LG UltraWide FHD 29-Inch Computer Monitor 29WQ600-W, IPS with HDR 10 Compatibility, AMD FreeSync, and USB Type-C, White/Silver

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Amazonian
5.0 out of 5 stars Good monitor for the new Mac Mini M1
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2021
Size: 29-inchStyle: 75 HzVerified Purchase
I bought this monitor to use with my new Mac Mini M1. I had no problem at all pairing it. Literally just connected it to the Mac Mini, turned it on, and it worked.

I use outside speakers (connected to the Mac Mini) instead of the speakers on the monitor. From what I can tell, the monitor's speakers seem functional, but nothing special. I can't figure out how to raise or lower the volume on the monitor. So, I just ignore the monitor's speakers and use my own.

I use this for work. I can't really comment on how it holds up as a gaming monitor. For my purposes, the overall picture quality is fine. Videos look fine on it. It has plenty of room to have multiple applications open at the same time. However, if you're a Mac laptop user who's used to the retina display quality on your MacBook, you'll notice that the text on this monitor isn't quite as crisp and clear as what you're used to with a Mac's retina display. But it's not enough to be a deal breaker. If anything, this monitor is a good placeholder while you save up to buy a fancier monitor.

If I have any criticism it's that I don't know if this monitor has any controls to change the brightness, etc. or how to use those controls if they do exist. I turned it on. It worked. That's about all I know. The monitor came with a DVD of the owner's manual (not very helpful because who still has a DVD drive in this day and age?). Other than a small booklet showing you how to assemble the monitor's base and connect the monitor to a computer or AV system, there wasn't any other instructions on how to use the monitor's controls (if they do exist) or change the settings. I have no idea how to use any of the features like splitting the screen etc. that are mentioned in the sales pitch above.

Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase. It's a great big sturdy monitor with lots of visual landscape for a very cheap price. It's a great deal!
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Nick
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply awesome still after many years!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2023
Size: 29-inchStyle: 75 HzVerified Purchase
I am very happy with the LG Ultrawide 29-Inch FHD 1080p. It has a stunning IPS display, which makes everything look vibrant and crisp. The monitor is easy to set up and has built-in speakers with MaxxAudio, which sound great for movies and games. The monitor also supports FreeSync, which eliminates screen tearing and stuttering. The ultra wide aspect ratio is perfect for multitasking, as I can have multiple windows open at the same time without losing any detail. The monitor also has a sleek design and a white color that matches my desk. I highly recommend this monitor to anyone looking for a high-quality, affordable and versatile ultra wide monitor.
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Crystal
5.0 out of 5 stars great monitor for schoolwork and casual gaming
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2021
Size: 29-inchStyle: 75 HzVerified Purchase
I bought this monitor after trying it out on my brothers gaming PC, and while I can’t tell you whether it would be good or bad for gaming, I can say it’s awesome for doing multitasking— specifically for college. I hook this monitor up to my MacBook with a usb-c to hdmi adapter that also has an extra power slot on it too.

It works very well for having multiple documents up for writing papers, discussion boards, notes, zoom, etc. I honestly have a hard time using my laptop for schoolwork without it now, as it’s just very difficult to navigate without the added space the monitor gives me.

There’s a review saying the monitor sits at a terrible downward angle, this person probably doesn’t understand that the screen can be tilted. When it first comes out of the box, it is packaged and automatically at a very sharp downward angle fresh out of the box. Do not panic, just tilt the screen upwards as it is meant to be adjustable.

Due to the nature of widescreens, any video platform will not fill the screen up. This monitor is meant to be used as a dual monitor, it’s not made for theatrics. Many games I play do fill out the screen and give you that extra viewing angle (like stardew valley or minecraft,) and it looks extremely clean and amazing.

Also just to note, I haven’t really bothered finding the driver that helps resize windows automatically. With a MacBook, you have to manually resize every window and you can’t clip the window to the size and have it automatically resize like a windows user can. I believe there is a free driver on the LG website, it just doesn’t bug me enough to find it.

This also means my Macbook has to be placed to the left of the monitor in order for me to use the MacBook screen as a “second monitor.” If it is not placed to the left, I still have to drag and windows from my MacBook as if the laptop was on my left side. Just a note to keep in mind.
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Brent Gordon
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome.
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
Size: 29-inchStyle: 75 HzVerified Purchase
Looks great. HDR is a plus. It is like having two screens next to each other. LG is a great brand.
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Debra
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Work, but..NOT curved screen
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
Size: 34-inchStyle: 100 HzVerified Purchase
The base is curved, not the screen! Screen is flat. :(
All in all, works for me. I have one monitor instead of 2 monitors. Gives me more space and ease of referencing two, three documents up at a time. I'll be keeping
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Arvind Ramnarine
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this monitor!
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2023
Size: 29-inchStyle: 100 HzVerified Purchase
This 1080p UltraWide has outstanding picture quality and color reproduction. HDR10 really makes a difference for me with this monitor too. Many games just pop with HDR on and graphic setting tuned to tastes. This monitor sits at the ideal price point of getting the best you can get at 1080p minus the ultra high refresh rate of dedicated gaming monitors.

