Review on LG 34UM58P 34" UltraWide Monitor with 75Hz Refresh Rate, HD Display by Dave Sladojevic

This monitor replaced my two HP 24 inch monitors and freed up some space. As a primary 34-inch monitor, it does its job well, and I was able to purchase a factory refurbished LG-authorized monitor for just over $200 on another site. This review focuses on what it has in common with the new 34UM58-P. As many reviewers have pointed out, it's very good value for money, but it's important to be aware of its limitations. First, it has speaker controls but no speakers. There is a mini-jack input on the back for connecting third-party speakers. The native resolution is 2560 x 1080p at 60Hz, not the advertised 75Hz. To get to 75Hz you need a graphics card that will allow you to increase the resolution to 75Hz. My Nvidia GTX1070 was able to "overclock" and ran with no ill effects. The attachment point of the stand on the back of the monitor is very thin, so the monitor will shake if the table is not 100% stable or sensitive to vibration. An aftermarket VESA mount will solve this problem. My refurbished model has no noticeable flare but 5 dead pixels. They are spaced out in the corners and I don't notice them. New units should be fine. The lack of USB ports makes it difficult to share the same keyboard and mouse with my laptop and desktop, but this is where more expensive models come to the rescue. In summary, I think this is a great entry-level 34-inch display, but I had to take the stars out. for misleading marketing of speaker controls without speakers (-1) and poor mounting stand design (-1) detracting from an otherwise excellent monitor.