LG 27UD58-B 27" 16:9 4K FreeSync IPS Monitor

The LG 27UD58-B is a nice-looking 4K monitor that delivers vibrant colors, highly detailed picture and excellent gaming performance. In fact, it is one of the few monitors with Screen Split 2.0 feature and on-screen controls, making it unique among its competitors.

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  Sharp UHD image detail. Strong gaming performance. AMD FreeSync supported.

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  Lacks USB port(s). Doesn’t have speakers.

The resolution is stupendous. A great deal for the money, but the monitor is not very bright and color reproduction is limited. If you want to edit photos, you'll need a different monitor.

I absolutely love 4k. Videos, photographs and even just reading text looks amazing. I definitely appreciate this being an IPS panel. On Windows 10, there are still a few applications that don't support hidpi, but the situation is at the point where I think most people should feel comfortable...

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  - Once you go 4k, you won't want to go back!, - IPS screen., - Price. Almost all other 4k monitors at this price are TN panels., - No dead pixels., - Freesync is great if you have an AMD card., - 27" is a perfect size.

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  - No USB-C ports., - Freesync not supported by NVidia., - Stand is not height adjustable.

At extreme viewing angles, colours become more white. This effect isn't extreme enough to completely ruin the picture but it is noticeable. The volume/power/menu is controlled via a small stubby button on the bottom center of the monitor frame which also has joystick-style controls.

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  -4K@60Hz is a MAJOR upgrade from 1080p@60Hz -IPS means picture quality is (mostly) retained even at large viewing angles (see other thoughts) -Freesync is an added bonus for AMD users

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  -Controls for volume, display on/off and display adjustments are annoying to use and find, but I got used to it -Only three video display plugs: 1 DisplayPort, 2 HDMI for single/dual HDMI setups -The included DisplayPort, HDMI and monitor power cables are very short, about 1.2m(4')

I'd been looking to update my dual monitors to a 34quot; curved UHD. Saw these babies and took the plunge. So glad I did. Can't use them at max resolution (eyes ain't what they used to be).

Purchased for son, he is pleased with the picture and refresh rate. Syncs well with nVidia 1070.

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  Purchased for son, he is pleased with the picture and refresh rate. Syncs well with nVidia 1070.

Good monitor with a sharp screen and good price ($299). Perhaps brightness could be higher but otherwise great.

First, I tried a 40-in 4K TV as a monitor. At 4K, I had to sit a normal distance to be able to read it. I found the display too big. Next, a 28-in 4K Samsung TN monitor, also from my local cost company.