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LG 34GP83A-B Monitor Review

Tested using Methodology v1.2
Reviewed Feb 12, 2021 at 09:20 am
Latest change: Writing modified Feb 07, 2023 at 09:28 am
LG 34GP83A-B Picture
7.8
Mixed Usage
7.6
Office
8.5
Gaming
7.4
Media Consumption
7.9
Media Creation
6.6
HDR

The LG 34GP83A-B is a great ultrawide gaming monitor. It has a large, curved screen that provides amazing immersion when gaming and tons of real estate for work. It has fast response time, low input lag, and you can overclock its 144Hz refresh rate up to 160Hz to deliver smoother and more responsive gameplay. Viewing angles are decent, fine for sharing content casually or co-op gaming; however, there's some loss of image accuracy when viewing from the side, so it might not be ideal if you need to share work that requires precision. Unfortunately, while it gets bright enough to overcome glare easily, it isn't enough to deliver a true HDR experience. Also, it has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks appear gray in the dark. On the upside, content creators should be happy to hear that it has full sRGB and excellent Adobe RGB coverage, superb gradient handling, and no color bleed.

Our Verdict

7.8 Mixed Usage

The LG 34GP83A-B is a good monitor for most uses. It has low input lag, exceptional response time, and a high refresh rate, making it great for gaming. Its large, high-resolution screen delivers an immersive viewing experience for media consumption and provides plenty of space for work. While it supports HDR, it can't deliver a satisfying HDR experience because it has a low contrast ratio, no local dimming, and doesn't get bright enough to make highlights pop.

Pros
  • Good visibility in bright settings.
  • Large screen and high resolution.
  • Good text clarity.
Cons
  • Height and tilt adjustments only.
7.6 Office

The LG 34GP83A-B is good for office use. It has a large screen that provides plenty of space for multitasking and a high resolution to render text clearly. There's some loss of image accuracy when viewing from the side; however, it should be fine for sharing documents or spreadsheets that don't require perfect image accuracy. Its reflection handling is just okay, but it gets bright enough to overcome glare. Unfortunately, the stand only allows for tilt and height adjustments.

Pros
  • Good visibility in bright settings.
  • Large screen and high resolution.
  • Good text clarity.
Cons
  • Height and tilt adjustments only.
8.5 Gaming

The LG 34GP83A-B is a great gaming monitor. It has incredibly low input lag and exceptional response time, and its 144Hz refresh rate can be overclocked up to 160Hz for even more responsiveness. It's compatible with FreeSync and G-SYNC to deliver a nearly tear-free gaming experience. Its large, high-resolution screen feels immersive, which is great for playing atmospheric games like RPGs. Unfortunately, it's not the most ideal for gaming in the dark because it has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks appear gray.

Pros
  • High refresh rate and exceptional response time.
  • Large screen and high resolution.
  • Low input lag.
  • VRR support.
Cons
  • Height and tilt adjustments only.
7.4 Media Consumption

The LG 34GP83A-B is good for media consumption. It has a large, high-resolution screen that delivers an immersive viewing experience. Viewing angles are decent, although there's still some loss of image accuracy when viewing off-center. It's well-suited for bright rooms because it overcomes glare easily, but it isn't ideal for dark rooms due to its low contrast ratio. Sadly, the stand only allows for height and tilt adjustments.

Pros
  • Good visibility in bright settings.
  • Large screen and high resolution.
  • Low input lag.
Cons
  • Height and tilt adjustments only.
7.9 Media Creation

The LG 34GP83A-B is good for content creation. Its ultrawide format lets you open multiple windows side-by-side and makes it easier to lay out your timeline when editing videos. It has full sRGB and excellent Adobe RGB coverage, superb gradient handling, and no color bleed. The viewing angles are only decent, so it's not the best for sharing work that requires the highest accuracy. Its reflection handling is just okay, but it gets bright enough to fight glare.

