, larger box from amazon that included additional packing material to prevent the monitor from shock damage. When I opened the monitor the packing was firm and tight, and the first thing tat I did was to assemble the stand (very easy to do) and plug the monitor in with the included, but short, displayport cable and check for dead/stuck pixels or severe back light bleed. To my absolute amazement, I saw no dead pixels and back light bleed was nonexistent. IPS glow is there, but minimal and comes with the technology. I'm not sure if I just got lucky or if LG's QC process is just that good with these new monitors. This is my first LG monitor but I'm definitely going with them from now on. While most probably don't like the external power brick as it adds additional cable management, I actually like the modular approach in case it is faulty in the future or needs to be replaced. The displayport port is 1.4, so if you need some more reach you can do what I did and purchase a longer cable to suit your specific needs. HDR 400 is fine, but isn't as robust or clear as HDR 1000, but if you wanted that, you'll be paying more than twice the cost of this. The native 144hz works fine, as does the 165hz overclock, but I didn't use it since freesync/gsync works from 48-144hz. The panel is also 10 bit, which is a nice touch as well. Coming from a 27 inch 144hz TN panel I was expecting more blur from the lower response time of the pixels. I was wrong. I may not be a pro gamer or anything, but I do play a lot of fast paced games and I was amazed in the response time. There is merit to LG's claims of fast response, although I'm not sure if it is exactly 1ms. G sync works fine, as I have a GTX 1080TI, and haven't experienced any of the common problems that may happen with lower end freesync panels. This panel is certified with Nvidia as Gsync compatible, so I guess no problems should be expected there.
For its price, I couldn't find a monitor that checked as many boxes as this one did. Sure, there are ultrawides with HDR1000 and such, but come with other tradeoffs like running hot and annoying fans that are loud. There are also less featured ultrawides if you don't need HDR or 10 bit color, but at $1000 USD this monitor is priced right, and is a solid buy if you are entering the world of ultrawides for the first time like me. I do recommend buying it from Amazon if possible, as their return policy tends to be a bit more generous than others with regards to dead pixels/etc.
First off, the refresh rate. Ah yes, people will tell you 100hz-144hz is not a giant leap as coming from a 60hz. But that's like saying you’re not going to appreciate a Ferrari because you came from a BMW M3, rather than a Honda Civic… it’s still a Ferrari at the end of the day.
The area I do notice the biggest difference is the response time. The default mode it comes in is the “Fast” mode. Do yourself a favor and don’t ever fiddle with that setting. “Fastest” will give you that 1ms yes, but you will experience severe inverse ghosting, which are artifacts left by previous images because your display is overshooting. To be honest, even TN panels also suffer from ghosting problems at that speed as well so the fact that this IPS display gets so close is simply amazing. You will see the biggest improvement in FPS games, there is snappiness to this panel that I haven’t experienced with any other IPS panels.
In comparison to my previous Asus monitor, this panel has very minimal backlight bleeding. I don’t know if that is due to the Nano Cell technology, or if I just got lucky, but my previous monitor had backlight bleeding on the bottom left, which was quite noticeable with the screen brightness turned up as well. I also appreciate the weight of this monitor, or the lack thereof, just easier on my monitor arm.
(Also side note, if you are looking into a monitor arm for this monitor, look for the ones with a SQUARE backplate, otherwise it will not fit in the vesa mount because the monitor has a recessed square where you’re supposed to attach the monitor stand it comes with. Amazonbasics monitor arm is what I’m using.)
Now I know that was a lot of praise, but there are some things you should consider prior to spending your monthly rent on this display:
- If you want HDR, look elsewhere, this is not real HDR...it just isn’t
- For editing also, I would look elsewhere. This display has amazing colors, but I wouldn’t consider them to be “accurate”. Also I can see the curve being an issue. A nifty perk for gaming because it actually does make it easier on your peripheral vision, but just viewing still images, the curve is a bit too aggressive and can cause images to look a little bit distorted.
- I pray nothing goes haywire with this monitor, but LG is not known to have… let’s say a good record on being punctual with their warranty claims. If anything just leave them a 1 star review on their website and maybe they’ll respond quicker.
