LG 49" UltraGear DQHD (5120x1440) Curved Gaming Monitor, 240Hz, 1ms, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort, 4-Pole HP Out DTS HP:X, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Tilt/Swivel/Height Stand, Black

Can't go back to a standard monitor after this. I've had this monitor for 3 years now and the only thing I want is this monitor but bigger.A few reasons why I picked this.1. It's an IPS monitor. That means you don't get ghosting when you're going side to side. This is important when you're playing games. Or if you're working with large spreadsheets. I can scroll left and right and still read all the data which is amazing. You can fit so many columns on a full spreadsheet. In fact you should click on view and open a new window so that you can have two spreadsheets at the same time. I know I'm talking a lot about spreadsheets but I know I'm not the only one who's livelihood depends on large amounts of data. I can definitely say that this monitor has improved my productivity.2. The picture quality is great. I thought read mode was a gimmick. It really does help with eye strain. At least my eye strain.3. LG is one of the best LCD manufacturers out there and the build quality here is great. It's been 3 years and absolutely no problems yet.4. Set up is super easy. The included stand is super stable and it has a VESA mount on the back in case you want to use a different mount.This is one of the best if not the best ultrawide monitors on the market right now. Especially considering the price.

DO NOT EVER IF YOU HAVE A DECENT SYSTEM EVER EVER EVER bother with a non-ultrawide. get yourself a decent ultrawide 1ms 2k resolution monitor such as this - it is lifechanging this is what i've been using since 2020 don't look back buy now spend the money you probably sit at your desk 8 hours a day anyways so use a quality product

I had two full size monitors and always hated the bezel splitting the two. One friend recommended an ultrawide, I asked about super ultrawide and he told me no. He said it was more of a pain than a benefit. 4 months in, and I disagree entirely. This thing is amazing. The amount of real estate you have for running something complex is unbelievable. Can have 7 or 8 windows open, or run several programs at the same time. Scanning photos and running photoshop while watching a movie? No problem. I'm watching youtube on the other half of the screen as I write this review.Gaming can be a pain trying to get things to run 32x9, so you're gonna become familiar with modding (I only really play Star Citizen and Fallout, with some other games here and there). But the immersion is second only to VR when you get it running. HDR is kinda shit if I'm honest, but maybe I just prefer the default, more saturated colors.Overall, there was an initial 2 weeks when I wasnt sure I made a wise decision, but after a few months, I dont think I can go back to a dual monitor setup. The only thing I would change is putting it on a monitor stand, because the legs are very large and takes up a substantial amount of desk space. Pick this up on black friday.

I am used to having between 3 and 6 1080p monitors to create a curved experience while having usable screen real estate. The problem I had was the monitor bezels and the fact I was trying to make flat panels appear to curve.I saw this on sale for some $500 off and bought it. I was like a kid waiting for Santa and when it arrived, I couldn't wait to get it hooked up and game!It was too large for my desk. Nothing else would fit!No worries, I have another desk, glass, that will more than accommodate this large monitor.With anything, there are pros and cons, so lets get to it.Pros:The adjustable height stand is a must-have. Once you set it's height, it stays.The assembly was easy yet frightening at the same time. The base was a sinch to assemble.Virtually no glare at allThe curve allows for a nice natural turn of the head while still allowing great peripheral visuals while looking at the center.The refresh rate is perfect. While there are higher refresh rate monitors out there, this is the largest monitor I've had that doesn't make me sick to my stomach.Freesync Pro works. That's it. It works for G-Sync on Nvidia cards as well as AMD's Freesync. This is a must-have as it prevents any screen tearing (where the motion on the screen changes quickly, it splits the image horizontally) without the performance hit that VSync creates.Its beautifully designed.Picture in Picture! YES!! You can hook up a Fire stick and a computer and watch a football game while playing a video game. More on my experience with this in a minute.ConsIt is huge when it comes to width. Make sure you have the space, with some to spare, before purchasing.Running games at high settings and the monitor at its standard resolution requires a beefy graphics card.It's somewhat harrowing to put the monitor on the stand by yourself. Get a second person. Due to the curve, I didn't even attempt to lay the monitor face down and attach the base.The backlighting should be brighter. Otherwise, what's the point?While it has DTS:X Headphone support, there are no speakers. I'd be happy with the bare minimum for system sounds, but it does pass the DTS:X Headphone sound from the computer through the monitor to a headphone jack just to the left of the power/menu button.I'm not happy with the menus not having an exit option. You have to wait for the menu to time out and close.Now, back to the Picture in Picture statement. I spent $3,000 on a Samsung Ark 55" gaming monitor. Weighing in at 90 lbs, I got the beast unboxed and everything plugged in. It looked fantastic. The problem with the Gen 1 version is no Picture in Picture; in fact, you cannot split the screen or anything you would expect. So, back to the store it went. Now, for $2,000, you can buy the 2nd gen Ark and get all four inputs on screen at once, but I just don't think it's worth it. If you need to rotate that big monitor or need four inputs on screen, go for it, but for me, I love this LG at a 32:9 aspect ratio!