LG - 34GS95QE-B

Is it just me or are these prices insane? I snagged the 34GS95QE-B for about €680 last September in Spain. I checked the prices now on Amazon.es and the same model is sitting at €720.

I’ve seen the LG ultragear 34GS95QE for as low as 600€ new, it’s what I’m using now and I’d strongly reccomend it.

Personally I’m very satisfied with my LG 34GS95QE. Idk if it’s available to you and for what price but in Germany it’s pretty cheap right now, has great picture quality. It’s matte, I also have the 27GS95QE which is the same monitor but not ultrawide. And honestly I have the feeling matte is the way to go. People talk, people sometimes sneeze and what not. It’s impossible to not have any kind of dirt on your screens and might it be very small. Good luck keeping this glossy screens clean. At least for the Alienware I heard it’s nearly impossible to keep clean.

As some of you might know from my comments in Discord and elsewhere, I've been actively using OLED ultrawide monitors for about 4 years now, tested a whole bunch of them, and I'm still running the AW3423DW and AW3423DWF as my daily drivers to this day. So when the first Gen 5 QD-OLED ultrawides started shipping, I obviously had to get my hands on one. I've had the MSI X36 on my desk for over a month now and I think I can give a proper assessment at this point. Quick setup context because it matters: RTX 4080 Super, VESA mounted, sitting about 70cm from the screen. I use it mixed, productivity during the day (code, documentation, lots of text), gaming in the evenings and some HDR content here and there. [Viewing Distance](https://preview.redd.it/78cj563caurg1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=75f3d18f3bda9e8310c7b971b87f552d5fe00180) **The panel and why Gen 5 is actually a huge improvement** The V-Stripe RGB subpixel layout is what changed the most for me. I did my usual side by side text test on day one (different font sizes, ClearType on/off, light and dark backgrounds) and there's just nothing there anymore. No green magenta fringing on text edges, no need for any ClearType workarounds. https://preview.redd.it/dbjqh09jmurg1.png?width=1251&format=png&auto=webp&s=fcca0b547e7c0de9d250da85fdc6773ae08c55ff I use my AW3423DW daily for 12+ hours, including heavy text work, and the fringing on the old triangular subpixel layout was always a bit of an annoyance. Not enough to make me ditch the monitor because the image quality was too good for that, but enough to notice it every day. So I'm genuinely glad that's finally over with Gen 5. What also hits you right away is the “DarkArmor” coating. My office has a big window on the left side, and where my old QD-OLED panel always had that annoying magenta shine on dark areas in daylight, now it's often just black but with full sunshine on it or in weird angles as in the picture below you will still see this magenta shine. The coating apparently absorbs ambient light more effectively than the old one. The difference is immediately noticeable in real life. https://preview.redd.it/0k4opbrpcurg1.jpg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6cfb1fa5f2697f9d295115f3324109e4b273d43f **Image quality is what actually matters in daily use** I always test monitors for at least a few weeks in regular use before I even start caring about measurement charts, because how it actually feels on your desk tells you more than a Delta E table ever will. And the first impression here was damn good. Colors pop, but not in that over the top "Samsung vivid" kind of way. Just rich and natural. For the hard numbers I'll point you to the [DisplayNinja review](https://www.displayninja.com/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-review/) since they did proper instrument based measurements. They got 1295 nits peak at 1% APL, around 507 nits sustained in True Black 500 mode, and roughly 306 nits in SDR with no ABL at all. That last part lines up exactly with what I noticed in daily use, the brightness stays rock solid no matter what's on screen. No dimming when you scroll through a bright document, no shifting when you switch between windows. For productivity that's a massive win. If you want the full technical breakdown, check their review directly. In HDR mode ABL is obviously still there, that's just OLED physics and there's no way around it. But MSI built in a "Uniform Luminance" feature where you can adjust 14 individual brightness points on the HDR curve. That's surprisingly granular and for HDR enthusiasts who like to fine tune things. Three HDR modes to choose from: 1.True Black 500 (best EOTF tracking) 2.Peak 1300 (maximum highlight brightness) 3.EOTF Boost, since the new FW seems to offer the best balance of both. **360 Hz do you need it?