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LG 31MU97

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User ratings:
43
4.3 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
4
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4 editorial reviews
The catchily named “LG 31MU97-B” is in fact not a submarine but a 10bit IPS 4K DCI display with 99.5″ Adobe RGB colour gamut. Is this a better option than the 5K iMac display? I think it could be… The LG 4K DCI display is one of the VERY FEW true cinema 4K monitors out there and a good match to any of the new cameras shooting DCI 4K in 4096 x 2160 resolution, like the GH4, NX1 and 1D C. At 31″ it is also bigger than the 27″ iMac 5K, which helps. So does the 10,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, ... Read moreLG 4K Digital Cinema Display Review – 4096 x 2160 10bit IPSRead more
LG has done an exceptional job with its range of 4K TVs over the last year or so. Enter the likes of Currys, and you’ll see a selection of superbly presented and technically wonderful models on offer. Has the company managed to mirror that success with its monitor range, though? The LG 31MU97-B is one […]Read more
The article below contains detailed information about the LG Digital Cinema 31MU97-B 4K Monitor, so spend some time to read it and soon you will be able to make right decision about whether it can fulRead more
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Pros

  • quality of this display is fantastic
  • the display itself is beautiful
  • convenient and practical features

Cons

  • viewing angle may not be as sweet
  • lack of a 60Hz refresh means animations
  • @ 50 Hz is slightly jarring

Key specs

  • 4096, 2160 px
  • 60 Hz
  • LED
  • 5 ms
  • Flat
  • 31 in
  • 320 cd/m²
  • 17

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LG 31MU97 - Pros & Cons

LG 31MU97

Pros

  • quality of this display is fantastic
  • the display itself is beautiful
  • convenient and practical features

Cons

  • viewing angle may not be as sweet
  • lack of a 60Hz refresh means animations
  • @ 50 Hz is slightly jarring
  • ageing Apple Cinema Display
  • reverts to Ultra HD and cannot yet do

LG 31MU97 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
31 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
5 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
320 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
9300 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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LG 31MU97 - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size31.0 in
Brightness320.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio17:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment5.51 in
Height (min-max)< 623.5
Height (without stand)16.06 in
Height with stand24.57 in
Depth (with stand)9.49 in
Width (with stand)29.02 in
Weight328.05 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 px
Supported graphics resolutions4096x2160
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
HD type4K Ultra HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours
Colour depth (per channel)10.0 bit
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)99.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio5000000:1
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLED
BacklightLED
Panel typeIPS
Response time (GtG)5.0 ms
Response time (BtW)5.0 ms
Response time5.0 ms
Pixel size0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
Adaptive synchronizationno
HDRno
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount200x100mm
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Power
Operational power consumption< 53
Power consumption (standby)0.78 W
Power consumption (typical)105.0 W
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubyes
Touchscreenno
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceMatte
Built-in speakersyes
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input0
Number of USB 2.0 port0
Number of USB 3.0 ports3
USB connectors (total)3
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Number of component inputs0
Composite inputno
Number of composite inputs0
DisplayPortyes
DVI Portno
HDCPyes
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity2
Number of HDMI inputs2
HDMI version1.4
Headphone outputyes
Headphone outputs quantity1
S-video inputno
Number of s-video inputs0
Thunderboltno
VGA inno
DisplayPort version1.2
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleyes
Pivot functionyes
Tiltableyes
Memory card readerno
Cable lock slotno
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes
TCO-labellingTCO Displays 6.0

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LG 31MU97 LG - Editorial Reviews (4)

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LG 31MU97 LG 31MU97 DCI 4K Display Review - 10bit 4096 x 2160 IPS!
EOSHD.com - Filmmaking Gear and Camera Reviews logo
EOSHD.com - Filmmaking Gear and Camera Reviews
Published: 15.04.2015
LG 31MU97 DCI 4K Display Review - 10bit 4096 x 2160 IPS!

The catchily named “LG 31MU97-B” is in fact not a submarine but a 10bit IPS 4K DCI display with 99.5″ Adobe RGB colour gamut. Is this a better option than the 5K iMac display? I think it could be… The LG 4K DCI display is one of the VERY FEW true cinema 4K monitors out there and a good match to any of the new cameras shooting DCI 4K in 4096 x 2160 resolution, like the GH4, NX1 and 1D C. At 31″ it is also bigger than the 27″ iMac 5K, which helps. So does the 10,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, ... Read moreLG 4K Digital Cinema Display Review – 4096 x 2160 10bit IPS

LG 31MU97 LG 31MU97-B Review
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TOP NEW Review
Published: 09.07.2016
LG 31MU97-B Review
3.5

LG has done an exceptional job with its range of 4K TVs over the last year or so. Enter the likes of Currys, and you’ll see a selection of superbly presented and technically wonderful models on offer. Has the company managed to mirror that success with its monitor range, though? The LG 31MU97-B is one […]

LG 31MU97 LG Digital Cinema 31MU97-B 4K Monitor Review
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filmora.wondershare.com
Published: 29.06.2017
LG Digital Cinema 31MU97-B 4K Monitor Review

The article below contains detailed information about the LG Digital Cinema 31MU97-B 4K Monitor, so spend some time to read it and soon you will be able to make right decision about whether it can ful

LG 31MU97 LG 31MU97
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 22.02.2019
LG 31MU97

LG 31MU97 (Monitor): 1 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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