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LG 34UC97

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User ratings:
38
4.1 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
18 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.9 out of 5
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Pros

  • the gorgeous display and very slim black bezel are
  • the backlight is perfectly consistent
  • excellent viewing angles and properly excellent colour reproduction

Cons

  • Screen Split keeps the display divided up into chunks
  • the monitor looks a little cheap
  • Frustrating on-screen display controls

Key specs

  • 3440, 1440 px
  • 60 Hz
  • LED
  • 5 ms
  • Curved
  • 34 in
  • 300 cd/m²
  • 21

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LG 34UC97 - Pros & Cons

LG 34UC97

Pros

  • the gorgeous display and very slim black bezel are
  • the backlight is perfectly consistent
  • excellent viewing angles and properly excellent colour reproduction
  • smart and stylish design
  • expansive color gamut and well-designed software
  • it all looks incredible
  • curved panel is something that looks truly amazing in person
  • Dual Controller worked easily and quickly out of the box
  • 34UC97 is still an excellent monitor for power users
  • connectivity on this display is impressive
  • the OSD serves you perfectly

Cons

  • Screen Split keeps the display divided up into chunks
  • the monitor looks a little cheap
  • Frustrating on-screen display controls
  • Backlight bleed at a few key points along the edges of the display is somewhat annoying
  • no swivel or rotate from the included stand
  • slight loss of shadow detail in my test images
  • get big booming bass response
  • ghosting or smearing during fast-moving scenes
  • curvature is slight
  • anything on the blue end of the spectrum lacked some of its expected richness
  • anything bigger is too big

LG 34UC97 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
34 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
5 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
300 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
8200 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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LG 34UC97 - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size34.0 in
Brightness300.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio21:9
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Dimensions
Height (min-max)< 473
Height (without stand)14.58 in
Height with stand18.62 in
Depth (with stand)8.84 in
Depth (without stand)3.9 in
Width (with stand)32.7 in
Weight (without stand)17.2 lb
Weight289.25 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution3440 x 1440 px
Supported graphics resolutions3440x1440
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
HD typeUltra-Wide Quad HD
Colour depth (per channel)10.0 bit
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)99.0 %
Colour gamut (NTSC)99.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio10000000:1
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLED
BacklightEdge LED
Panel typeIPS
Response time (GtG)5.0 ms
Response time (BtW)5.0 ms
Response time5.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)no
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 mount100x100mm
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Power
Energy efficiency classB
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNone
Operational power consumption< 54
Power consumption (standby)1.2 W
Power consumption (typical)80.0 W
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,White
  • Gold
Panel designCurved
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 ports2
USB connectors (total)2
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 version2.0
Headphone outputyes
Headphone outputs quantity1
S-video inputno
Number of s-video inputs0
Thunderboltyes
Thunderbolt version1
USB for videono
VGA inno
Number of DisplayPort inputs1
Type of DisplayPort connectorStandard
MHLyes
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleno
Pivot functionno
Swivelno
Tiltableyes
Memory card readerno
Cable lock slotno
Flicker freeyes
Plug and Playyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes
EPEATGold

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LG 34UC97 LG - Editorial Reviews (13)

3.9
Based on 13 reviews
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LG 34UC97 Wide load: Nearly three feet of desktop make this LG monitor a mammoth
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Digital Trends
Published: 03.01.2015
Wide load: Nearly three feet of desktop make this LG monitor a mammoth

Have you ever felt that your monitor is a bit too narrow? You certainly won't have that problem with LG's 34UC97, which measures nearly three feet wide, but what you gain in size you pay for elsewhere.

LG 34UC97 Can LG's Curved Ultrawide 34-inch monitor deliver one screen to rule them all? (hands-on)
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CNET
Published: 04.12.2014
Can LG's Curved Ultrawide 34-inch monitor deliver one screen to rule them all? (hands-on)

LG's 34UC97 is a unique blend of form and features that sets it apart, with a price tag that could make it simply too unique for most.

LG 34UC97 LG 34UC97 review -- the curveball we just couldn't hit
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SlashGear
Published: 20.03.2015
LG 34UC97 review -- the curveball we just couldn't hit

A full 34-inches diagonal with a 21:9 aspect ration, LG’s latest monitor is, at rest, one of the coolest looking displays around. The modern stand and wrap-around design make for an eye-catching de…

LG 34UC97 LG 34UC97 34-Inch Ultra-Wide Curved Monitor Review
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 19.01.2015
LG 34UC97 34-Inch Ultra-Wide Curved Monitor Review

Yes, curved monitors are a thing now. We got our hands on LG's 34UC97 sporting a 34-inch width, 21:9 aspect ratio and 3440x1440 native resolution. It's pricey; is worth the premium you'll pay to be the first one on your block with this screen, though?

LG 34UC97 LG 34UC97 Curved LED Monitor: Australian Review
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 26.11.2014
LG 34UC97 Curved LED Monitor: Australian Review

1080p is so yesterday. More and more, 1440p and higher-resolution monitors are starting to become the norm, especially at larger screen sizes. There’s no doubt that 4K is the future, but it requires a fair bit of graphical power for smooth frame rates. At the moment, somewhere in between 4K...

LG 34UC97 LG 34UC97 Review: 34-Inch Curved Ultrawide LED Monitor
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Tom's Guide
Published: 28.04.2015
LG 34UC97 Review: 34-Inch Curved Ultrawide LED Monitor
3.5

Curves and loads of screen real estate make LG's 34-inch Ultrawide Monitor an intimate experience.

LG 34UC97 LG 34UC97 Review - An Excellent IPS Ultrawide 1440p...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 09.10.2016
LG 34UC97 Review - An Excellent IPS Ultrawide 1440p...
3.9

Find Best Price When it comes to wide and ultra-wide displays, LG has always been one of the best choices […]

LG 34UC97 LG 34UC97-S Review
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PCMAG
Published: 14.01.2015
LG 34UC97-S Review
3.5

The LG 34UC97-S is a striking ultra-wide monitor featuring a high-res 34-inch curved IPS screen, powerful speakers, and loads of I/O ports.

LG 34UC97 LG 34-inch Curved Ultra-Wide LED Monitor (34UC97) Review
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TweakTown
Published: 30.12.2014
LG 34-inch Curved Ultra-Wide LED Monitor (34UC97) Review
4.4

LG has one of the most impressive displays we've seen with its 34UC97, a 34-inch curved ultrawide LCD with a 21:9 aspect ratio.

LG 34UC97 LG UltraWide 34UC97 review
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TechRadar
Published: 10.04.2015
LG UltraWide 34UC97 review
4.0

Great for work, games, and movies – but it's costly

LG 34UC97 LG 34UC97 34-Inch Ultra-Wide Curved Monitor Review
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 19.01.2015
LG 34UC97 34-Inch Ultra-Wide Curved Monitor Review

Yes, curved monitors are a thing now. We got our hands on LG's 34UC97 sporting a 34-inch width, 21:9 aspect ratio and 3440x1440 native resolution. It's pricey; is worth the premium you'll pay to be the first one on your block with this screen, though?

LG 34UC97 LG 34UC97 monitor
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HEXUS
Published: 20.05.2015
LG 34UC97 monitor

Bringing UltraWide QHD to a sleek curved IPS panel.

LG 34UC97 LG 34UC97 Curved UltraWide Monitor Review
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Reviewed Cameras
Published: 02.03.2015
LG 34UC97 Curved UltraWide Monitor Review

The LG 34UC97 is a curved UltraWide display engineered and geared for power users.

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