LG 34" UltraWide Curved IPS Monitor Deep Dive Review // LG 34WL85C

Summary

En este episodio de Hammerhead Gearhead, Noel realiza un análisis profundo del monitor curvo ultra ancho de 34 pulgadas de LG, destacando sus especificaciones técnicas como el ratio de aspecto 21:9, resolución de 3440x1440 y soporte HDR 10. Explica características clave como el control en pantalla, división de pantalla y el modo PBP para fuentes múltiples. Resalta la utilidad del monitor en edición de video, fotografía y gaming, mencionando su soporte para multitarea eficiente. Aunque critica el manual de usuario, concluye que el monitor mejora significativamente su flujo de trabajo, invitando a los espectadores a considerar su adición a sus configuraciones.

Takeaways

• 👍 Es una revisión en profundidad de un monitor ultrawide curvado de 34 pulgadas de LG. El presentador destaca sus características y ventajas para diferentes tareas, como edición de fotos y videos, transmisión en vivo, juegos y entretenimiento.
• 💻 Tiene una resolución de 3440 x 1440, relación de aspecto 21:9, pantalla IPS para colores consistentes desde cualquier ángulo, y compatible con HDR10 para un amplio rango de colores y contraste.
• 🖥️ Cuenta con un software de control en pantalla práctico para ajustar la configuración, dividir la pantalla, preajustes de aplicaciones y modo de juego.
• ✂️ La función de división de pantalla permite dividir el monitor en hasta 8 áreas para ejecutar múltiples aplicaciones simultáneamente, lo que aumenta la productividad.
• ⚙️ La función Picture-by-Picture (PBP) permite mostrar dos fuentes de entrada al mismo tiempo, ideal para trabajar con varios dispositivos.
• 🖱️ Con PBP y el software, se puede controlar PC y Mac con un solo mouse y teclado, lo que facilita el trabajo y la transmisión en vivo.
• 🎥 Es excelente para edición de video, ya que brinda un lienzo amplio para las líneas de tiempo y poder ver más del proyecto de un vistazo.
• 🎨 Para fotografía, su pantalla IPS y amplia gama de colores permiten una edición precisa de imágenes y coherencia en el color en múltiples dispositivos.
• 👾 También es ideal para juegos y entretenimiento, al ofrecer una experiencia más inmersiva sin barras negras a los lados.
• 📖 El único aspecto a mejorar sería incluir un manual más completo y accesible sobre todas las funciones y software del monitor.

Q & A

¿Qué características técnicas presenta este monitor de LG?

El monitor es de 34 pulgadas, ultrawide, curvo, con una relación de aspecto 21:9, resolución 3440x1440, pantalla IPS y compatible con HDR 10.

¿Qué beneficios ofrece la pantalla IPS para el trabajo de fotografía?

La pantalla IPS muestra colores vibrantes y consistentes desde cualquier ángulo de visión, lo que es ideal para el procesamiento y edición de fotografías.

¿Por qué el monitor es adecuado para la edición de video y animación?

El formato ultrawide proporciona un lienzo amplio para las líneas de tiempo de edición de video y animación, permitiendo ver más del video de un vistazo y trabajar de manera más eficiente.

¿Cómo se puede configurar el monitor para transmisiones en vivo?

El modo de división de pantalla permite dividir el monitor en cuatro partes para ver diferentes aplicaciones como OBS, script, YouTube Live Studio y Facebook Live Producer simultáneamente. Además, el control dual PBP permite controlar dos estaciones de trabajo con un solo teclado y ratón.

¿Qué otras aplicaciones tiene este monitor además del trabajo?

Es excelente para ver películas filmadas en 21:9 sin barras negras, juegos con una vista de mapa más amplia y seguir tutoriales mientras se trabaja en el software correspondiente.

¿Cuál es la principal crítica que se hace al monitor?

La única crítica menor es que el manual de instrucciones no era muy completo y detallado, especialmente en lo que respecta a las características de software como la división de pantalla y el control dual PBP.

¿Por qué el aspecto curvo del monitor no presenta una distorsión significativa para trabajar?

