LG UltraWide FHD 34-Inch Computer Monitor 34WK650-W, IPS with HDR 10 Compatibility and AMD FreeSync, White

I searched and reviewed monitors for quite some time before selecting this one, and its perfect for my use case. I typically use it for productivity tasks where I can view multiple files and websites at once. I don't use it for gaming. While reviewing I found there are just so many monitors available it can be overwhelming, so I've listed out the main reasons why this monitor stands out.1. IPS screenGreat viewing angles. I purchased a Samsung 34" but those are actually VA panels, so on a widescreen unless you sit far back, you will get a lot of distortion when looking left and right since the monitor is so wide. So IPS is really a must have for widescreen monitors and this one has it.2. ResolutionThis is a complicated topic. While on Windows you can change the scale (different from the resolution), this is only supported for certain monitors on a Mac and appears as scale rather than resolution (they munge both together on Mac). That means with a 4k screen if scaling isn't supported for your monitor, everything is insanely tiny and unreadable on a Mac. While you can get some programs that hack to try and support scaling, it seems to be hit or miss and they might stop support in the future. So on a Mac the resolution of this monitor is HD and is actually perfect for me, not too big and not too small being HD resolution. I also got a QHD 34" before this and text also is quite tiny, and if you change the resolution to HD, it looks quite bad since it isn't the monitor's native resolution. This is HD natively, so everything looks good at that resolution. If I had Windows though I might consider going for a higher resolution monitor and use the scaling function, but then the price rises dramatically. Basically HD for this monitor is 2560x1080, QHD for the same size is 3440x1440. They don't seem to make 4k 34" but LG has a 34" 5k that would be 5120x2160. That one does support scaling on Mac however but it is very expensive.3. Adjustable stand w/VesaThe monitor stand is adjustable so you can change the height. However I did find the platform sticks out in front of the monitor quite a bit so I'm purchasing an arm instead. It does support Vesa though so you can add your own which is a must.4. BrightnessThis monitor does 300 cd/m² which is typically brighter than anyone would want to look at. There are a lot of monitors in this price range that only do 250, which may be too dim.5. SpeakersWhile not a must have, I was surprised to find the speakers to actually be quite decent and not as obtrusive as having left and right computer speakers.6. Form factorThe bezels are quite thin and the monitor overall has a sleek and minimalist look. I don't really like the stand but it is definitely sturdy and handles movement very smoothly.

I've had this monitor for about a year. Ever since, I've been wondering how I managed to deal with the dual monitor and monitor stand setup I had for so longer before that. I need 2 screens and really 3 would be better. Even a nice monitor stand is just clunky to attach to the backs of 2 monitors and position comfortably. Transporting it in such condition is a bigger hassle.I absolutely LOVE that this monitor is just affixed to a sturdy, but lightweight stand that easily slides up or down to adjust the height. The monitor is lightweight and so easy to move if needed. For the past several months, I had breakdown my computer setup and transport it to work elsewhere every couple of weeks. All I kept thinking was how thankful I was to have this monitor and not my dual monitors on the heavy, clunky stand. So easy to set back up now.Another bonus is the built-in 'OnScreen Control' program. Makes it super easy to split the screens selecting from a variety of configurations. I've used several of them, but tend to just stick with the equal split screen most often. I also like that there are more settings to easily adjust the color of the screen depending on use. To cut down on the brightness, I keep it on the 'reader' setting and this works great for me. Helps my eyes not get so tired staring at my monitor all day long.The only downside is that even though the monitor seems very large, I've lost just a tad bit of space on the split screen views versus the amount of display space I had on my 2 separate monitors. It's not really that big of a deal, but the more advanced I'm getting with my monitor setup, the more picky I'm becoming. :)I plan to see if there is a larger one I can buy. Then I'll just this one as a 2nd setup in another room or as a TV in a spare room. I have not had any issues with bleeding, color quality or anything of that nature. I'm not a graphic artist so probably not the best person to comment on that. It's a high cost for a monitor but the benefits definitely outweigh the cost.