LG UltraGear 34" OLED Curved WQHD 240Hz 0.03ms FreeSync and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible Gaming Monitor with HDR400 - Black

I bought this apparently on accident. I thought it was the 32GS95UE-B. I also didnt relaize it was curved. Having said that, it helped me to discover what my perfect monitor would be. This really is a magnificent moniotr lacking one very significant feature….its not 4k…. If they make this in a 4k i will be first in line to buy. Im beside myself as to why they havent already. If you want a qhd ultrawide curved oled though, this is for you. It really is incredible. Just wish it was 4k. Hopefully thats coming soon

Need to upgrade a monitor? Do you need a monitor that works for both productivity and gaming? If the answer to both is yes, I would certainly recommend looking into this LG UltraGear OLED monitor. Not only does it provide an immersive experience, but the monitor is big enough to have multiple windows displayed which allows you to multitask like never before. In this review, I will go over my experience using the LG UltraGear 34” OLED Curved Gaming Monitor. Note that I tested the monitor on a gaming PC and the PS5. *TLDR at the bottom ============== IN THE BOX/SETUP: Once you have the box in front of you, be sure to open the box on the correct side to make setup easier. Once everything is put together, it is as simple as plug-and-play. One minor downside to this monitor is the massive power supply. It is large, and to those with limited space, it may be a burden. You will also receive a high-speed HDMI 2.1 cable Display Port cable, and a USB-A to USB-B cable. ============== FIRST IMPRESSIONS: One of the first things you will notice about this monitor is its sheer size. I am used to 24”-27” monitors and moving to something of this size does take some time getting used to. This does have an OLED display, so the colors are vibrant, and the viewing angles are incredible. Minimal bezels also contribute to the immersive experience. The stand is on the larger end so be sure to have some space available on your desk or wherever you plan to place this monitor. For something of this size, it would’ve been neat if a controller was included, to access settings, there is a joystick located on the monitor’s rear. The joystick works fine as it is but having a controller would’ve been a great addition. ============== FEATURES: This monitor contains plenty of worthwhile features. Physically, the monitor has what LG calls “Hexagon Lighting” which is simply RGB on the rear of the monitor. This can be configured to either be a static color or a cycle of colors. You will need to do this through the monitor’s settings. This is an OLED monitor, and as a result, you will get a wide array of accurate and vibrant colors. Whether you are gaming, or watching a film, the display does a fantastic job of immersing you into the scene. I was also able to use the monitor to get some work done, and simply put, it’s a great monitor for multitasking. Having multiple windows displayed on one monitor without cutting a lot of the window off is akin to having two small displays right by each other. ============== PERFORMANCE: Now, for the good stuff! I will start with performance using a gaming PC since that is what most people will be using this monitor for. Do note that I ran everything on a rig with a 3070 and an i7. One of the main selling points of this monitor is the 0.03 response time and the 240Hz refresh rate. I did have to play around with some settings to get the performance needed but once I did, the difference is as clear as day! It’s especially clear in FPS games like Destiny 2. I am usually a quality-over-performance type of person but being able to see less motion blur at the cost of quality was surreal. I also played Forza Horizon 5, which wasn’t as clear, but I was still able to notice less motion blur. As for the response time, it's so low that I did not get a “ghosting” of any image in whatever I was doing! The OLED display certainly helps in bringing out the blacks in games. This was clear in Destiny 2 and in Control which has many dark areas. If needed, blacks can be brightened up even more within the monitor’s settings. The PS5, while it only supports up to 120Hz, played well on the monitor but there are drawbacks. The OLED and QHD display bring out the beautiful and vibrant colors of games like Far Cry 6. Unfortunately, the console is best played at a 16:9 aspect ratio which places black bars on the sides. Playing on a 21:9 aspect ratio will stretch the image and I’m not sure about you, but the last thing I want is to be aiming at stretched faces while playing FC6. Besides this issue, the PS5 runs smoothly and looks amazing on this monitor. ============== CONCLUSION/TLDR: Overall, this is a great Ultra-Wide gaming monitor. It is on the more expensive side, but these tend to go on discount every once in a while. Once it does, I strongly think you should give this gaming monitor a shot. Not only does it provide a more immersive experience when playing games or watching a film, but it also provides the ability to multitask for those who work on their computer on a daily basis. If you are thinking of using this for console gaming, I do recommend you look somewhere else, there are more suitable options out there for your console.

This is my first oled monitor or tv and seeing it in my house compared to under the bright lights of a store, is truly amazing when it comes to colors. The vibrancy of the screen even having a matte finish is truly something I wished I would have experienced earlier, as even games you’ve been playing for a long time just feel different. The 240 hz and .03 milliseconds response time make everything buttery smooth. When playing games such as GTA 5, Red Dead Redemption and Elden Ring, the worlds truly come to life with how vibrant they are and the curve just makes it that much more immersive. I used the VESA mount option to mount mine but the mount that comes with it is very robust and allows for multiple positions. You get a display port cable, hdmi 2.1 cable and a USB A to B cable. The screen cleaning feature is a nice addition and just gives you that piece of mind that you don’t have to worry about burn in. The only button is on the back at the bottom and is easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. This gives you access to all the settings such as the screen cleaning feature, changing inputs, power and more. Unfortunately you can’t give half stars but if you could, this monitor to me is really a 4.5 out of 5 and the biggest reason is the price. If it was a maybe a couple hundred cheaper it would easily be a 5. With that said, you know you’re buying a monitor from one of the leaders in the OLED market. If you haven’t experienced an OLED monitor and are ready to take your gaming to the next level, this monitor needs to be on your short list! It has blacks that are so deep you’ll think the monitor is off when the screen is completely black and colors that are just incredible.