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LG 34UC80 B 34 Inch 21 9 Curved UltraWide QHD IPS Monitor with USB Quick Charge
Last Updated: April 25, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
312
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
42
Spam Test
PASS
3
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
Yes
HDMI
32.2 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 270 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Display Clarity
115curved, screen, dead pixels, split, estate
+91%
-9%
" ... awesome monitor - very happy - looks and works GREAT ... "
" ... This is my favorite ultrawide monitor out there. ... No dead pixels, no color shifting, 75hz when you activate freesync in the menu (even with Nvidia). ... "
" ... The display is sharp, crisp and the colors are very real. ... The surface is matte so there is no issues when you work in bright environments. ... Ultra-wide works great if you wish to split the screen to see two of your works at the same time. ... "
" ... I wasn't sure about the curved screen, but now that I'm using it, there's no comparison. ... "
" ... Why have two monitors when you can have one awesome one with this much screen real estate? ... "
" ... This is a beautiful monitor. ... I do a lot of a data analysis and this monitor allows me to divide my screen into two views and it's as though I have two separate monitors. ... The curved monitor definitely improves focus and reduces glare. ... "
" ... This monitor has a great display but the stand causes the monitor to vibrate, especially when I’m typing. ... "
" ... Sitting two feet away from the screen, this thing is huge and definitely fills up my field of vision. ... From some angles, the screen looks like LG applied a screen protector that needed to be removed prior to usage. ... The screen has an anti-reflective finish to it which can look like a semi-matte screen protector. ... How can they claim productivity when both screens are scrunched? ... "
Device Compatibility
88monitors, macbook pro, windows, love this monitor, multiple
+95%
-5%
" ... I really enjoy this monitor! ... "
" ... I love my new monitor!!! ... "
" ... This monitor is killer. ... "
" ... 8/10 Bought this for my new Macbook Pro for programming. ... "
" ... I used this to replace 2 separate monitors. ... "
" ... I love this monitor! ... "
" ... Ungodly great monitor. ... "
" ... I do a lot of a data analysis and this monitor allows me to divide my screen into two views and it's as though I have two separate monitors. ... "
Color
45color, crisp, brightness, vibrant, picture
+98%
-2%
" ... The color depth is fantastic and its made me more productive when working on documents and what not. ... "
" ... Crisp picture, very bright screen, accurate colors after some adjustments. ... "
" ... Colors are perfectly acceptable for what I do: programming and general computer use ... The brightness is great. ... "
" ... - Color so far is decent. ... Blacks are washed a bit so not as good as say, a VA panel. ... "
" ... Great monitor with respectable color accuracy. ... To achieve my desired display settings (140n brightness, color accuracy), here are the settings I modified for both of my LG 34UC80-B monitors which measured almost identically with a spyder5express and displaycal: ... Gamma: Gamma 1 ... Color Temp: Custom ... "
" ... It is also easy to use, has brilliant color, doesn't bleed at the edges. ... "
" ... Nice contrast, good quality color with almost no adjustment needed to get it where I like it. ... "
" ... The display is sharp, crisp and the colors are very real. ... "
Picture Quality
40quality, image, crisp, picture in picture, monitor
+95%
-5%
" ... -Best image quality of any monitor I have owned. ... "
" ... The picture quality and the size is amazing for anyone that likes to multi task. ... "
" ... I love the curve, and the image is very crisp. ... "
" ... The picture quality is very nice. ... "
" ... The picture quality was amazing and loved the wide screen! ... "
" ... The picture and colors are fantastic, but . ... "
" ... The first one is a Dell U3417W which has exactly the same IPS panel so the picture is identical. ... "
" ... picture quality has me blown away. ... "
Gaming
39monitor, games, game, resolution, fps
+97%
-3%
" ... I use it as a gaming monitor (Sim Racing) and it keeps up with the fast action without a hitch. ... "
