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Digital Trends finds an ultrawide OLED that nearly removes the usual compromises, with excellent image quality and dual modes.
LG UltraGear 39GX950B
4 expert reviews#10 of 18 computer monitors
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recommend
recommend
Best for a 5K2K OLED ultrawide at desk size
Critics’ consensus
4 professional reviewers tested the LG UltraGear 39GX950B, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: performance.
Reviewed by Digital Trends, TechRadar, PC Gamer and 1 more
The catch: It is very expensive and needs a powerful GPU.
Critics agree
Scores run from 83 to 903 printed scores, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 90
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
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What do critics say about the LG UltraGear 39GX950B?
TechRadar90
TechRadar calls it a true endgame monitor with superb visuals and sensible size, but it is very expensive compared with a cheaper rival.
PC Gamer89
PC Gamer finds it almost the ultimate gaming monitor, but a short warranty, HDR quirks and a cheaper rival due soon make it a wait-and-see.
TFTCentral83est.
The first 39-inch 5K2K tandem OLED ultrawide gets praise for sharp text, gentler curve and hardware calibration.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Performance2 of 4
What critics dislike most
No clear pattern.
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Common questions
Is the LG UltraGear 39GX950B worth it?
Most critics think so: 3 of 4 recommend it. It is very expensive and needs a powerful GPU.
Do critics agree about the LG UltraGear 39GX950B?
Critics agree: scores range from 83 (TFTCentral) to 90 (Digital Trends), a spread of 7 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What is the best alternative to the LG UltraGear 39GX950B?
The Alienware AW3426DW (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.