LG Ultrawide 35WN65C-B 35" 2020

The LG Ultrawide 35WN65C-B is a 35-inch curved VA monitor with 3440 x 1440 resolution, 100Hz refresh rate, and 99% sRGB color coverage. It's a solid choice for productivity and casual gaming at around $599 USD. Just don't expect USB-C connectivity or true HDR performance.

The 35WN65C-B runs at 100Hz, which is a nice step up from the 60Hz you get on most office monitors. In our database, its overall performance lands around the middle of the pack, which sounds worse than it feels in practice. For everyday productivity, web browsing, and even casual gaming, 100Hz is smooth enough that you won't feel like you're fighting the display. The VA panel has a 300 nit brightness rating, which is fine for indoor use but won't blow you away in a sunlit room.

Color is where this monitor earns its keep. It covers 99% of the sRGB color space and supports HDR10, and our data puts its color performance well above average. If you're editing photos or video for web delivery, the sRGB coverage is genuinely useful. HDR10 support is more of a checkbox than a feature here, 300 nits isn't enough to make HDR content pop the way it does on a brighter panel. The 7W stereo speakers with MaxxAudio are a nice bonus for a monitor in this class, though most people will still want headphones or desktop speakers.

Stacked against the ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG and the MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2, the LG 35WN65C-B loses on pure speed and contrast. Those are 27-inch OLED gaming monitors with much higher refresh rates and true HDR performance. But they're also smaller and more expensive per inch of screen. The Samsung Odyssey G60SD is another OLED option that will embarrass this LG in dark room gaming, but again, you're paying for it.

The more interesting comparison is the Dell UltraSharp U4025QW. That's a 40-inch ultrawide aimed at professionals, with better connectivity and a higher resolution. But it costs a lot more. If you're a MacBook user, the Dell's Thunderbolt support is a big deal, while the LG's lack of USB-C is a real annoyance. For pure value in the ultrawide space, the LG 35WN65C-B is a solid middle ground, but it's not the best at anything.

At $599 USD, the LG 35WN65C-B is priced like a mid-range ultrawide, and that's about right. You're not getting the OLED contrast of something like the Samsung Odyssey G60SD or the Gigabyte MO27U2, but those cost significantly more. The Dell UltraSharp U4025QW is a 40-inch productivity beast, but it's in a completely different price bracket. For someone who wants a big curved display for work and light gaming without spending four figures, this LG holds up. The main value question is whether you need the extra screen width or would be happier with a 27-inch 1440p high refresh monitor for less money.

The LG Ultrawide 35WN65C-B is a 35-inch curved VA panel that sits in that sweet spot for people who want a big, immersive display without jumping to a 49-inch monster. At 3440 x 1440, you get the UltraWide QHD resolution that's become the default for productivity and gaming hybrids. The price floats around $599 USD in the US, though availability is spotty, and in Mexico it's listed at 15,279 MXN. It's not a budget monitor, but it's also not trying to compete with OLED panels that cost twice as much.

So is the LG 35WN65C-B good for work? For most desk setups, yes. The 21:9 aspect ratio gives you room for two or three windows side by side without a dual monitor arm. And is it good for gaming? Sort of. The 100Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync keep things smooth, but this isn't a high refresh rate esports panel. Think of it as a comfortable all-rounder that leans a little toward entertainment.

One thing to know up front: the product photos on some listings show a USB-C port, but the actual unit only has HDMI and DisplayPort. That's caught more than one buyer off guard, and it's worth checking your laptop's outputs before you commit.

Skip the LG 35WN65C-B if you're a competitive gamer who needs 144Hz or higher refresh rates, or if you want true HDR with high peak brightness. MacBook users who rely on a single USB-C cable for display and charging should look elsewhere, the lack of USB-C is a dealbreaker for that workflow. If you're tight on desk space, the 11.2kg weight and 35-inch width make this a poor fit for small setups. In those cases, a 27-inch 1440p high refresh monitor or a USB-C equipped ultrawide like the Dell UltraSharp U4025QW would serve you better.

Should you buy the LG Ultrawide 35WN65C-B? If you want a large, curved ultrawide for productivity and casual gaming, and you don't need USB-C or blazing fast response times, this is a good pick. The 3440 x 1440 resolution is sharp enough, the 100Hz refresh rate keeps things smooth, and the color accuracy is better than most monitors in this price range. The 4 out of 5 star rating from 143 reviews backs that up.

But if you're a competitive gamer, a MacBook user who wants a single cable setup, or someone who watches a lot of HDR content in a dark room, this isn't your monitor. The VA panel's response times and the 300 nit brightness ceiling are real limitations. For everyone else, the LG 35WN65C-B is a comfortable, capable ultrawide that does most things well.