The only problem is now that I have gone ultra wide my next monitor purchase (hopefully well into the future) will have to be a 1440 or 4k at Ultra wide . Yup hopefully this will be years away when/if they come down to a reasonable price. The extra screen real estate of Ultra Wide made a lot of difference for me in my 3D productivity applications. It was a bit scary how quickly I became used to this wider form factor after so many years of using 1080p standard format monitors.

Games are so much more enveloping for me with the wide screen as they now almost fill my entire field of view. As a real world diver playing Subnautica on this monitor I sometimes felt myself breathing through my mouth expecting to feel the bubble rising. The experience was that immersive!

What amazed me was how many older games support this resolution! I have to thank a YouTube reviewer who pointed this out as it was a big worry for me. Fallout 4 gave me a bit of an issue as it wouldn't even play in 1080p...saying my video card a 40 series wasn't supported. This may have been a video card related issue more than a monitor/resolution issue but I didn't feel like switching monitors to test on my standard 1080p. However a quick check in the NVidia control panel showed a problem with the game and a fix button and once I clicked it I was back in Fallout at full wide screen glory. Interestingly there was no driver update or any change to any settings that I hadn't tried manually since I fought with the manual setting for an hour or so trying to get it to work before I thought to look at the NVidia control panel. There must have been some esoteric setting I missed somewhere.

The pixel pitch on this monitor is almost the same as a sub 27 Inch 1080p monitor. This means you loose NOTHING for the added screen real estate. You can go right up to the monitor at a usable distance and you will not notice pixelation etc. Freesynch works on the Displayport cable which is what I am using to connect to the monitor.

A fine note to graphic connoisseurs such as myself. I don't necessarily want to play a game at 100+ fps. I want to play a game that looks the best it cam look at 60fps, ideally with the same 0.1% and 1% lows and I am fine with that. This monitor can refresh at 100Hz so "true" 100fps gaming with the right system is easy as pie. However graphic quality is always my first choice when purchasing a monitor. This monitor doesn't disappoint in that regard. Older game titles (1080p max titles usually) tended to use scaling tricks to upscale 1080p to 1080p wide...those extra ~ 600 x 1080 pixels is small as image scaling goes and not noticeable from a standard 1080p image. There is no distortion if the game support the wide screen format. HOWEVER if you are playing a game that uses higher resolution textures (newer games) the game engine sometimes down samples 1440p or even 4k textures to use that extra real estate and the effects are immediately noticeable as a much more pleasing experience! A prime example is Subnautica in my configuration.

The graphics hijinx described above is tied to graphic settings used by the developers during game development, optimizations they have implemented, hardware capabilities, driver capabilities and the engine used so don't expect the bonus graphic bump in all games. However when it does occur I am grateful for it. If you have ever uniformally scaled down an image in a graphics program and appreciated the enhanced detail and quality you will better understand the bonus graphic boost that is possible with these monitors.

As a developer myself I am anxious to experiment with this feature on my own titles and see if I can replicate these effects in a game/simulation setting. A final note, you will need a tiny bit more horsepower to push those extra pixels rather than standard 1080p. The difference is probably around 5%. With modern hardware and optimizations this difference will probably be lost in the noise.
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Joshua Ortiz Lopez
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
Size: 34-inchStyle: 100 HzVerified Purchase
Easy to assemble, good volume quality and perfect screen!
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BruddahB
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect For Anyone Working From Home That Uses Multiple Windows
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
Size: 29-inchStyle: 75 HzVerified Purchase
I work from home, and use a 14" MacBook Pro. As mush as I love my MacBook, w/my job as an Insurance Broker, I use a lot of different windows, and my 14" screen wasn't cutting it. I could swipe across different desktops on my MacBook, but having this screen gave me pretty much 2 more screens. So instead of me swiping, I have 3 viewable screens (as seen in the attached picture) that helps me when I work.

The only thing, which still isn't a deal breaker, is the stand. The stand is not adjustable. So I ended up spending about $25 for a stand that I can adjust the height, tilt, etc, and with that, this monitor is perfect!

Quality of the picture is perfect as well. If you're needing something that has the best quality for Video or Photo editing, then maybe you should spend a little more on a higher end monitor with 4K or higher. But again, for use of work, this is perfect. I will say, I've watched movies via Netflix, and Youtube videos, and it looks great! I've also connected a PS5 to this monitor, and I have no complaints as well.

