Best Ultrawide Monitors 2022 (Review & Buyers Guide, LG 38WP85C-W vs Dell U3821DW)

[@unotoli]

Great research and choice. It's just 34" cost 1/2 or even 1/3 of 38" now.

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Sorry for late reply, you're absolutely right and i didn't consider this in my video, thanks for pointing out!

[@squalley]

Yeah, I just saw the price of the 38” and … 🫣

[@lethargic_cow]

Exactly!

[@jonathanbooker1391]

This was by far the most helpful review I watched in my search for the right monitor. Thank you!

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Thanks for the kind words, glad you liked it.

[@MitchellH79]

For productivity, once u go ultrawide you won’t go back. IMO far superior to dual monitor. My first was a curved 29”. Next went to 34” now considering a 38 or 40”. Great video sir

[@motherclucker1235]

Well if you don’t do gaming why not go ahead and get a 49” or a straight up tv?

[@MitchellH79]

@@motherclucker1235 I actually found a 49” for a steal and love it. I can easily have 4 apps/windows up at once. I wish the resolution was a little higher but that’s me just being picky… it’s working great for my needs. The one I got is only 60 hz but since I don’t game it doesn’t impact me really.

[@motherclucker1235]

@@MitchellH79 🔥🔥🔥

[@dianneT]

@@motherclucker1235 Using a TV is crazy! I mean I used to connect my laptop and mini-pc to my 55-inch TV before, it is only good if you're playing a movie or presentation. But productivity wise, everything looks too big even if you change the resolution! Maybe that's the reason why the monitors for computers are called monitors and not TV! Hilarious!

[@duchenedesignsolutions7036]

I really enjoyed watching this video. No music. Simple and quite relaxing! I’m going to look into this one ans thanks for the great information

[@jaeshasway]

It’s crazy that Gaming seems to be the only thing companies are catering too, even though the majority of people use monitors for work, social media editing, graphic design, or multi-functional productivity. I just want a high quality monitor that had incredible clarity when it comes to text and color, and versatile so that it will stand the test of time in the age of every changing technology and innovation. If my job primarily includes working with editing and creating text documents, with some graphics what should I chose? I want to do more graphics and social media work in my off time, so I need a monitor robust enough for that. I can’t seem to find an online review that doesn’t focus on gaming. Yours was one of the few that didn’t. I even watched one for graphics and every other word he said gaming so I was confused as to what kind of monitors he was promoting because it seemed like they were more for gaming. It’s frustrating. I also don’t know if I should buy 2 monitors or go ultra wide and curved and get a 49” screen. Decisions, Decisions. Thanks for the link to the research website.

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Yeah i know what you mean. It does seem like the gaming monitors get a lot of hype. It's also very difficult to find a gaming monitor which can double well as a work monitor, especially if you do photo and graphic work.

[@hunabhernandez6528]

I agree man, I’m just looking for a monitor to read and work on documents and all I can find is about response times and gaming stuff, I don’t even need speakers on the monitor. I’m looking for a cheap curved ultrawide, I have a 29” lg ultrawide and its ok but i want to upgrade to a curved 34”

[@ClarkPotter]

I do IT remote and splurged and got a 43" Samsung monitor (curved). I was a bit concerned it'd be gaudy and excessive but I absolutely love it and the quality of life upgrade is easily worth the $750 I paid for it. I thought about the 49" but it was another $500. I'd have been happy either way I'm sure, but I'm certainly not missing 6 more inches. The reason I'm watching this video is that after 1.5yrs, I want another 34" monitor to sit vertically atop my 43" one. I'm a nut and ordered a 32" but am sending it back bc I didn't do my hw well enough to learn that the 4:3 aspect ratio makes a vertical setup just look stupid. I think going large ultrawide is worth it for the seamless experience. If you're at that computer a lot, the extra $$ in the ultrawide will dissolve away in quality of life upgrade it confers.

[@hunabhernandez6528]

I bought the odyssey g5 34”, hasn’t arrived yet, but will see ir the curve makes a difference

[@hunabhernandez6528]

I bought the odyssey g5 34”, hasn’t arrived yet, but will see ir the curve makes a difference

[@mlegrand]

Great review. This channel is about to blow up!

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Thanks so much!

[@robertpiper6860]

Thanks for just giving definitive answers to these questions!

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

My pleasure!

