LG 34UM95 Pro Reviews

The LG34UM95 is an expensive 21:9 monitor, but it pulls out of all of the stops to justify the cost. The basics are done well: from its high colour accuracy to intuitive menu controls. Throw in a wide range of ports and fast response times wrapped up in an eye-catching design, and it offering becomes the 34-inch 21:9 offering to beat. If you prefer the idea of a single monitor to replace your multi-monitor setup, the 34UM95 is an excellent, no-holds-barred option.

The new LG 34UM95 is priced like a flagship, but our tests show that performance doesn’t measure up with the MSRP. Aside from resolution, this display comes up short of its predecessor in every other area, as well as less expensive 16:9 displays. The 34UM95 is priced to compete with the best 27-inch 16:9 monitors from Dell and ASUS, but it simply can’t hang with that crowd. That’s a shame, because the monitor is otherwise exceptional. Build quality is very high, the wide-format, thin-bezel panel looks futuristic, and connectivity options are plentiful. Ultimately though, none of this matters, since the display itself leaves something to be desired. There’s really just one reason to buy the 34UM95; if you have a love for the 21:9 form factor. The size of this particular display means that, despite its width, its height is almost identical to a 27-inch 16:9 monitor. You’re not losing vertical space, but instead gaining horizontal space, which at least makes the 34UM95 a versatile choice for media and productivity.