LG 35WN65C-B  Monitor Review

Reviewed Aug 01, 2022 at 11:16am
Retest Apr 18, 2023 at 04:48pm
Tested using Methodology v1.2 
LG 35WN65C-B

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The LG 35WN65C-B is a 35-inch curved ultrawide display that LG released in 2020. It's available at Costco as the LG 35WN65C-B.AUS, and it sits alongside the LG 35WN75C-B, which is essentially the same monitor but with USB-C input. It focuses on office features as its 21:9 aspect ratio offers plenty of screen space to open multiple windows at once. However, it's limited on other features like an ergonomic stand and an sRGB mode for color accuracy. While there aren't many features built-in, LG offers programs you can download to improve your workflow. It supports OnScreen Control to help place those windows in a position you like and Dual Controller, which acts as a KVM switch so that you can control two sources with the same keyboard and mouse, but it doesn't work on macOS.

Our Verdict

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Mixed Usage 

The LG 35WN65C-B is a decent monitor for most usages. It's decent for office use and good for content creation because it has a large screen that offers plenty of space for multitasking, the text clarity is good, and it has decent out-of-the-box accuracy. However, it has limited ergonomics and narrow viewing angles, so it isn't the best for sharing your work with others and doesn't get bright. It's also decent for gaming as it has a few gaming features like variable refresh rate (VRR) support and low input lag, but it has bad motion handling. Lastly, it's decent for SDR media consumption as it displays deep blacks, but it doesn't get bright enough to make highlights pop for a satisfying HDR experience.

Pros
  • Large ultrawide screen.
  • Good text clarity.
  • Good for moderately-lit rooms.
  • Great native contrast.
Cons
  • Struggles in bright environments.
  • Narrow viewing angles.
  • Limited ergonomics.
  • Bad motion handling.
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Office 

The LG 35WN65C is decent for office use. The 35-inch screen is great for multitasking as you can easily open multiple windows at once, and the 3440x1440 resolution results in clear text. It looks good if you're sitting directly in front, but it isn't ideal for sharing your screen with others as it doesn't offer any swivel adjustments and has narrow viewing angles. While it performs well in rooms with a few lights around, it doesn't get bright enough to fight a ton of glare either.

Pros
  • Large ultrawide screen.
  • Good text clarity.
  • Good for moderately-lit rooms.
  • Two USB 3.0 ports.
Cons
  • Struggles in bright environments.
  • Narrow viewing angles.
  • Limited ergonomics.
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Gaming 

The LG 35WN65C-B is decent for gaming. It's a good choice for dark room gaming as it displays deep blacks but doesn't have a local dimming feature to further improve it. It has a 100Hz refresh rate with variable refresh rate support to reduce screen tearing and has low input lag for a responsive feel. Unfortunately, motion looks bad, as it has a slow response time that results in black smearing and some inverse ghosting.

Pros
  • FreeSync VRR and G-SYNC compatibility.
  • Low input lag.
  • Great native contrast.
Cons
  • Bad motion handling.
  • Limited to 100Hz refresh rate.
  • No local dimming feature.
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Media Consumption 

The LG 35WN65C is decent for watching multimedia content. The 21:9 aspect ratio is ideal for watching widescreen movies, and it looks great in dark rooms thanks to its high native contrast ratio, but it doesn't have a local dimming feature. Unfortunately, it isn't the best for watching content with friends because it has narrow viewing angles that make the image look washed out from the sides, and it has limited ergonomics, meaning the screen is hard to adjust.

Pros
  • Large ultrawide screen.
  • Good for moderately-lit rooms.
  • Great native contrast.
Cons
  • Narrow viewing angles.
  • Limited ergonomics.
  • No local dimming feature.
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Media Creation 

The LG 35WN65C-B is good for content creation. The large screen and ultrawide format allow you to open multiple windows at once or view more of your video timeline without scrolling too much. It also has decent out-of-the-box accuracy but lacks an sRGB mode to limit the colors to the sRGB color space. Unfortunately, it doesn't offer swivel adjustments and has narrow viewing angles, so it isn't ideal if you need to share your work with a coworker or client.

Pros
  • Large ultrawide screen.
  • Good text clarity.
  • Good for moderately-lit rooms.
  • Two USB 3.0 ports.
  • Decent out-of-the-box accuracy.
Cons
  • Struggles in bright environments.
  • Narrow viewing angles.
  • Limited ergonomics.
  • No sRGB mode.
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HDR 

The LG 35WN65C is okay for HDR. It displays deep blacks in dark rooms and displays a wide range of colors in HDR, but it doesn't get bright enough to make them look vivid. It also doesn't have a local dimming feature to further improve the black levels or to make small highlights pop against the rest of the screen, so it doesn't deliver a satisfying HDR experience.

Pros
  • Great native contrast.
Cons
  • No local dimming feature.
  • Doesn't get bright to make highlights pop.
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  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Apr 18, 2023: Tested the monitor's compatibility with 1440p on the PS5, but it doesn't work.
    2.  Updated Nov 24, 2022: Added the LG 34WP65C-B to the Variants table, as it's another ultrawide display with a few differences.
    3.  Updated Aug 01, 2022: Review published.
    4.  Updated Jul 28, 2022: Early access published.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    We tested the 35-inch LG 35WN65C-B, which is the only size available for this monitor. It's sold at Costco as the LG 35WN65C-B.AUS and the results are valid for that model. There are similar monitors available, the LG 35WN75C-B and the LG 34WP65C-B, and you can see the differences between them below. The LG 35WN73A-B monitor is available in Europe and it's the same as the 35WN75C-B, but without speakers.

