LG 38WQ88C W Inch Curved UltraWide Monitor: Immersive 3840X1600 Display with On Screen Control and Dynamic Action Sync Review

I just received my monitor. It was shipped via USPS and of course USPS doesn't ship large boxes so I had to go to the post office to pick it up myself. Not quite what I expected from such an expensive purchase. I think it could have been worse. They could have been sent Fedex, in which case they would not have arrived on the scheduled delivery date (Fedex delivery dates seem pretty arbitrary). This item should have been shipped via UPS. I connected it to my new MacBook Air M1. Tried USB-C and…

Bought used; I've had luck before but this time the first had a 4-5p dead pixel line across the horizontal span and a bad DP cable, the second was missing some accessories like the DP cable completely (there was a rookie error sending the first one back before i got a replacement, not the dp cable would have helped initially) but looks like a good panel so far, except it had linear artefacts at 60hz, when switching to 75hz it went away, it wasn't at first, something i'll move on to needs to…

Day one: Great experience so far. I've just finished setting it up. This thing really is a beast and I'm hooked. This is my first curved widescreen monitor and I have to say it's fantastic. I'm a developer and I spend a lot of time in front of the screen. It's got a crisp resolution (as opposed to a 5K screen, but I knew it was happening) and plenty of room for code when multitasking. I also have an old 27-inch Apple CinemaDisplay (although it's not as crystal clear as my 2018 Retina MacBook…

I don't mind spending a lot of money on my monitors. I'm not a gamer so I don't need a 360Hz FreeSync monitor - instead I'm a prolific user who writes a lot of code. I actually have two 43 inch LG 4k monitors in my main setup. The fact is that I recently got a new job and my needs for it are a bit different. First I need to use company hardware for the computer. BYOD monitor so I tried one of my 43 inch monitors first. The problem is that now I spend most of my time on web conferencing and…

I bought this to replace two separate external monitors. Both monitors were 28 inch 1080P monitors. This single monitor occupies a lot more pixel space while being a bit more compact. It still has enough room for two windows side by side (no front split!), but the ability to expand the Excel window to full screen is amazing! The monitor looks good and has the inputs I need. It was a fantastic home office upgrade.

First, let me say that I rarely do product reviews. However, this time I agree. When I was looking for an ultra wide monitor for my 2019 MacBook Pro, I had trouble finding GOOD reviews for this monitor that works with a Mac. I also checked out Dell's ultra-wide 38-inch display, but then found out that Dell doesn't officially support Macs. So I decided on this monitor and took a chance (there are several reviews dealing with Mac compatibility issues). Let me just say it works great. I have the…

Easy connection to my MabBook Pro and my Mac Mini. The only problem is that the volume and brightness controls need to be controlled by the monitor itself and not the computer - this isn't uncommon, but when connected via a USB or DisplayPort connection everything is there to be able to control audio and video through your monitor. keyboard or mouse. But the image quality is great and there's plenty of space - I can easily view 3 full pages, and even 4 if I compress them a bit. I have no idea…

This screen is amazing. I love the many possibilities it offers and ultrawide gaming is a whole new joy. As others have said, the panel is not perfect. It's a curved LCD so there's slight bleed and the blacks are a bit grayer than I'd like. But it's not very noticeable for 90% of normal use. My biggest concern is the free sync range of 52-75 Hz. This really isn't enough to take advantage of free sync in most gaming applications. You must continue to use VSync to cover the remaining time if your

I got this to replace two separate external monitors. Both monitors were 28 inch 1080P monitors. This single monitor occupies a lot more pixel space while being a bit more compact. It still has enough room for two windows side by side (no frame splitting!), but the ability to expand the Excel window to full screen is amazing! The monitor looks good and has the inputs I need. It was a fantastic home office upgrade for remote work.

