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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

  • โˆ’VA panel response time is slower than IPS โ€” similar trade-off to other VA ultrawides
  • โˆ’$549 is a step up from the Dell and MSI picks
  • โˆ’160Hz over 144Hz is a real but incremental improvement โ€” not transformative
  • โˆ’No hardware calibration support for color-critical creative professionals

Score breakdown

  • Expert consensus9.0
  • Effectiveness8.9
  • Build safety8.8
  • Durability8.7
  • Value8.4