And this goes without saying, but you WILL need a solid build to run this monitor at 144hz. I am currently running a Ryzen 2600 overclocked to 4.1GHZ, and an RTX 2070 super. Not an insane build by any means, but it gets me over the 100hz mark in most games just fine. DO NOT make the mistake i have made and buy high end monitors before you can drive them. Upgrade your system first and buy the monitor after you're confident you can utilize its maximum potential. Chances are, by then the price might have dropped or a newer model will be released.
Also realize that in the world of PC games, not every game is created equal, and many times you will encounter developers launching an optimized mess. So don’t feel bad if you can’t hit 144hz with your $2000 machine, sometimes it's just bad coding. Hope you found this insight helpful, originally I was just going to leave 5 stars with a thumbs up, but I felt an obligation to go more in depth as it is a hefty sum you will pay for a premium experience. Is it worth the money? That really depends on you as an individual. But is it the best 34 inch ultrawide monitor for gaming as of early 2020?
- Without a doubt.
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2020
First off, the refresh rate. Ah yes, people will tell you 100hz-144hz is not a giant leap as coming from a 60hz. But that's like saying you’re not going to appreciate a Ferrari because you came from a BMW M3, rather than a Honda Civic… it’s still a Ferrari at the end of the day.
The area I do notice the biggest difference is the response time. The default mode it comes in is the “Fast” mode. Do yourself a favor and don’t ever fiddle with that setting. “Fastest” will give you that 1ms yes, but you will experience severe inverse ghosting, which are artifacts left by previous images because your display is overshooting. To be honest, even TN panels also suffer from ghosting problems at that speed as well so the fact that this IPS display gets so close is simply amazing. You will see the biggest improvement in FPS games, there is snappiness to this panel that I haven’t experienced with any other IPS panels.
In comparison to my previous Asus monitor, this panel has very minimal backlight bleeding. I don’t know if that is due to the Nano Cell technology, or if I just got lucky, but my previous monitor had backlight bleeding on the bottom left, which was quite noticeable with the screen brightness turned up as well. I also appreciate the weight of this monitor, or the lack thereof, just easier on my monitor arm.
(Also side note, if you are looking into a monitor arm for this monitor, look for the ones with a SQUARE backplate, otherwise it will not fit in the vesa mount because the monitor has a recessed square where you’re supposed to attach the monitor stand it comes with. Amazonbasics monitor arm is what I’m using.)
Now I know that was a lot of praise, but there are some things you should consider prior to spending your monthly rent on this display:
- If you want HDR, look elsewhere, this is not real HDR...it just isn’t
- For editing also, I would look elsewhere. This display has amazing colors, but I wouldn’t consider them to be “accurate”. Also I can see the curve being an issue. A nifty perk for gaming because it actually does make it easier on your peripheral vision, but just viewing still images, the curve is a bit too aggressive and can cause images to look a little bit distorted.
- I pray nothing goes haywire with this monitor, but LG is not known to have… let’s say a good record on being punctual with their warranty claims. If anything just leave them a 1 star review on their website and maybe they’ll respond quicker.
And this goes without saying, but you WILL need a solid build to run this monitor at 144hz. I am currently running a Ryzen 2600 overclocked to 4.1GHZ, and an RTX 2070 super. Not an insane build by any means, but it gets me over the 100hz mark in most games just fine. DO NOT make the mistake i have made and buy high end monitors before you can drive them. Upgrade your system first and buy the monitor after you're confident you can utilize its maximum potential. Chances are, by then the price might have dropped or a newer model will be released.
Also realize that in the world of PC games, not every game is created equal, and many times you will encounter developers launching an optimized mess. So don’t feel bad if you can’t hit 144hz with your $2000 machine, sometimes it's just bad coding. Hope you found this insight helpful, originally I was just going to leave 5 stars with a thumbs up, but I felt an obligation to go more in depth as it is a hefty sum you will pay for a premium experience. Is it worth the money? That really depends on you as an individual. But is it the best 34 inch ultrawide monitor for gaming as of early 2020?
- Without a doubt.