The 34UC97-S is more amazing than I expected. I purchased this monitor to replace one of my 25.5” ViewSonic (VS) VP series monitors I had in a dual monitor setup. I use lightroom a lot and that was my primary motive for getting this monitor. I got the curved version because I am an optical engineer and the curve is not only cool but functional (it is also very subtle). I can open up Lightroom in side by side view and each picture in the side by side shown on the same monitor is almost the same resolution as just one would be on the 25.5” 1920x1200 VS monitor. But you have the advantage that they are both appearing on the same screen (color calibrated in my case).
My Viewsonic monitors are also IPS technology. IPS is much better for uniform colors than TN monitors such as the Samsung 34”. Yes IPS monitors have some light bleed, as some have complained. The 34” LG has much less light bleed than either Viewsonics I have. The lightbleed is very minimal that I can’t even notice it with a solid black screen.
The colors pop even with the matt screen which is preferred for more accurate color representation; although I admit glossy screens do make pictures pop more they are not good for when you are trying to make adjustments to pictures and colors.
Yes LG does not include a VESA mount (something that should be standard or included in the box), but they do provide one for FREE. All you have to do is call them. When you do call don’t bother with trying to figure out what numbers to push, just keep hitting zero and you will get to talk to a person. The other con with the VESA mount is that you have to provide a monitor serial number before they will ship one out. This means you can’t order the monitor and call to get a mount sent on the same day, resulting in unnecessary delays in being able to mount on an arm. Unfortunately the VESA mount is not shipped with bolts so once you get the mount you will have to run to the store to get some M4 bolts (length determined by the bracket and your monitor arm attachment thickness.
Once you install the screen split driver, and put a shortcut to the driver icon on the bottom taskbar, all it takes is a series of clicks to cycle through the split options. This is a really cool and easy to use feature.
The back panel inputs are awkward to reach and the USB ports are buried and unreachable when the back cover is installed. I would have preferred better access without a back cover but reality is I plug in my monitor cables and the USB dongle for my mouse and I then have no more need for access so this isn’t that bad. If I need an extra USB port I have plenty of others available elsewhere that are more accessible (even if the ports on the monitor where in the perfect location). Another con is that the monitor does not come with the USB 3.0 Type A to Type B to even connect the monitors USB ports to your computer (cable matters makes and sells great cables on amazon).
I hate the white cables on the display cables and power supply. However to route the cables through my monitor arms I needed a longer cable anyway that I bought separately.
I don’t use this monitor for switching between different computers or inputs so I have no basis to review those features. I also turned off the speakers to use my own.
The stand it comes with is not height adjustable (Doesn’t matter for me since I use it on arms) but the stand is much more stylish and compact than many of the stands out there.
Pros:
Awesome, awe inspiring beautiful display, really impressed skeptical friends.
Screen Real-estate, sweet big screen, a photographers or gamers dream (If you don’t have much space make a cardboard cutout to make sure you have room)
The attached photo shows the LG 21:9 aspect 34" monitor with a Viewsonic 25.5" VPxxwb monitor. This was before I receievd the VESA mount to put it on my monitor arm.
Cons:
VESA mount not included – Free but must call to get after you have monitor serial number and it doesn’t come with M4 bolts
No height adjustment but I don’t use the stand.
Doesn’t come with a USB 3.0 Type A to Type B cable to connect monitor USB ports to computer
| Standing screen display size | 32.7 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 2560x1440 |
| Max Screen Resolution | 3440x1440 Pixels |
