LG - 40WP95C-W

If it's for business use, spreadsheets and similar, the extra vertical resolution of the Dell is great. 2160 is literally 50% more than the 1440 panels. And at 5k wide, compared to the smaller 34 and 38" monitors on your list, it does still feel like having 2 (rather than 1 and a bit) smaller monitors monitors side by side. Some would say the Neo G9, it's bright and at 49" it's massive (despite not having as much vertical resolution, you can get plenty done with it (it's like having two 27" 1440p monitors next to each other without the central frames being in the way). It's got a lot more curve to it though which may bother you - would at least take some getting used to, and takes up more front to back desk space. At that screen size you do need a curve so you're not so far away from the stuff in the corners! On refresh rate, this would matter more if you are hardcore gaming rather than just casual gaming, moving a cursor around a spreadsheet or dragging some windows while coding. Business tasks don't generally need triple digit refresh rates. I just bought the "LG UltraWide Curved 5K Monitor 40WP95CP" in the Prime Day sale this week, which like the Dell is 5120x2160 with a mild curve, but is only 72Hz. I would have preferred the Dell which has a more advanced set of features, such as a KVM switch - but ultimately I can live without them for the cost saving. The Dell is cheaper than when it first came out, but hasn't come down enough in price for my liking, and Amazon were discounting the LG and not the Dell which sealed it for me.

I'm in the same boat. I don't like the contrast ratio, image quality, and low nits on my LG either.

thanks, the 40WP95C looks great. On Amazon, it says 144 hz but I think you’re right (72 hz).

I think the sweet spot is a 39 inch 5120x2160 Ultrawide with either no curve or a minimal curve like 1800R. Anyway, in it to win it baby. Thanks LG

I’ve been an avid enthusiast of LG UltraWide monitors for over a decade. Since my first LG 34UM95‑P, I’ve upgraded through four different UltraWide displays, and I’m currently working on an LG 40WP95C‑W. Although I’m not a gamer, I rely heavily on the extra horizontal space to streamline my daily programming and multi-tasking workflows. I think the sweet spot for the GX9 is the 800R curvature. While some users worry that an 800R curve is too aggressive, from my experience, I believe that on a 45-inch panel, only an 800R curvature ensures every part of the display sits comfortably within my field of view—no head turns or large eye movements required to see every window at a glance.

LG 40 5k2k m3 Mac pro. Full resolution. Works great. This monitor is designed for Mac use. It's geared towards content creators.

Dell 40 5k2k. It's the best monitor out right now. https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-ultrasharp-40-curved-thunderbolt-hub-monitor-u4025qw/apd/210-bmdp/monitors-monitor-accessories? For gaming the 45 OLED 5k2k might win, but it still has a lower PPI than the 40 with the same resolution. OLED is a negative for programming as well. The 57 Samsung is a monster and their QC is substandard at best. LG also makes a 40 5k2k, but it's only 72hz. That what I use and it's great. No issues and I'm in text all day like a programmer.

recently bought lg-40wp95c and its wicked perfect without being too big.. regarding its brightness... i found out its not only that but also the contrast setting if you increase that the screen becomes a lot brighter.

Get one of these 5K2K displays and thank me later. Won't need to deal with Better Display to lower resolution even further LG has two, one 34" and another 40". Dell has two generations of them as well.

There already is one 5k2k monitor out with just a slight curve -> LG 40WP95X I have this monitor and it‘s great! Only downside is it‘s only 72hz and no Oled. Will switch to the bendable GX990A model once released

I had this for years and was always happy with it - until I got a 4K at work and suddenly 1600p seemed slightly blurry to me. Sold it for good cash (a company actually paid me 600 for it) and got myself a 40WP95 as successor.

I’ve recently received the dell u3525w but the ppi was too low for me, so I’m going to return it. Ordered the 40WP95CP-W last night, which is similar to the dell you’ve mentioned, but less pricy (and some missing features like IPS black). It seems to be the sweet spot. I’m using it 100% for work. It has a light curve, power delivery, 5k2k display and high ppi of 140 I believe.

I picked one up for $500 (eBay refurb with a 1 year warranty through the seller, Beach Camera). Been using it today and so far so good. Mostly doing sysadmin work on it. Awesome productivity monitor, the PPI (\~139) is excellent, text is super crisp. Pretty sure this is the same panel from the LG 40wp95c-W. Heck of a bargain! EDIT: After a couple days I noticed a weird symptom where random individual pixels flicker brightly, only on one half of the monitor. Happens even between resolution switches (when no video is displayed), with both HDMI and DisplayPort, tried multiple cables and multiple video sources, moved it around the hosue to make sure it wasn't some sort of interference. Maybe open-box was the wrong route to go for a monitor that's already half the price of any competitor. Here's a quick video of the issue: [https://youtu.be/1l2NpgR3DA4](https://youtu.be/1l2NpgR3DA4)

The LG is very solid. I am very happy with my purchase. I use it for coding so the colors not being particularly great is fine by me. Other than that 0 issues, just plug and play. I use better display and get up to the full 72hz refresh rate. As someone used to ateast 144hz it doesn't bother me as it would if it were 60hz.

