This Monitor plus a remote controlled soundbar to replace your TV sounds pretty good.

What's up with that loud background music?

Yes, moving it back would result in the same perceived surface area than a smaller monitor that lies closer BUT a shorter distance can also take a toll on your eyes, since you have to focus much closer. During long usage sessions it may help develop near sightedness.

What is up with the background music, chill out Editors

WHAT THE HECK IS UP WITH THE LOUD MUSIC ?!

What’s with the loud ass music when I’m trying to listen to you speak 🙄

As someone with a 40" 4k Monitor, it is honestly freaking awesome. It's like the difference between writing on a clipboard and writing on a large desk. There's just so much space. It makes multi tasking a completely different proposition. I'll often have a web browser, a text/code editor, a terminal and a video player open side by side. And not all tightly snug and fit together like in the video. Spread out around the screen it makes it feel like I have this giant, open space to work in. It really does illicit that experience of working on a large desk with multiple books and papers just randomly placed wherever seems convenient. It has done more to transform how I use my computer than any other technical innovation of the past 15 years. I doubt I will ever go back to a smaller screen for my main desktop.

Basicly: Past: I want a monitor which can be used as TV. Present: I want a TV which can be used as monitor

The music in this video was super distracting.

But can it run cry- But can it display crysis?

2:13 Do all LMG employees sleep in work-t's and Levi's? :D

Thankfully this negative review drove the price down. Thanks Linus!

what is wrong with the background music ? too loud and the rythem of it kills Linue's speach and distracts me so much

Not a fan of the background music

One issue with this display is that the ~8 pixels on the left and right don't have backlight behind them. The backlight is kind of far back from the panel, and I have it as far back on my desk as I can, but at that distance the parallax leaves those pixels unlighted. I use it for terminal windows with small borders and it was cutting off the left letter. I found an unsupported mode in the i3 window manager that allowed me to effectively shrink the display size to eliminate those areas. I've had the display about 6 months now and really like it.

I upgraded to a 40" 4K monitor a few weeks ago and it's great. I had been using 3 22" 1080p monitors on a desk mount for the last few years and this is way better. It takes up less space, gives me more screen area, multitasking is fantastic, and fullscreen content looks great.

And here I am still using 1080p

Hard to focus on the content with that pretty jarring background music.

After i used this monitor i cant go back to smaller screens... even a 32 inch panel feels so little i cant bear. This monitor is feels like i have a cinema in my desk and It takes the immersion to the next level. 10/10

I think you missed a crucial feature of this monitor, the possibility of having 4 different devices connected at once without the bezel. Sure this feature isn't that much of a deal for the regular user but for software developers having for example 3 computers with windows, linux and macOS + connecting his laptop or mobile phone to the extra screen and then having all those machines connected with a logitech keyboard switching machines easily or even using one of the products sponsoring you Synergy (you missed a shot here xd) to connect all the devices including the mobile one (android even though not officialy supported) is a big productive workflow. But as you said some people will actually enjoy this for a monitor and some people will dislike it depending on their needs.

The shitty background music has to stop.

*THE MUSIC IS TOO MUCH*

I laughed way harder than I should have when Linus said "Bright. NESS."

5:20 - not necessarily. Focusing farther away is less strain on your eyes, so I've been leaning towards larger/further monitors recently.

I know what I should buy Actual friends

Wtf is this background music?

as I have mentioned before: moving a larger screen back might give you the same viewing angle thus detail and size as a smaller screen with same pixel count BUT, it is easier on the eyes since your relaxed focal distance (of the eyes) is infinity and thus it is much more relaxing to look at something futher away!

I've just bough this (a bit late to the game) because a certain virus outbreak has me working from home. It's brilliant for that. I installed PowerTools and used Fancy Zones to create 6 usable snap zones on my monitor to display several web pages or remote desktop sessions. I don't game, really, apart from Risk and the odd RPG so paying an extra £400-£1k for a similar sized high refresh panel was not worth it and my desk won't fit a Samsung 49" super ultrawide although that would have been awesome but also twice the price. The only gripe I have is the coil whine if I connect my laptop via USB C, but it's silent using displayport connectivity with my desktop.

