LG 34GK950G, 3440x1440, G-Sync, 120Hz

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8+2 bit FRC is enough for even DisplayHDR1000, so it's fine. This panel is 550 nits peak, so it's a lot closer to DisplayHDR600 than 400. Like I've stated elsewhere, it's odd LG didn't push it to DisplayHDR600 like the 5K ultrawide.

I have no interest in FALD. It creates way too much bloom/light blobs, that is a lot worse for image fidelity than what the added iris destruction capabilities of 1000 nits at less than 1 meters distance, adds:

I mean look at the bloom here. Looks like city lights in fog. It's not supposed to be there. And this is on the stupidly expensive Gsync DisplayHDR1000 monitors. No thanks.
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I can't speak to that image you've posted... although photos of monitors taken in dark rooms are notoriously misleading. The bleed indicated in that image for example would not be nearly as bad to the naked eye... if it was, that monitor would be classified faulty in a heartbeat!

Regardless, FALD is said (by everyone who appears in the know) to be superior technology... I mean, this is what's commented and reported by every monitor expert and article on the subject I've come across at least, and seeing diagrams and technical breakdowns of how it works, I'm not inclined to disagree... it's far more clever and sophisticated than edge or backlit. At the same time, I'm quite sure not all FALD displays are the same, any more than all edge or backlit ones are. I'm sure @PCM2 can offer some thoughts on this as he reviews monitors.

Given the 'G' and the 'F' are using the same panel, I don't know what the 'F' actually brings to the table regards HDR performance... or rather what the G-Sync module on the 'G' takes away from it. Again, perhaps PCM2 can answer that one. Based on all the specs though, and the identical panel, it seems unlikely to me that there is going to be much visible performance difference regards HDR between these two monitors... at least in respect to making that the core decision to buy it. If HDR is your priority, there are better options than this monitor for sure!
 
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Based of everyones experiences with LG monitors, what is the quality control like? Do you guys have to play the panel lottery to ensure that there is no BLB or severe IPS glow? Also I heard somewhere that LG monitors were factory calibrated and was wondering if there was any truth to that? Thanks!
 
Notional said:
I have no interest in FALD. It creates way too much bloom/light blobs, that is a lot worse for image fidelity than what the added iris destruction capabilities of 1000 nits at less than 1 meters distance
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I have to agree, but I also like to game in a darkened room so this would drive me a bit nuts (along with the active fan!).

As this point I'd probably choose the F panel over the G, and I'm quite a proponent of Gsync's qualities!
 
I agree that having an "overclock" feature is a bit odd if the panel isn't overclocked, which it isn't in this case. But the G-SYNC module is overclocked. So if this can be done with little song and dance, why not just do it by default? Not sure, but it might be because LG thinks gamers like to overclock things. And they're not wrong. To some people the idea of overclocking a component is 'cool'. To others, especially when it comes to monitors, it brings out feelings of dread. In this case I think such feelings are unfounded, but it's a peculiar arrangement with this monitor and its refresh rate so we'll see.

Regarding HDR functionality, as @Legend says it is just very basic HDR functionality. No effective local dimming support, maximum luminance fairly limited for HDR (but that's just a small piece of what is required for DisplayHDR 600). DisplayHDR 400 is essentially something to shift a product onto people who don't know any better. https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/posts/32080556/. I'd recommend reading my review of the Dell S2719DM which has a peak luminance of over 800 cd/m2 and really poor HDR if you think high peak luminance is all it takes for a convincing HDR performance. They've also just unleashed the S2719DC which shares many similar specs (including specified luminance) but has DisplayHDR 600 support. It's all about how the backlight handles local dimming, which is vitally important for a convincing HDR experience.

Forget stupidly over-exposed images which don't give an accurate representation of the experience. If you want a proper idea of what to expect from a good local dimming solution, feel free to read my PG27UQ review which has the most extensive HDR section you'll find on a review of the product. Including a video which gives a pretty decent impression of the 'haloing' you can expect. Hint: that image on the previous page is utter misleading rubbish - try looking at the content on the taskbar, because if it were correctly exposed it wouldn't look like that and would be much more clearly defined.

@ChrisPyzut - I appreciate you wanting a review, but also https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/posts/32079577/ :)
 
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As always, LG will go in high to get the early adopters and then drop when they want to shift some volume. Good news is that it looks like it could be pretty damn good, I think I'd pay to get it early if it is!!! :D
 
+1. Monitor looks amazing but I don't know if UW5 and nanoIPS worth paying extra 400€ instead of save them and get the Alienware AW3418DW or the Acer Predator X34P.
 
I’m pretty disappointed in the price since I was looking at the AG352UCG6 but people seem to complain about the responsiveness so was excited to hear about the LG with similar specs but a generally superior quality panel, however if the price is nearly double, I’m gonna give it a miss
 
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