Pros
  • Good visibility in bright settings.
  • Large screen and high resolution.
  • Full sRGB and excellent Adobe RGB coverage.
  • Superb gradient handling.
Cons
  • Height and tilt adjustments only.
6.6 HDR

The LG 34GP83A-B is okay for HDR. It displays the wide range of colors needed for HDR, but other than that, the performance is limited. It has a low contrast that makes blacks look gray in the dark, and it doesn't have a local dimming feature to further improve it. It also doesn't get bright enough to make highlights truly stand out.

Pros
  • Large screen and high resolution.
  • Superb gradient handling.
Cons
  • Not ideal for dark rooms due to low contrast.
  • Height and tilt adjustments only.
  • Not bright enough for a true HDR experience.
  • 7.8 Mixed Usage
  • 7.6 Office
  • 8.5 Gaming
  • 7.4 Media Consumption
  • 7.9 Media Creation
  • 6.6 HDR
  1. Updated Feb 07, 2023: Added text in the macOS Compatibility and Console Compatibility boxes and clarified text throughout as part of Test Bench 1.2.
  2. Updated Feb 06, 2023: Updated to Test Bench 1.2, resulting in changes to the results and scores with the Response Time and Input Lag. Added tests for Console Compatibility and macOS compatibility and made minor changes to other tests, which you can see in our Changelog.
  3. Updated Feb 12, 2021: Review published.
  4. Updated Feb 10, 2021: Early access published.
  5. Updated Jan 21, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
  6. Updated Jan 20, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  7. Updated Jan 15, 2021: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We tested the LG 34GP83A-B 34 inch ultrawide gaming monitor, and there are no other variants. There are many monitors in LG's UltraGear lineup with various configurations, some of which you can see in the table below.

Model Size Panel Type Resolution Refresh Rate
34GP83A-B 34" IPS 3440 x 1440 160Hz
34GN850-B 34" IPS 3440 x 1440 160Hz
27GN750-B 27" IPS 1920 x 1080 240Hz
27GN850-B 27" IPS 2560 x 1440 144Hz
27GN950-B 27" IPS 3840 x 2160 144Hz

If someone comes across a different type of panel or their 34GP83A doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we'll update the review. Note that some tests, like gray uniformity, may vary between individual units.

Our unit was manufactured in November 2020; you can see the label here.

Compared To Other Monitors

The LG 34GP83A-B is a great ultrawide gaming monitor that delivers a smooth and responsive gaming experience. It's almost identical to the LG 34GN850-B, but its response time at max refresh rate is just a tad slower, and it doesn't get as bright in HDR.

For more options, check out our recommendations for the best gaming monitors, the best ultrawide gaming monitors, and the best 34-49 inch monitors.

Dell S3422DWG

The LG 34GP83A-B and the Dell S3422DWG use different panel technologies, each with strengths and weaknesses. The LG's IPS panel delivers much better viewing angles, and it has a faster response time. The VA panel on the Dell delivers much better black uniformity and better contrast. The Dell also has better reflection handling and an optional backlight strobing feature.

LG 34GN850-B

The LG 34GP83A-B and the LG 34GN850-B are almost identical in design, features, and performance. The main differences are that the 34GN850-B has slightly better response time at max refresh rate, and it gets a bit brighter in HDR, although not by much.

Gigabyte M34WQ

The Gigabyte M34WQ is better than the LG 34GP83A-B. The Gigabyte has better ergonomics, much better reflection handling, and an optional backlight strobing feature. The Gigabyte is better for productivity as it has a few extra office features built-in, including a keyboard video and mouse switch (KVM), which allows you to switch between two sources with one set of input devices. On the other hand, the LG is better for some gamers as it has a faster response time.

LG 34GP950G-B

The LG 34GP83A-B and the LG 34GP950G-B are pretty similar overall. The 34GP950G has slightly better reflection handling, and the unit we bought has better gray uniformity, but this can vary between units. The 34GP950G has a local dimming feature, but it's pretty bad, so this doesn't add much over the 34GP83A-B. Finally, there's a slight difference in the supported gaming technologies. The 34GP950G is a native G-SYNC monitor, whereas the 34GP83A-B is just G-SYNC compatible, so if you have an NVIDIA graphics card and want to get the most out of it, the 34GP950G might be the better choice.