Recently upgraded my monitor from a 34” Ultrawide to a 40” 5K2K monitor. CK3 seems born for this resolution, you can zoom out and see so much. The screenshot downplays the size.

Only a slight curve, 1900R. Because I also use it for work, I prefer less of a curve and not much of a FPS or action gamer any more where maybe a more aggressive curve is wanted.

* LG 40WP95C-W *(5120 x 2160 72hz)* * LG 40WP95XP-W *(5120 x 2160 60hz)* * Lenovo P40w-W20 *(5120 x 2160 75hz)* These are all about 1000-1200$ depending on where you live and should replace 2x28" just fine without being too curved (because excel), too tall and still keeping the high ppi. Dell U4025QW is the best out of these 40" 5k/2k because it comes with an ips black panel (more contrast) and 120hz, but it goes up to 1600$.

* LG 40WP95C-W *(5120 x 2160 72hz)* * LG 40WP95XP-W *(5120 x 2160 60hz)* * Lenovo P40w-W20 *(5120 x 2160 75hz)* These are all about 1000-1200$ depending on where you live and should replace 2x28" just fine without being too curved (because excel), too tall and still keeping the high ppi. Dell U4025QW is the best out of these 40" 5k/2k because it comes with an ips black panel (more contrast) and 120hz, but it goes up to 1600$.

LG 40" 5k2k is good https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/lg/40wp95c-w

Hey, I got the LG 40" off of ProVantage last year for around $1100.  I'd keep an eye out to see if some smaller retailers have that one or one of the other models from a different manufacturer on sale.  Honestly, it's great.  The text is sharp and the picture looks great. 

The currently bigger problem is that the M-chips, non pro, have no option for resolution scaling, making hi-dpi screens horrible. If you've got an M-Pro chip, you can use any display you want. I've got an M1 Pro with an LG 40" 5K2K ultra wide and use 125% scaling, without the use of any additional third party software. The problem isn't that horrible as many people say it is, as long as you have the correct hardware :)

I have one. I'm tired of 72 hz. And I don't like the width. I like to work in the center. But there is not enough space on the sides to work in 3 windows (like 3 monitors). And if you think of it as 2 monitors, you always work on the side, but its curvature is not enough for that, it's almost flat. Going to get rid of it. It's a great monitor, I had a great year with it. But I'm dreaming of a 32:9 57”, it would be a real 3 window like 3 monitors with a center window.

It's a shame he didn't show what the 2-monitor setup looks like, not for gaming, of course, but for productivity. One isn't wide enough (yes I said it, 5120 is not enough, this is my experience with old LG 40” 5k2k), but three is too much. Just wondering how deep and wide the desk needs to be for 2-monitor setup and if you can get away with L-shape.

Have the urge to upgrade to this from the LG 40wp95c-w (got the LG at the time before the Dell existed). Basically very similar to the Dell U4025 but with worse refresh rate, contrast ratio, and brightness. Not sure if it's worth spending another $700-900 doing so though (what I'd be out after selling the LG and buying the Dell after). The size and resolution is fantastic for productivity though.

To me, this 45” 21:9 is the ideal monitor. I’m currently using the LG 40” 21:9 with much lower resolution and I find myself just that little bit cramped for productivity. With gaming, I also just want a bigger monitor to fill more of my real field of view when play flight sims and immersive games.

Going into the service menu to disable CPC and LEA helps a ton with brightness uniformity on edges and entire panel. Just sucks that you will need to change the setting every time the monitor is turned off or goes into standby.

Going into the service menu to disable CPC and LEA helps a ton with brightness uniformity on edges and entire panel. Just sucks that you will need to change the setting every time the monitor is turned off or goes into standby.

Turn monitor off. Press joystick to left 3 times and then right 1 time. Turn monitor back on, and when you try to go into the settings, the service menu should come up instead. Turn Aging ON and then go to OLED Debug at the bottom, that will have the CPC and LEA settings. However next time the monitor is powered off or goes into standby, these settings will revert back. \*\* There is no way to turn off ABL. LEA keeps the brightness the same across the panel instead of certain areas being dimmer than the rest. CPC does turn off vignette though.

Also a former G9 OLED user that switched to LG 5K2K, besides the weird matte coating, it’s phenomenal. I kinda have gotten over the coating now but text is still not perfect. A bit better than my G9. I adore the aspect ratio most of all, movies and content just looks right now.

