Should you Buy THIS Monitor.. or a TV? 

The music in this video was super distracting.

Yes, moving it back would result in the same perceived surface area than a smaller monitor that lies closer BUT a shorter distance can also take a toll on your eyes, since you have to focus much closer. During long usage sessions it may help develop near sightedness.

What's up with that loud background music?

As someone with a 40" 4k Monitor, it is honestly freaking awesome. It's like the difference between writing on a clipboard and writing on a large desk. There's just so much space. It makes multi tasking a completely different proposition. I'll often have a web browser, a text/code editor, a terminal and a video player open side by side. And not all tightly snug and fit together like in the video. Spread out around the screen it makes it feel like I have this giant, open space to work in. It really does illicit that experience of working on a large desk with multiple books and papers just randomly placed wherever seems convenient. It has done more to transform how I use my computer than any other technical innovation of the past 15 years. I doubt I will ever go back to a smaller screen for my main desktop.

WHAT THE HECK IS UP WITH THE LOUD MUSIC ?!

Basicly: Past: I want a monitor which can be used as TV. Present: I want a TV which can be used as monitor

What’s with the loud ass music when I’m trying to listen to you speak 🙄

Thankfully this negative review drove the price down. Thanks Linus!

Note that this monitor has BGR panel instead of RGB so you have to tweak subpixel antialiasing settings in pretty much every app that has its own configuration.

Been using a 1080p 46" for 7 years... and love it. been thinking about getting a newer one (4k normal, 1080p gaming) and relocate the current one. 46" Full HD LED* TV with PVR and SRS Audio (100Hz Full HD Panel) Inputs... Headphones, USB, HDMI, HDMI, Y, Pv, Pr, PC Audio, VGA. With a Remote and Picture in Picture, nice and simple but works for my setup. Working on other peoples computers with tiny 24-30" does my head in now after getting used to it.

Of all things you didn't dive into, you didn't bother to talk about the hardware split screen at all (besides the quick mention) which is the real selling point of this monitor. I'm a software engineer by day and a gamer by night and I currently have four 1080 monitors in a grid and it's a hassle to setup, move, and maintain. I've thought about switching to a 4k TV but because of input lag, response times, and the fact that a full 4k display right in your face is a bad idea- I've had no desire. However, this monitor checks all of my boxes because it isn't just a 4k display, it can be used in various configurations like 4x1080. ... And yet you didn't bother to talk about it. Just because it doesn't work for you and your video editing doesn't mean it doesn't have value outside of that. I have browsers, terminals, debug windows, discord/slack, sublime, etc running at all times on different displays when I'm working and just as much on my other displays whem I'm gaming. I'm rather annoyed. I'm glad Kyle (Bitwit) talked about it (and gave some really great detail) - but I really wanted you guys to dive deep into the hardware split screen that the LG panel provides which gives the monitor value outside of being a glorified TV.

I used a 43" Samsung TV as a monitor for about 6 months for software development work. I liked it and I would use it again. The glossy screen was the key downside, so look for a matte screen. A lesser irritation was that it acted like a TV: It would turn off after a period of inactivity. To use it again, I could not just wiggle my mouse or press a key, I had to turn it on again using the remote.

and they said i was crazy when I got a 42" 4k HDR tv to use on my table of computer desk. I love it, I can lay in bed and watch stuff as easily as I can play videogames at my desk. It's smart too so I can just cast from my phone or use the built in apps! No mouse needed.

Probably users can have dual-use for this monitor as a 43" (or a 38" Ultra-wide). When we don't need the 4-screens split (depend on the kind of work you're doing) ....Users can Increase the height of the Window's TaskBar on the bottom to reduce the vertical height of the monitor so that it looks like a Ultra-Wide 38". Plus, you get more taskbar area to display applications tabs. ( Go to 4:20 on this video and you know what I mean ). On the other hand, LG could have a built-in function to BLACK-OUT the TOP and BOTTOM (like movies) to create a more seamless conversion to Ultra-Wide.