Dell Alienware AW3821DW

The LG 34GP83A-B and the Dell Alienware AW3821DW are very similar overall. The LG has slightly better gaming performance because it has a higher refresh rate and better response times. However, the Dell delivers a better HDR experience due to its wider color gamut and higher peak brightness. The biggest difference between them is that the LG is compatible with FreeSync and G-SYNC, while the Dell is a native G-SYNC monitor with FreeSync compatibility. The Dell has a bigger screen and a higher resolution, but it comes out to roughly the same pixel density as the LG.

Acer Nitro XV340CK Pbmiipphzx

The LG 34GP83A-B and the Acer Nitro XV340CK Pbmiipphzx are both 34 inch ultrawide monitors with a 1440p resolution. The LG is better for gaming because it has faster response times and a higher refresh rate. The Acer scores higher because it has a Black Frame Insertion feature; however, it isn't usable while VRR is active. If you're in a well-lit room where glare is an issue, the Acer has better reflection handling, but the LG gets brighter. The Acer has significantly better ergonomics because it allows for a full 360-degree swivel.

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 1.0)

The LG 34GP83A-B and the Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 1.0) are both great monitors that deliver similar gaming performances. The main difference is that the LG is an ultrawide with a 21:9 aspect ratio, while the Gigabyte has a standard 16:9 format. The Gigabyte has wider viewing angles, gets brighter, and offers more features, like USB-C input and a built-in KVM.

Dell Alienware AW3420DW

The LG 34GP83A-B is better than the Dell Alienware AW3420DW for most uses. It has a higher 160Hz refresh rate compared to the Dell's 120Hz, and its response time is significantly better. Also, its higher peak brightness makes it more ideal for well-lit rooms, and it supports HDR. The Dell has better ergonomics because it allows for swivel adjustment, and it has more USB ports. In terms of VRR support, the LG is compatible with FreeSync and G-SYNC, while the Dell has native G-SYNC support and FreeSync compatibility.

Dell S2721DGF

Although the Dell S2721DGF and the LG 34GP83A-B have different screen sizes and aspect ratios, they're quite similar in gaming performance. Both monitors have exceptional response times, and the Dell's 165Hz refresh rate is only marginally higher than the LG's 160Hz. The Dell has better ergonomics and wider viewing angles, making it a better choice for sharing content or playing co-op games. On the other hand, the LG's 21:9 aspect ratio feels more immersive and provides more space for multitasking.

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Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
Design
Style
Curved
Yes
Curve Radius
1900R

The LG 34GP83A-B 34 inch ultrawide gaming monitor looks nearly identical to other monitors in the UltraGear lineup, like the LG 34GN850-B. It has thin borders on all sides and a wide V-shaped stand. The back is plain, except for the red accent ring around the inputs.

7.0
Design
Build Quality

The LG 34GP83A-B's build quality is decent, almost identical to the LG 34GN850-B. Although it's all plastic, it feels sturdy, and the stand supports the screen well. It doesn't feel particularly premium, but there are no obvious gaps in the construction. That said, the cable management hook feels pretty flimsy.

5.9
Design
Ergonomics
Height Adjustment
4.3" (11.0 cm)
Tilt Range
-15° to 5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
No
Swivel Range
No swivel
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100

The LG 34GP83A-B has disappointing ergonomics. It only allows for height and tilt adjustments.

Like most LG UltraGear monitors, the back is plain except for the red ring and logo. There's a quick-release feature to remove the stand for VESA-mounting, and the small hook in the middle of the stand is for cable management.

Design
Stand
Base Width
17.9" (45.4 cm)
Base Depth
12.2" (31.1 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
10.6" (26.8 cm)
Weight (With Display)
16.8 lbs (7.6 kg)

The stand is wide and deep; however, the feet are fairly thin, so you can still use the space between them to put other things. It supports the monitor well, and there's very little wobble.

Design
Display
Size
34"
Housing Width
32.2" (81.9 cm)
Housing Height
14.2" (36.1 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
4.2" (10.6 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
11.9 lbs (5.4 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.4" (1.0 cm)
Design
Controls

There's a single joystick below the LG branding in the center of the bottom bezel. You can use it to turn the monitor On/Off and navigate the on-screen menu.