    Model Size Resolution Refresh Rate Connectivity
    34WP65C-B 34" 3440x1440 160Hz  No USB hub
    35WN65C-B 35" 3440x1440 100Hz 1x USB-B, 2x USB 3.0 
    35WN75C-B 35" 3440x1440 100Hz 1x USB-C, 2x USB 3.0

    If you come across a different type of panel or your LG 35WN65C doesn't correspond to our review, let us know, and we'll update the review. Some tests, like gray uniformity, may vary between individual units.

    Our unit was manufactured in March 2022; you can see the label here.

    Popular Monitor Comparisons

    The LG 35WN65C-B is a decent budget-friendly ultrawide monitor with a few office-oriented features. It performs well for what it's meant for, but you can also find better ultrawides in the same price range, like the Dell S3422DWG.

    See our recommendations for the best ultrawide monitors, the best curved monitors, and the best work monitors.

    Gigabyte G34WQC

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    The Gigabyte G34WQC is a more versatile monitor than the LG 35WN65C-B. The Gigabyte is the better choice if you want to use it in a well-lit room as it gets much brighter, and if you also want to use it for gaming, it has a higher refresh rate and better motion handling. The Gigabyte also has a few extra features like a Picture-by-Picture mode built-in, but the LG has two USB ports, which the Gigabyte doesn't have.

    AOC CU34G2X

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    The AOC CU34G2X is better overall than the LG 35WN65C-B. The AOC is mainly a better gaming monitor as it delivers better motion handling thanks to its higher refresh rate. Even if you want to use it for office use, the AOC has more USB ports and has Picture-by-Picture and Picture-in-Picture modes, which the LG only has if you download a driver.

    LG 38WN95C-W

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    The LG 38WN95C-W and the LG 35WN65C-B are both ultrawide office monitors, but they have a few differences. The 38WN95C-W has many more features like a USB-C input and a higher resolution with a bigger screen. It also gets much brighter, making it the better choice to use in a well-lit room. The 38WN95C-W also has wider viewing angles, making it ideal for sharing your screen with others as the image remains accurate from the sides.

    Acer Nitro XV340CK Pbmiipphzx

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    The Acer Nitro XV340CK Pbmiipphzx is a better monitor overall than the LG 35WN65C-B. The Acer is more versatile for gaming as it has a higher refresh rate and better motion handling. It also has much better ergonomics and better viewing angles if you want to use it to share your screen with someone else. However, if you're placing your monitor in a dark room, the LG is the better choice as it displays deeper blacks.

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    Native Contrast
    LockedLock : 1
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    Real Scene
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    VESA DisplayHDR Certification
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    50% Std. Dev.
    LockedLock%
    50% DSE
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    Black Uniformity
    Native Std. Dev.
    LockedLock%
    Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
    LockedN/A

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    Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
    Picture Mode
    LockedLocked
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    LockedLocked
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    LockedLocked
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    LockedLock cd/m²
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    LockedLocked

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    Picture Mode
    LockedLocked
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    sRGB Coverage xy
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    Text Clarity
    Pixel Type
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    VRR Minimum
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    VRR Supported Connectors
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    Variable Refresh Rate
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    LockedN/A
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    LockedN/A
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    Backlight Strobing (BFI)
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    LockedN/A
    Minimum Frequency
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    Longest Pulse Width Brightness
    LockedN/A
    Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
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    Pulse Width Control
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    Pulse Phase Control
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    Pulse Amplitude Control
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    VRR At The Same Time
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    LockedLocked
    PWM Dimming Frequency
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    Native Resolution @ 120Hz
    LockedN/A
    Native Resolution @ 60Hz
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    LockedN/A

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    Resolution And Size
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    Screen Area
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    4k @ 60Hz
    LockedLocked
    1440p @ 120Hz
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    1440p @ 60Hz
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    1080p @ 120Hz
    LockedLocked
    1080p @ 60Hz
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    HDR
    LockedLocked
    VRR
    LockedLocked

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    Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
    4k @ 120Hz
    LockedLocked
    4k @ 60Hz
    LockedLocked
    1440p @ 120Hz
    LockedLocked
    1440p @ 60Hz
    LockedLocked
    1080p @ 120Hz
    LockedLocked
    1080p @ 60Hz
    LockedLocked
    HDR
    LockedLocked
    VRR
    LockedLocked

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    LockedLocked
    Mini DisplayPort
    LockedLocked
    HDMI
    LockedLocked
    HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
    LockedLocked
    DVI
    LockedLocked
    VGA
    LockedLocked
    Daisy Chaining
    LockedLocked
    3.5mm Audio Out
    LockedLocked
    HDR10
    LockedYes
    3.5mm Audio In
    LockedLocked
    3.5mm Microphone In
    LockedLocked
    USB
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    LockedLocked
    USB-A Rated Speed
    LockedLocked
    USB-B Upstream Port
    LockedLocked
    USB-C Ports
    LockedLocked
    USB-C Upstream
    LockedLocked
    USB-C Rated Speed
    LockedLocked
    USB-C Power Delivery
    LockedLocked
    USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
    LockedLocked
    Thunderbolt
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    Features
    Additional Features
    Speakers
    LockedLocked
    RGB Illumination
    LockedLocked
    Multiple Input Display
    LockedLocked
    KVM Switch
    LockedLocked

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    On-Screen Display (OSD)