Depends on needs. I have a PC hocked up on my 1080 TV. Works ok. Had the hurricane tracking info up live my TV while back. Way better then waiting for some news channel to give updates that are hours old.

I use 43 inch, 4K TV very comfortably. I use only 75% of width & 75% of height - which is about 60% of the total screen real estate. Also, adjusted display size to 110% which makes reading text much easier. Great tv-monitor at 2-3 feet from my eyes!

If there was a built in program, where you could set the "monitor" to separate itself into multiple windows, so you could run multiple programs in full screen mode, that would be great. A lot of professional programs are made to be run in fullscreen, with you running any other programs you have on separate monitors, which would suck for "monitors" like this. Running the programs in smaller, separate windows usually cuts down on utility and functionality. BTW I don't know if someone has already made a program like this, but if LG would recommend this for professional use, they should create a pre-installed program for it.

Probably really nice in security sector where you need to view a lot of cameras at same time.

This shines in what my current set up is which is a pc hooked up to a 32" tv across from my bed 4' when I'm sitting on the end of my bed to 6' when I'm laying back and it perfect for watching videos and playing games so I feel like that monitor would be perfect for a set up like this nit so much on a desk right up in your face

I use the LG 43ud-79 instead of a TV at 4-6 foot viewing distance. At less than 4 feet, pixels are noticeable. Speakers are more than satisfactory for non-audiophiles, but lack bass. As linus notes, it is a matte panel, great for well-lit rooms. Most TVs are glossy. $200 over a comparable TV gets you a matte panel, great I/O and 10-20ms Less input lag than modern tv panels. Otherwise, save that $200 and use a 43" 4k TV as a monitor.

This is exactly what I've been looking for in a TV. Basically a monitor, no bells or whistles for "better color" or "better picture" Just the basic TV with speakers even though I have a surround sound system. Perfect price for the size and 4k.

I use a 40" 1080p TV as my main screen in my three monitor setup (two 24" monitors on the sides), I have been doing this for quite a few years now, even before super slim TVs, and enjoy this type of setup. It is/has been difficult to get good 4k TV, with high refresh rates etc., in only 40"-43" size. So this is something I would very much like to upgrade to. As to getting a bigger screen, I tried that a few years ago. My now living room TV (a 55" plasma) was on SUPER sale when I was replacing/upgrading my main PC screen so I bought it to try it out... I had to replace it in less than a week because it was giving me headaches. I am used to a 40" TV at around 2.5+ feet for typical PC use, am accustomed to being able to see the whole screen and turn my head for better viewing of side monitors, HOWEVER, the larger 55" screen forced my eyes to focus much more difficultly to take in the entire screen and like I said ended up giving me headaches quite quickly. This, for me, makes a well built 4k "PC monitor" (especially at that price) something that would make a great upgrade to my existing style setup, though I would still need to upgrade my PC now to actually do 4k properly, so it goes on my wish list for later.

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEED!! A giant monitor to watch Netflix❤️

bro i got this monitor its AMAZING i tell you for me it was not too big BUT it didnt had to be bigger

I would say RS232 is also huge in digital signage, all those signs on the side of the highway use it so the player PC can adjust brightness and monitor the display and for indoor use to make sure the screen is on, or off at night, and ensure it's on the right input.

gonna upgrade to this (or something like it) from my dual vertical 24" 1920x1200 screens. gotta admit I am a fan of seeable pixels + no display scaling and really can use the screen space. also, adjusting brighness with two buttons on a remote is much better than crawling through an OSD (aside from screenbright + DDC/CI).