Design
In The Box
Power Supply
External Brick

  • User guide
  • Owner's manual CD
  • Power cord
  • Power supply
  • DisplayPort cable

Picture Quality
5.9
Picture Quality
Contrast
Native Contrast
956 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
N/A

The LG 34GP83A-B has a sub-par contrast ratio, slightly lower than the advertised 1000:1 contrast. This makes blacks look grayish in dark rooms. Note that the contrast ratio can vary between individual units.

0
Picture Quality
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
No
Backlight
Edge

The LG 34GP83A-B 34 inch gaming monitor doesn't have a local dimming feature. The video above is provided for reference only.

8.0
Picture Quality
SDR Brightness
Real Scene
342 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
388 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
389 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
389 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
390 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
390 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
387 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
388 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
389 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
389 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
389 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
Minimum Brightness
24 cd/m²

The LG 34GP83A-B has great peak brightness in SDR, close to the advertised 400 cd/m². It's very consistent when displaying different content, and it's bright enough to overcome glare in most lighting conditions.

We measured the SDR peak brightness after calibration in the 'Gamer 1' Picture Mode with Brightness set to max.

6.8
Picture Quality
HDR Brightness
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
DisplayHDR 400
Real Scene
398 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
433 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
457 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
457 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
457 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
457 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
432 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
456 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
456 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
456 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
456 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.003

The HDR peak brightness is okay, close enough to meet the 400 cd/m² requirement for its DisplayHDR 400 certification. It can bring out some highlights in games, especially if you game in a dark environment, but it's not enough for a true cinematic HDR experience.

We measured the HDR peak brightness in the 'Gamer 2' Picture Mode with HDR enabled and Brightness set to max.

7.1
Picture Quality
Horizontal Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Left
44°
Color Washout From Right
40°
Color Shift From Left
56°
Color Shift From Right
53°
Brightness Loss From Left
49°
Brightness Loss From Right
46°
Black Level Raise From Left
33°
Black Level Raise From Right
19°
Gamma Shift From Left
40°
Gamma Shift From Right
30°

The LG 34GP83A-B has decent horizontal viewing angles. Black level and gamma change much quicker when moving to the right than to the left. It should be fine for co-op gaming or sharing content casually, but it might bother professionals who need perfect image accuracy.

7.3
Picture Quality
Vertical Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Below
32°
Color Washout From Above
32°
Color Shift From Below
40°
Color Shift From Above
48°
Brightness Loss From Below
34°
Brightness Loss From Above
35°
Black Level Raise From Below
70°
Black Level Raise From Above
70°
Gamma Shift From Below
40°
Gamma Shift From Above
40°

Decent vertical viewing angles. Images remain relatively accurate even if you mount the screen above eye level.

7.3
Picture Quality
Gray Uniformity
50% Std. Dev.
4.919%
50% DSE
0.158%

This monitor has some decent gray uniformity. There's some darkening around the edges, particularly at the top corners, but there's minimal dirty screen effect in the center.

6.1
Picture Quality
Black Uniformity
Native Std. Dev.
1.932%
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A

Black uniformity is mediocre. There's visible backlight bleed along the top and bottom edges, as well as some clouding throughout the screen. The photo above doesn't show the entire screen due to the monitor's aspect ratio and the photo's crop. Uniformity is significantly worse at the bottom corners, which you can see in this photo. Note that black uniformity varies between units.

8.8
Picture Quality
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
Picture Mode
sRGB
sRGB Gamut Area xy
102.8%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
2.38
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,402 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.12
Color dE (Avg.)
1.92
Contrast Setting
70
RGB Settings
Default
Gamma Setting
Default
Brightness Setting
23
Measured Brightness
131 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No

The LG 34GP83A-B has excellent accuracy before calibration. It has an sRGB mode that locks the colors to the sRGB color space so that they don't look oversaturated, and the white balance is also great. The color temperature is close to the 6500K target, and gamma follows the target well for the most part, but most scenes are too bright. Also, using the sRGB mode locks out a few picture settings, including the Response Time, Black Stabilizer, and Color Temp, so if you want more customizable settings, you'll need to use a picture mode that's less accurate.