Yo I'm sorry Linus. I'll mind my own business next time

I think linus is going through a tv phase

I'd just treat it as 4x 1080p monitors without bezel

Note that this monitor has BGR panel instead of RGB so you have to tweak subpixel antialiasing settings in pretty much every app that has its own configuration.

Someone over at LTT *really* likes Monstercat

Seeing that poor CRT broken kills me...

an actual input lag measurement mentioned in the video would be nice.

I have been rocking a 50in Vizio TV as my monitor for about a year now. And at a fraction of of what one of these "hybrid" tv/monitors cost. I love it.

Of all things you didn't dive into, you didn't bother to talk about the hardware split screen at all (besides the quick mention) which is the real selling point of this monitor. I'm a software engineer by day and a gamer by night and I currently have four 1080 monitors in a grid and it's a hassle to setup, move, and maintain. I've thought about switching to a 4k TV but because of input lag, response times, and the fact that a full 4k display right in your face is a bad idea- I've had no desire. However, this monitor checks all of my boxes because it isn't just a 4k display, it can be used in various configurations like 4x1080. ... And yet you didn't bother to talk about it. Just because it doesn't work for you and your video editing doesn't mean it doesn't have value outside of that. I have browsers, terminals, debug windows, discord/slack, sublime, etc running at all times on different displays when I'm working and just as much on my other displays whem I'm gaming. I'm rather annoyed. I'm glad Kyle (Bitwit) talked about it (and gave some really great detail) - but I really wanted you guys to dive deep into the hardware split screen that the LG panel provides which gives the monitor value outside of being a glorified TV.

If you're complaining that stuff doesn't fit in your FOV, why not just use it like an ultrawide and shorten your program windows, then use the top space for a clock, music controls, lyrics, etc.

Been using a 1080p 46" for 7 years... and love it. been thinking about getting a newer one (4k normal, 1080p gaming) and relocate the current one. 46" Full HD LED* TV with PVR and SRS Audio (100Hz Full HD Panel) Inputs... Headphones, USB, HDMI, HDMI, Y, Pv, Pr, PC Audio, VGA. With a Remote and Picture in Picture, nice and simple but works for my setup. Working on other peoples computers with tiny 24-30" does my head in now after getting used to it.

Who else is watching this video on their LG43UD79-B 42.5" 4K UHD LED IPS Monitor?

That monitor is BIGGER than our livingroom tv AND is 4k instead of 1080p

Bought it, great monitor, I love it. Fast enough for space-type games (Elite, Stellaris). Windows still has some scaling issues that needs to be sorted out.

Get rid of the music

6 year later still love this monitor

It has a feature you aren't going to find on a tv though... Display port. With the majority of videocards only having one hdmi port, and numerous display ports, If you want to do something like vr without a bunch of adapters or cable switching, you're pretty well up a creek.

the music is really annoying

Buying a larger screen with the intention of setting it farther back is a tremendous tool to prevent to eye strain. It made an enormous difference for me in terms of eye strain and headaches.

and they said i was crazy when I got a 42" 4k HDR tv to use on my table of computer desk. I love it, I can lay in bed and watch stuff as easily as I can play videogames at my desk. It's smart too so I can just cast from my phone or use the built in apps! No mouse needed.

Moving the screen further away from you has benefits. Say you're farsighted and you can't read something that's too close to your face. Well, a bigger monitor can be moved further away from you without needing font size adjustments. I even went so far as to wall mount my monitor to get those few extra inches of distance that those stupid tripod monitor stands couldn't give me and I'm way happier for it.

bro i got this monitor its AMAZING i tell you for me it was not too big BUT it didnt had to be bigger

I used a 43" Samsung TV as a monitor for about 6 months for software development work. I liked it and I would use it again. The glossy screen was the key downside, so look for a matte screen. A lesser irritation was that it acted like a TV: It would turn off after a period of inactivity. To use it again, I could not just wiggle my mouse or press a key, I had to turn it on again using the remote.

The moment you realize your actual biggest tv is a 42" 1080p

Probably really nice in security sector where you need to view a lot of cameras at same time.