Si se alinea correctamente la altura y el ángulo del monitor, la curvatura parece casi imperceptible. Además, para fotógrafos de naturaleza, no hay líneas rectas, por lo que la distorsión no es un gran problema.

¿Qué característica única mencionó sobre los productos LG?

Mencionó que LG tiene un excelente software de control y soporte, como la aplicación ThinQ que le permite controlar sus dispositivos LG desde su teléfono.

¿Qué cámara y lentes prestadas utilizó para filmar este video?

Utilizó una cámara Canon EOS R6 y los lentes Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L, 15-35mm f/2.8L y 70-200mm f/2.8L prestados por Canon.

¿Cuáles son los principales beneficios que resaltó de usar este monitor ultrawide curvo?

Los principales beneficios mencionados fueron una mayor eficiencia en el flujo de trabajo, capacidad de multitarea, visualización inmersiva para ver videos y juegos, y la posibilidad de transmitir profesionalmente desde su hogar.

Outlines

00:00

🎥 Introducción y detalles técnicos del monitor ultrawide curvo LG

El presentador da la bienvenida al episodio y presenta el monitor ultrawide curvo de 34 pulgadas de LG. Detalla las especificaciones técnicas, como la relación de aspecto 21:9, resolución 3440x1440, pantalla IPS con colores consistentes desde cualquier ángulo, y compatibilidad con HDR10. Menciona las cámaras y lentes que Canon le prestó para grabar el video.

05:02

🖼️ Rendimiento del monitor para fotografía y edición de imágenes

Se destaca el rendimiento del monitor para trabajos fotográficos debido a su pantalla IPS que mantiene los colores vibrantes y consistentes desde cualquier ángulo de visión. Cumple con el 99% del espacio de color sRGB para una representación precisa del color. La compatibilidad con HDR10 también es importante para capturar detalles en las luces altas y sombras oscuras, especialmente para fotografía submarina.

10:04

🎬 Aplicaciones prácticas del monitor para edición de video, animación y transmisión en vivo

El monitor ultrawide es ideal para la edición de video y animación, ya que brinda un lienzo amplio para la línea de tiempo. Permite dividir la pantalla y multitarea de manera eficiente. También es perfecto para transmisiones en vivo, permitiendo controlar varias estaciones de trabajo y visualizar todos los elementos necesarios en una sola pantalla. Otras ventajas incluyen una experiencia inmersiva para ver películas y juegos.

15:06

📝 Observaciones finales y áreas de mejora

El presentador elogia al monitor por mejorar significativamente su flujo de trabajo. Su única crítica menor es el manual del producto, que podría ser más completo y accesible. Sugiere que LG incluya todo el contenido en un USB para un acceso más sencillo. En general, el monitor cumple con sus expectativas y lo recomienda.

Keywords

💡Monitor ultraancho curvo

Un monitor ultraancho curvo es una pantalla de computadora muy ancha con una relación de aspecto de 21:9 y una curvatura diseñada para una mejor experiencia de visualización. En el video, se destaca el monitor LG de 34 pulgadas con estas características, lo que brinda más espacio en la pantalla para multitareas y un campo de visión envolvente. Esto es especialmente útil para tareas como edición de video, fotografía y juegos.

💡Procesamiento de fotos

El procesamiento de fotos se refiere a la edición y manipulación de imágenes digitales utilizando software especializado. En el video, se explica cómo el monitor IPS ultraancho curvo de LG es ideal para esta tarea debido a su precisión de color (99% sRGB) y su capacidad para mostrar detalles en altas luces y sombras gracias a la compatibilidad con HDR10. Esto permite una representación precisa de las imágenes durante la edición.

💡Edición de video

La edición de video implica procesos como cortar, combinar y aplicar efectos a secuencias de video utilizando programas como Premiere Pro, Final Cut o DaVinci Resolve. En el video, se destaca que los monitores ultraanchos curvos son perfectos para esta tarea debido a que brindan un amplio lienzo para la línea de tiempo y permiten ver más del video de un vistazo, lo que facilita el proceso de edición.

