LG 34WQ73A

LG 34WQ73A Review & Specifications

34WQ73A by LG from the UltraWide series, is a 34.14″ IPS monitor with a resolution of 3440 × 1440 pixels (2.389:1 aspect ratio) and a refresh rate of up to 60 Hz. It supports a 10-bit color depth, displays up to 1073741824 colors, and offers the following color space coverage: 99.00% sRGB . The panel delivers 300 nits of brightness, has a static contrast ratio of 1000:1, a response time of 5.00 ms. It has a pixel density of 110 PPI, with viewing angles of 178 ° (degrees)° horizontal and 178 ° (degrees)° vertical. The screen covers 89.64% of the front surface, and it features a 3800R curved panel. It uses a W-LED backlight and has a Anti-glare/Matte (3H) screen coating. HDR capabilities include support for HDR10. Typical power consumption is 60.00 W, with a maximum of 150.00 W.

General Work Usage

The LG 34WQ73A delivers a modest 68.0% productivity score, making it suitable for casual or part-time work tasks like email, browsing, or occasional document editing. It utilizes an IPS panel—a top-tier choice for productivity. IPS and similar panels deliver exceptional color accuracy, wide viewing angles, and consistent brightness across the screen. Their resistance to burn-in makes them especially well-suited for prolonged use involving static content like spreadsheets, toolbars, and text editors. The monitor’s high resolution of 3440×1440 delivers sufficient screen space for most productivity tasks, though less than ultra-wide or 4K displays. The pixel density of 110 ppi provides adequately crisp text without requiring scaling, though pixel edges may become noticeable when sitting close or working with fine content. With a brightness level of 300 nits, this monitor may appear dim in bright office settings, making it less suitable for environments with strong ambient light.

The LG 34WQ73A has color space coverage of: 99.00% sRGB , which gives this monitor moderate color gamut coverage, acceptable for general media consumption, light image editing, or office tasks involving visuals. However, it may not display colors as accurately or vibrantly as wide-gamut monitors. With 8-bit + FRC, this monitor offers decent gradients but remains more suited for entry-level creative users.

The work performance-per-price score of 33.2% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for professional productivity use. Given both the modest work suitability score and weak value proposition, there are likely better alternatives in the same price class.

Gaming and Media Usage

The LG 34WQ73A provides a modest 65.8% entertainment score, making it a viable option for casual gaming, streaming, and everyday media consumption. It utilizes an IPS panel, which is widely appreciated for accurate color reproduction, wide viewing angles, and consistent brightness. These panels are a balanced and reliable choice for gamers who enjoy vivid visuals and moderate HDR. High-end IPS models often support local dimming zones and high peak brightness levels, enhancing the experience in HDR games and bright rooms. While response times are slightly slower than OLED or TN, recent advancements have greatly reduced motion blur and input lag. The monitor’s high resolution of 3440×1440 strikes a good balance between image sharpness and system performance, making it suitable for most gaming scenarios without overly taxing the GPU. With a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, this monitor is best suited for basic gaming or casual media viewing, but the 5.00 ms response time may result in trailing effects during action scenes.

The monitor provides very good ergonomic support, enabling users to adjust it for improved comfort during extended gaming, viewing, or daily activities, and offers excellent connectivity, supporting a wide range of usage scenarios and seamless integration with various devices and setups.

Specific ergonomic adjustments and connectivity details can be found in the specifications section below.

Performance per Price

The gaming performance-per-price score of 22.5% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for gaming-focused users. With both a low value rating and a modest gaming usage score (65.8%), this monitor may not be ideal for gamers seeking performance and value.

With a performance-per-price score of just 30.3%, this monitor does not offer strong value in its category. With both a low value rating and a modest quality score (62.2 pts), this monitor is less competitive than other options in its price bracket.