Display & Audio Setup
LG 34WP65C-B 34" 160Hz Ultrawide
By Nick Miles ยท Updated 2026-05-08 ยท 10 expert sources
Pros
- +160Hz is the highest refresh in mainstream 34" ultrawide IPS class
- +90W USB-C covers MacBook Pro and most workstation laptops at real charging rates
- +99% sRGB is above-average for the price tier โ extends to frontend color work
- +LG's ultrawide build quality and warranty have a strong track record
- +HDR10 support adds value for media consumption between coding sessions
Cons
- โVA panel response time is slower than IPS โ similar trade-off to other VA ultrawides
- โ$549 is a step up from the Dell and MSI picks
- โ160Hz over 144Hz is a real but incremental improvement โ not transformative
- โNo hardware calibration support for color-critical creative professionals
Score breakdown
- Expert consensus9.0
- Effectiveness8.9
- Build safety8.8
- Durability8.7
- Value8.4