Static C# function. Feed it diagonal length and pixel dimensions. DPI and dimensions assumes square pixels Viewing distance assumes 1 arc-minute resolving power. A person with 20/20 vision has 1 arcminute resolving power for six degrees of their field of view. 20/10 vision can get one arc-minute or better resolving power for up to 22 degrees of field-of-view. public static void DPIAndLengthDimensionsFromPixelDimensionsAndDiaganolLength (Numeric DiagonalLength, Numeric PixelsX, Numeric PixelsY, out Numeric DPI, out Numeric SizeX, out Numeric SizeY, out Numeric MaxViewingDistance1ArcMinInches, out Numeric FieldOfViewXAtMaxViewingDistance1ArcMin, out Numeric FieldOfViewYAtMaxViewingDistance1ArcMin) { DPI=(PixelsX^2+PixelsY^2)^0.5/DiagonalLength; SizeX=PixelsX/DPI; SizeY=PixelsY/DPI; MaxViewingDistance1ArcMinInches=3437.7467707849392526078892888463/DPI; //Constant=360*60/PI/2 FieldOfViewXAtMaxViewingDistance1ArcMin=PixelsX/60.0; FieldOfViewYAtMaxViewingDistance1ArcMin=PixelsY/60.0; }

I live in a motel. I like to watch RU-vid videos and other kinds of videos from the couch or the bed. I also like to display my slideshow of keepsake photos. The motel t.v. sucks, so I watch movies on my monitor. Old screensavers look cool on a 43 inch monitor while you are chillin.

I have this monitor. Am using it right now. Overall it's pretty good. I honestly prefer the picture on my old NEC Multisync LCD2490WUXi, but that's a professional monitor meant for editing, while this is more general use. But anyway the image on the LG seems a bit COOL to me (blue) compared to the warmer tone I'm used to (I calibrate to 6500k). I have not done any calibration on the LG in order to see if I can get a warmer tone though. The only thing I hate is that even with the huge size I sill can't run windows scaling at 100% because it's still too small. Instead I need to run at 125%, which does make some UI elements and test a bit more blurry than if it was at 100%. At 100% everything is super crisp, but again, just too small for me.

Didn't learn anything about UD, but I definitely enjoyed the shenanigans.

Why isn't anyone talking about PWM controlled backlights? A lot of TVs use 120hz, which is kind of fine if the brightness is turned up and you watch it from several meters. But if you use it as a monitor, you'd turn down the brightness, so it'll just flash in your face 120 times a sec. For myself I bought a 43" IPS Philips monitor, it uses dc to drive the background and I'm quite happy overall. The semi-reflective surface and the slight image retention issues bother me a bit, but I can't have any bad word as I got it used for 380 us dollars worth of local currency.

Been using pretty much this for just over a year... it's great for music production. When you're working with Protools it's nice to have the vertical real-estate, to have more sends and inserts, as well as the horizontal space for a load of channels set to jumbo. Especially since in a studio you're a fair bit further back with all the controllers or mixing surfaces you may have. Then again, my previous setup was two 21.5 inch 1080p monitors... though it dosn't feel like I lose anything important when I go from my retina macbook...

look, what i think would make most sense at this point is probably a single curved oled panel monitor that could replace a three-by-two 6x1080p multi-monitor setup, 5760x2160, at about ~130ppi with built in support for 4-to-1 pixel mapping at +120hz

I have the philips 43 inches 4k monitor, and its great, I have it wall mounted in front of my desk, giving me a lot of space. Will never go back to a smaller screen.... :)

umm should i buy this monitor or a tv? ha screw it im going to buy the monitor :V

I've been using a 42" LG LCD TV as a monitor for awhile. Once you get used to it, it's pretty damn nice.

Happy with my 43" (42.5" or 108cm technically) Philips, does everything I need at 3840x2160, mostly at 60fps, though I've a few games that my single GTX 980 Ti can't quite push to 60fps at such a high resolution. No huge stand, as it had little aluminum feet that were surprisingly stable, but I just went to a wall mount that gives it fantastic tilt and swivel (unfortunately no rotate). My desk is very deep and sits far from the wall so the size is not overwhelming now that it's off the desk and on the wall. 20" was too much but 26" is perfect, with 9 point Helvetica and Times being quite easily readable.

I would like to build an arcade-style cabinet for modern fighting games. This is closer to what I want, but still not exactly what I want. I probably won't build the cabinet in a few years anyway so something better might come around.

I work with code, photoshop, premiere pro, also gaming and movies on a 49 inches 4k tv, for me was the best choice, i am really thinking on buy this monitor.

