LG 34BK95U-W Nano IPS LED UltraWide Monitor (Open Box)
$1,034.99
$1,449
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Condition: New; Open Box
Screen Size: 34"
Top positive review
31 people found this helpful
Very rare dpi at this size—I'm in heaven
By David Pogue on Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2021
I spent a LONG time trying to find the perfect monitor to accompany my 13" MacBook Pro. The most essential feature is a USB-C connection, which means that a SINGLE CABLE connects the computer to the screen. It carries power to charge the laptop, as well as audio, video, and data. Whatever stuff you plug into the screen's two standard USB jacks is automatically "plugged in" to the laptop. But the Mac's own screen has 218 pixels per inch (ppi)—a Retina display. I actually bought two other 34" monitors before finding this LG, and returned them both....because their resolution was 109 ppi! HALF the clarity. Text looked blurry! There's no way I could tolerate that after getting used to the MacBook Pro screen. This one has 163 ppi, which makes a HUGE difference. Text and graphics are RAZOR sharp. Colors and brightness are phenomenal. I haven't had any of the sleep/discovering-the-Mac issues described in the other reviews. This is the ONLY ultrawide monitor, made by ANY company, with 163 ppi. I'm thrilled. I could stare at it all day (and will). The speakers sound muddy, so be prepared for that. And I wish there were more than 2 USB jacks on the back; to accommodate my microphone, camera, Bluetooth mouse receiver, card reader, and backup drive, I've had to buy a USB dock to occupy one of those jacks. Otherwise, though, this is pure visual heaven.
Top critical review
11 people found this helpful
Burning smell + dead monitor after 4 months of use. Get two 4K monitors instead. (LG won't replace)
By D on Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2023
11pm, computer's off but monitor's plugged in / on; I smell strange burning, so I run to kitchen to see if I left stove on (no). Go to sleep thinking it just have been in my head. Next morning I power on computer and monitor's flickering like a strobe light. While trying to troubleshoot, I touch the left side and it's extremely hot to the touch. That's when I remember the burning smell from night before, and Google search reveals that the burning smell + malfunction does sometimes happen when monitors crap out. Before dying, it was indeed a beautiful monitor, no complaints. But dying after 4 months of light use simply CAN'T HAPPEN. TLDR: I would highly, HIGHLY recommend getting 2 x 4k monitors instead of this 5k/2k. You'll spend 60% LESS, and get significantly MORE resolution/screen real estate. And if one ever craps out you can replace it for $250. Seriously wish I had gone that route myself. RETURN HEADACHES -- LG is refusing to repair or replace this; full disclosure this is MY FAULT for waiting too long to report this to them...I don't have any excuse other than I thought the monitor would be under warranty for min 3 years. All you / they have is my word that this crapped out after 4 months of VERY LIGHT use. Was nonetheless hoping that because it was an obvious manufacturing defect (burning smell + pop > completely dead screen), they would nonetheless offer a reasonable resolution like a refurbished unit, but they're refusing to do anything for me. My fault on that front, so all I can do is to post this review suggesting to avoid this item at all costs as quality control is obviously lacking.
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