[@nt_ra7706]

Thank you very much for your clear and insightful presentation. I've read through and watched so many articles and videos over the last few weeks while researching and trying to decide between an Ultrawide or 32" 16:9 for music and video work. I was most worried about the vertical space (besides clear text), and you're the only source that addressed that for me!

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Hey, glad you liked my video and found the content of value! Welcome to the channel.

[@jeemalsoknownasjimhawkins1294]

Great video as I am researching the best widescreen monitor for my impending purchase of the Mac Studio. I am subscribing to your channel. Thanks for posting this. Cheers.

[@ManuLJ75]

Very good video, thanks a lot. You helped me to choose between the Dell and LG. I've opted for the new LG UltraWide 38WN95CP-W (nano IPS) to replace my "old" LG UltraFine 32UK550-B, which is a great 4K 32" as well.

[@dj_oliverwest]

Just curious, what camera are you using for your desk setup? Great review by the way, been researching ultrawide monitors all week. Thinking LG might be the one.

[@mikicamickeysporea1815]

Hi, thanks for an awesome review. I agree for LG, but my biggest love is DELL, so will definitely jump from my 34 to 38 inch - Yes, you are 100% right - this vertical extra space makes a big difference! Cheers :)

[@zikamikakokoku]

Bought dell u3223qe and it had many black spots and dead pixels. Got a replacement and the new monitor has the same issue. Terrible experience. Will go with LG

[@rosshtx]

Very informative video. I'm going LG 38" with Thunderbolt. I'm a new Mac user, so appreciate the heads up on t Magnet. Thanks Jacob!

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

You're very welcome, welcome to the channel!

[@jamiewai618]

Thanks for sharing and the suggestions. I'd like to go with LG 38WP85C-W too! Fantastic one!

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

You'll be happy with it!

[@kiench]

Thanks so much for this review! I wonder if you'd also consider the LG 40BP95C-W (5k monitor) if it exist during your time. I've narrowed down to the U3824 which is the newer version of the one you have, and the the above LG 5k monitor. I have a macbook pro M1 and I'm using mainly for productivity. What do you think of a 5k monitor. I heard MBP has a scaling issue.

[@Vancouver-Real-Estate]

Yes, if i could have purchased the 5k monitor, i would have. I'd go for that one if the budget allows for it.

[@digitalkensei]

Great video thanks!! Which Macbook stand are you using there?

[@davitmnatsakanyan1271]

your video was really helpful keep it real as it is, thanks.

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Thanks, means a lot! Welcome to the channel.

[@chrisdam1]

Thanks for the reviews, well done.

[@dianneT]

I love the review! I love how you included your simple opinions over dual monitors and ultrawide, why go for ultrawide vs 4k, what's the recommended monitor size if you should opt for 4k or ultrawide monitors. It really helps potential buyers like me to decide which one is really for me based on preference and use. I've been using dual monitors for almost 9 yrs now since that has always been our company work setup. I'm not sure if using ultrawide monitors is equally flexible when it comes to multitasking, but it's aesthetically pleasing aside from the fact that it's trending nowadays. I would also like to improve my video editing skills to change work industry since the skill is more marketable nowadays. But maybe 34 inch is enough size for me since I am not used to rotating my monitor anyway, I'm not used to moving my head up and down if the distance between the browser and task manager is too far.

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Would like to hear from you guys, let me know what you think of my decision to buy the LG. Also, let me know if you've found some other awesome Ultrawide monitors out there!

[@crashmileproject6217]

good video, thanks for the tips :) helped me out on my search. thank you

[@theruggednorth]

Thanks for the review. Which arm do you recommend using with the LG you're working with?

[@jim7953]

Wow that was good information I am searching for a monitor and trying to figure which is best for me your video help out alot thanks 😊👍

[@DarylLegion]

great video, great review! the edit is very professional!

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@johnjohns6872]

Nice video and by the way which kvm switch you use I am currently using 2 Samsung 32inch 4k monitors

[@TheRcooper35]

Thinking of making the switch, thank you your video is very informational, dimming setting on the LG is key for me as well.

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Ryan, sorry for the late reply, going with the LG is a good choice. You may have it already...

[@The_answer.]

Great review! I also noticed you have a nice desk setup. Could you do a desk setup video?

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Hi Ali, i'll definitely do a desk setup soon!

