LG 29UM65 Monitor Review

[LinusTech]

NCIX: http://bit.ly/UY43OF

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Recently I reviewed LG's 34UM95 - Subjectively the best monitor I've ever used.

The 29UM65 isn't the best monitor I've ever used.... But it also costs 1/3 as much, so yeah... I guess it was bound to be not QUITE as good.

 

[TheNinjaNextDor]

"1/3 as much? Then it must be a pretty good deal."

 

*$500* "oh heh lol" 

[The Crazed Child]

Nice thumbnail.

[Tech_Dreamer]

no bezels tho, that kinda wide screen is good enough for good gaming experience!

[nsyedhasan]

Why not do a review of the AOC 21:9 monitor? It is usually cheaper and closer to 300$. More of a budget choice but still a good monitor.

[Antistatic12]

Two of these stacked and De-bezled would look interesting for games.

[GeekySole9354]

@nsyedhasan Yeah i totally agree, i have one of those and they are great! They use the exact same screen as LG, but their housing is cheaper so that makes the monitor cheaper.

[Erik4boss]

Why not do a review of the AOC 21:9 monitor? It is usually cheaper and closer to 300$. More of a budget choice but still a good monitor.

I don't think Linus likes the AOC quality.

[LinusTech]

I don't think Linus likes the AOC quality.

 

I also don't have a contact at AOC.

 

LG reached out to me to review these.

[MasterJV]

My local Costco is selling the youngest brother, the 25um65 for $250($150 with a coupon). Do you think the smaller screen will impact the gaming experience? I don't have a big desk so its this or a 27 inch monitor. I won't be doing much productivity on it except for maybe a browser and a essay at the same time.

[Gnrl Kitty]

A correction... it's 1/2 as much, not 1/3 as much.  The pre-order price was apparently $1500, however I believe the retail price at release will be $1000.  Newegg currently has it listed out of stock at $1100, but maybe they're marking it up for some reason?  I have no clue.  

 

edit: I don't think you mentioned it, but LG's website specified that this monitor DOES have VESA mounting.  I thought that was worth noting.  

[agricola]

what is your opinion on the LG 29UM95 http://www.lg.com/nl/monitoren/lg-29UM95-ips-monitor 

is the extra resolution to the 65 benificial?

would you still prefer the 34 inch model?

[BoredErica]

Linus, if you could do input lag test on a Korean 27 inch 1440p display, that would be awesome.

[Meteora]

so when are you going to show some monitors 100-200$ linus. you such an elite 

[Gnrl Kitty]

so when are you going to show some monitors 100-200$ linus. you such an elite 

He'll review them when companies send him some.

[L0NE]

I would really appreciate it if you would review and compare the ASUS MX299Q since there's no side by side comparison at this point. 

[T.E.D]

Linus could you do a comparison review to the PB27AQ with the BenQ BL2710PT?

[ategro]

Nice review, I'll save up for the 34UM95 then!

 

What game are you playing, by the way? It looks fun.

[Maudima]

Does anyone know where I can find the screen split utility online? Can't find it. 

[PortentousLad]

So about that cookie jar is Linus a full blown whovian yet?

Don't really now what to make of widescreen monitors it looks like something I'd really like but I just don't have the money to spare.

[czarhk31]

So this may be blasphemy, but as someone who is okay with lower dpi and has had 1080p 27 inch monitors for a very long time I'm thinking about the LG 34um65? it's the variant of the 34um95 but with the same resolution of the 29um65. Its final release price looks to be not much more than the 29um65 really.

 

What do you guys think?

 

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1040789-REG/lg_electronics_34um65_34_ultrawide_full_hd.html

[OpticFusion]

Why not do a review of the AOC 21:9 monitor? It is usually cheaper and closer to 300$. More of a budget choice but still a good monitor.

It not good for gaming. Here a link to video tell you why 

[mdoc05]

not sure which to get... this or the xl2720z from benq!

 

I do a fair amount of multitasking and playing games, the only thing that concerns me with this monitor is the 5ms response time compared to the 1ms for the benq monitor! which wud I benefit the most from? quicker response time or a widescreen for multitasking?

 

thanks guys!

[andes21]

not sure which to get... this or the xl2720z from benq!

 

I do a fair amount of multitasking and playing games, the only thing that concerns me with this monitor is the 5ms response time compared to the 1ms for the benq monitor! which wud I benefit the most from? quicker response time or a widescreen for multitasking?

 

thanks guys!

 

If you are a gamer the 34 inch will be best because the resolution is best, I am looking into buying the younger brother but still working on the budget 

[DeViLzzz]

Linus says at one point in the video you will have to fuss around to get games working and then some games will not even work at this resolution so why is it then he recommended it for people who game?