" ... well i am a computer builder and i like just a few games . ... "
" ... This monitor is a game changer in productivity. ... "
" ... Gamers will appreciate the 75 Hz freesync. ... "
" ... If your curious my use preference is mostly to work but I would love to see how this thing looks gaming. ... "
" ... I will end up using it for other purposes outside of gaming. ... "
" ... Mostly RPGS, but FPS on occasion. ... If FPS gaming is super important to you, then, I would skip both and go for something close to 144mhz but you're going to pay significantly more for a 3440 x 1440 with that kind of mhz. ... "
" ... This seems to be perfect for gaming and schoolwork. ... "
Price
33monitor, worth, money, worth every penny, price point
+94%
-6%
" ... fantastic for the price. ... "
" ... It's not as sharp as it could be, but it's a nice monitor for the price. ... "
" ... Given the price difference, I wanted to try the LG. ... "
" ... Especially for the price (compared to other ultrawide monitors), this is a great deal! ... "
" ... I had been waiting on the price to drop but finally gave in and purchased it for when I work at home. ... "
" ... So far, this is a decent monitor for the price. ... "
" ... Best bang for the buck in my opinion . ... "
" ... Overall, at this price, this monitor is a steal. ... "
Ports
33monitor, displayport, display port, usb, thunderbolt
+76%
-24%
" ... I have a dual boot computer with windows 10 64 bit and Linux (Arch Linux). ... "
" ... I run it at the maximum resolution driving it with a GTX 1050 and i5-7900k using the supplied displayport cable. ... "
" ... After using this for a few months, I want another one for dual monitor setup. ... "
" ... This one accompany my iMac 27" (late 2013), using Thunderbolt to HDMI (didn't try TB to DisplayPort yet). ... "
" ... Works great with my 2013 Macbook Pro - connects seamlessly on HDMI. ... "
" ... I love that they have DisplayPort and two HDMI inputs. ... I have two computers connected to both of them, and still have an extra HDMI available. ... "
" ... I'm looking forward to using the USB 3.0 hub in the back, I'll be able to connect my media readers to it without having to use a USB port on my editing workstation. ... "
" ... Comes with display port and hdmi cables ... "
Resolution
274k, resolution, monitors, 1080p, lg
+96%
-4%
" ... I've already booted up Netflix in 4K and the picture rocks. ... "
" ... I honestly like it better for "work" than a 4k monitor simply because it's the right form factor for the job. ... "
" ... While it's not quite 4 HD monitors, I'm able to place a substantial amount of information on the screen side-by-side without having 2"+ of bezel interrupting my visual space. ... "
" ... Im upgrading from 2 24 inch 1080p monitors and I won't go back. ... "
" ... I am a professional engineer and use lots of software with high-resolution graphics (e.g., Visio). ... "
" ... Great resolution, works great with my mac retina and on bootcamp. ... "
" ... By the way if you are wondering this monitor can run 4K resolution and does it very well. ... "
" ... Replaced an older 24” 1080p monitor. ... "
Software Platform
25monitor, open, software, windows 10, software development
+84%
-16%
" ... Big enough for me to have two or three windows open and its easy to use with the onscreen control that comes with the monitor. ... "
" ... I am a web developer so I was spending majority of my day going back and forth between windows. ... "
" ... I use this for work (software). ... "
" ... I am a graphic designer / web developer. ... One of the best things is actually an app that to me, is nothing less than revolutionary: OnScreen Control which let you control how windows are positioned (you can set it to be app specific). ... It's so convenient and I'm surprised it's not a feature in any OS (as far as I know). ... "
" ... Works perfectly for me having multiple windows open simultaneously for work. ... "
" ... I could put 8 windows in that monitor and content still readable. ... "
" ... What I like best is the 34" width that allows me to have several windows up at the same time on a single screen with excellent resolution. ... "
" ... Normally I hate very wide screens cause apps never use the real estate and I am a fan of using all real estate and don’t feel like dragging only to have the windows closed. ... "
Screen Protection
19dead pixels, curved, curved screens, corners, bleed
+79%
-21%
