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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 222 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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Customers are saying

Customers express satisfaction with the monitor's large screen size, excellent quality, and smooth refresh rate, particularly highlighting its performance for gaming and everyday use. Many appreciate the ease of use and HDR functionality, although some find the stand less than ideal. The ultrawide aspect and resolution are also frequently praised.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very good ultrawide monitor

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good ultrawide monitor. HD resolution, multiple windows capability, excellent for home office.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Amazing colors

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The ultra wide and HDR feature of the monitor is perfect!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    pretty good

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i love it . 29 inch was a good size . won’t take over my desk but big enough . the stand is a lil flimsy and i dnt think the screen on it is leveled, may be a few degrees off but u can’t tell . well i can .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    LG 29WQ500-B Review: Wide Display Monitor

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pros Large Screen with Immersive Aspect Ratio: The 29-inch display and 21:9 aspect ratio provide an expansive and immersive viewing experience. Vivid Colors and Sharp Images: Thanks to the IPS panel, the monitor displays vibrant colors and deep contrasts. The 2560 x 1080 resolution ensures crisp and detailed visuals. Smooth Performance: With a 5 ms response time and 100 Hz refresh rate, it offers smooth and fluid visuals, ideal for multimedia and gaming. Advanced Features: Equipped with AMD FreeSync, Flicker-free technology, and Black Stabilizer, it enhances gaming and viewing experiences. Energy Efficient: It has a reasonable power consumption, with an Eco Mode for further efficiency. Good Connectivity Options: Includes HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, catering to various connectivity needs Cons Limited Ergonomic Adjustments: Lacks height, pivot, and swivel adjustments, which may limit comfort during extended use. Average Brightness: The screen brightness is adequate but may not be sufficient for extremely bright environments. No Built-in Speakers: Absence of integrated speakers might require an additional investment in external audio solutions. No Built-in Camera: Might not be ideal for users who need a monitor with an integrated webcam for video conferencing

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Smooth.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The monitor is nice with it’s 100hz display, but some things appeared a little pixelated and were stretched out. Just a heads up as well, it does not come with built in sound. I recommend using the Logitech Z207 speakers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice addition for the home office

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I now have 2 of these (wife and myself). The extra wide screen is great when working on multiple documents. As a home office screen this has been excellent. It does not have a height adjustment which is why it get 4 instead 5 stars, It was easy to assemble and setup. It also has a sound out jack for speakers or headphones. It is not targeted at gamers but is also a lot less expensive than most gaming monitors. Overall a very good value when you don't want to have side by side monitors.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Bang for the buck

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great ultra wide for the price. Ony issue is i wish there was a height adjustment

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from LGAnswers
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      Hi! Thank you for taking the time to post your review. Reviews such as yours are invaluable as they provide potential customers reading this of the value you can come to expect in our monitors! Please feel free to leave your input regarding your height adjustment on the following site so that one day it may be a possibility in future generation models: https://www.lg.com/us/support/feedback. ^Chris LG

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great ultrawide for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great entry ultra wide monitor or for a second monitor! It is ok for gaming but if you will mostly be using it for gaming then you will want to spend more for a higher model or get a decent 16:9 focused gaming monitor for around the same price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Overall a great choice for a budget monitor

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a perfect example of “definitely worth the price”. Doesn’t have the greatest resolution (I’m running on Mac) but it’s not that noticeable. If your considering buying this, just do it. You won’t regret it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Honest Review

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This monitor has great quality. I use it along with my tower for work and play. I did not honestly care for the 'stand' that it came with, because it barely supports the monitor, so I bought a wall stand and can't be happier.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Worth is for the money, if it lasts

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The large monitor serves its purpose. It's like having two 21" monitors in one. It's greatly helping my productivity in IT field. However, 2 weeks in, I saw some flickering for the first time yesterday. It happened only a few time and has not happened since. We'll see if this will monitor will last, or die soon. I have some issues with the auto-sleep on the monitor. My old Viewsonic would go to auto-sleep when I lock my PC. For this monitor, I've to put my PC in stand-by. That is a pain. I wish it had better auto-sleep features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great monitor.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great monitor especially if you work with spreadsheets all the time. Wish it could be little bigger in height but you have to compromise some if you want a wider monitor.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Monitor

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good Monitor for gaming and upgrading basic setups.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    worth it’s price point.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fair enough for its price point. Crisp and responsive display except the glass face is convex and not flat.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent product

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent product very lightweight and very easy to install, the screen sizes are very good for me , great quality

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty good value for $170.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Only complaints are that the stand doesn't seem sturdy and wobbles. Also, there should be a couple more ports. Otherwise, nice monitor.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good wide screen monitor

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good. Hope the stand was adjustable. But I like the wide screen at this price point

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Monitor as advertised

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good Monitor as advertised, however came missing the screws for the base. Just used some VESA mount screws I had since they are the same

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Monitor

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great extra monitor for my work from home setup. Easy plug and play. Only thing, you cannot mount which for wide monitors should always be a feature in my opinion.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works very well but wall mounting is a problem

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Monitor works as expected. I bought it because it was wall-mountable and expected to be able to use a standard mount but this was not the case. LG specifies a special mount but when I tried to order it ,it was nowhere to be found, until LG customer support, after a long search, found me a retailer

    I would recommend this to a friend