💡Transmisión en vivo

La transmisión en vivo, o streaming, es el acto de transmitir contenido multimedia a través de Internet en tiempo real. En el video, se muestra cómo el monitor ultraancho curvo de LG, combinado con la función de división de pantalla y el control dual, permite una configuración eficiente para transmitir en vivo de manera profesional desde casa, con diferentes ventanas para el control de transmisión, comentarios, scripts y más.

💡Multitarea

La multitarea se refiere a la capacidad de realizar varias tareas o ejecutar múltiples aplicaciones al mismo tiempo. En el video, se resalta cómo el amplio espacio en pantalla del monitor ultraancho curvo de LG, junto con la función de división de pantalla, facilita la multitarea al permitir tener varias aplicaciones abiertas y visibles simultáneamente, lo que mejora la eficiencia en el flujo de trabajo.

💡Experiencia envolvente

Una experiencia envolvente se refiere a una sensación inmersiva y cautivadora al interactuar con un medio, como una película o un videojuego. En el video, se menciona que el factor de forma ultraancho y la curvatura del monitor de LG brindan una experiencia más envolvente al ver películas filmadas en relación de aspecto 21:9 o al jugar videojuegos, al eliminar las barras negras en la parte superior e inferior y ofrecer un campo de visión más amplio.

💡Control de pantalla (OSD)

El control de pantalla, o OSD (On-Screen Display), es un menú o interfaz que permite ajustar y controlar varios aspectos de un monitor. En el video, se destaca el software de control en pantalla de LG, que permite configurar fácilmente funciones como la división de pantalla, los ajustes preestablecidos para diferentes aplicaciones, el modo de juego y más, sin tener que acceder a los menús físicos del monitor.

💡Modo PBP (Picture-by-Picture)

El modo PBP (Picture-by-Picture) es una función que permite mostrar dos fuentes de entrada diferentes en la misma pantalla. En el video, se demuestra cómo el monitor de LG permite conectar una computadora Windows y una Mac al mismo tiempo, y visualizar ambas fuentes dividiendo la pantalla, lo cual es útil para trabajar con múltiples dispositivos simultáneamente.

💡Relación de aspecto 21:9

La relación de aspecto 21:9 se refiere a la proporción de anchura y altura de la pantalla, que es más ancha que los monitores convencionales de 16:9. En el video, se destaca que el monitor ultraancho curvo de LG tiene una relación de aspecto de 21:9, lo que brinda más espacio horizontal en la pantalla, ideal para tareas como edición de video, fotografía y juegos.

💡Soporte de software

El soporte de software se refiere a las aplicaciones, controladores y herramientas proporcionadas por el fabricante para facilitar el uso y la configuración de un dispositivo. En el video, se elogia el excelente soporte de software de LG, como el software de control en pantalla y la aplicación ThinQ, que permiten controlar y personalizar fácilmente el monitor y otros dispositivos LG.

Highlights

Introduction to the LG 34 inch ultra wide, curved monitor deep dive review.

First impressions and satisfaction from unboxing and powering on the LG monitor.

Upgrade in video quality using Canon EOS R6 with Trifecta lens.

Technical specifications of the LG 34 inch ultra wide, curved monitor.

Highlight on the IPS display technology ensuring consistent colors from any viewing angle.

Introduction to HDR 10 feature for enhanced shadow and highlight detail.

On-screen control feature for easy monitor adjustments and screen splitting capabilities.

Comparison between dual monitor setup and ultra wide curved monitor.

The practical application of the monitor in photo processing and color accuracy.

Efficiency in video editing and animation with an ultra wide monitor.

Advantages of the monitor for live streaming with multiple input sources.

The benefits of an ultra wide monitor for entertainment and gaming.

Mention of minor improvement needed in LG's documentation and software support.

Conclusion of the review, thanking LG and inviting viewer comments.

Invitation to check out the host's Instagram for more of their work.

Transcripts

- What is up Gearheads?

Welcome back to another episode

of Hammerhead Gearhead.

Noel here, and in this video

we are doing a deep dive

into this LG 34 inch, ultra wide, curved monitor.

So if you haven't seen my

quick unboxing and assembly video

click the link right here.