** Honestly, coming from 175 Hz on my AW3423DW, the jump to 360 Hz is very noticeable. Way more so than going from, 120 to 175hz was for me with the upgrade from the AW3420DW to the AW3423DW. Everything just feels buttery smooth, in CS2 at 300+ fps the difference to 175 Hz was immediately obvious, in something like Crimson Desert you'll never get there anyway. Input lag wasn’t noticeable for me. Zero ghosting in the UFO test, zero overshoot. Nothing to complain about here but there aren’t many games where u can reach such numbers. Important technical bits over DP 2.1a you get 3440x1440@360Hz without DSC at 8bit. Over HDMI 2.1 you do need DSC for full refresh rate. USB-C also does full resolution at 360 Hz plus 98W power delivery for laptop charging. Adaptive Sync works out of the box, VRR range is 48-360 Hz. G-Sync runs in compatible mode and I can confirm it works perfectly fine with my 4080 Super, no flickering in terms of blanking and sync drops, VRR flickering will always be a thing on OLED panels which you can only help yourself with by turning VRR off. No official NVIDIA certification but in 2026 with adaptive sync this isnt a dealbreaker for me anymore. **What's not great** **110 PPI.** This is and remains the elephant in the room for 34 inch UWQHD. If you're coming from a 4K display, you will notice the difference in text sharpness. Windows scaling at 100% is just barely okay at around 70cm viewing distance, but if you primarily edit text and want pixel perfect crispness, the 110 PPI will bother you. That's not an MSI problem, it affects the entire 34 inch UWQHD class. But it needs to be said. **The AI features are meh.** AI Brightness and AI Light Sensor sound cool on paper. There's a sensor in the monitor that checks 5 times per second whether you're still sitting there. In practice though, the automatic brightness adjustment reacts more or less unreliably and it's more annoying than helpful. Both are disabled by default and honestly I turned them off after two days of testing and never looked back. **Gaming Intelligence software** was still buggy for me but I have to say that I got a press version so that’s nothing I would worry about on the consumer side. The joystick OSD works great though and is easy to navigate, so not a dealbreaker. **No built-in speakers.** Doesn't bother me at all, but for some people that's a consideration. **Uniformity:** Up to 20% brightness dropoff in the corners on full white. That's typical for OLED and barely noticeable in daily use, but you'll see it on test patterns if you go looking. Some slight vertical banding on very dark greys, also standard OLED stuff. **How it stacks up against the competition** Compared to the AW3425DW (QD-OLED, 240 Hz, triangular subpixel layout), the X36 brings three real improvements: no more text fringing, 360 instead of 240 Hz, and about 30% more HDR peak brightness at comparable APL windows. The roughly 300$ premium is justified in my opinion, but only if at least two of those three points matter to you. If you already own the Alienware and mainly game on it, you don't necessarily need to upgrade. The W-OLED panels in the ASUS PG34WCDM and LG 34GS95QE use an RWBG subpixel layout, which still produces noticeable fringing on text due to the reversed subpixel order and the extra white subpixel. They also top out at 240 Hz and around 1200 nits measured peak. Gen 5 QD-OLED with its proper V-Stripe RGB layout is a clear step up here, both in text clarity and HDR headroom. The Acer Predator X34 F3 and ASUS PG34WCDN use the exact same panel by the way. Acer costs 100$ more at 1200$, ASUS pricing is still TBA. That makes the MSI the cheapest confirmed Gen 5 ultrawide on the market right now at 1099$. **Burn-in the eternal question** The tandem OLED architecture is supposed to reduce the risk by about 30% compared to previous generations. OLED Care 3.0 includes pixel shift, multi logo detection, and a panel refresh interval that's been extended to 24 hours (up from 16) or after 4 hours of cumulative use. The 3 year warranty explicitly covers burn-in damage. Realistically I obviously can't say anything about long term behavior after a month. But the protective measures are more comprehensive than any previous generation, and the warranty gives you peace of mind for at least three years. **Price** 1099$ or roughly 1299€ is not cheap. But for what you get here Gen 5 QD-OLED without fringing, 360 Hz, 1300 nits HDR peak, DP 2.1a, USB-C with 98W PD, completely fanless passive cooling. Two years ago you would have paid more for less. **tl;dr** Gen 5 QD-OLED finally kills text fringing, the MSI X36 is currently the cheapest way to get it and delivers in basically every category. 110 PPI remains the only real compromise. If that doesn't bother you, this is the best 34 inch ultrawide you can buy right now.

I usually hate matte displays but recent mattes I’ve used (LG 34GS, Samsung G60D) have been a lot better. I’ll take modern matte over semi-gloss, but definitely nothing beats the glassy gloss of my LG C1.

Got the LG 34GS95QE-B a few months ago and it’s been awesome. Super crisp, crazy fast response, and the OLED contrast makes story games pop. 49” G9 is tempting for immersion, but honestly 34” feels like the sweet spot between usable and cinematic.