So it took me a couple of weeks to decide if I liked this monitor. I have a Late 2016 13" MacBook Pro. When I ordered the monitor I was looking for a replacement for my Thunderbolt monitor which gets very hot and has awkward connections to my MacBook. I had a vision of a single USB connection about this monitor using my MacBook in closed screen mode. Not quite. The monitor has no network connection so either a separate network adapter needs to be plugged in or a network connected USB-C hub…

IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING AN ULTRAWIDE MONITOR, GO TO THE SHOP AND TRY IT! I was happy to receive it. Now I'm so disappointed with it. I can't understand why there are so many good reviews for it. Maybe people are watching videos or playing games. You can't do any real work. With this monitor, they will die a slow, horrible death. I'm a graphics freak. (I'm very familiar with computers, monitors, drivers, etc.) I do a lot of Photoshop and Final Cut Pro (video) work and work with Excel…

It's breathtaking. Crystal clear text, great colors and plenty of room to be productive. This is a step up compared to the 23-inch Dell monitor. I use it for my home office. I was concerned about the size being too big, but I'm very glad I chose the 1600 height instead of the 1440 height, which makes a difference in the production area. I added USB 3 Ethernet and an optional 3-port hub for the onboard monitor inputs to make docking a breeze using 1-wire. Only complaint is the Thunderbolt cable…

I don't usually write reviews either... but I was very impressed with this monitor as soon as I hooked it up. I can say that this monitor was easy to set up (plugging in the power and INCLUDED USB-C cable to my 2020 13 inch monitor). MacBook Pro). On my Mac, went into Preferences -> View -> Zoom -> chose the 3rd option from the right (because I like things a bit bigger for my eyesight). Everything is fine! It's a replacement for the 27-inch Apple Cinema LED display that I've used with…

This is very convenient for the average buyer. If you're looking for a monitor that looks great on the surface and performs as you expect, you've come to the right place. This monitor is made for you and you will be very happy with your purchase. If you use your Mac, this monitor will not live up to your expectations. The resolution will feel like a downgrade, especially since it's an LCD screen. I prefer that you look for at least an HDR10 capable LED screen. Please note that this is a 2018…

I've been using this monitor for a few months now and I have to say I love it. Actually I'm writing this review when I'm looking for another one for a friend. Coming from a person who had multiple monitors at work and used them every day for years; When I had to work remotely, going back to a single screen was a painful setup until I bought this monitor. I no longer have the option of having 2 or more monitors at home like I used to, but this monitor fits. I also wanted a monitor that only…

After tons of research, I finally settled on a 38-inch UHD widescreen monitor from LG for my gaming rig in my office. The trick was finding a display that could handle 4k from my PS4Pro as well as 4k. from my PC to various video inputs. And that thing really shines! If you've never seen a 4k display. Fun awaits (assuming you have 4k capability). The extra detail and resolution in some games is amazing. God of War PS4P is nothing short of a spectacle. Gorgeous colors, hair rendition, strands of…

UPDATE: I've upgraded my rating from 3 to 5 stars. I still can't figure out how to get the night shift working, but I finally have the settings to get close enough. This is a good monitor and I intend to keep it. ==== So I just installed it and the main problem is that no matter what I try, this monitor doesn't reflect the Night Shift settings of my 2019 16" MacBook Pro. My Samsung Curved Monitor has no problem with that. I am connected via USB-C I haven't tried any other connection other than…

There's a little joystick on the monitor that controls EVERYTHING. How to press to power on/off, switch inputs and settings. Part of the joystick switch does not respond to inputs. It got so bad that I had to replace the monitor. LG said they would fix it for $600 or give me a local place to drop it off. (This place turned out to be an auto repair shop?). I would avoid single joystick monitors. It will tire and fail sooner than expected = renders a very good monitor unusable. The new monitor…

The box was shattered like hell. A surprising amount of space for productivity. If high image quality is the priority, you should definitely go for the more expensive model. The image is fine for basic YouTube video editing and simple tasks, but you'll need an upgrade for serious work. I like it so far. Despite the box, the monitor is undamaged. I will order another one for my dad but not from that Revain seller. In the next round I will check directly from the LG website if the shipping is…

I've had it for a few months now and I love how clean and sharp the images are. My Macbook Pro connects easily, that's great. It was easy to install and use. But there are audio pairing issues and the headphone jack on the back doesn't work for me. The other issue is that the battery is on the outside, but that's what it is. I love it and love how it looks.