And as the person doing it, I assure you,

it was insanely satisfying,

and turning on that power button

for the very first time

was such a pleasure.

Now, if you have noticed something different

about image quality or my set up,

then ten points to you.

I am now using a Canon EOS R6

to film this video.

So the bad boys at Canon lent me the R6

and the Trifecta lens, so that is a 24 to 70

and they also lent me the 7200.

It is cute. It's very compact.

And the 15 to 35 lens,

so watch out for that review in this channel

so like, subscribe, and hit that

crush that notification bell.

So back to this monitor, let's dive right in.

(upbeat music)

First, the hard specs.

So it's a 34 inch ultra wide, curved monitor.

21 by 9 aspect ratio

so that's a lot of screen real estate

for those of you who need to multitask all the time.

3440 by 1440 resolution, so it's not 4K,

but for video editors, I always say that

it is a workspace monitor.

So we have the timeline, source monitor, program monitor,

and assumes that you have

a reference monitor for playback,

whether it's Atomos Sumo or your Atomos Neon.

But not to take away

from image quality though of this monitor,

it's still a stellar, so spectacular.

It's an IPS display, which basically means

that the image is consistent,

and the colors are consistent

from any viewing angle.

And then features HDR 10,

so the details from your highlights,

from your shadows, and the contrast

properly and accurately displayed.

Next, I want to highlight

some of the key features of this monitor.

So first, is the on screen control.

So once you have the software installed

all you have to do is pop it up.

And this is a very nifty tool kit, software

that you can control the monitor with.

So for example, the screen split

which I'll get into later,

monitor settings, so you don't have to

go into the hardware menu,

application presets so you can have

custom settings for each and every

application that you have so let's say for

Photoshop, for Premiere, for Word, for Excel,

that is very handy.

And game mode settings

if you're using this for gaming,

response time adjustment, and black stabilizer.

So what I love about this is that it reminds me

of the LG ThinQ App which I have on my phone

and that allows me to control

my air conditioning units, my LG TVs

even from when I'm not at home,

so I can turn on the ACU and keep the room cool

even before I get home.

So I love that about LG, because they have

incredible support software or control software

that comes with their products.

With the on screen control is screen splitting.

So this is a great feature that allows you to

compartmentalize your process

and subdivide your ultra wide monitor.

So again, with the software installed

all you have to do is click on the drop down here at OSX,

and you have preset layouts.

So for example, you can have like right now

one whole screen for one application,

or you can split it horizontally into two.

You'll have Lightroom on one

and the Photoshop on the right.

Or you could do four way so four applications,

and finally you can go up to eight even

if you so wanted to.

It's just that I only have four applications

open right now, so it's not representing

the different layouts properly.

But again, if you just want one

then you can also select that.

So this is great, because you don't have to

waste all that real estate on one application

and simulates having two monitors

and having one application for each.

Another ingenious feature is PBP

or picture by picture dual controller.

So this allows you to have two input sources

displayed at the same time on your monitor.

So right now I have my MacBook Pro

connected by a display port

and I have just off frame,

my Windows PC connected by HDMI.

So first, for it to work you have to have

one source by HDMI and another by Display Port.

So all you have to do is go into the menu,

go into PBP, just make sure the inputs

are properly configured, and PBP and split.

Takes a while to set up, but there it is.

So on the left is my windows PC

and on the right a continuation of my MacBook Pro.

Now, because they both have

the newer controller software this is why it works.

But also because they're connected via the same

WiFi or network, I can actually span both

Windows and Mac with just one mouse,

and control both with one keyboard.

So I just have this extra mouse right here

to set up the Windows PC before hand,

but you know I can just take it out and

I can continue to use it.

So, again, this is a great feature

for those who want to work with multiple sources

and as you will see later,

how I would use it for live streaming.

And of course, you can't not notice the physical features,

such as the borderless design and the arcline stand.

Which has a very small footprint,

and I love it because it allows me

to still have space underneath my monitor.

So whether I'm having a HyperDeck Mini

or my ATEM Mini Pro, or an Intuos,

I still have space and I don't have any of that

clutter that I really despise.

And it also has max audio,

because it has its own speaker system inside.