" ... I have never been sold on curved screens but this one is growing on me and the form factor which I thought at first was horrible, I quickly becoming my favorite of the bunch. ... "
" ... 3 days in no dead pixels thus far - though I do realize the first 30 days is the most important so far screen is nearly perfect just slightly dimmer on the edges. ... "
" ... No dead pixels. ... "
" ... However, it is not noticeable most of the time whenever there are colors on your screen. ... "
" ... No dead pixels. ... "
" ... -No dead or stuck pixels. ... "
" ... No dead pixels. ... "
" ... I wasn't sure about the curved screen, but now that I'm using it, there's no comparison. ... "
Marketplace
17picture, replacement, time, image, transit
+76%
-24%
" ... The image, while not perfect, is pretty darn good. ... "
" ... Delivered in pristine condition - Thank you Amazon. ... "
" ... Delivery is tomorrow. ... "
" ... Finally Amazon conceded that it was "lost" in transit. ... "
" ... Received on time. ... "
" ... it adds depth to images. ... "
" ... Amazon graciously ordered a replacement for me. ... Onto the review. ... "
" ... Absolutely beautiful picture. ... "
Sound Quality
15monitor, issue, built in speakers, audio, lg
+60%
-40%
" ... I knew this monitor had no speakers when I bought it--I have good surround sound speakers so this isn't an issue. ... "
" ... The Dell has the power supply and a couple of small speaker built-in that the LG does not, but the LG is several hundred dollars cheaper and has much better controls for the onscreen menu. ... "
" ... If the browser was displaying on this screen, the sound would continue through the laptop speakers. ... "
" ... The sound bar I bought extra hooked directly up as well with no issues. ... "
" ... Oh, and this model (LG 34UC80-B) does have built-in speakers. ... "
" ... At this price point, the sacrifice is worth the selection because most monitor speakers do not sound very good, and a price premium for another model may not be worth it. ... "
" ... Fortunately I already have some speakers I bought for the ASUS PG348Q because their speakers were awful. ... "
" ... I learned after a few minutes that it does not have speakers but that's ok I just set the sound to the laptop which is good enough for me to work. ... "
Product Reliability
14year, weeks, monitor, within, sent
+50%
-50%
" ... It worked great for a year then just stopped turning on. ... "
" ... Had the display for two weeks, and it's been very frustrating to not be able to figure out why it's going black intermittently. ... "
" ... Now all of a sudden, to turn it on and to turn it off, I have to hold the on/off switch down for an undetermined amount of time, until it turns on or turns off. ... "
" ... One of them, after a few weeks began to show 'burn in' on the screen within just a few minutes of a document or file folder remaining opened on the screen. ... "
" ... I need to add to the bad section after using this monitor for about a month. ... "
" ... So I got a second replacement and it had the same manufacturing date. ... "
" ... For some reason, replacing it was also a problem. ... "
Ease of Use
11menu, tools, makes, setup, screens
+91%
-9%
" ... Very easy to assemble, no tools required. ... "
" ... - Curve is really nice and it makes looking at the width a bit easier. ... "
" ... It is very easy to setup and up it running. ... "
" ... I often work from home and need to work off multiple PC's this makes it easy allowing me to have both on screen at once (PBP) and navigating the menu makes it very easy. ... "
" ... and so much more, the power switch is located in an easy to access place in the middle under the screen and it is easy to adjust the screen up and down, and tilt, nice stable base. ... "
" ... Such a simple set up. ... "
" ... Of note are a variety of settings easily accessible through the control nub underneath the bottom-center, which is so intuitive the mind boggles at years of irksome buttons along the side of my past screens. ... "
" ... Solid construction and easy menu tools. ... "
Setup
10easy, dual, monitor, likely, tools
+100%
" ... I can never go back to the awful dual monitor setup again. ... "
" ... Very easy to assemble, no tools required. ... "
" ... Such a simple set up. ... "
" ... I have a home computer and a work computer both plugged into it, and its very easy to switch between the two. ... "
" ... I'm a graphic professional. ... "