[@guy7373]

Thank you for great review. I was wondering, how do you connect your monitor and dock/hub to the mac? Is the mac connected to the and the hub to the monitor or is it the other way around? And which connections did you choose?

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Yeah i connect my computer with a single cable to the dock. Everything else is connected to the dock. I use the USBC connection for my monitor as it has one. Welcome to the channel!

[@fionarodriguez6268]

Fantastic video! Is there some kvm switch you recommend to work with this kind of monitor?

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Sorry about late reply, i don't actually use a KVM. But the Dell has one built in.

[@HiGeoff]

Thanks for the review! I'm definitely considering the LG one. BTW, I see the small red box underneath the monitor. Is that a speaker? Do you mind sharing the brand and model? Thanks!

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

That small box is my Sony bluetooth speaker. You can also hardwire it. It's always connected directly to my dock in case i want better external audio than my laptop speakers. It's from many years ago so i don't think you would be able to find it currently for sale.

[@piyushjaiswal8993]

Great review, I was waiting for something like this

[@e4ezzat]

I decided to go with Dell U3821DW. I have received today. Could not be happier. I have replaced my 27" Mac studio display for my first Ultrawide curved monitor. Text is good compared to the retina. Was worried about the brightness, but I found out it is more than what I need. I set it to 45%. The speaker is decent but I could add side speakers If I need in the future. Overall , I am so happy with It.

[@Simranthiara]

Did your monitor come in earlier than the expected shipping date? Mine is giving shipping dates over 3 weeks out.

[@e4ezzat]

@@Simranthiara On time . It only 6 days to be delivered from US to my home address overseas.

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Sorry about the late reply, hope you're enjoying the Dell, sure it's amazing!

[@todddevine8818]

Great video! Do you feel the LG Dual Controller does the same as in internal KVM? I need the ability to place both inputs on the monitor PBP, and go back and forth. When I do this, does it require a keyboard command, or does the mouse travel freely between?

[@spegre1]

I’m curious if you considered the LG 38WN95C-W and if so why you chose the 85C instead?

[@TheVegasExperiencepodcast]

Great Video , Super helpful. thank you

[@pghomies]

Very in-depth review, thank you

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Thank you for the comment and kind words. Welcome to the channel!

[@Sprytime]

Informative review, Thanks. I've read that the LG's display stands have a bit of wobble? Have you experienced that with the LG 38WP85C-W? Also, nice review of the Caldigit Element hub (which I have), are you using the LG monitor plugged into the Element hub? Keep up the good work.

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Yes the LG stand does have a wobble. It's not a big deal if your desk is stable. I personally use Vesa mount anyway and use custom stand which takes less room on your desk, plus it looks better. I have the monitor plugged into the Element hub using USBC. It works perfect!

[@bensasi]

@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA whats the custom arm you are using. I just order the lg one but seems to be a diff numbering: G 38BN95C-W. def want an arm so curious about urs

[@markschottenfeld9926]

Hello You omitted an important point:Dell Monitors and peripherals have an excellent Warranty/exchange policy. If the LG fails who do you call?

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Sorry for the delay, yes you are absolutely right, Dell does have one of the best return policies in the business.

[@jacquelynnacopoulos1278]

Hello, Thank You For Telling and Explaining Me. I got it. Awesome. Thank You Again. God Bless You.

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

You are welcome!

[@hoposlav]

Hi Thanks for awesome review let me ask if LG has Blue Light Reduction ? However I cant find in specification.

[@ehabnajm4998]

Hi, great video, my question is for me I’m not into gaming … it is more related to productivity, what do you think of 49” (e.g. Samsung or LG) vs 2 monitors? … thanking you in advance.

[@m2m1992]

thank you for clearly laying down why 38" makes more sense than 34". I have used a 34 and still don't find it sufficient. 38 should be the one for me!

[@kevinstoker2046]

Really enjoyed your review. Can you recommend an articulating monitor mount for this? Thanks!

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

I actually just purchased mine from amazon, nothing special but it works good. Sorry for late reply.

[@arad.6711]

Great review! New viewer and new subscriber. Wondering how these ultrawide's function for those of us who don't do A/V editing and just need it for spreadsheets, email, Websurfing...and still want a larger monitor to perform all these in?

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Hi Ara, sorry for the late reply, and thanks for the sub! Most of my work during the day is regular business stuff as i have a day job. It's perfect for doing everything work, especially working with spreadsheets and stuff. You would absolutely love it. One window is email, speadsheets and a couple more....no more juggling windows.