If you use a Monitor Light bar, depending on the style of the mount, it can hang over the screen. But for myself, as a Mac user, there is a menu bar at top at all times, so it really doesn't hinder any of the screen. So if this is something of concern, I'd check the light bar you're looking into to see how it sits on a screen.

Final verdict is if you're in the market for more screen real estate, but don't want to break the bank, I would definitely back this product, and say this is a perfect purchase. Hope this helps someone with their decision!
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P. Lucas
5.0 out of 5 stars Great! Perfect add on for a laptop.
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2022
Size: 29-inchStyle: 75 HzVerified Purchase
Good:
- Maximum real estate for productivity on a desk. Easy to snap 2-3 windows to see at once.
- Great color, brightness, contrast.
- Speakers! Pretty good ones too.
- Picture in picture mode. Adds a spot to put a music player or chat over your workspace.
- Dual Control functions as a virtual KVM switch.
- Easy setup, sturdy stand. Sleek and modern looking.
- Good connectivity w/ 2 HDMI, 1 Display, 1 Mic/Phones out.
- Nice 3 trim bezels on three sides.
- Plays well with a laptop dock.
- Able to be vesa mounted.
- Options Menus are easy to access and navigate.

Bad:
- Stand only has tilt. No height or rotate.
- No built-in cable management.
- Headphone jack is on back, kind of hard to access.
- Decent specs for casual gaming. Serious gamers might not be impressed.
- Doesn't have the PBP (Picture by Picture) mode for splitting the screen between two computers.
- I can't figure out how to get Night Light (blue light reduction) to work on this as a 2nd monitor.

Summary: Don't judge the monitor by my crappy phone photos. They don't come close to doing this justice. This is a great monitor.

I've only had this monitor for a day but so far I'm in love with it. I was torn between a couple of 24" or 27" and this was the perfect solution. The color / brightness / saturation is all great, overkill in some ways. I had to tone the brightness and saturation down a bit to be able to comfortably view windows with a bright background. The FPS color profile setting works best for me. Viewing angles are terrific.

The SPEAKERS!! It's been ages since I've had a monitor with built in speakers and although these aren't top of the line three-way they are stereo and quite loud and clear. It won't replace your home stereo with a subwoofer but these are more than good enough quality for casual listening and I consider myself picky in regards to sound quality. It's just so nice not to have to putz with speaker cables, bluetooth connections, yadda yadda. Just turn it on and it works. They are down-firing so if you wanted to get nerdy and put a deflector underneath them you'd get a cleaner, more direct sound. I don't think I'll bother. They're easily 3x better than my laptop speakers.

For office - fantastic! So much real estate you can multitask with ease. Keep email, spreadsheets, Spotify, Slack, Zoom, whatever up and running at the same time so you don't have to keep minimizing and missing things. Easily break the screen up into 3-4 parts. Plays nice with my laptop dock. Picture in Picture mode is a game changer, adds even more ways to split up the real estate. The Dual Control function is pretty amazing too. I have my main PC as a laptop, second PC as a Mac and I can easily use Dual Control and switch between them, same keyboard, same mouse. All I have to do is change the input to HDMI 2 and hit CTRL, Rt Arrow to use the mouse and keyboard on the Mac. Can even copy files up to 2gb from PC to Mac without messing with shares or network permissions. Too Easy.

For gaming - eh you'll get what you pay for with this one. It's an IPS panel so great color but not the fastest response times and it only goes up to 75mhz so won't win any refresh races. It would be fun for casual gaming. Beware that some games won't operate full screen widescreen and you may get black bars on the sides. For those that do widescreen though - fun!

For photo editing - this is a dream. It's high enough res to see plenty of detail and you get tons of real estate for menus, toolbars, etc. Color reproduction is fantastic. Super easy to see side-by-sides for color matching. No messing around trying to get two monitors calibrated to look the same. It is only an 8bit display so not super-duper pro quality but definitely 16 million colors will be enough for most uses.

So far the good heavily outweigh the bad - the bad are not really bad just meh. If you're looking for a way to maximize your screen real estate and don't want to break the bank this is a great option.
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Victor B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Check your refresh rate
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2024
Size: 34-inchStyle: 100 HzVerified Purchase
I almost returned this monitor because the picture was 'glitching', as in the bottom 1/4 or so of the monitor would twitch every 15-20 seconds. It was pretty annoying. I run a 34" monitor when in the office too, and it doesn't do that. I reread the ad, noted it was a 100hz refresh rate. So I manuall changed the refresh rate on my laptop to 100hz, and the 'glitching' is gone. That was the only complaint I had about the monitor, so now I'm happy with it :)

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