" ... It is very easy to setup and up it running. ... "
" ... After setting up this monitor, I had to re-configure the way I use my desktop. ... "
" ... Easy to install: Plug-and-Play as it's supposed to be, i.e. ... The service was impeccable, package delivered within two weeks (overseas military installation). ... "
Apps
10software, display, real estate, apps, spreadsheet
+90%
-10%
" ... I am a graphic designer / web developer. ... One of the best things is actually an app that to me, is nothing less than revolutionary: OnScreen Control which let you control how windows are positioned (you can set it to be app specific). ... "
" ... If the browser was displaying on this screen, the sound would continue through the laptop speakers. ... "
" ... Use Maya and rendering software. ... "
" ... I use this for work (software). ... "
" ... I've got iTunes, weather, To Do's, calendar, and project management all running on this monitor while I'm doing my "real work" on the iMac. ... "
" ... I use it for software development and it's the best upgrade to my office yet. ... "
" ... Normally I hate very wide screens cause apps never use the real estate and I am a fan of using all real estate and don’t feel like dragging only to have the windows closed. ... "
" ... I can work on several spreadsheets at once or see around 50 columns in an excel spreadsheet. ... "
Video Playback
10watching, video, videos, video games, movie
+100%
" ... if you want to watch some great videos with computer talk and craft beer talk Craft Computing with Jeff on YouTube is your place. ... "
" ... I highly recommend for anyone performing timeline editing for audio or video. ... "
" ... Great for gaming, video editing, or video watching! ... "
" ... Movies in high definition are excellent. ... It's a joy to watch movies in it. ... "
" ... It also work great when watching 21:9 movies, feels like you're in a movie threat. ... "
" ... I have not tried watching movies or playing games - yet. ... "
" ... - Subtle curve - it really does help while watching movies or playing video games. ... "
Overall performance
10video, graphics, running, ok, editing
+90%
-10%
" ... - Great real estate (lots of room for multi-tasking) ... "
" ... My system is AMD Ryzen 2700x @4.250 GHz processor with Nvidia 1080 video card ... "
" ... Running mine at 75hz with an AMD graphics card ... "
" ... Graphics quality is ok. ... "
" ... used for video editing. ... "
" ... But I did need to upgrade my Video Card (actually a new computer) because you really need a decent card (or on-board video) to drive the 4K pixles. ... "
" ... Running my iMac on this. ... "
" ... Combine this monitor with a 1080ti graphics card and it's an incredibly combination. ... "
Design
10looks, beautiful, two, side, look
+100%
" ... Look your model up on Apple to confirm. ... "
" ... Always get compliments on it. ... "
" ... What nerd was allowed to design this? ... "
" ... It's gorgeous. ... "
" ... The overall aesthetic is really sleek. ... "
" ... The curve is beautiful. ... "
" ... The design looks really nice and feels premium (at least to me). ... "
" ... Looks awesome and it's upped my productivity as well. ... "
Product As Described
8image, images, quality, picture in picture, color
+88%
-13%
" ... The image, while not perfect, is pretty darn good. ... "
" ... it adds depth to images. ... "
" ... Absolutely beautiful picture. ... "
Delivery
8time, received, got, amazon, replacement
+75%
-25%
" ... Delivered in pristine condition - Thank you Amazon. ... "
" ... Delivery is tomorrow. ... "
" ... Even on sale it was $800 (and that was with a coupon for free delivery). ... "
" ... Perhaps it got knocked around during shipping. ... "
" ... Received on time. ... "
" ... Only miss by Amazon was I chose "conceal" for delivery in case it was left outside. ... "
Comfort
8desk, curve, comfortable, viewing, joystick
+100%
" ... It's kind of in the way of all the other things on my desk so I'm going to get a desk arm and just ditch the stand. ... "
" ... While the curve might not seem incredibly important or valuable, as that width increases it really does help your eyes shifting from left to right. ... "
" ... I don't even notice the curve anymore, it is very natural. ... "
" ... (Of course, just having a matching pair helps, too.) ... "