[@creal_]

Nice video! Tip for more screen real estate, hide your dock or at least put in on the right.

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Hi, thanks, i actually at times using the disappearing dock. I don't use the launcher or search & open often, find that having all my most used programs along my dock is the fastest. Sometimes i sacrifice screen real estate for super fast access. Welcome to the channel!

[@gandalfearth5336]

In the previous setup you mentioned of 2 24" vertical monitor, which was the size and resolution you had in the main monitor located in the middle-if you can tell me exactly the model)? Thanks in advance

[@dimitrijenanusevski7872]

Could you make a thorough video that does a comparison between 38 ultrawide and 49 super ultrawide ? Thanks in advance

[@nickcoleby1191]

You don’t mention the price at any time of your review. This is important to most people. I decide I want a 38 inch widescreen from watching your video and then got to buy one and realise how expensive they are compared to a 34 inch. Most people wont be able to justify the price difference.

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Thanks for the comment. I don't mention price as prices change so often and over time. Plus i'm in Canada, most viewers are actually in the US, so that would even be more confusing. I just expect viewers to look for their current pricing at the time. I will mention price in terms of a product being less expense than another at the time of filming. Hope that answers your question.

[@המסעההוליסטי]

Hi :) thank you for your video very helpful :) can you please share what is the mouse pad you are using?

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Hi, the mouse pad i'm using is the Apple trackpad. It's fantastic. I can't go back to a mouse after getting used to this thing.

[@המסעההוליסטי]

@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA thank you 🙏

[@ChaseLancaster]

This was a very well done video. I am in the market for either the 38" LG with Thunderbolt 3 or the Samsung Odyssey G9 49". I honestly think I would love both so it's been a tough call for me. I work 90% of the time on a Mac so I definitely want something with good Mac support. What would you go with? I also wouldn't mind having one that would work well as a single hub for both my gaming PC and 2019 Macbook Pro 16". Thanks!

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

If you're also going to use it for gaming and you're not doing anything super color sensitive, the Odyssey G9 would be awesome...

[@ChaseLancaster]

@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA I will also use it for gaming but my rig is not high end at all so it wouldn’t be able to push high specs to run the G9.

[@silentwater79]

@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA I’m also thinking if I should go 38” or 49”. I mainly use it for work (Software Development and almost never gaming). The width of the 49” is nice to put more Windows side by side (IDE, Web Browser, Terminal,…) but they only have 1440 in height, while the 38” has 1600 in height, so I can see more of the source Code. I can’t realy decide which would suit more for productivity.

[@orhanveligogebakan1385]

​@@silentwater79hey which did you buy? I am like and trying to find some source.

[@rufdymond]

The whole 4K issue is why I went for the Dell U4021QW - this basically gives me a resolution of 5120x2160, so I basically have a true 4K monitor with 35% added to the side. Also, because it’s 40 inch in size I don’t suffer from that 27” 4K thing where the monitor is simply too small for the 4K resolution to be usable. It’s simply put, the best monitor I’ve ever owned, it’s expensive, but my gains in productivity have already paid for my purchase many times over. Once you go ultrawide there’s no going back.

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Yeah that’s a killer monitor, likely would have gone with that one if it was available at the time.

[@rufdymond]

@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA - Yes I'm totally happy with it. Had to wait 4 months before I found somewhere with stock, but it was worth the wait.

[@BillChristian]

Do you us it with a macOS? I am worried about the scaling affecting text quality. Any feedback?

[@rufdymond]

@@BillChristian - No sorry, I can’t help you with that one, I’m a PC guy.. If it’s any help, on the PC I use it with 125% scaling and that works perfectly for me…..but my eyesight is not the best.

[@zikamikakokoku]

Check your monitor for dead pixels. Got two dell u3223qe and both with dead pixels

[@leafsfan71]

Great video. Love the comments about 27 inch monitors and 4k resolutions being too small. With that said, I bought the LG 38 UltraWide, but ended up returning it a week later because the fonts were absolutely terrible. They were blurry, and were noticeably worst than on my $400 Dell. Add that to the fact that my Xbox Series X didn’t support a 21:9 resolution, the cons outweighed the pros. It was disappointing

[@riks8123]

Stick to the standard resolution sizes when you connect a console to it, consoles are not made to run ultrawide monitors and can cause a lot of trouble (like you said). Ultrawides are aimed more towards productivity and often have slow refresh rates and have unnecessary features if you want to game on them like: color accuracy, view angles, ports, kbm switches and many more

[@aceous99]

hey man, u do u. Congrats on the discovery and keep enjoying the journey, brah.

