LG MyView Smart 34” 21:9 Curved 1800R 34" Review

The LG MyView Smart 34 is a 34-inch ultrawide monitor with a built-in smart TV brain. Its webOS platform and Magic Remote make it incredibly convenient for streaming without extra devices. The 100Hz WQHD curved screen is immersive but not a gaming powerhouse. At $1,177, you pay a premium for that all-in-one design. Only buy this if you really want a monitor and smart TV fused into one sleek package.

So you're looking at a 34-inch ultrawide monitor that's trying to be the centerpiece of your desk, and maybe your living room. The LG MyView Smart 34 isn't your typical gaming or productivity screen. It's a hybrid, built around LG's webOS smart TV platform. That means you can stream Netflix, Disney+, or YouTube directly without a computer, and control it all with the included Magic Remote. It's basically a smart TV that's also a decent PC monitor.

This thing is for the person who wants a clean, all-in-one setup for a bedroom, guest room, or secondary workspace. If you want to watch movies from the couch, then hop over to check emails without switching inputs, this monitor has a specific appeal. It's not trying to win any esports tournaments or color-critical design work. It's aiming for convenience and a big, immersive picture for under $1,200.

The interesting part is that blend. You get a 3440x1440 curved panel at 100Hz, which is solid for casual gaming and makes movies feel cinematic. But the star of the show is webOS. Having all your apps built-in, with AirPlay 2 and screen sharing, changes how you use the screen. It's less of a monitor and more of a connected display hub. Whether that's worth the premium over a standard ultrawide is the big question.

Let's talk numbers. The 100Hz refresh rate lands this monitor right in the middle of the pack for performance, at the 50th percentile in our database. That means it's smooth enough for most people, especially if you're coming from a standard 60Hz screen. You'll notice the extra fluidity in Windows, web scrolling, and casual games. But competitive gamers will want more. The 1800R curve is gentle and helps wrap that 34-inch screen around your view without being distracting.

Where the performance story gets a bit muddy is in the other metrics. Its color performance is in the 30th percentile, which tells us it's fine for everyday use and streaming, but not for photo editing. The connectivity score is low (35th percentile) because while it has wireless smarts, it's light on wired ports for a screen this size and price: just two HDMI and two USB ports. There's no DisplayPort, which is a notable omission for PC users. So the 'performance' here is really about the smart features and the immersive experience, not raw specs.

At $1,177, the LG MyView Smart 34 sits in a weird spot. You can get a fantastic standard 34-inch ultrawide gaming or productivity monitor for several hundred dollars less. But you can't get one with a full smart TV OS built-in. So you're paying a premium for that webOS convenience and the Magic Remote ecosystem.

Is that premium worth it? If you were going to buy a 34-inch monitor and a separate streaming stick or small smart TV for the same room anyway, then bundling them into one device starts to make sense. It saves space, cables, and remotes. But if your PC or a game console is always going to be your main source of content, then you're paying for features you might rarely use. The value proposition is entirely about how much you want that all-in-one, cable-free entertainment experience.

This monitor has some stiff competition, but they're all playing different games. The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is a monster 57-inch super-ultrawide for hardcore sim gamers, but it's also much more expensive. The MSI MPG 32" 4K and ASUS ROG Swift QD-OLED are pure performance plays for gamers, with much higher refresh rates and superior response times. They'll demolish the MyView in gaming, but offer zero smart features.

The more direct comparison might be LG's own UltraGear line, like the 45-inch model. That's a gaming-focused screen with higher refresh rates and better ergonomics, but again, no webOS. Then there's the Dell UltraSharp 27" 4K, which is a productivity and color accuracy champion. The trade-off is clear: the MyView sacrifices top-tier gaming performance, color accuracy, and ergonomics to gain a fully integrated smart TV experience. You're choosing ecosystem over specs.

Hardcore PC gamers should look elsewhere. The 100Hz refresh rate and likely higher response times won't satisfy anyone playing fast-paced competitive titles. You'd be much happier with a dedicated gaming monitor from ASUS ROG, MSI, or LG's own UltraGear line that offers 144Hz, 240Hz, or even 360Hz.

Creative professionals who need color accuracy for photo editing, video grading, or graphic design should also skip this. Its color performance sits in the 30th percentile, which means it's not calibrated for precision work. Look instead to monitors from Dell's UltraSharp series, BenQ's PD line, or Apple's Studio Display for that. Finally, if you're on a tight budget and just want a big 34-inch screen, you can find capable non-smart ultrawides for several hundred dollars less. The MyView's price is all about the smart integration.

Buy the LG MyView Smart 34 if you're setting up a multi-purpose bedroom, den, or guest room where you want a big screen for streaming movies and TV shows from the couch, but also need a decent monitor for occasional laptop work or casual gaming. The convenience of having everything in one device, controlled by one remote, is its superpower.

Skip it if your primary use is PC gaming, competitive esports, or any kind of creative work that needs color accuracy. For those uses, your $1,200 is much better spent on a dedicated high-refresh gaming monitor or a professional-grade UltraSharp. Also, if you already have a smart TV or streaming box hooked up to your desk, you're just duplicating functionality. This is a niche product that solves a specific 'clean setup' problem very well, but it's not a generalist.