Been living that 40+ inch 4k@60hz life for years now.

I currently use a 40 inch 1080p TV as a monitor. I sit in a arm chair a couch-like distance from my tv monitor. It is my preferred set up. Edit: I am intrigued by this giant monitor. But for the price, I think I would just stick with a larger 4k TV.

im just happy i can watch youtube on my raspberry pi at 480p

Matte screen - good. Latency - like my old acer LCD: good However: only 30 and 60Hz through DisplayPort?! I have to force 24Hz for movies (Custom Resolution Utility FTW) Sometimes I feel it is way darker than my previous LG television ... even if it is way brighter than my tablet O_o For some reason, LG put the background light several millimeters behind the screen, which can be seen in the edge of the screen. Even though it has more HDMI than DP inputs, it can't handle well interlaced signal (the TV were way better) And how come, that if I connect a GTX 1070 to the 60Hz HDMI input, I get only 30Hz? I can force 60Hz with the above utility, but come on! Apart from these... it is 4K, so I like it :D

I actually liked this ad/sponsor so I saw it till the end

Sorry, Linus, but I don't quite follow your complaint about the 4k pixel density and sitting so close. How is it any different to your 38"UW, which is basically 4K? Both screens are 3840 horizontal, and would be sat at an equal distance, the only difference is the latter is shorter in height so 1600 instead of 2160. Your shots even show that the screens are equal in physical width. I agree that 3-windows on an UW suits (most) workflow better than 4-quarters on a 16:9, but surely both screens have the exact same pixel density and, save panel quality (which you don't go in to) would look the same from equal distance. I have been using a cheap Seiki 4K 39" TV as a development monitor for the last three years and have loved the increased resolution and have no problem viewing that "TV" from a short distance, with the brightness dialed down and some other tweaks. There is a 4" difference between my TV and Yudi, but I don't think it would make that much difference, and don't quite follow why you appear so dismissive of this TV, ahem monitor. Moreover, I would have appreciated you delving a little more in to pixel density comparing this display to other ones to give us a clearer picture on your complaints; a level of detail you have touched on before in your original LG 38" UW review here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mDBWH5XGbjg.htmlm53s. Furthermore, the pixel density on a 24" or 27" 1080 display that plenty of people buy and you review as great screens is going to be far inferior to this panel, which is, as you say, basically 4x21" 1080 screens in one. I know those are aimed at gamers and have other redeeming features, but for productivity they are awful.

Linus would like just combine the panel's of display rather than taking the bezels to make a superb huge display..💐💐💐💐

LOL 55in UHD TV as my main monitor - everything is fine, I run a lot of windows as it is and this is a nice upgrade from 4 23in HD screens.

I'm using a 40" 1080p tv for a monitor. would love to upgrade to 4k but I will never go smaller for any reason.

Heres an idea, put the damn plugs on the side where they are easy to get to. Nothing like trying to tilt a big screen and look behind it feeling around for the one correct plug in the 20 of them. I don't care if its a TV or monitor.

I wasn't gonna tell you to move it back...

Holy fuck i'm loving this background music

4x 1080p inputs would have been great for my space, too bad it doesn't have digital audio out.

I really want this, but like you say... why did they make it FLAT when they make the 38" curved? If this were a curved panel it would be miles more user-friendly because of the viewing angles.

2:05 It's gonnna be clamp this, clamp that! Bada clamp bada clamp

I use a VIZIO 42" TV for my PC, mounted on a wall and looks better than my old PC monitor...

this isn't unbox therapy you don't need music to make you think you're high

Dude I have been gaming on a tv in 4k for over 3 years now and honestly I cant imagine a monitor under that resolution. Will buya monitor but one that has over 100hz and 4k uhd

You should connect four PCs and do fourplayer "splitscreen"

Didn't hear music till went down to comments! Man! Now all I hear is music!

3:53 I respect you a lot for featuring WeRateDogs

Grandma got a brand new tv and I have to put a coax into it.......