[@rogeriomoresco1561]

Hi, excellent video. I have an LG lg 29wk600, I love the monitor, and I use it for productivity, more than playing casually, it works wonderfully, I'm just having a problem, I need a secondary screen, to be able to use several features and the price of an ultrawide monitor larger than 29 from lg is double in my country, with the price of one of 34 inches, I can buy two LG 29, I would like to put the other one on top, do you think with your experience that putting two monitors one in over the other, will my problem be solved?

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Not sure you'll get the effect you're after.

[@vimalramachandran]

Thanks for the useful tips. What sort of GPU would be needed in laptops to drive a 38-inch QHD+ ultrawide?

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

You don't need much for a GPU to run the monitor. Most computers will drive this monitor with ease.

[@thomasdietz579]

Hi glad I found your channel :-) I am a Music producer and looking for a new Ultrasharp! I do NOT game or do video/phote editing! Been looking at the LG 38WN95C or the LG 38WP85C. The first is a lot more exspensiv here in Denmark and is Nano IPS but does that really matter for what I will be using it for ? It also 144hz where as the 86c is 60hz but is that something that is more relevant for gamers ? Can you help ?

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Hi, the 95C will be more expensive cause it's 144htz. I think the 85C would be better. It's perfect for regular business work! Btw...welcome to the channel!

[@thomasdietz579]

@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA I find it so very confusing.. But can you tell me if the resolution is better on a 38 that is 3840-1600 vs a normal 34 that is 3440 by 1440 ?

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

@@thomasdietz579 It’s basically the same, well in terms of detail, just the later has more vertical height, which I feel is much better. Plus, I believe on a Mac you do not have to do any scaling. Scaling is known to take a touch of processing power.

[@michaelmartin5995]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@henriquebastos60]

Can you do a review on KVM switches for mac? I have one for work and one personal and want to switch between them.

[@ADPeguero]

I've actually owned the LG 34WK95U. I use it with my M1 MBP 14" and my Windows i9/RTX 3090 gaming machine, plus my Lenovo Laptop (work) and Army Dell laptop. Yes, I'm a busy guy. I really like monitor. it's not as big as a 38" and gives me a great image with (obviously) a lot of connectivity options. I connect my MBP to the USB C, Windows gaming machine to DisplayPort, and the Lenovo and Dell laptops to the HDMI. I have no issues with it. LG has a great program called OnScreen Control which helps you organize your opened windows as well. It also has another program called Dual Controller that's like a software KVM. I don't use it since I have a Logtech K860 keyboard that allows me to control up to 3 devices via bluetooth, however, I control my MBP and Windows via bluetooth and I use the Logitech wireless dongle for the 3rd channel which I'll switch between my Lenovo and my Dell laptop as needed. Another trick I discovered is that if you connect your speakers to the headphone jack on the back of the monitor then it will send sound to the active computer. It's really neat.

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Thanks for the comments!

[@bw162]

Any issues running your M1 on the LG?

[@ADPeguero]

@@bw162 Yes. I own the 14" MBP with the M1 Pro chip. It's connected to the LG 34WK95U using the Thunderbolt cable that came with it to the MBP. My issue mainly is whenever I wake up the MBP, it takes constant keyboard presses for about 30 seconds for them to reconnect and for the image to finally display. This also happens when I restart my MBP. There have been occasions when I've had to unplug and re-plug the monitor because it becomes unresponsive. It's not an instant wake up like with my Windows 11 PC that's connected via DisplayPort. I have to use SwitchResX in order to use a usable resolution between 3360 x 1418 and 5120 x 2160 which for me is 4096 x 1728 @ 60Hz. And, for those of you that ask if that's perhaps the reason for the slow wake up? No. It also wakes up slowly whenever I use resolutions listed in System Preferences without using SwitchResX. I'm using the latest version 12.3 and that doesn't change anything. I think it's just how Apple handles this monitor since I never have any of these issues using my Windows 11 gaming PC (a real powerhouse) using DisplayPort via an RTX 3090, my Lenovo Windows 10 work laptop using HDMI, and my Dell Army laptop using the 2nd HDMI. Although I like this monitor, I can't wait for another like it to come out with faster refresh rate and 1ms response time plus a better menu system. But for now, you can't beat the number of computers you can directly connect to (4), the quality of the image and resolution supported (5k2k).