I just bought the LG OLED 5K2K 45” ultrawide. I think there’s a 34” version? My last LG 34” 1440p ultrawide was great too. My last 4 monitors have been LG and they’ve been great.

I went from a 34" curved LG ultrawide to a 55" TV. I like the TV way better, but I think a 49" ultrawide monitor would work even better because then my 24" DDU that I have above my TV would be lower and could be more easily seen. Of course a 57" ultrawide monitor would be even better. Lol.

Using LG 34" UWQHD at 3440x1440 (Default) 85 Hz on M1 Mac Mini. HDR off. Great picture at a usable size. Chipset Model: Apple M1   Type: GPU   Bus: Built-In   Total Number of Cores: 8   Vendor: Apple (0x106b)   Metal Support: Metal 3   Displays: LG HDR WQHD:   Resolution: 3440 x 1440 (UWQHD - Ultra-Wide Quad HD)   UI Looks like: 3440 x 1440 @ 85.00Hz   Main Display: Yes   Mirror: Off   Online: Yes   Rotation: Supported

I did just switch to a USB C to Display Port and am now at 100 Hz. Small improvement.

I went from the aoc cu34g2xp to an LG 34gs95qe and agree with what you said. The aoc was a decent monitor, I didn’t notice any smearing or other issues VA’s can have. The LG is beautiful, OLED looks so much better. I personally love the 800r curve it has as well.

LG. Don’t waste your time with any of the Samsung qd oleds, they are all junk. Just make sure you get a GS model, like the LG 34gs95qe-b. Over the span of 3 weeks I tried the Samsung g85sb, g60sd, and g80sd. The fringing on the 1st Gen qdoled panels is so bad that using the g85sb for any more than 30 minutes resulted in a migraine that lasted the rest of the day which is something I had never experienced before. Despite what reviews say, the gen 3 panels yielded little to no improvement over the gen 1 as far as fringing goes. 2 more blaring issues that are prominent on all QD OLED displays are 1. Elevated blacks and 2. A very slight purple/pink tint to everything. Both issues play off of eachother and even in a pitch black room with only the screen on, the screen will pick up its own light and boost blacks and glow ever so slightly pinkish as a result. The LG 34GS95QE-B on the other hand looks very close to my 55” C4 and has the perfect blacks that you expect when buying an OLED. Don’t be fooled by the glossy diehards either. On a TV, sure glossy can be much nicer. But on a PC monitor I’ve found the matte to be the way to go.

800r curve is great, Takes 5 mins to get used to. I had a sammy g85sb (1800r) for a week before I returned it. That monitor may as well have been flat with how weak the curve was, and I actually preferred using my flat 55” c4 in 3440x1440 over the Sammy monitor. Different story when comparing my 34gs95qe-b to the c4 though.

It will always be worth returning anything Samsung for an LG or literally any other brand of device. As for going 5k2k, hopefully you don’t expect a high refresh rate experience all of the time and don’t play competitively. Imagine 4k but marginally worse as far as performance goes. It will probably be a generation or two before computer hardware catches up and those monitors are actually viable. I’ll be sticking with my LG 34GS95QEB until hardware catches up.

For immersion in adventure games or racing get the 39. If PPI matters get the 34. What made me return the 39 and get the 34 was the fringing and how everything looks stretched. In competitive games you will noticed a bunch of artifacts, jagged edges, and text fringing. Dota 2 for example, after a match I was so exhausted that I couldn't even look at the screen anymore. Same for Age of Empires.

I think this monitor is the sweetspot for an ultrawide monitor. I am using the 34GS95QE and while i am mostly using it for singleplayer gaming, i sometimes do some productivity on it and the higher resolution of the GX9 would let me fit two programms on the screen side by side just a little bit better. At the moment i sometimes need just a little bit more space. And the higher dpi will probably look stunning while gaming!

I have a oled 34' uw from LG and I like it a lot! I tried 32' 4k ips on a Lan party side by side and liked the uw format a lot more. But I recommend to test both yourself as it seems to be quite the personal choice

I went with a 34 1440p over the 32 4k. I had this exact dilemma and got the 32 4k first 240hz. My graphic card was 4090 and it looked great but fps was under 100 all the time. Switched to the 1440p 34 240hz and absolute love the switch. I get like 160hz+ and it’s so smooth and beautiful when playing cod and Diablo

Is it just me or are these prices insane? I snagged the 34GS95QE-B for about €680 last September in Spain. I checked the prices now on Amazon.es and the same model is sitting at €720.

I had the same concerns and I love my 34GS95QE