" ... The curve is a nice touch, I feel like it causes less eye strain because it feels so natural when looking at it. ... Also, if I do get a second one, together they will wrap around in a more natural way letting me use more of my peripheral vision vs. turning my head. ... "
" ... I use a headset anyway so it's fine. ... "
Controls
7volume, control, button, turn, monitor
+43%
-57%
" ... Each time, the bezel on the bottom left corner was crooked and there was a gap in the bezel of the panel. ... "
" ... Now all of a sudden, to turn it on and to turn it off, I have to hold the on/off switch down for an undetermined amount of time, until it turns on or turns off. ... And because the lever has several functions, if you do not press exactly straight in the on/off function does not implement, which leaves me standing there wasting my time. ... Whatever happened to simply clicking a button to turn it on, and clicking a button to turn it off. ... Why should my valuable time be wasted standing there tapping my foot, not knowing if I am holding the button at the exact perfect angle waiting to get on with my work day. ... "
" ... I was a bit miffed about the lack of speakers, especially considering the monitor has volume settings(?). ... "
" ... The other confusing thing is that the software in the monitor itself has a volume control for "speakers" that do not exist--not sure why. ... Just strange that there'd be controls for something that doesn't exist. ... "
Cables
7cables, monitor, cord, power cord, brick
+71%
-29%
" ... I don't game but I do graphics and I use it as my TV since I cut the cord about 12 years ago. ... "
" ... More than enough real estate to replace the two old monitors with room to spare, and a lot fewer cords. ... "
" ... The monitor itself is high quality and looks nice on my desk (the lack of cable clutter helps). ... "
" ... Looks amazing and was pretty simple to set up with the HDMI cord. ... "
" ... I was originally going to buy the LG 27UD88 because of the single cable solution for my macbook pro. ... Put together, they're cheaper than the uc98, and offered a better solution to my one-cable docking dilemma. ... "
Refresh Rate
6monitor, higher, gaming, 75 hz, resolution
+100%
" ... I personally think 75fps is great, and 3440x1440 is far better than 2560x1080 (which is the resolution of the 144hz monitor). ... "
" ... The main benefit of the Alienware is the high refresh rate for gaming. ... I think the Alienware is also a great monitor but it was not worth the extra price for me--I did not need 120 refresh rate when the monitor is going to be working--not gaming-- most of the time. ... "
" ... I would go for a faster refresh rate and response time before I tried to get a higher resolution for gaming, but for audio or video production, it's great. ... "
" ... Gamers will appreciate the 75 Hz freesync. ... "
" ... Mostly RPGS, but FPS on occasion. ... "
Fit
6fit, holds, fits, went, vesa
+100%
" ... At 34-inch, it fits my desk perfectly while at the same time allows me to be productive. ... "
" ... Time will tell if I need a second one, for now the first one fits my needs perfectly. ... "
" ... VESA 100 and fit well on my VIVO clamp mount. ... "
" ... I was looking for an affordable large ultrawide monitor and this one fit the bill. ... "
" ... Now let's just see how this thing holds up. ... "
Device Stand
5mount, vesa, wall, monitor, holes
+100%
" ... Display has VESA holes built in to the back and a nice adjustable stand. ... "
" ... I brought a separate stand to mount this monitor but the stand it comes with is good enough. ... "
" ... - VESA compatible so my Amazon arms work great. ... - Stand is ok if you need to use it. ... "
" ... VESA 100 and fit well on my VIVO clamp mount. ... "
" ... Heck, it even comes with a wall mount option! ... "
Keyboard
5monitor, connected, backlight, windows, using
+60%
-40%
" ... This monitor has a great display but the stand causes the monitor to vibrate, especially when I’m typing. ... "
" ... I wanted to connect both Mac & Windows to a single monitor using a single Bluetooth keyboard, this does it all. ... "
" ... Note that if you want to share the keyboard andouse between different machines , you will need to make sure the monitor is connected to the machine with USB. ... "
Returns
5return, amazon, returning, returned, replacement
+60%
-40%
" ... I did get the Alienware but returned it. ... "
" ... Amazon has an outstanding return policy within reason, and I'm supposed to receive a new one in a couple of days. ... I'll update this post once I receive the replacement. ... "