Honestly I'd get this to use it as a "TV" to watch shows off my laptop in the living room as in my country there is an annual €160 TV licence that we have to pay that would be rendered null by the fact that this is a monitor.

my laptop is plugged into my 32" bedroom tv and I use a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse so I can surf the web from my bed. yes, i would like to upgrade to at least 1080p as my720p tv makes the text a tiny bit fuzzy but other than that if you are not doing professional things or high-level gaming then using a tv works perfectly fine.

It's getting closer to LTT's gamig TV... next year perhaps?

hmmm, ppi on my 1440p 32" seems fine and i'd imagine 4k 43" would be even higher i'm 1-2 feet away

You’re neglecting a big difference between this and a TV- apps. Almost every TV is Smart now and has all of these added on features that reduce performance and add cost. This is a stripped down TV focused towards computer users instead of typical consumers.

Would it be possible to use two of these with one computer, effectively having 8 split screens?

My neighbour was playing shitty music while I was watching this. So I turned my volume up. He turned his up at the same time, so I turned mine up higher. Then I realised the shitty music was coming from this video. Stop it.

I own a 1080p Tv, 32", that sits 40cm from my face. I have been saving for ages just to get the right monitor. About this one, I think I will pass.

I'll stick with my 34" ultra-wide LG monitor for now.

It's funny my name is Jeff and I own a 40" 4k monitor but that wasn't my argument... it's more that I use the four comers of the screen to do 4 thing at once, for example play a game watch a youtube video, reseach something and do searches based upon what I found on that research without having to switch between tabs. Also running 5 EVE Online Client with everything visible which was the main driver to go for a 4k 40" monitor after my 1080p 27" 120Hz monitor packed it in but after like a week you can't go back to using a smaller screen or at least I can't, I am going to buy a 1440p 144Hz monitor for gaming because as you said you cannot view the hole screen at once so FPS games suck balls but for everything else that you can run in windowed mode it's great, because you can do MANY things at once... well it really tops out at 4 things but yeah, it's plenty.

Do a triple monitor setup with this!

dude, ive been running tvs as monitors since they came out with 1080p 55".. cant tell the difference when im kicking back on my sofa with a wireless mouse/keyboard. ya'l need to get with hte times. as for refresh rates, if yr tv can do 3D, it can do gaming

I really want to see a reboot of 4:3 displays.

43" for a monitor is way too big. i used a 32" FHD Samsung TV for gaming and i was like 1m+ from it. it takes a while to get used to, but u get used eventually. 43" on a normal desktop is waaaaay to big. you'd look at it like a live tennis match. no i'm happily using 2 Dell 24" 1900x1200 and work great for my gaming - no shooting :) and for other normal stuff.

I was wondering when you would get around to this.

Thanks man u helped me at the right time i was confused . r u from linus? Or jst saw my comment??

one of the only logical things this would be good for is writing code

It be cool to see a round or egg 4k 144-120hz game oled monitor

Did someone accidentally forget about a music track in editing?

Should you? Probably not. Do you want one? Fuck yes. And I have always wanted a remote which has control for my bright NES

I uh... i like the background music >.>

Why does the music at the beginning have the find my iPhone ring in it? It's driving me crazy.

I use a Samsung 37" 1440P Monitor as my TV in my living room.

My friend talked me into buying one of these still haven’t had a chance to use it yet

Can you guys do a review of LGs new concept monitor with a ratio of 30:9

You can rearrange your task bar at the top of the monitor, though. I'm just saying.

This Monitor plus a remote controlled soundbar to replace your TV sounds pretty good.

what is wrong with the background music ? too loud and the rythem of it kills Linue's speach and distracts me so much

The shitty background music has to stop.

2:13 Do all LMG employees sleep in work-t's and Levi's? :D

I know what I should buy Actual friends

What is up with the background music, chill out Editors

Not a fan of the background music

But can it run cry- But can it display crysis?

Wtf is this background music?

*THE MUSIC IS TOO MUCH*

And here I am still using 1080p

Yo I'm sorry Linus. I'll mind my own business next time

I think linus is going through a tv phase