34-inch LG 34WK95U Monitor with Nano IPS-matrix, resolution 5120x2160 and HDR

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The range of LG at the moment there are a lot of monitors of different classes and designs, including gaming,

low cost, top 4K, curved, smooth. Today we have one of the top LG 34WK95U monitors at the moment, in which the company has collected most of the possible modern technologies that are in the manufacturer’s arsenal. It is positioned as the ultimate solution for professional photographers and video editors. Let's see how good he is in reality.

What is it?

LG 34WK95U - 34-inch monitor with 10-bit NanoIPS matrix, 5K2K UltraWide resolution (5120 × 2160), refresh rate 60 Hz, viewing angle 178 °, maximum declared brightness 450 cd / m2 (peak 600 cd / m2), HDR support and a matte anti-reflective coating.

What makes him interesting?

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LG 34WK95U is positioned as a solution for photoand video processing, which means that the requirements for picture quality are higher than in multimedia or gaming models. The monitor uses a 34-inch matrix with a ratio of 21: 9 and an unusual resolution of 5K2K UltraWide (5120 × 2160). If it is simpler, then this is if you add another 33% of the area to the 27-inch 4K monitor. It will be really convenient when processing video in 4K: you can see the whole picture plus the toolbar. The so-called Nano IPS-matrix is used (see below for more detail what it is), which has a color coverage of 98% of the DCI-P3 color space and 135% sRGB. The monitor supports HDR and is certified VESA DisplayHDR 600, one of the requirements of the standard is a peak brightness of 600 cd / m2. At the same time, the maximum display brightness is 450 cd / m2, the static contrast ratio is 1200: 1. From the ports there are DisplayPort, 2xHDMI, 1xThunderbolt 3 (including with the ability to supply power to the connected laptop) and USB 3.0 hub. Of the bonuses there is a built-in audio system 2x5 W and a game mode with Dynamic Action Sync technology to reduce the input lag. Although given the resolution and refresh rate of 60 Hz, games are not the main feature of the monitor.

What is included?

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Included - the monitor itself, power cable (unitbuilt-in power supply), DisplayPort, Thinderbolt 3 cables, USB for connecting a hub, several clips and a bracket for neat cabling and documentation.

What does the LG 34WK95U look like?

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The monitor looks strictly and neatly, whilevery stylish. The entire front panel is a single plane with anti-reflective coating, in the off state it looks like a solid black surface. Frames are thin on all four sides. Minimalism of appearance adds the complete absence of any signs in front, LG decided to even remove the logo, which is usually located under the screen:

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The monitor has no glossy parts, all plastic is dull. The front part is black, the back is white:

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Stand wide, made of metal withplastic cover in silver and a small logo on the right side. It is made in the form of a thin part of the circle, LG called it Edge-ArcLine. In any case, it looks stylish:

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The whole back of white matte. In the middle - a platform for fixing the legs, to the left of which are connectors:

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The platform with connectors is slightly recessed, which will be convenient in the case of mounting on the wall (it is provided by the design):

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Below is a five-way joystick for adjusting the monitor. This solution LG has long been used in their monitors. Simple and quite convenient. On the sides - perforation, under which are stereo speakers:

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The appearance of the LG 34WK95U turned out to be as practical as possible: nothing superfluous, while at the same time it looks stylish, universal.

What with usability, adjustment and connectors?

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The design of the monitor and stand familiar, withoutsome exotic features. Only basic adjustment of height and tilt, rotation and portrait orientation is not provided. The height adjustment range of the monitor is 110 mm:

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The slope can be adjusted from -2 ° to 15 °:

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All ports are located on a small site inrecess to the left of the mounting leg. From the connectors there are two HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 3 with Power Delivery support, two USB 3.0 ports (plus USB 3.0 Type B for connecting a hub) and headphone or speaker output:

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All cables can be carefully assembled using a removable bracket:

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To control the monitor settings you canUse the on-screen menu, which is controlled by the joystick. When you click the first time you click, the on-screen menu of quick settings appears from which you can switch the signal source, monitor operation mode, go to monitor settings, or simply turn it off. In the advanced menu there is a switch of preset picture modes, manual settings for color rendition, brightness, contrast, a lot of advanced settings, including the operation mode of USB ports, switches for Super Resolution +, DFC functions:

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For PC, there is an OnScreen Control application, whichWith the help of special modes, it allows you to split the screen in different ways, to make approximately all the same settings as with the on-screen menu, and also to “tie” certain settings to applications. As a result, the monitor itself will switch when the corresponding application is launched:

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And what about the quality of the picture?