I have the LG 5K2K and can also confirm the curve is actually a good thing in use and is a non-issue at 45”. It perfectly captures your peripheral vision, which removes the need to turn your head left and right to see things. I use it for my full-time job (WFH) and for gaming. For me, it’s a phenomenal monitor!

I was getting about ~60-70 fps on native resolution with my 4090 in Expeidtuon 33 at 5k2k (which is a fairly demanding game at max settings in 4k). I didn’t get a chance to try it at that resolution with my 5090 as I already packed the LG away to return. But I imagine I’d be getting 70-80 fps with the 5090. Mind you, this is native. Yeah im going to get 100+ in native with a 5090 at that resolution but im completely fine with running DLSS or frame gen where needed.

I had doubts on the 800 curve but bought the LG 5k2k. I am LOVING it. I actually forget it has a curve!

I'm on G9 OLED. 5K2K LG doesnt have better colours so its a pass. Waiting better version of QD-OLED or something that is better than G9.

I have lg ultra wide 5k2k running on Mac mini m2 pro

I have the oled version as well. I enjoy it. Provides a great image. Although I don't like having to be concerned with burn in. I also dont like the smart features. I think I'm going to end up swapping for an LG 5K2K. The 21:9 would work better in my opinion.

100% agreed nothing but problems with this monitor I can’t DP 2.1 with hdr at 165hz with a 5090. LG don’t know what’s wrong Asus doesn’t know and nvidia doesn’t either. I have the horse power like come on man. I can only get it to work if I plug a second monitor In. I can see the difference with last years model it definitely a lot sharper that last years but it’s so much of a headache to get it going. I don’t have the corner issues at all that’s super weird but I was really hoping for it to be a way better experience.

I went from an LG 32GS95UE to the LG 5K2K, zero regrets. I did buy this monitor as well (the alienware 34" AW3425DW) but I hated the glossy panel and the loss of vertical screen real estate. Returned the Alienware and decided to keep the LG 5K2K. Yes it's expensive but I'll be keeping this for at least 5 years (bought the best buy 4 year warranty that includes burn in protection). At this point, the LG 5K2K is the holy Grail of displays for me. Gaming on this thing is so immersive, played oblivion all weekend, fucking fantastic. Also I tried DLDSR on the alienware to 5k2k, it helps a bit but it is nowhere near as clear and crisp as native 5k2k on the LG 45". At the end of the day, you still only have the same amount of pixels in the panel on the 34", can't add more. Lastly, text clarity on the AW3425DW is a downgrade when coming from a 4k 32" OLED. Text clarity on the LG 5K2K is crystal clear.

I also have the same experience. It was underwhelming when I first opened it. Colors didn't pop up much as I expected and the edges of the monitor seems dimed for some reason. Maybe I was expecting the same color as vibrant as my samsung G8 QD Oled. Im still messing with the settings to match my G8 oled color vibrant.

a 4090 will almost definitely run clair obscur with dlss & framegen at the full 165hz that display can do

with a 2025 AAA game the only way you're maxing out the refresh rate on the 5k2k at max settings is with framegen. dont knock it dude - if youre pushing 80fps without it, you'll be surprised at how well it works. doesn't even feel any different to me. when you've got a solid foundation of 60-70fps+ it adds next to no input latency

I have this monitor and came from the dwf. The dwf is a fantastic monitor and I just wanted something bigger. The 45 inch with this resolution accomplishes that wish for me. I do wish it wasn't matte but I've gotten used to it

It’s a beast! And for some reason it doesn’t translate well on video and pictures. Only when you actually sit in front of it you realise how big this thing really is.

As someone who owns a G9 OLED, AW3423DW, and a LG 5k2k I will say that it all comes down to preference. Personally I rank the G9 the lowest. I don't love the format. I bought it for flight sims gaming and find that I don't use it much. It sits on a separate desk and my kids use it mostly. I love 21:9 and think the AW3423DW is the best display I have ever owned. I was a 21:9 early adopter and bought the first one ever made in 3440x1440. So I have been using the format and resolution for about a decade. As such I wanted something new. Enter the LG 5k2k. I had previously tried the 1440p version and it is comically bad. The PPI is truly awful. The 5k2k on the other hand is truly a remarkable experience. I anticipated I might return it. I don't like matte coating. I thought that 800r curve was going to be stupid. I wasn't a fan of the fact the PPI is only 126 instead of the comparable 140+ from the 32 inch OLEDs. After owning it though..... There is nothing like it. I have a 5090 so driving it isn't a problem. So for my two cents 1. LG 5k2k 2. AW3423DW (but a close second) 3. G9 (distant 3rd) I think the 32:9 format is going to die out. It just can't compare to these new bigger 21:9 https://howbigg.com/?displays=%5B%22Display+1_16x9_0_0_27_in_2560x1440_0%22%2C%22Display+2_21x9_0_0_34_in_3440x1440_0%22%2C%22Display+3_21x9_0_0_45_in_5120x2160_0%22%2C%22Display+4_32x9_0_0_49_in_5120x1440_0%22%5D

I got LG 5k to replace my Neo G9 49 QLED.  Great size / curve. HDR looks fantastic in games, but that’s about it.  Desktop colors / clarity is not impressive. I don’t think the mate finish is to blame.  Also I really dislike looking at white text / white background on it. Does something to my eyes. Unpleasant monitor. 

