🖥️ LG Electronics 43UD79-B LED Lit Monitor - 42.5", 3840X2160P, Six Axis Control, Reader Mode, DAS Mode, Factory Calibration, HD, IPS Review

I bought this monitor when it was on sale at Adorama for $599 plus zero tax. Just received today. Huge box and heavyweight. After two hours of use, here are some pros and cons that come to mind. Pros 1) The speaker sounds good, although there's little to no bass (it's certified by Harman Kardon) 2) The screen is huge, almost too big for a short man. like me (5 feet 6 inches). I have to look up a bit when I'm about 50 cm away from the monitor3) The split screen makes it a performance monster. I…

TL;DR - If you like real estate on the big screen, you'll love it! I'm a software developer. We use two 24" monitors at my company, but I haven't used such a small monitor at home since I bought the LG 26" in 2008 and we still used 22" monitors at work. I bought a 30" Dell U3014 in 2016 and ditched my 26" monitor for a second monitor. I've used dual monitors for almost 20 years and thought I could never go back to a single monitor setup. 2018, intending to use my 30" Dell monitor as a second…

I was very nervous about buying a 4K monitor because they each had a high percentage of negative reviews which made the purchase risky. I chose this monitor because it's new (assuming LG has learned from previous models), because it's LG (a leading LED panel manufacturer that makes great products), and because it's huge. it's better than I dared hope. I usually have half a dozen or more screens active at any given time, and I'm often working on 3 or 4 at a time. With this monitor, I can view…

I bought two of these monitors for my two home computer stations. One is used for work when I have many windows open, replacing a dual monitor setup. The other is mainly used for photo editing in Lightroom with some light play. I don't think it's necessarily the best choice for fast-paced games (shooters and action games) or watching heavy movies due to the lack of HDR and ultra-high contrast. For photo editing, multitasking, and general use, this is a great upgrade that can easily replace…

Thing is really big but even at 4k resolution I can read printed text just as well on my two old 24" monitors and now I have everything on one monitor. want or need 4 X PIP. I can use the software though don't uninstall. But the setup for a MacBook Pro with USC-C was great. Just plug in the USB-C cable and you're done! No driver required. It just works. A limitation that might be a problem for some people. Well, two. firstly, as a few others have pointed out, although it claims to be able to…

It's a great productivity tool. I just received the panel and spent half a day installing it as its size required rethinking my desk layout. Having such a useful UHD screen real estate without having to scale windows is just magic when it comes to my needs - professional video editing and photo editing. I'm not a gamer so won't comment on this usage, except that the refresh rate is probably not what a hardcore gamer is after deciding to invest in a panel like this. It's clearly intended as a…

I was looking for a large, high-resolution computer monitor that supports both a MacBook Pro and Windows 10 - with easy switching between the two. The native resolution on both systems is approximately 110 pixels per inch. So if you're using a screen with the same resolution, both systems can work without scaling and display a standard letter-sized page at roughly the right size. The Windows system supports 3D modeling (Solidworks) and embedded systems. Software development and requires a…

ORIGINAL REVIEW (11/2018): I've been eyeing this monitor for a few months and jumped at the chance to get it for less than $500. To my knowledge this is the same panel used in the much more expensive 42 inch Dell monitors. Regardless, the image is clear and sharp - and BIG! Definitely a solid 5 star rating in my book. I work from home, my work laptop is capable of 4K playback, and I envy the lucky few in the office who have [Dell] 42-inch monitors. I was hesitant because I have an old Mac that…

I fell in love with 42 inch screens after using friends. After some research I found this and it was amazing. I usually sit in front of a screen 10-12 hours a day. Most work and play for about an hour on weekdays. Here's my take after 3 months Pro's - Easy unboxing and setup. I managed it on my own with no problems. - Many default picture modes. However, the advantage is that you can create multiple settings depending on your use case (FPS, PC, media) - many ports to choose from. Although I'm…

I review and annotate architectural plans for a living and bought this monitor thinking I could fit an entire 24" x 36" drawing 100% on screen and read it all. It worked. Pros: > I can read every letter and line in my normal viewing position (24"-30") and have no shutter or lag effects (requires a powerful video adapter - 2GB or better), but it works.> Pass through Docks, but it's better that they are powerful. I'm using Plugable USB-C 4K. I also regularly use 4 monitors (2 1080 acres…

In general, I like my screen. but here are a few things I didn't notice when I bought it. 1. The 1/8" TRRS jack is not an input but a speaker output. Audio only comes to this monitor via HDMI or USB-C. 2nd: All PIP and PBP modes are not as useful as you think It's always better to put your main computer on this monitor and your other source on a second monitor.I dreamed of maybe plugging in a cable box or another computer to do other work while one computer was doing background processing.It…

I've owned this screen for 8 months now and use it as my primary work and play screen. As the title suggests, I can't stress enough how great this is for a full-time pro who appreciates screen real estate. I run this on my Windows workstation at 100% scaling (i.e. no scaling) to take full advantage of the pixels. It's so big that you don't need to zoom in as long as you have good eyesight. YMMV is obviously here, but that's how I've been running it for a few months now. That's wonderful…

Before purchasing this monitor, I was using a laptop connected to a 42" Vizio TV and a 27" monitor. I also had a Mac connected to a third monitor. My Apple TV was also connected to Vizio. Now I've got all of that out of the way and it's all connected to this amazing new monitor. I do a lot of video and photo editing and run a business from the comfort of my home. So I use two machines and multiple monitors. With this new monitor, I can do everything sequentially on one monitor. It's literally 4