[@bw162]

@@ADPeguero Thanks for all the info. Many have experienced the same issue. Re refresh rate, you might want to check out the LG 38WN95C-W that has a 144Hz rate and 1 ms Motion Blur Reduction. I am thinking of using it with the PC I use primarily for CAD and some gaming. I’ll also get rid of my old iMac for a Studio M1Max and use the same monitor for it. It’s about the same price as the new Studio Monitor but the Studio can’t be run on anything but an Apple.

[@ADPeguero]

@@bw162 Thanks for the tip on the 38" LG. I had thought about that one but the resolution is not as high as I want it be. I run my Windows 11 at 5120x2160 so the 38"'s max res of 3840 x 1600 would be a step back. I mainly use VR for my gaming as I do a lot of DCS and MSFS 2020 so the 60hz and 5ms response of the 34" is not that big of a deal for me at this time. I'll wait for later in the year. I'm sure LG, Dell, or Samsung will put something out that's better than this 34" monitor. Best of luck.

[@elite_tech]

Great video! This is helpful

[@arvi8843]

Thank you. Did you experience any coil whine issue with LG monitor?

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Hi, sorry for the late reply, no coil whine at all. Super quiet, works perfectly.

[@arvi8843]

@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA Thank you. 😊

[@karma12345689]

Great review. What do you think of the DELL U4021QW and why did it not make it to your final list as the DELL U3821DW did. Between the DELL U4021QW and DELL U3821DW, which would you recommend for use with a MacBook Pro 14 inch with Apple M1 Pro with 80core CPU, 14-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine and why. Appreciate you expert advice and I am struggling to decide between the two. Thanks a ton.

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Hi, sorry for the late response. The 40 inch dell was actually a monitor of interest. I may have gone for that one but it was completely sold out. Talking to Dell it sounded like it wouldn't be available for a really long time.

[@olivierleirman411]

What monitor arm do you use?

[@SyntheticSan]

Hey Jacob, I like your vid’s a lot. Right now I‘m considering to buy the 49“ LG monitor for my MacBook Air M1 is n order to do my daily work (research, trading etc.) + making music and from time to time a bit gaming. The only thing that I don’t like on the 49“ is the fact that this monitor is not broad as the LG model you mentioned in your vid above. Would you prefer a 49“ and if not why? The biggest disadvantage I see on LG 38“ is that it doesn‘t provide Thunderbolt (correct me if I’m wrong).

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Yeah, the 49 inch is from 2018, don't believe that one has thunderbolt, it's also USBC. BTW USBC is absolutely enough, you don't need thunderbolt unless you are planning on using it as your only hub and will have say...super fast nvme ssd drive attached. Plus that will increase the costs. As for the 49 inch, it's very subjective. For me it's too vertically slim. I like having side by side but also want to view lots of vertical space. In my personal opinion the taller display is more versatile. If money is no issue, the 40WP95C-W would be awesome. If there's a budget to consider, the one i purchased 38WP85C-W, or the Dell. If you're very contained and following a tight budget you can get a stripped down version without light sensor and USBC etc, ‎38WN75C-B.

[@SyntheticSan]

@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA Thank you so much for the quick reply and your time for the extra detailed informations. I’m gonna put the 40WP95C-W on my radar since money shouldn’t be an issue in that case. One one hand the longer the display the better for music production software (DAW’s) on the other hand vertical space is also important. I can’t recommend your vids enough. Happy new year!

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Hey, thanks for the kind words and glad you enjoy my content!

[@guyfawkes7682]

WELL DONE!!!! I'm sold on the LG, too. Thank you.

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Wanted to get back to you, sorry for the late reply, glad i could help with your decision.