My sweet spot was for a long time a 49” Neo G9. 32:9 provided so much additional space in games, I could really enjoy the widescreen. Wanted to switch to OLED, but lack of G9 OLED brightness and curve made me hesitate. 21:9 was no option because I wanted a bigger screen, not just a narrower one. Found the Lg 5k2k and fell for it. Narrower, without loosing pixels, higher, with additional screen space. Once I heard that my 4090 will be enough to power most of the games, I decided to get one, as soon as they’ll ship in my country.

Matte is the problem of what the op is mentioning man people just keep saying lg is the best but ignoring that matte does dim the actual picture, gives a grainy look, and dosent make colors pop as much. I really don’t get what LG was thinking on this one

I just switched to this monitor from my C2 and I do miss the glossy. I love the curve and 21:9 aspect ratio though - the C2 always felt too tall when it was right in front of my face..

Neither the included DP cable nor the Silkland certified cable I bought from Amazon work with this monitor if DP 2.1 is enabled. It DID work with my old 4090 but not with my 5090 so I'm using HDMI until there's a fix.

I am also going from the PG32UCDM to the LG 5K2K, I hope I can handle that curve and matte display tho. What are you going to do with your ROG monitor?

I have the LG 5K2K and I'm using my 4090 to run it. No issues for me and 4090 handles this display really well. I get roughly 70 FPS on 2077 with DLSS (Quality) and Frame Gen + MAX Settings which is more than enough for me. The same settings got me \~100 FPS on my previous AW3423DW

The LG 5K2K on my desk is such big step up from the LG 38” UW IPS. I’m spending way too much time on gaming since I upgraded. Love it!

I had a 38inch lg before, 3840*1600 on a 5080 OC. Now the 5k2k. In cyberpunk I noticed a 20 FPS drop, but still above 120 FPS in basically everything. I didn't run any before and after benchmarks. I wanted a bigger screen and resolution as well as oled. So any drop is acceptable to me. Also yes, I run dlss and FG as so far I have not noticed any artifacts myself. I guess it really depends on how picky you are and if you tend to "look for" those frame differences or artifacts.

I also jumped from a G9 to 5k2K and honestly... I was getting tired of the lack of support 32:9 was getting. 21:9 is just way more supported and not have to depend on avg people providing mods to enjoy my games.. Loving it.

I found the curve to be great and just as immersive as the G9 My test run of game of choice was Diablo 4/POE2, Ascent, Mass Effect LE and Doom Eternal. It was wonderful and didn't feel like a step back from my old G9 with the 1000r Curve to the 800r Curve. The more vertical real estate can't be understated. It add to the experience. I wouldn't go back.

I had to tweak the sharpness to get it right. When I got mine. It was ugly over sharpen.

The only thing that I don't like is the picture setting out of the box was all over the place which wasn't an issue with the G9. Which was flawless out of the box for me. It was over sharpened and black levels washed out. Easy fix tho.

The LG 5k2k monitor is what I consider an endgame monitor for gaming. I dont expect to replace it for at least 10 years.

Its true it's limited to 165 hz in 4k. I can't remember what it is in QHD, but at FHD I know it can get 330 hz, so yeah that's a huge negative for the LG monitor. 165 Hz is good enough for me, but might be too low for OP as well.

Returned mine, the size difference going back to 34" after 2 weeks of 45" is jarring but atleast colors are much much better, and yellows appear true again. Stand by my earlier comments, WOLEDs need to die so all focus can go on improving QD-OLEDs like the black depth issue in ambient light. Update: Yeah once you see QD-OLED there is no going back to WOLED, I advise any one tempted by this on a QDOLED currently to avoid it unless resolution trumps all. Also shows how much ahead of it's time the AW3423DW actually was a little over 3 years

Ditto, uniformity is not up to par with QD OLED, WOLEDs frankly need to die. Waiting on my return label.

Yea figured it out, thanks, still not as good as my AW34 color or uniformity wise so will return it unless LG never send a label and I win the CC dispute by default.

I also find the LG 5k2k to be fantastic. Great colors, great features and great curve. Love it.