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEED!! A giant monitor to watch Netflix❤️

I'm watching this on phill, as a programmer I really love the screen real estate, a browser on half of the screen and eclipse on the other half. I agree with Linus though, big screens are not for everyone, for gaming I actually run the monitor in a custom widescreen resolution with black bars on top and bottom, so that in essence the experience is the same. I recommend a beefy VESA arm for those looking for adjustability

I love my 43" 4k IPS monitor by Acer. It's how 4k should be enjoyed.

That CRT couldve been used for Melee

I'd be the guy to put this to great use and would love it. Problem is, I can't afford and upgrade like that with a clear conscience

This is "monitor" is a game changer for me. In the UK we have to pay a government backed license to own a TV that receives broadcast signals. Plug an Amazon FireTV stick and boom. $200 per year saved.

BTW Costco in Brooklyn has the tcl c series for $450

3:33 ahh the 90s

Love the fact that you make these videos, was trying to decide between LG 43UD79-B and Samsung CHG90 and your two videos have help me choose a better option, thanks.

Just bought one for work. (web dev) Basically four 23" monitors glued together with no bezels? Yes, please!

You'd pay the extra just for the fact its not a "smart" tv that spies and advertises to you all day long...

Monitor's are seriously behind TV's right now (picture quality, hdr, etc). I just bought a new "monitor" last week. I had to buy a Sony x900e because no monitor had HDR, oled (ips is fine, but not perfect with their light bleed, etc), 4k with a higher rate then 60 (future proofing), etc etc. Still waiting to see how the new QLED/HDR monitors do. But since all the QLED TV's are edge lit, I am not holding my breath.

I need a GIF of that coax cable plug in and TV reveal bit lmao

I’m a designer. I care about color accuracy, consistency, and sharpness. Also like a giant space to work on stuff. This kind of product is amazing for me. Yes the resolution could be higher, but I sit an arm’s length away so I don’t notice pixels except when viewing curves.

About moving it further back vs. buying a smaller monitor: The thing is, it's not that much expensive compared to a let's say 32", so I don't feel like you waste money if you move it further back. I don't have it *on* my desk but just behind it with a VESA tripod. Gives a nice workspace and clean setup

We need a word like Phablet for the space between TV and Monitor.

gonna upgrade to this (or something like it) from my dual vertical 24" 1920x1200 screens. gotta admit I am a fan of seeable pixels + no display scaling and really can use the screen space. also, adjusting brighness with two buttons on a remote is much better than crawling through an OSD (aside from screenbright + DDC/CI).

Are u guys secretly mining at the office? 01:33

4:15 should actually be "Wider than it is tall", not the other way around like you said it.

im just happy i can watch youtube on my raspberry pi at 480p

Probably users can have dual-use for this monitor as a 43" (or a 38" Ultra-wide). When we don't need the 4-screens split (depend on the kind of work you're doing) ....Users can Increase the height of the Window's TaskBar on the bottom to reduce the vertical height of the monitor so that it looks like a Ultra-Wide 38". Plus, you get more taskbar area to display applications tabs. ( Go to 4:20 on this video and you know what I mean ). On the other hand, LG could have a built-in function to BLACK-OUT the TOP and BOTTOM (like movies) to create a more seamless conversion to Ultra-Wide.

This shines in what my current set up is which is a pc hooked up to a 32" tv across from my bed 4' when I'm sitting on the end of my bed to 6' when I'm laying back and it perfect for watching videos and playing games so I feel like that monitor would be perfect for a set up like this nit so much on a desk right up in your face

Linus, could you please also review the Dell P4317Q?

No G or Free Sync? Forget it then.

Depends on needs. I have a PC hocked up on my 1080 TV. Works ok. Had the hurricane tracking info up live my TV while back. Way better then waiting for some news channel to give updates that are hours old.

Im using a 55" 4k OLED TV as a monitor. And its glorious. Colors, blacks, contrast, panel response, are all amazing. The 4k res makes it just as good as a smaller display. All my games look amazing and play just fine, despite worse input lag than a monitor.

MYRNE - Confessions? Good choice :3

umm should i buy this monitor or a tv? ha screw it im going to buy the monitor :V

Didn't learn anything about UD, but I definitely enjoyed the shenanigans.