[@devinedesignwoodworking8371]

Heres what Im looking for. Two laptops, one work with frequent teleconferencing. The second is a personal computer that I access frequently during my work day, often during work video calls. Is there a way to set it up so I can use a single ultrawide monitor, with a KVM type setup so I can use set of keyboard/mouse to operate both "simultaneously". Or at least while the call is running, acesss the second work laptop. Biq question is however, would I be able to hear my work call if switched to the personal device

[@chrisbullock6477]

The extra lines of resolution will just put further stress on my system which is why we're going down from 4k and would defeat the purpose of that so we actually ended up going with View Sonic VP3481a Color Pro Monitor which had the best of both worlds. Color Calibrated from the factory with 100% sRGB and 100%Rec 709 which we needed for graphic design and tutorial videos. Plus it has 90 watt usb - c and hub. FreeSync Premium with 100hz for silky smooth desktop use. And its less than $600. Which is hard to find for a Color Calibrated monitor that's also 34inches that doesn't skimp out on anything.

[@chrism3845]

Honestly, a great review

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Thanks!

[@B_Tanyeri]

Awesome video- very thoughtful, ty

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@alikashifsride]

Great review, really helpful! Could you please make sure that 34 inch and 38-inch monitors are the same in width?

[@djonZvolta]

Между 34" и 38" разница в длине, почти 10 см, а высота 3.5 см.

[@jonizefox]

No, LG 38 is 8cm longer and 3.4cm taller compared to the LG 34, same 21/9 ratio for both

[@capoeirask8]

I bought the new studio display but I think it still small for my liking. I’m intersted in the the 38” LG, does this monitor get decently bright?

[@thenullco]

Totally get your comments around screen size and 4k. You can use scaling through. Eg: Run native 4k resolution but scale the UI larger (possible in Mac and Windows). I'm sure you know this but others may not. Great video. ✌️

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Sorry for late reply, yes it's always scaling on the Mac. I didn't want to get into resolution vs scaling in the video, but was trying to make a point i scale larger even when using 4k. You will get similar look using the 1440p, just a touch less sharp.

[@rapaent]

Awesome review..... I would love an Ultrawide 38" or 40" for FCPX video editing but, with the resolution of 4K 3840x2160 with the ability to split screen. So far, no luck. I saw a few 34" 4K 3840x2160 but, I feel the same as you do.... not quite the right size. I have a feeling that if I want great spec's along with the width of two screens, I'll have to go with a pair of 27". Thanks again, Great job!!👍😊

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Yeah i actually use the monitor with Final Cut often, it's absolutely awesome. It's definitely enough space and better than 2 27 inches. It's much easier to work, expand timeline the full width, plus you can see and use all your tools at the same time. At 4k you will do scaling anyway. The only difference is the 4k will be a touch sharper after scaled.

[@rapaent]

@@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA Thank you, I appreciate you explaining your experience with FCPX. I'm still debating on which way to go. I've been looking for a monitor for a couple weeks and still haven't had any real luck. It's really a mixed bag of spec's on all of them.... I may take another hard look at the Apple Studio Display as much as I don't want to. I don't want to jump the gun on that simply due to the possibility of something better at their next Apple event. Thanks again. 👍😊

[@ayumizz]

thanks for the vid, you really did think through about what you want, great info. thanks.

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Thanks! Welcome to the channel.

[@simon.knudsen]

What are the red lights you're using behind your desk?

[@ashman4827]

I know you used it for work, but doesn't 60hz caused more eye strain than above 60hz monitors?

[@bw162]

Great review that covered the key points. I've been an Apple driver since the Apple 2. But the M1, while it has very good benchmark numbers natively, falls to the bottom of the pack when run through a VM like Parallels. As a result, to run my CAD work I am getting a PC Desktop. Either of these would be great for CAD work. But I still have everything else on a iMac, soon to be upgraded to a Studio M1. How well would these monitors do on an M1? Would one be better than the other for dual use as I describe? Any downsides? Thanks.

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

I think both would be fantastic with the intel mac. Actually there has been less issues with the intel macs in general with monitors.

[@glennsan1998]

The M1 being referenced isn’t Intel but Apple SOC.

[@glennsan1998]

Great video BTW.

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

I’m using an M1, monitor works perfectly.

[@sparkyUK]

Parallels M1 version addressed a lot of the issues I had with it, and performance was good.

[@gsaslan17]

Hey there, i was looking for a monitor but ive seen somenthing interest from your mac, where did you get the dockin station? Or am i calling it wrong ?

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

My current dock is the Element hub by Caldigit, you can order online or direct from their website. I'll be doing reviews of a couple more coming soon.

