LG 34UC98-W 34" 21:9 Curved IPS Monitor

If you’re looking to spend $1,000 or more on a monitor, reaching for an ultrawide shouldn’t be a tough decision, but which one you choose might be. Samsung, LG, and Dell all have solid offerings, and the only factors that set them apart are price and included features.

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  Great color accuracy, Immersive curved screen, Wide, sturdy stand, Extensive menu options

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  Priced higher than competitors, Mediocre contrast ratio, Some models may be affected by backlight bleed, Some perplexing menus

Even though the prices of curved monitors are still $1000 and up, we like the category enough to keep covering it. And obviously people are buying them or we wouldn't see new models continue to appear.

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  FreeSync • No calibration necessary • Super-accurate • 1900R curve for immersive gameplay

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  Middling contrast • Small 55-75Hz FreeSync range • Merely average input lag • Expensive

Looking at the data sheet of the LG 34UC98-W we don’t see anything too out of the ordinary. The 34” display offers an aspect ratio of 21:9, resolution of 3440 x 1440 and curved surface with a radius of 1,900 mm making it more curved than the current standard.

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  Chic, sleek and high-quality housing, Very good service, Very extensive OSD, Comprehensive terminal portfolio incl. Thunderbolt 2, Very good image quality, Good color representation

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  Expensive

Of all the fun technology that passes across our test bench, nothing brings coworkers to a screeching halt more effectively than an ultrawide monitor. Even among hulking 4K panels and sleek 2-in-1s, the 21:9 LG 34UC98 draws the eyes of all who walk by, and it isn’t hard to see why.

Curved TVs may be a fad you’d forget soon enough, but a curved screen on your desk, connected to your PC, is something that makes more sense.

I have had this monitor for about a week now and just amazed at how beautiful it is. I am a programer so its like having 3 monitors in one and much better then my previous two monitor setup. Amazing color rendition and video editing is so much easier.

I bought this about 3 months ago and I LOVE it! Its perfect for productivity and looks super nice. Really good quality product, and would recommend this monitor if you can afford it.

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  Style/Design, Features/Settings, Performance, Quality, easy to use