LG 25UM58-P 25-Inch 21:9 UltraWide IPS Monitor with Screen Split

I bought this screen to connect to a MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012) running MacOS 10.13.6. I couldnt get the correct resolution functioning 2560 x 1080 was just not an option in the list. I had to buy additional software (SwitchResX) and disable SIP from the system settings! This isnt a fault with LG but rather Mac doesnt want to have people using unusual monitor resolutions.

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This is a pretty good choice and almost life changing for basic tasks like using chrome, YouTube and doing work on it EXCEPT for gaming. I purchased this as my first monitor for my gaming pc and while it is beautiful for as said above, in gaming it makes very little sense. The screen size is too small for ultrawide gaming to be enjoyable. When they say it is a 25 inch screen, it is measured diagonally, which means since it’s an ultrawide, that length is not the same as it would be for a normal screen or tv and its a lot smaller. Especially if you’re playing games that don’t support ultrawide resolution. The 16:9 size of this screen running non ultrawide games is only 20 inches, which is REALLY small. The lowest screen size you can and usually would want to purchase for a 16:9 screen would be 22 inches at the VERY least. Most average 16:9 monitor size that people usually purchase for gaming monitors is 24 inches, while the biggest people can comfortable game on is 27 inches. On paper it doesn’t sound like a big deal but it makes a huge difference and you will most likely notice it after using it for awhile. Other than that, the monitor has beautiful color accuaracy and viewing angles since it’s an IPS panel and of course since it is a budget ultrawide, the screen is a normal 60hz refresh rate, which you’ll only need to worry about if you were going to use it for gaming. Pretty decent for price but ultrawide gaming should be done on something bigger for it to be enjoyable.

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I bought this for my mom, because her laptop is 13.3" and she does a lot of business stuff and needed more screen real estate. Ill start with the positives. + Ultrawide: obviously this is the reason why you would get a 21:9 monitor, and this is great for that purpose. I used it briefly with Premier Pro and the long timeline scrubbing is simply beautiful. Not having to scroll to edit very different pieces of the video is really nice. I can have multiple files open with video clips and transitions. I need to get an ultrawide for myself. + Lightweight: its probably not the lightest monitor on the market at this price range, but my mom is 56 years old (Im 23) and has had 2 surgeries on her wrist. She can pick this up with both hands rather easily if she needs to move from one side of her desk to another. + 2 HDMI ports + Matte screen: my moms desk is under a sun roof, and this thing is great at reducing glare and reflection. Now some critiques and negatives, but not all of them are negatives, just some oddities to note: - Biggest actual negative: Glossy finish (of exterior and base/mount) The black glossy finish of the mount and backside is a dust magnet. We only bought this for a week and its already collecting a significant amount of dust. Youre going to be wiping this thing down pretty often. - Not height adjustable: This isnt really a negative as we knew this before buying it. But it does kinda suck. Obviously if you want height adjustable, youre gonna have to spend more. But still. My mom has it on a monitor stand which helps. - *WEIRD THING* In the screen menu when using the little joystick under the screen, there is an option for volume from 0-100 and it is adjustable. You can turn it all the way up or down, but if Im not mistaken, this thing doesnt have any speakers? We have tried numerous times to get any sort of sound out of it, but I am certain there are not speakers. Its odd that there would be a feature in the settings menu to adjust the volume then. - SKINNY LATERAL: 25" ultra wide is really narrow. This is one thing we didnt anticipate before buying. Reading the dimensions on paper and watching video reviews of this monitor on youtube doesnt actually prepare you for how skinny this thing is when you use it. For future reference, I myself would go for at least 29" ultrawide, because while my mom does not have a problem with it, my dad and I both notice that the vertical space you have on this is really small. It is plenty wide, but just feels cramped in the y axis. You really cant understand what I mean by this until you try it out for yourself. Overall, if you just want a decent ultrawide in 1080p and dont have a budget of $250+, this is a great introductory monitor to the ultrawide field. Cant say any comments on how it is for gaming, but for productivity and some media consumption, this is awesome. 4/5

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Pros: Easy to setup. Good Display, good resolution, works well with games I have tried (and the ultra-wide has made working on bills easier) Cons I dislike that the transformer is included in the plug, really hard to place in a power strip next to other items. Would have preferred a more standard transformer with a separate power cord that is better for plugging into power strips. N/A Not enough time to test for longevity Havent used all the features (I guess the on-screen modifying is for dual inputs? Havent tested fully) I kept at 4 stars because for the price its tough to beat in terms of ultra-wide monitors.

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Be warned, this monitor is very narrow. If youre not already OK with a 10-12 inch 16:9 display, this might take some getting used to. If you want ultrawide, but dont want to give up on the height, then look into one of 27inch+ models. That said, coming from a smaller height display, I love this monitor. As a form factor I dont think Im ever going to go back to 16:9. As for this product, the colors are sharp out of the box and the screen is crisp. What its not, however, is a 144hz/1ms delay "gamer" monitor. If youre primary focus is reaching for that every last second in response time, this might not be for you. That said, I use it 10-15ish hours a week for gaming and it does everything I ask of it. Id imagine itd be a dream for MMOs as well, allowing extra space for HUD elements.

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