" ... mmmm don't know, but I bought both and am returning this one. ... "
Build Quality
5two, side, quality, monitor, especially
+100%
" ... They are absolutely drop dead gorgeous. ... "
" ... It is a brilliant monitor with a solid build quality. ... "
" ... The stand is very sturdy,and has plenty of adjustments ... "
Charging
5charging, charge, usb 3, quick, port
+100%
" ... It has some features such as quick charge USB 3.0 that I would never use, but none the less, I would absolutely recommend this to someone else if they are in the boat i was once in. ... "
" ... The color is rich, and the USB 3 charging capability on the back is GREAT to have for tablets and phones, just be sure to use quality cables. ... "
" ... He have a external pover adapter, and i have a fast usb carge in the back, only connected a wireless phone charger, or cable. ... "
" ... I appreciate the added display port, two HDMI As I type I have my phone connected to the USB 3.0 power charger and have the display port. ... "
" ... Has quick charge port, so that's a bonus! ... "
Drivers
4windows, driver, 75hz, nvidia, latest
+75%
-25%
" ... Pro-tip: the latest NVIDIA drivers work great with the FreeSync functionality (in Linux as well! ... "
" ... Glad i can get 75hz with nvidia now on this monitor with newer drivers. ... "
" ... no drivers for Mac however works on Mac perfectly. ... "
Features
4function, bottom, time, features
+50%
-50%
" ... And because the lever has several functions, if you do not press exactly straight in the on/off function does not implement, which leaves me standing there wasting my time. ... The on/off function is symptomatic of many issues with this boondoggle. ... "
" ... A little bit of light bleeding, but not worth complaining about. ... "
Display Size
4inch, two, monitor, huge, curved
+100%
" ... I went from two 21 inch monitors to this one single curved screen. ... "
" ... One huge screen is Better than two! ... "
" ... This is my second 34 inch monitor but my first curved display. ... "
" ... This screen is huge! ... "
Clarity
4+75%
-25%
" ... First and most important the screen is brilliant in clarity. ... "
" ... Yes it is clearer. ... "
" ... Every once in a while, though, I'll question the clarity. ... "
Storage
4single, open, vertical, takes, monitors
+100%
" ... it's that now I also had all these additional vertical pixels I could use for extra execution space or notes. ... "
" ... The dimensions and size (of both monitors together) allow me to have six full pages open at the same time at basically full size! ... "
" ... I use this for structural design programs and the space it provides on a single desktop is amazing. ... "
" ... When just on a single PC the space is amazing, I often find I have 4 screens all open at once and nothing feels squished. ... "
Size
4desk, bought, use, size
+100%
" ... I do a lot of spreadsheet work and the size is perfect! ... "
" ... I bought this to use at my work desk and adore it. ... "
" ... This is a huge timesaver and clutter saver. ... "
" ... I bought this for my standing desk and love the adjustability of the stand. ... "
Capacity
3+100%
" ... Overall, I would recommend this monitor to a friend or family member. ... "
" ... I'd get a 2nd one if I had a room on my desk. ... "
" ... Far better than all the flat screens in my house. ... "
Viewing Angles
3curve, split, screen, monitor, better
+100%
" ... The curve really does help the viewing experience allot. ... "
" ... Viewing angles are extremely wide for anyone who cares about that. ... "
" ... The curve is perfect for viewing split screen without wanting to adjust the monitor for better viewing angle (which i was doing a lot of when using my old 28" for split screen). ... "
USB
3hub, working, usb 3 0, monitor, connect
+100%
" ... USB 3.0 on the back of a monitor is new for me. ... "
" ... I'm looking forward to using the USB 3.0 hub in the back, I'll be able to connect my media readers to it without having to use a USB port on my editing workstation. ... "
" ... I had a USB soundbar for laptops sitting around, so the workaround was very easy. ... "
Cleaning
3cleaned
+67%
-33%
" ... This monitor really cleaned up my desk by replacing two monitors with one ultrawide. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 32.2 meters
Connectivity
Number of USB ports: 3
USB: Yes
HDMI: Yes