9.8
Picture Quality
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
Picture Mode
Gamer 1
sRGB Gamut Area xy
100.7%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.56
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,492 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.19
Color dE (Avg.)
0.36
Contrast Setting
68
RGB Settings
50-52-50
Gamma Setting
Mode 2
Brightness Setting
17
Measured Brightness
99 cd/m²
ICC Profile
Download

The accuracy is superb after calibration. The remaining color inaccuracies aren't visible to the naked eye, and the white balance is nearly perfect. Gamma is much better; however, some dark and bright scenes are slightly too bright.

9.6
Picture Quality
SDR Color Gamut
sRGB Coverage xy
99.9%
sRGB Picture Mode
Gamer 1
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
88.6%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Gamer 1

The LG 34GP83A-B has an exceptional SDR color gamut. It covers the entire sRGB color space used in most content and has excellent Adobe RGB coverage, which is mostly used for photo editing.

9.7
Picture Quality
SDR Color Volume
sRGB In ICtCp
97.6%
sRGB Picture Mode
Gamer 1
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
91.4%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Gamer 1

Exceptional SDR color volume. It only has trouble displaying dark colors due to its low contrast ratio.

8.9
Picture Quality
HDR Color Gamut
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
95.2%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Gamer 2
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
71.7%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Gamer 2

The LG 34GP83A-B has an amazing HDR color gamut. It has fantastic coverage of the DCI-P3 color space used in most HDR content, but its coverage of the wider Rec. 2020 is limited.

8.4
Picture Quality
HDR Color Volume
DCI-P3 In ICtCp
84.5%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Gamer 2
Rec. 2020 In ICtCp
71.6%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Gamer 2

Good HDR color volume. It has difficulty producing dark colors because it has a low contrast ratio, and it also has trouble with bright blues and greens.

6.5
Picture Quality
Reflections
Screen Finish
Matte
Total Reflections
7.2%
Indirect Reflections
3.9%
Calculated Direct Reflections
3.3%

The reflection handling is okay. You might have some issues with glare if there's sunlight, but the screen gets bright enough to compensate.

7.5
Picture Quality
Text Clarity
Pixel Type
IPS
Subpixel Layout
RGB

Text clarity is good. Windows ClearType (top photo) makes the letters appear bolder, especially diagonal lines like on the R and N. However, it also makes vertical lines look slightly thinner, like on the T and I.

9.9
Picture Quality
Gradient
Color Depth
10 Bit

Superb gradient handling. You shouldn't see any banding in most content. Setting the color depth to 10-bit limits the refresh rate to 144Hz.

Motion
8.5
Motion
Refresh Rate
Native Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
160 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
160 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
85 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
50 Hz

You can use this monitor's overclock feature only when you have VRR enabled, and due to bandwidth limitations, the max refresh rate is limited over HDMI.

Motion
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
FreeSync
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
VRR Maximum
160 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes

This monitor has native FreeSync support that works over DisplayPort and HDMI, but over HDMI, it only works from 48 to 85Hz, and the connection is unstable at times. Its G-SYNC compatibility only works over DisplayPort too. If you're looking for a monitor that natively supports G-SYNC, check out the LG 34GP950G-B.

9.3
Motion
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Normal
Rise / Fall Time
3.3 ms
Total Response Time
6.1 ms
Overshoot Error
0.5%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
4.2 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
7.8 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
4.6%

Overdrive SettingResponse Time ChartResponse Time TablesMotion Blur Photo
OffChartTablePhoto
NormalChartTablePhoto
FastChartTablePhoto
FasterChartTablePhoto

The LG 34GP83A-B has exceptional response time at its max refresh rate. Motion looks clear, and there's almost no blur trail behind fast-moving objects. The best overdrive setting is 'Normal' because it provides the fastest response time while keeping overshoot at a minimal level.

