The LG 34WP60C-B is designed for professionals who need a bright and ultra-wide monitor to complete their work without spending too much on a gaming monitor with features they’ll otherwise not use. It’s a high-quality display with essentials for tasks such as photo and video editing, design work, and other tasks that require color accuracy and detail.
At 34 inches and with an ergonomic stand, the LG 34WP60C-B is reasonably compact for a 21:9 monitor, but it still offers a good deal of space for opening multiple apps, enjoying immersive games, or watching movies. The LG 34WP60C-B also has plenty of performance credibility with a 160Hz refresh rate, FreeSync, and sRGB 99% Color Gamut with HDR10.
All users will appreciate the high-quality VA (vertically aligned) panel, which offers accurate color, wide viewing angles, HDR output of 300 cd/m2 nits, a high 3440 x 1440 QHD resolution, and AMD FreeSync for gaming. While the 5ms response rate is a bit slow for pro gamers, it suffices for most of us, creatives and gamers alike. These are the same specs on the LG 34WP65C-B, which we reviewed earlier, only that the latter comes with a few extras, including a pair of built-in speakers.
The LG 34WP60C-B is a phenomenal monitor overall, with a massive real estate screen that makes other monitors feel narrow and small compared. You can easily fit three web pages side by side, a photo editing software with references next to it, or large spreadsheets. It’s that one monitor that will boost your productivity thanks to the content you can comfortably render on the screen.
LG 34WP60C-B Specifications
- Screen Size:Â 34 Inches, 21:9
- Resolution:Â 3440 x 1440 UW-QHD
- Panel Technology:Â Vertical Alignment(VA)
- Refresh Rate:Â 160Hz
- Response Time:Â 5ms
- Contrast Ratio:Â 3000:1 (Static)
- Brightness: 300 cd/m²
- Ergonomics:Â Tilt, VESA (100 x 100)
- Connectivity:Â DisplayPort 1.4x 1, HDMI 2.0 x 2, 3.5mm Audio Jack
- Dimensions (W x H x D):Â 8.9 x 31.9 x 19 inches
- Weight:Â 14.9 lbs
Design and Features
We’re pleased that LG uses a flexible, adjustable stand paired with a lightweight profile, making it easy to move around. It’s as compact as it can realistically be, so you can push it back quite far on your desk, and it offers tilt adjustment, so you can set it to be as comfortable as possible for long use, but it doesn’t have swivel adjustment.
LG keeps things neat at the rear, with the standard two HDMI inputs, a DisplayPort, and a headphone jack, as well as a power input. There are no USB ports, which is a major omission, especially now that competing monitors offer up to USB Type-C connectivity. The connections are all rear-facing and high on the monitor’s back, making them easy to reach during installation.
LG doesn’t supply a port cover, instead relying on its supplied black cables to blend in, which is useful if you’re thinking of using this monitor in front of the house. That all-black theme extends to the external power supply, too.
While IPS monitors have been a recommendable option traditionally, LG opts for VA technology on the 34WP60C-B for a good reason. VA panels have perfectly fine color accuracy and coverage for the vast majority of users, and the panel used here covers sRGB 99% color gamut. And with the 3-sided, virtually borderless design, it will look great on any desk.
Picture Quality
The LG 34WP60C-B has a 21:9 aspect ratio, which is practically more useful than taller 4K screens, with the extra width being better for films, and it provides extra screen real estate for working. If you ever wanted a screen for work gaming, this one has its credentials in order, with immersive scenes on modern titles. What makes it better is the fact that it has more room to maneuver in FPS titles, and even the fastest games benefit.
Its predecessor, the LG 34UC79G-B, has a resolution of 2,560 x 1,080 and a 21:9 aspect ratio, and at release, we loved it for those features. Things get better on the newer iteration. This 21:9 panel has a resolution of 3,440 x 1,440, which is the same resolution as its rivals like the Samsung C34F791 and Acer Predator x34, which cost almost double.
The UW QHD resolution of 3,440 x 1,440 pixels has its pros and cons. For instance, with the 21:9 aspect ratio, the screen can deliver a rich pixel density of about 110 PPI (Pixels Per Inch). This is arguably the sweet spot between big-screen real estate and picture detail, meaning you’ll have plenty of workspace as well as crisp and vivid visuals.