When I had three monitors portrait in 2011 4x ati 5850s, this is exactly what I wanted, I was ok with 60 hz then, but not now.

43 inches is the perfect size for 4k. Any smaller screen and you need scaling to make things visible which negates the purpose of higher resolution.

I feel like my 27" is good enough in size. I'd probably never go beyond 32" for a monitor.

I'm a bit late but the reason to get huge screen and push it back is to make your eyes focus on further distance comparing to 1 meter range for ALL monitors and laptops. Eventually your eyes will lose the ability to see far and having a screen further might delay this effect and... Eventually save quite a lot of $$$ for contacts and glasses. How often do you have screen breaks and eye exercises?

I think you way understated the "mouse lag" as the main problem with using TV's, 4K TV's as a monitor.

Hello? 800x400 7 inch squad? Somebody? Anyone? ples

Insanely loud and annoying music ruined this video!

I bought a 65" samsung ks8000 4K set for my living room, and run my XBox, cable box and desktop computer through it. I'm not a hard core gamer, but I gotta tell you, Xbox on a 65" HDR screen is pretty awesome. The KS8000 upscales the 1080p video from the Xbox to simulated 4K, and it does it really well. The KS8000 also has built in KZfaq and Netflix, so I've got direct 4K feeds; the XBox also handles 4K (feeds, not gaming), and doubles as a 4K DVD player. I use the computer with a wireless keyboard and mouse from across the room, which is really, really nice. I can seamlessly switch back and forth from computer to cable to netflix to xbox, all without getting my arse out of the living room recliner. Really convenient. And fattening. It's really a damned good visual experience, and I was able to combine my monitor money with my TV money, and get a high end TV instead of having a mediocre monitor and a mediocre TV. Worth looking at, people.

I have got the Iiyama ProLite X4071UHSU-B1 40" 4k monitor, and I cannot say I have any difficulty working with it from a small distance. I like the space I have and I can watch 4K content.

Hey guys, this is... Crap! Wrong channel

Just move it back bruh smh

Another solid video, loving the return to form. Keep it up LTT!

4:45 ....I read a study a few years back that stated two twenty inch monitors were the most efficient set-up....nowadays, it could be an equivalent single widescreen..

I have been using 30 inch 2560*1600 (Dell Ultrasharp 3007WFP) between 2006 and 2014 then did I switch over to 50 inch 4k TV. It was both better and worse. Due to old age I am in need of glasses, but by moving the TV farther away I could maintain the pixel density and have more pixels that's a help for vision and still avoid glasses (for a few years more). The 50 inch TV was flat and limited to HDMI 1.4 and that is 30Hz (290X then a 970), that's not good enough, so in December 2015 it was time for a upgrade to a curved 55 inch Samsung 4k TV and a new graphics card 1060 (I don´t play at all, mostly electronic CAD work, and office stuff) to get 4k and 60Hz (over HDMI). Much better and I would not recommend anybody to use any screen above 30 inch to be of the non-curved type. So old age and its related issues is a god reason to get a bigger screen and a lot of nice stuff come for "free" then (always nice to switch to 4k Netflix series to relax).

Can it run crysis ?

I got my 43UN700-B last week. It's really awesome for working databases or large excel files. Opening 2 apps full width one over the other for comparisons is just great. I best describe it as having 2 ultrawide monitors one over the other when one ultrawide just wouldn't cut it for my needs, and at a fraction of the price. And, when I'll be back at the office, connecting other PCs will just be a bonus. Hope this helps someone

I have the Philips BDM4350UC, which is a similar kind of product. 43 inch, 4K, IPS, though it comes with TV-style legs, so it doesn't even have tilt in terms of ergonomic adjustability. But I've gotten used to it since and the flexibility is amazing. You can have 4 1080p monitors, 9 720p monitors or 6 windows that are 720p wide, but 1080p tall (3 col, 2 row), which addresses the "usefulness" of having more vertical space that Linus talked about. I use a program called "gridmove" with a slightly customized grid that makes it easy to set up my work space in literally seconds. It isn't for everyone and it took some time to get used to, but I think I prefer this to having multiple screens on my desk.

Holy fuck i'm loving this background music