LG Ultrawide 40WP95C-W Reviews: The Ultimate 5K Workhorse?

The LG 40WP95C-W is an impressive choice for media creators. The large, high-resolution screen makes it easier to see more of your workflow at once.

It has impressive colors, with excellent accuracy out of the box, a fantastic SDR color gamut, and incredible coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. It also has impressive connectivity, with support for USB-C power delivery and Thunderbolt 4, so you can quickly connect your MacBook or laptop to your desktop setup.

An ultra-wide display isn’t going to be for everyone. Instead, it’s a niche product that greatly benefits certain users, especially those who write code or rely on linear editing applications.

Our workflow involves a lot of video editing, which is ideal for a display this wide. The extra real estate allows us to see more of the timeline simultaneously.

We can open up our color boards, effects browser, and angle editor at the same time, with plenty of space to spare.

When not running Final Cut Pro fullscreen, we can run other windows side-by-side. It’s great for having a browser window open and a Numbers spreadsheet and Notes. That makes it easy to edit a video while keeping the other information on-screen.

If the aspect ratio of the 40WP95C-W appeals to you, there are very few reasons not to give it a shot. It looks great, has a sturdy and adjustable stand, and connects via Thunderbolt.

Compared to the Studio Display, it isn’t quite as tightly integrated into macOS, but it’s still an excellent display to boost your productivity.

The speakers aren’t fantastic, and the brightness could see a boost, but these are far from dealbreakers.

The LG 40WP95C-W is a fantastic monitor thanks to its vibrant and accurate IPS panel with an expansive resolution. The large screen space it provides will enhance your productivity or immerse you in the games and movies that you want to enjoy. It’s also equipped for modern needs such as its Thunderbolt 4 connectivity which future-proofs it.

However, new tech always comes at a higher cost, especially if you are buying the first few offerings that have it. It’s also disappointing that the monitor doesn’t have a more capable HDR solution at a price where it is already possible to get a FALD-equipped alternative. It’s a great pick if you can utilize its features or if you simply want a big display that is satisfying to use.

Overall, the LG 40WP95C-W has impressed me, and I think it’s a really good monitor. I love 4K native resolution on an ultrawide display, and the premium features like USB-C Thunderbolt, 96W power delivery, and higher 72Hz refresh rate are just something you don’t get on most monitor offerings out there.

If you can stomach spending the cost of a small second-hand car on a monitor, you really can’t go wrong with the LG 40WP95-C, despite the few minor shortcomings and issues I discussed.