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The monitor uses AH IPS-matrix witha diagonal of 34 inches, W-LED backlight and a resolution of 5120x2160. Bit width is 10 bits, but this is an option 8 bits + FRC. HDR is supported, the monitor is VESA DisplayHDR 600 certified. The secret weapon of the monitor is its own Nano IPS technology. If you describe it as simply as possible, then a layer of nanoparticles is applied to the W-LED backlight that absorbs light with a specific wavelength. For example, some shades that somewhat distort the picture. Due to this, color accuracy is improved. Matrices with Nano IPS have a much broader color coverage than usual: they promise up to 98% of the DCI-P3 color space and up to 135% sRGB.

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The matrix has a frequency of 60 Hz, the response time is 5 ms,viewing angles of 178 ° horizontally and vertically, the maximum claimed brightness is 450 cd / m2 and peak 600 cd / m2 (the latter is one of the conditions for certification of VESA DisplayHDR 600). The picture is gorgeous, maximum viewing angles. The monitor is not curved and there is no any critical uneven illumination and light. We measured the monitor indicators in the preset modes, the indicators are very close to the stated ones. On HDR, the maximum brightness was 581.694 cd / m2, the brightness of the black field - 0.507, and the static contrast - 1147: 1. In user mode, the maximum brightness was 432.372 cd / m2, the brightness of the black field - 0.457 cd / m2, and the contrast - 946: 1. Factory calibration is very good; in the sRGB mode, all indicators are close to the reference ones, and the color error rate ΔE does not exceed 4:

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In DCI-P3 mode, the monitor demonstrates the corresponding color gamut, which is significantly wider than sRGB, but the picture goes a little blue in shades:

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A similar situation in the Cinema mode:

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All measurements were made at the factory settings, without adjustment. Nobody forbids correcting the picture to suit your needs, although everything is very good.

What are the additional features?

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As already written above, the working environment can be shared.on various configurations of several windows, which is quite convenient for such sizes and resolutions of the monitor. Let the built-in speakers not replace a good audio system, but they sound surprisingly loud and not bad in quality, there will be more than enough for watching movies. Of the useful functions, it is possible to charge the laptop from the monitor (85 W) and transfer a picture over the same cable. It is very convenient, no need to additionally connect a laptop to a wall outlet.

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The monitor is equipped with a light sensor andIf you want, you can turn on auto brightness adjustment. Of course, there are proprietary image enhancement technologies. Including Digital Fine Contrast (DFC), which (in theory) makes the picture more contrast, the function Super Resolution + to increase the clarity of the picture. There is a game mode with Dynamic Action Sync technology to reduce input-lag, although the monitor itself is not positioned as a game. For hardcore gamers, the 60Hz refresh rate will not be enough, but occasionally playing is quite comfortable.

In the dry residue

Monitor LG 34WK95U - an interesting universalsolution for heaps of usage scenarios. The large diagonal, resolution and high-quality matrix with a wide color gamut, high-quality factory calibration and HDR support allow it to be used both for photo and video editing, simple office work, and for entertainment purposes such as watching movies or games. Although the latter is only for casual gamers who play episodically to relax. The monitor looks very stylish, equipped with a USB hub and a full set of modern video inputs, including Thunderbolt 3 with the function of charging external devices. This will allow you to simply connect the laptop to the monitor with one cable and work (of course, if the laptop supports charging by Type-C). As expected, LG 34WK95U will be asked for an impressive amount. The monitor will go on sale in April, the price will be 40 000 UAH

5 reasons to buy LG 34WK95U:

high-quality 34-inch AH-IPS matrix 5120x2160 with good calibration;
high peak brightness, wide color gamut and HDR support;
stylish appearance;
a complete set of modern video interfaces, including Thunderbolt 3;
a hub with two USB 3.0 and the ability to charge 3 devices connected via Thunderbolt.

2 reasons not to buy LG 34WK95U:

high price;
You are looking for a faster monitor for gaming.

LG 34WK95U-W

The world's first monitor with a resolution of 5120x2160

The LG 34WK95U-W is a 34-inch screen for 5K resolution. Its brightness can reach 600 cd / m². The monitor is height adjustable and equipped with a Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port.