LG 34GP950G-B 34 Inch Ultragear QHD (3440 x 1440) Nano IPS Curved Gaming Monitor with 1ms Response Time and 144HZ Refresh Rate and NVIDIA G-SYNC Ultimate with Tilt/Height Adjustable Stand - Black

So I just got my new LG 34GN850-B. I was running ultrawide before, with an older LG that was only 2560x1080. This new one is so much better. 1080p to 1440p, way better colors, much better response time, HDR400, nicer curve screen, just overall a great upgrade.I've tried a number of games including Doom Eternal, Rage 2, Far Cry 5, Forza Horizon 4, Crackdown 3, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Dirt Rally. Doom Eternal is actually quite amazing and HDR seems to work. Granted, I know this set is only HDR400 (which some people say is useless), but I've dropped around 30 hours on this game with my old monitor and I can see a noticeable improvement. Far Cry 5 supports HDR but the effect is much more subtle. I had to switch it on and off a few times, HDR is better, but it is not a huge difference like Doom. Rage 2 doesn't support HDR but still looks way better (maybe due to 10-bit color), it was just a richer image.Shadow of the Tomb Raider was also amazing with full ultra settings RTX shadows and HDR. Not sure how much HDR is doing, but overall this game looked like it was next-gen compared to my old kit. I think a lot of this was just the resolution bump, but also the better color. Both Crackdown and Forza support HDR but honestly it was hard to say it was doing anything, but the games both looked very good in any case, so I won't complain. Also, I am running this with a 2080 Ti so performance was really good, around 90 to 120 fps in all the games.Besides the look of it, the response time is very good (maybe not the advertised 1ms but still nice). Even at lower fps, the monitor felt smooth and responsive, way more than my old set (which kind of have a double image issue when turning or panning very fast). It's still not quite TN level, but for an IPS this may be one of the best. 160Hz overclock was no problem, but you can't do RGB 10-bit and 160Hz at the same time. Since 144Hz is still a lot, I have turned off the overclock so I can use 10-bit color. Though both options are hard to tell, I'd rather have better colors since most games are capping out at 120fps anyway. There were no QC problems, zero dead pixels, no bleed at all.So overall I am very happy with the monitor. It includes many quality of life improvements coming from a 1080p set, and hits a nice balance of features and quality. I was considering the more expensive HDR1000 kits, and I'm sure the HDR is better, but I think I made a good choice here. The IPS panel is amazing, very little ghosting or any other problems like that, nice clean picture. And the HDR400 actually does something. It's not mind-blowing, but it is noticeably better in some games and a worthwhile bonus feature if you are already buying this monitor for the other reasons. I would recommend.

I upgraded from a Asus PG278QR monitor for gaming and opted to get an ultrawide over a dual screen setup as I thought I would enjoy that much more, especially for gaming and productivity. My previous monitor was great but this one is amazing. The color production is a nice improvement being an IPS over my older TN panel, brightness is sufficient, and having HDR capabilities is a nice plus. Doing college work and playing games is much better now. So far, I have no pixel issues. I did the pixel tests you find on YouTube. I also loaded the ICC profile from rtngs website as I it may have made my color more accurate out of the box. It may differ from monitor to monitor.For games, I am running an RTX 2080 and Intel 8700k. I have noticed about 20ish reduction in FPS switching from 16:9 (2560x1440) to 21:9 (3440x1440). With some tinkering around with game settings, I made that back up while still enjoying great quality and the awesomeness of ultrawide gaming. This display being a certified G-Sync compatable using an Nvidia card, I haven't noticed any tearing or stuttering. To me, it works just as find as a G-Sync display. I opted for this display for it's high refresh rates and great gtg response time. If I had the extra money, I would have probably waited and got the Samsung Odyssey G9 as that one looks like a beast! I would probably have to update to a 2080ti or the new 3000 series coming out this year though, lol.Overall, extremely pleased and would recommend this monitor, LG 34GN850-B.My only downside is streaming video content as not everything supports 21:9 resolutions. There are ways, like using Edge or an extension with Chrome to force 21:9 video playback, but with some quality issues, zoomed in, or stretched looks.

I have waited a long time for a monitor that could check all the boxes for me at a price that I could tolerate, and I'm pleased to report that this monitor does indeed deliver on the key features I was looking for; 21:9 curved IPS panel, 1440p, and a 144Hz variable refresh rate, all in a very refined package that works well straight out of the box.Pros:-Easy assembly, good range of height adjustment, solid monitor stand as well as 100x100mm VESA compatibility.-Intuitive OSD control using a single joystick under the bottom bezel that is easy to reach.-Ability to overclock to 160Hz, and has a very low response time even without being on the fastest setting.-Gets fairly bright with good color accuracy and a decent list of color presets.-Viewing angles are excellent despite being curved, definitely the best looking IPS panel I've seen to date.-No dead pixels so far and backlight bleed is only noticeable in the corners.Cons:-No swivel mechanism, and the stand takes a fairly large amount of desk space.-Overclocking to 160Hz disables variable refresh rate, and success is not guaranteed.-Only rated for HDR400, which is entry level HDR and pales in comparison to 1000-nit panels.-Slight yellowish ghosting on text with white backgrounds at 144Hz, but goes away at lower refresh rates.-Small amounts of backlight bleed in each corner, not noticeable unless screen is dark but definitely present.Additional Notes:"G-Sync Compatible" is different from "G-Sync Certified" in that the certified monitors have a dedicated G-Sync module which will work with a GTX 900 series card like I have, whereas G-Sync compatible monitors will only run G-Sync with GTX 10 series and above. Not a big deal for me because I'm due for a GPU upgrade anyway, but it's worth pointing out. In order to fully saturate the 144Hz refresh rate at its native resolution of 3440x1440 without running on potato graphical settings, I would say a GTX 1080Ti/RTX 2070S/5700XT is needed on average, but it will of course vary based on the game.Is it worth it?:There are quite a few good options now for ultrawide 1440p gaming monitors, and I think most of the more affordable ones with VA panels are actually pretty decent and would be better value for money. However, considering that this monitor is usually priced under $1000, it does seem to be quite competitive against some of its high-end rivals from Acer and Alienware. At least for now, the price to pay for having a no compromise ultrawide gaming monitor appears to be around this range, and if you're someone like me who tends to keep their monitor for a long time(7+ years since my last one), then it's worth going for something that meets all of your expectations so that you will be less tempted to upgrade again in a short amount of time.