9.0
Motion
Response Time @ 120Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Normal
Rise / Fall Time
3.4 ms
Total Response Time
7.1 ms
Overshoot Error
1.2%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
4.3 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
11.4 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
9.5%

Overdrive SettingResponse Time ChartResponse Time TablesMotion Blur Photo
OffChartTablePhoto
NormalChartTablePhoto
FastChartTablePhoto
FasterChartTablePhoto

The response time at 120Hz remains fantastic. Motion looks smooth with the 'Normal' overdrive setting, and there isn't any overshoot like with 'Fast' and 'Faster'.

8.3
Motion
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Normal
Rise / Fall Time
3.5 ms
Total Response Time
11.1 ms
Overshoot Error
2.2%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
4.2 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
20.9 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
13.3%

Overdrive SettingResponse Time ChartResponse Time TablesMotion Blur Photo
OffChartTablePhoto
NormalChartTablePhoto
FastChartTablePhoto
FasterChartTablePhoto

The LG 34GP83A-B's response time at 60Hz is great. There's still little to no blur trail. The best overdrive setting at 60Hz is 'Normal' because 'Off' is slower, and there's too much overshoot with the 'Fast' and 'Faster' options. It's great because you don't need to change the overdrive setting if the frame rate of your game drops.

Motion
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
No BFI
Maximum Frequency
N/A
Minimum Frequency
N/A
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
Pulse Width Control
No BFI
Pulse Phase Control
No BFI
Pulse Amplitude Control
No BFI
VRR At The Same Time
No BFI

The LG 34GP83A-B 34 inch gaming monitor doesn't have Black Frame Insertion feature.

10
Motion
Image Flicker
Flicker-Free
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz

The backlight is entirely flicker-free, which helps minimize image duplication and reduce eye strain.

Inputs
8.9
Inputs
Input Lag
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
4.0 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
5.0 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
9.3 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
N/A

The LG 34GP83A-B has exceptionally low input lag to provide incredibly responsive gameplay.

8.4
Inputs
Resolution And Size
Native Resolution
3440 x 1440
Aspect Ratio
21:9
Megapixels
5.0 MP
Pixel Density
108 PPI
Measured Screen Diagonal
34.0"
Screen Area
418 in²

The LG 34GP83A has a large, high-resolution screen that delivers an immersive gaming experience and provides tons of screen space for multitasking. However, keep in mind that not all games support an ultrawide format, so you might see black bars at the sides, or the image might be stretched to fill the screen.

7.0
Inputs
PS5 Compatibility
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
No

The LG 34GP83A-B works well with the PS5. It downscales a 4k image, which results in a sharper image than a native 1440p signal. However, the PS5 doesn't support ultrawide gaming, so you'll see black bars on the sides.

9.2
Inputs
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
Yes

This monitor works well with the Xbox Series X. It downscales a 4k image, which results in a sharper image than a native 1440p signal. 1440p @ 60Hz only works if you enable the HDMI override setting, which disables VRR. The Xbox doesn't support ultrawide gaming, so you'll see black bars on the sides.

Inputs
Inputs Photos
Inputs
Video And Audio Ports
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.4)
Mini DisplayPort
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
DVI
No
VGA
No
Daisy Chaining
No
3.5mm Audio Out
1
HDR10
Yes
3.5mm Audio In
No
3.5mm Microphone In
No
Inputs
USB
USB-A Ports
2
USB-A Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-B Upstream Port
Yes
USB-C Ports
0
USB-C Upstream
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Rated Speed
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Power Delivery
No USB-C Ports
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
No USB-C Ports
Thunderbolt
No
Inputs
macOS Compatibility

The LG 34GP83A-B works well with recent M1 MacBooks. The VRR only works up to 144Hz, so if you want to use the overclockable 160Hz, you need to use a fixed refresh rate instead. There aren't any noticeable issues with VRR in the desktop and games, except there's a thin gray bar at the top of the screen in games. Windows return to their original position when you wake the laptop up from sleep or open the lid, which is great.

Features
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
No
RGB Illumination
No
Multiple Input Display
No
KVM Switch
No

The LG 34GP83A has a few additional features, including:

  • Crosshair: Adds a virtual crosshair on the screen.
  • Black Stabilizer: Makes objects more visible in dark scenes.
  • Reader Mode: Blue light filter to help reduce eye strain.

Features
On-Screen Display (OSD)