LG 49BQ95C-W 49 Monitor TILT Height Swivel White

Don't mess around with used monitors. I wont go into details of multiple attempts. In the end, I finally gave up paid full price for a new monitor and am now happy. Oh yeah! The monitor is wonderful. Read more

Tl;dr of this review: absolute unit of a monitor, fantastic SDR output, picture-by-picture/picture-in-picture modes are good, but lose HDR and some framerate, HDR itself is weak, built-in KVM is a fantastic feature, other standard features are there, VRR is fine. Now this is an interesting monitor. I used an Asus VG248QE before this one, and got absolutely tired of how awful its color reproduction was, and couldn't believe it when I saw a monitor like this on Amazon Vine. I was really excited for it, and after having used it for a bit, I'm... reasonably happy with it. No monitor is ever perfect, but we'll get into that. In the package you get the monitor itself, the two-part stand, power cable, HDMI and DP cables, and a cable clip. The monitor stand was very easy to put together and to attach to the monitor. It holds rotation and tilt fairly well, and lifting/lowering is rock solid, which given how heavy of a monitor this is, is rather impressive. I should mention from here on that I'm primarily a Linux user. HDR support on Linux is... a bit experimental, but we'll get to that later. Weirdly, when I first started using the monitor, I didn't have many resolution modes at all, but after fumbling around in settings, I have access to a lot of the expected resolutions. In full screen display, they're all at some approximation of 144Hz. You can see all of those in the image with "Fullscreen Resolution Modes." This does offer picture-by-picture and picture-in-picture modes. In picture-by-picture, you get the option of splitting down the middle, splitting about a third on either the left or right side, or the aforementioned picture-in-picture, which you can scale and move around at will. Picture-by-picture and picture-in-picture modes naturally vary in their resolutions; the default ones are in the images. Two disappointments show up though: in all of these modes, you are limited to 120Hz, and you lose access to HDR. I can understand some technical limitations for a monitor like this on the framerate, but it's disappointing to lose HDR. That's one of the big downsides of this monitor for me. As for the rest of the settings, it's fairly standard fare; brightness, contrast, volume, color temps, input selection, picture/color adjustment, and some energy settings. This does have a built-in KVM, which is a killer feature. It's only available in PBP and PIP modes, however, but that makes sense. I only have PCs to test the KVM switch out, but I found that most any input device I put in there worked. Thumb drives, not so much, but I'm willing to give it some slack on that. As far as SDR goes, this is a fantastic monitor. I wanted a monitor with good color reproduction, and by God did I get one. I don't have a colorimeter, so I can't test whether it covers the full gamut of what it says it can, but it looks miles better than my old Asus monitor. With this being a QLED display, viewing angles are excellent, and even from across the room, it looks solid. This is a serious stunner as far as SDR goes. HDR... leaves something to be desired. Admittedly, I don't have any real experience with HDR outside of what the display on my phone can do. However, HDR on this monitor has two problems: it only has a peak output of about 450 nits according to the website, and it only has eight local dimming zones. I could take or leave the 450 nits thing, but eight local dimming zones is downright inexcusable for a monitor of this size. You can see a huge bit of blooming on that picture I took of some HDR test footage. Losing access to HDR in PBP/PIP is a bummer, but honestly, the actual HDR that's here is rather disappointing. Still, it says it can do it, so I expect it, especially from a $1,300 monitor. I'm not gonna pull my punches here. Gaming wise, yeah, it feels just like my Asus. This does support Gsync/Freesync, and it works as well as that old Asus monitor. There's not too much to say here, VRR feels nice. All in all, I'm still extremely happy that I ended up with this monitor. For SDR usage, it's absolutely fantastic, and the absolute unit of a monitor this is has to be seen to be understood. It does stumble in its picture-by-picture modes some, but really falters in HDR. I'll still happily bask in this thing's enormity, but I just wish it had an actually decent amount of local dimming zones, so that this panel could really reach the heights that I know it can. Nearly there, LG, but not quite. Read more

Overall, not bad. It does this weird thing after a little bit of time where the screen starts to dim. That gets annoying. Beyond that it's great. I get so much space on this monitor! Like 3 monitors in one! Read more

I recently upgraded my workspace with the LG 49BQ95C-W 49" Monitor, and it has been awesome. This monitor is visually stunning and incredibly functional. It's perfect for both work and play. The sleek silver finish of the monitor adds a touch of elegance to any setup. The tilt Height Swivel feature is great, allowing me to easily adjust the monitor to my preferred angle for maximum comfort. The build quality is solid, giving me confidence in its durability. This monitor is slightly heavy like the weight of two monitors. It is slightly larger than two 16:9 aspect 27" monitors side by side which this monitor replaced for me. The 49-inch screen size is impressive and provides ample workspace. The native resolution of the monitor is 5120 x 1440 at 72Hz. The visuals are sharp and clear, making it ideal for everything from graphic design and video editing to gaming. For the screen real estate, I'm using Microsoft's PowerToys to create three screen zones, a normal middle zone and two smaller zones on the sides. These zones can override the normal snap to zones with a setting in PowerToys. The default half monitor snap zones work well too. The IPS panel is slightly curved which is super cool and it offers wide viewing angles, so I can see every detail from any position in the room. This is the only way to go. The vibrant colors and deep contrast enhance my viewing experience. Windows let me enable HDR and it is bright for a computer monitor, HDR 400. I currently have the monitor on the auto brightness setting. The monitor's HDR 400 technology delivers vibrant colors and impressive brightness, making every image pop. The PBP OSC feature allows for multiple input sources, providing flexibility in my workflow. On the back there are USB-C, 2x HDMI and DP ports. It comes with the cables too. I'm using the USB-C port and cable with a Dell Latitude 7200. The USB Type-C port with PD 90W power delivery is a convenient addition, allowing me to keep my laptop charged. The monitor power supply is internal to the monitor. The cable to the power outlet is the same type as a desktop computer's power cable. There's no proprietary connector with an external power brick. I can easily adjust the height and angle of the monitor to reduce strain on my neck and eyes. The swivel function also makes it easy to share my screen with colleagues or switch between tasks without moving my chair. I think this is a must have feature and this monitor has it. It doesn't skimp at all with ergonomics. The LG 49BQ95C-W monitor has exceeded my expectations in every way. Its combination of high-quality display, ergonomic design, and versatile features make it a top-tier choice for anyone looking to upgrade their workspace. Whether you're a professional designer, a gamer, or someone who enjoys a high-quality viewing experience, this monitor delivers. I highly recommend the LG 49BQ95C-W 49" Monitor to anyone in need of a reliable and modern display. It has truly transformed my work environment bringing me into the current decade and has made my daily tasks more enjoyable. Read more

This monitor is beautiful, fast, so wide and makes me very happy. I use it for my D&D room as both a DM screen and a source for all my documents. I can split 4 different screens with web pages, PDF's, spreadsheets and more. I love the multiple inputs so I can switch between different devices. The stand has a sliding height that stays where you put it without needing to screw anything down. The tilt is fine and it's easy to move around despite it's weight. Read more

I have used this monitor for a couple months and have had a great experience with is so far. The only downside is that my laptop doesn't support the maximum resolution so I don't get to take advantage of the 5K feature. The monitor brightness is pleasing and the navigation system for the controls is easy to use (single joystick on the right side) compared to every other monitor I have had. One great feature which I wanted in a new monitor and this one delivered on is the stand height. My goal is to make a new electronics homelab setup and this monitor sits high enough to put an oscilloscope and some other equipment underneath. The downside to that is that it's a little wobbly. I wound up building a new very sturdy desk ad fixing it to the wall to combat this. Read more