| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Brand | LG |
| Series | UltraWide |
| Model | 29UM68 | General |
| Size (Inch) | 29" Flat |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Color Gamut (CIE1931) | sRGB over 99% |
| Colour Depth (Num of Colours) | 8bits (6bit+FRC), 16.7M |
| Pixel Pitch (mm) | 0.2628(H) x 0.2628(V) |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1080 |
| Brightness(Typ.) | 250cd/m2 |
| Contrast Ratio(Original) | 41.66736111 |
| (DFC) | Mega |
| Response Time_Typ.(on/off) | 14ms |
| (GTG) | 5ms |
| Viewing Angle(CR?10) | 178/178 | Jack Input / Output |
| HDMI | Yes (ver1.4, 2ea) |
| DisplayPort | Yes (ver1.2) |
| Headphone Out | Yes | Speaker |
| Audio output (watt) | 5W x 2ch |
| Audio Tuning | Maxx Audio | Power |
| Type | Adapter |
| Input | 100 ~ 240V |
| Normal On(EPA6.0) | 31W |
| Normal On(typ.) | 56.5W |
| Power Save/Sleep Mode(Max) | 0.5W |
| DC Off(Max) | 0.3W | Frequency |
| HDMI H-Frequency | 30 ~ 90KHz |
| HDMI V-Frequency | 56 ~ 75Hz |
| Display Port H-Frequency | 30 ~ 90KHz |
| Display Port V-Frequency | 56 ~ 75Hz (FreeSync 40~75Hz) | Special Feature |
| Picture Mode | Custom, Reader, Photo, Cinema, Color Weakness, FPS Game 1, FPS Game 2, RTS Game, Custom (Game) |
| Ratio | Wide, Original, Cinema 1, Cinema 2, 1 : 1 |
| PIP | - (PIP mode in Screen Split) |
| PBP | Yes |
| DDC/CI | Yes |
| HDCP | Yes |
| Key Lock | Yes |
| Response Time Control | Yes |
| Freesync | Yes (DP 40~75Hz) |
| Game Mode | Yes |
| DAS Mode | Yes |
| Black Stabilizer | Yes |
| Flicker Safe | Yes |
| Smart Energy saving | Yes |
| Automatic standby | Yes |
| Reader Mode | Yes (Picture Mode) |
| Six Axis Control | Yes |
| Color Calibrated | Yes |
| Dual controller | Yes |
| Screen split2.0 (in OSC) | Yes |
| My Display Preset (in OSC) | Yes |
| OnScreen Control (OSC) | Yes |
| Dual EDID (H/W) | Yes | Mechanic |
| Stand | Tilt(Angle) : -5~20 Degree |
| Wall Mount size (mm) | 75 x 75 (VESA compatible) | Standard |
| TCO 6.0 | Yes |
| UL (cUL) | Yes |
| TUV-Type | Yes |
| FCC-B, CE | Yes |
| CCC (for China) | Yes |
| EPA 6.0 | Yes |
| Erp | Yes |
| Windows | Yes |
| DisplayPort | Yes | Accessory |
| Power Cord | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Cable holder | Yes | Warranty Information |
| Warranty | Manufacturer's Warranty |
| Manufacturer's Site | Visit the manufacturer's website |
|---|---|
| Product Link | Visit the manufacturer's page for this product |
- Good but not great. - Simon, 11 May 2018
I own both the LG 25UM58-P and LG 29UM68-P and these are my thoughts:
Pros for both monitors (and ultrawides in general):
1. For gaming, ultra wides are awesome. The extra field of view is amazing. It definitely adds an advantage - even if it's just peripheral vision, it all helps.
2. For productivity, ultrawides are definitely a nice way to get my resolution on the cheap without getting much performance impact on your PC (unless you can afford to go for the 4k x 2k ultrawides).
3. IPS panels look beautiful.
4. It absolutely is easier to multitask on an ultrawide than two 16:9 monitors - although some applications don't scale well so this isn't always the case.
Cons for both monitors (and ultrawides in general):
1. Ultrawides are typically shorter in height than their 16:9 counterparts. This is because of the 21:9 aspect ratio stretching the screen without the need for it to be physically as high. This means the pictures can be a bit misleading sometimes.
2. At a certain point, the screens are so big you actually have to move your head to see things in the outer edges of the screens which is a bit frustrating if you're using tools, like anything part of the Google Docs framework, where the buttons are situated in the outer edges of the screen.
3. Some games don't support 21:9 resolution, or if they do, they place UI elements on the far edges of the screen which makes it difficult to absorb all the information you need to absorb without having to move your eyes around the screen a lot.
Thoughts on the LG 25UM58-P:
1. Physical dimensions make it 25" horizontal, meaning it's vertical height is more similar to a 20" 16:9 screen than it is similar to a 23" 16:9 screen (so in multiple monitor situations it can look a bit funny).
2. The lack of FreeSync support makes it lower value-for-money than the LG 29UM68-P for gaming, so if you can afford the extra ~R1500 it's worth the difference.
3. To me this monitor strikes me more as workplace monitor than a gaming monitor as it's not too large for a desk with multiple monitors but comes with the benefit of extra horizontal resolution.
Thoughts on the LG 29UM68-P:
1. Because it's a 29", 21:9 monitor, it's physical height is about the same of a 23" or 24" 16:9 monitor.
2. The AMD FreeSync technology is really awesome,.
3. The screen is awesome for gaming (most of the time), but not as awesome for productivity. The physical size of the screen makes it extremely difficult to use comfortably without having to move your head around to look at everything on the screen. If I had to be honest, I wish that 29" monitors were only curved. A flat panel this large is uncomfortably big.
Final verdict:
If you really want an ultrawide and you want it for gaming, the best one to buy would probably be the LG 29UM68-P, but I think a 2k monitor with 16:9 ratio is probably better (and not a whole lot more expensive). If you want an ultrawide to improve productivity on a budget, the LG 25UM58-P is the best value for money.
For both monitors, however, I do not regret buying either. - It's glorious! - Zeplin455, 24 April 2017
Got 2 of these as I work and play on PC. I'm completely happy with them. Working on 2 of these is simply amazing with all the screen space you have to place windows on.
- Solid monitor - Jaco, 6 February 2017
So I bought this monitor and have been using it for a while now. It really is a good, sturdy, quality monitor. Blue-ray or 1080p movies look absolutely stunning on it as the colours are very crisp and vibrant. Games run good on it as well, but older tiles have some minor resolution issues (as they don't support 2560 x 1080). The biggest seller in my opinion is the price vs. performance aspect. It really is a good monitor for the price you are paying and I highly recommend getting said monitor if you are planning a future upgrade :)