Before we move on to the practical applications

of this monitor on my work,

I want to touch on that long standing debate

or discussion between the dual monitor set up

versus the ultra wide curved monitor.

So for the record, I am of the old school.

I love my dual monitor set up.

It's really cool for me, and I grew up with it,

so I'm so used to it.

But, when I thought about it,

I realized that I do tend to turn them

slightly inwards towards me

for optimal viewing angle for two reasons.

One, that's just it. It's just better to look at.

I can see everything better.

And second, they're not IPS displays,

so the colors aren't consistent.

So I have to get that angle just right.

So basically, because I turn them inwards,

I'm simulating a curved monitor.

So when I got this, I was immediately a convert,

just like that.

But I did have some questions on Instagram

regarding distortion.

Are my images distorted when I work on them on this monitor?

Well, three things.

First, I don't notice it,

so if ever there are it's microscopic or negligible.

Second, I do tend to perfectly align this monitor

whether it's by height or by the way

it's twisted or turned towards me.

So, if you get that down right,

you tend to, I guess, forget that

there is a curvature at all.

And third, I'm a wildlife photographer, nature photographer

so no straight lines in nature,

but I do want to hear from architectural photographers.

Have you worked on your photos on a curved monitor?

What do you think, does it disrupt your

the way you perceive your images?

Or you don't like working with them entirely

or they're just perfect as it is?

So, if you are one of these please let me know

in the comments, I would love to hear what you think.

Okay, so let's get into the meat of this video

which is the actual review of this monitor.

So first, how does this monitor perform

when it comes to photography work

or photo processing to be exact?

I'm glad you asked.

So first off, this is an IPS display,

so you have here a photo of a hawksbill turtle.

There you go, oops sorry about that.

And you can see the vibrant colors.

Red, and then the blue, and green, right?

So let's put that turtle in the center.

So this is how IPS works.

So if I twist or turn the monitor away from you

or towards you, my range here is a bit limited,

but you can see that the colors remain the same

and are consistent.

You may see some differences in terms of

exposure or brightness, but that is due to this huge light

that's on me right now and reflecting on this monitor.

But that is how IPS works,

so I could be working from this angle

or the opposite angle, and the colors would remain the same.

Next, this monitor is SRGB 99% right.

So normally, you want a minimum of 96%.

What this means is that color accuracy is down pat.

So, it represents the color range or the image

as accurately as possible.

So this is how you would see it,

and it ensures that how this image will be seen

across all other SRGB devices will be almost the same.

So that is how you're viewing it right now.

And then last, is HDR 10.

So total range is very important for

underwater photographers.

Why? Because sometimes we find ourselves

shooting upwards like so.

So, you would see this big sun wall,

very very bright, but you would still want

some details on the surface.

And if you look down here in the shadows,

you still have some detail.

So it's one thing to have a camera that is

able to capture that, so I'm using a Nikon Z7,

but it's another matter entirely

for you to have a monitor that represents it

or shows it to you accurately.

So if you don't have that other part then

the battle is almost lost honestly.

So this monitor itself is professional grade.

This is what we ask for and this is

what we need for what we do.

On top of that, if I wanted to let's say,

work on Photoshop as well,

so I'd normally do my edits on Lightroom,

but I also do the sharpening in Photoshop.

So we go to screen split,

and now let's say I export this in Photoshop,

I can work on it here and then

see my edits updated here on the side.

So it adds that efficient, multitasking

capabilities to your work or to your pipeline.

Next up, is video editing and animation,

and I personally believe that

this is what ultra wide monitors are made for.

Because video editing let's say on Premier,

on Final Cut, or DaVinci, or animating in After Effects,

these are time based work spaces

where you need a wide canvas for your timeline,

so you can see more of your video at a glance.

So as you can see here, this is my last review

on the 8 to 15 fish eye for Nikon.

You can check the video right here.

And I can scrub through the whole thing.

Makes the process a lot easier, and it's more efficient.

And now I'm simulating how our reference monitor

would go with this ultra wide monitor.

So this is my workspace,

and then played back would be let's say again,

on an Atomos Sumo or Neon right here,

so it's the perfect tandem.