Most movies are shot at the native aspect ratio of 21:9, so you’ll be able to enjoy your favorite shows and movies on the screen. The same aspect ratio is supported by lots of games, but you’ll have to do with a black bar at the sides or stretched visuals on certain games. To be safe, first check the basic game requirements before purchasing, although we can guarantee that a number supports a 21:9 aspect ratio.
Additionally, the On-Screen Control module supports various functions, including a split screen option that has four picture-in-picture (PIP) choices and three gamer modes, two First-Person-Shooter modes, and even RTS pre-set modes.
Performance
The LG 34WP65C-B appeals with impressive out-of-the-box performance. Its brightness level of 317 cd/m2 looks much better than LG’s quoted figure, and it’s bolstered with a 3000:1 contrast ratio. The high contrast is important, as it makes pictures vibrant and helps this monitor deliver a wide array of shades –even closely matched tones are easier to tell apart.
On this monitor, we haven’t run into any dead pixels, a common issue among gaming monitors, but you don’t run into backlight bleeding on VA panels as you would on IPS panels. If your system uses an AMD graphics card, it’s possible to use the compatible graphics card to synchronize the GPU’s frame rate with this monitor’s refresh rate.
On the other hand, if using an Nvidia GPU, it’s still possible to use the monitor at 144Hz by creating a custom resolution available in the variable refresh rate technology. However, at 75-100Hz, playability is smoother, and with the Dynamic Action Sync feature enabled, the input lag averages ~10ms.
Response time is a vital consideration for gaming screens, and the LG performs very well. Its average response time of 5ms is excellent, anything below 20ms is good for gaming. So far, among similarly priced 1440p ultrawide monitors, both the LG 34UC80-B and the LG 34WN80C-B have the best response time speed, with near-absent motion blur and ghosting in fast-paced games. There’s a Response Time Control feature in the OSD (On-Screen Display) that you can use to further eliminate ghosting.
Surprisingly, fast-paced games have smoother playability on the 160Hz LG 34WP60C-B than competing 144Hz VA-panels with the same 3,440 x 1,440 resolutions, such as the Viotek GN34C, as it doesn’t have much blur. However, there are a few benefits to using a high refresh panel, including more fluid and smooth visuals in fast-paced games.
Colors are fairly accurate; their temperature only deviates by a small margin across the entire screen. This is a vital attribute for gaming and movies –meaning they’re important for a multi-use panel like this.
LG 34WP60C-B Review: Verdict
The LG 34WP60C-B is a good choice for anyone looking to buy a productivity or content creation monitor that offers solid color performance and decent connectivity at its price point. While it has its drawbacks, like the lack of a USB port, it performs well in terms of color gamut and offers a wide range of image quality options.
Many displays offer all these features in a 21:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio at sizes ranging from 34 inches to as high as 49 inches. But most of these monitors command premium prices. The best screens will set you back at least $1000. Even a decent 16:9 monitor will set you back around $500.
But the LG 34WP60C-B is a true price breakthrough in the ultra-wide category. For less than most of its competitors, it provides ample size, decent contrast, accurate color, 160Hz, FreeSync, and HDR. Our gripes here are the lack of USB, and we just wish it had adjustments to fix grayscale tracking., but they don’t affect performance at all.
If you’ve wished for an affordable ultra-wide monitor for productivity tasks and some gaming on the side, the LG 34WP60C-B is pretty much in a class by itself. When it comes to general use and even casual gaming, this monitor shines, making the experience nearly as good as many far-pricier displays.
Recommended Configuration
LG 34WP60C-B 34-Inch 21:9 Curved UltraWide QHD (3440x1440) VA Display with sRGB 99% Color Gamut and HDR 10, AMD FreeSync Premium and 3-Side Virtually Borderless Screen Curved QHD Tilt,Black
$311.78 in stock
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The Review
LG 34WP60C-B
The LG 34WP60C-B is a great choice for professionals looking for an ultra-wide display with high-quality pictures and can handle a wide range of workplace tasks at an affordable price.
PROS
- Excellent image quality
- Wide viewing angles
- Sleek and stylish design
- Powerful and versatile features
CONS
- Narrow FreeSync range
- No USB port
Review Breakdown
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