[@wokegod007]

What’s your opinion on Sceptre Monitors??

[@mrtoremi]

Do you have any info or knowledge of Lenovo p40w? I don’t find any videos or reviews of that… specs seems to be quite good anyway…

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

I unfortunately don't, that one has been around for a while i believe. Try seeing the reviews on Amazon.

[@jdoyle4811]

You are a skilled presenter Jacob and I agree LG is in the business of making the finest panels. In my living room I use the 65" LG OLED as part of my set up that includes some high end speakers and a decent amp with the accompanying pre put receiver. I have had a couple of 27" Imac's for past decade and I have an interest in the Apple Studio Max. I have a rather large desk that would present to opportunity to provide the foot print for a 38" Ultra Wide monitor with a 4k being the optimun with LG models tearing at my heart strings.

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Yeah i have the 65" LG Oled TV as well, it's beyond amazing. It changes movie and TV watching for sure! BTW..thanks for the kind words. I've been happy with the LG 38 inch. Also LG has recently released a couple slightly larger and higher resolution monitors which could be good options.

[@keithmurakata5359]

Great info !! Thanks

[@KempThomas70]

I have a 49" Ultrawide and I love it. I think that anything smaller would be too small. I can use two 27" Windows side by side. There are times that I use 8 windows.

[@chickentooth]

No you don't

[@Samuel-di8tx]

Question: can an m2 pro run this monitor with no issues at highest settings?

[@prashantkulkarni2665]

Awesome stuff👍

[@mariol8831]

Great video

[@kurt2296]

Are there UV protectors for curved wide screen you recommed?

[@priyapatel8711]

Awesome video 😀

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Thanks!

[@chrisbullock6477]

One is clearly strictly common ultra wide and the other is more of and extra Ultra wide on the height. Just shy under 4k. He did mention he preferred 1600P anyway.

[@g.ong09]

Hi question. Why didn't you think of going 40"?

[@Adam_StefaniakSaltea_Moonspell]

Hi, I am thinking on to move from my 24" 1920x1080 on to 34" curved dual setup, though I dont know how this will turned out with the native res my notebook provides. Any suggestions? Thanks for the feedback, and thank you for the great work you put out there!

[@IsaacSant]

Anyone would know what arm are you using for your LG monitor, please? Thanks!

[@jonathantracey7275]

What is the best 38 inch montior for my new 16 macbook pro max M1 Laptop

[@yardie444]

Keep it coming, you should review some keyboard mouse combinations. Thanks

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Thanks, i'll keep making videos for sure. I don't always have time to produce volume but i'll try to do good ones.

[@ttb3368]

Appreciate your input. I cannot imagine spending $1300 on a computer monitor. That is where you and your peers split at the Y from me haha. At that price we're going to put that pretty lil OLED TV right there on the desk/wall mount. Yes sir, yes, we are.

[@ceb8316]

What is the stand you are using for your laptop?

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

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[@despertaweb4793]

I can't find this LG model at any store, not even amazon. are you sure is this the name? could you sahre some links for europe please?

[@rueagonvyceratops2879]

I was using a ultrawide , but i still do not like the black bars on the sideds on none ultrawide content . and the one i have is a cheap one anyways thats full brite no matter the lighting in the room , but the same goes for 16:9 the black bars on top and bottom of ultrawide content , so i keep switching my monitors back and forth all the time . and its get repetive after a whyle .

[@shafi6215]

Hey Jacob, Can you tell me which is best between Samsung Odyssey neo G9 49 inch and LG UltraWide 38WP85C-W 38 Inch WQHD• Which one would you choose? Thank you.

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Monitors completely in different categories, go for the G9 if you play games. If you do more productivity LG. Hope that helps.

[@MrKkozicki]

Does your LG do 144 hz? I’m on my second one after dealing with LG support and while it says it’s doing 144hz through a thunderbolt connection, when I move screens around I cannot see the difference between 60 hz and 144 hz. But with my PC hooked up through a display port, it’s definitely smooth on the same screen. Using an M1Max which supports the higher refresh rate but I just feel a little short changed. \

[@CHECKTHISOUT-CANADA]

Mine is 60hz. It sounds like you're mixing 144hz and 60hz monitors, is that correct? If so, i've had issues with this in the past. I know pc can definitely cause issues. I believe it's the same on Mac.

[@GainesMediaInc]

Great vid.