And if I wanted to, let's say,

add titles, I could use screen split again

to have both Premiere and After effects

on the same screen.

So it makes multi tasking so much easier, yet again.

Next, let me show you how this

ultra wide monitor is best suited, if not perfect,

for live streaming.

So when I do live streams, I have two work stations.

A control work station,

and a streaming work station.

And ever since I got this monitor,

I have both synced up or connected to this baby.

So, right here on this work station

or at least this display,

is my ATEM Software control for

controlling my ATEM Mini Pro and my HyperDeck Studio Mini.

So the ATEM is the Mini Pro is for switching HDMI,

and the HyperDeck is for playing back video.

And if you connect it to the Mini Pro,

it acts like another camera.

Now, I don't have the actual software,

because I don't have the gear here.

So this is actually an image from the web,

but you know, it should do.

And then, on the ultra wide itself,

I use clean split to subdivide it into four.

So I have OBS, and then I have my Script,

and then YouTube Live Studio,

and then Live Producer for Facebook.

So I can see everything at a glance.

And then finally, on the streaming work station

would be StreamYard, which is a cost efficient way

to show comments from YouTube and Facebook Live on screen.

So that's why I use that.

So what features make this work?

So again, screen split subdivides the screen,

and dual controller, because now I can control

both work stations with just one keyboard and one mouse.

And this enables me, this is it!

This enables me to live stream professionally

from the comfort of my own home.

Lastly, and it's going to be a sin for me

not to mention this.

The ultra wide is also great for watching films,

gaming, and other downtime activities.

So, for example, watching videos like the Mandalorian

that was filmed in 2.35 is to 1

or 21 by 9 aspect ratio,

there are no bars at the top and the bottom.

So it's a more immersive and enveloping experience.

Next, for gaming I am a big fan of

Thrones of Britannia or Total War,

the whole franchise.

So you can see I have a bigger space to see my map.

Again, more immersive,

and one thing though you have to be very careful of

is that a wider screen means more pixels.

So make sure that you have

a strong enough computer graphics card

for, let's say, playing FPS games and such.

Lastly, let's say I would like to watch a tutorial.

I could play the tutorial on one side,

and then using screen split I could have Photoshop,

or the corresponding software on the right.

So, again, I would have to say

I get to use this monitor 100% of the time,

both for work and for playing.

Okay, so I've outlined all the

features and strengths of this monitor,

and how it helps me a lot with my work.

How about improvements?

What are the aspects that I wish that

LG worked on a bit more?

Just one, and it's very minor,

and very polarizing and controversial.

It's just the manual.

I'm a big nerd, so I read manuals from cover to cover.

And this monitor did come with some documentations,

but it was more about flyers in the form of flyers,

and more on assembly warnings,

rather than the operation of the monitor itself.

It did come with a CD, but come on, it's 2020.

Who has CD drives?

Fortunately I did, or I do,

and I popped it into my Windows PC,

accessed it, and transferred it as well to my Mac.

And it was very cumbersome to access,

and it didn't have, if I'm not mistaken,

anything on the software features,

or maybe I had a hard time accessing it.

So when it comes to the PBP dual controller,

and the screen split,

I actually had to search online for

tutorials on YouTube on how to make it work properly.

So, I just wish that for future units or future models

LG would just have everything on one USB.

Everything accessible through that USB.

Although I know software can be dated,

you could download it eventually anyway,

but at least you have everything from the get go.

So, other than that,

there's nothing else that I'm crying about,

because this monitor is awesome as it is.

And so we've reached the end of this deep dive

into this LG 34 inch ultra wide monitor.

So, LG thank you very much for this.

It has improved all my workflow exponentially,

and it has allowed me to do more within this ecosystem

here in my home, just by myself.

So again, thank you.

For you guys, I want to hear your thoughts.

Is this something that you would like to

add to your studio or for gaming,

or is it an unnecessary expense?

Make yourself heard in the comments.

I want to hear what you think.

If you want to see more of my work,

check out my Instagram noelguevaraphoto.

Cheers guys, I will see you in the next video.