Product Comparison: LG 29UM59A-P vs LG 29UM68-P

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LG 29UM59A-P UltraWide IPS Gaming Monitor

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LG 29UM68-P UltraWide IPS Monitor

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General Specifications

Brand

Model

29UM59A-P

29UM68-P

Origin

China

About the Product

The UltraWide monitor 29UM59A-P with 21:9 aspect ratio makes games and movies more immersive than ever. The clarity of 1080p pixel Full HD resolution with IPS is a game-changer. From any viewing angle everything looks more crisp and detailed.

LG Electronics Full HD (2560 x 1080 resolution) IPS LED-Lit UltraWide Monitor. The UltraWide 21:9 aspect ratio makes games and movies more immersive than ever. Quickly optimize monitor settings to activate Black Stabilizer to reveal superior detail in dark scenes.

Key Specs

Screen Size

29 in.

Resolution

2560 x 1080

Response Time

5 ms

Refresh Rate

75 Hz

Refresh Rate

What customers say about "Key Specs"

LG 29UM59A-P UltraWide IPS Gaming Monitor

I am very satisfied with graphic quality. I used Displayport to enjoy full 2560x1080 resolution.
No noticeable resolution issues, very good looking.
Colors are true and the screen size is perfect.
The 2560x1080 resolution looks amazing. No dead pixels.
The picture is excellent and the refresh rate is amazing, too.

LG 29UM68-P UltraWide IPS Monitor

The resolution is quite good. Overall, I am very pleased.
No dead pixels and the resolution is great.
I got a new laptop with 4K resolution. Good monitor.
The color and resolution are outstanding given the low price.
The color and resolution are good as well.

Size & Weight

Material

Plastic

Color

Black

Height

16.3 in.

Width

27.7 in.

Depth

8.4 in.

8.1 in.

Weight

11.5 pounds

11.9 pounds

Height
Depth

LG 29UM59A-P

LG 29UM68-P

Display

Display Type

LCD

Panel Type

IPS

Aspect Ratio

21:9

Contrast Ratio

1000:1

Brightness

250 cd/m²

Color Supported

16.7 Million

View Angle Vertical

178 °

View Angle Horizontal

178 °

Curved Display

Anti-Glare

Yes

What customers say about "Display"

LG 29UM59A-P UltraWide IPS Gaming Monitor

Great quality, great color, great picture.
Color looks good, great works for gaming. Great monitor.
Color is excellent with Freesync. Panel is pretty good for the price.
No motion blur and very good picture quality.
I love this monitor! The image is sharp, crisp, and bright!

LG 29UM68-P UltraWide IPS Monitor

Good monitor. So vivid, and colorful in comparison with my old monitor.
When playing games you are absolutely immersed in the gameplay, with beautiful colors, sharp crisp lines and a huge amount of fov.
The colors and contrast had to be adjusted a little. Good colors!
There is no screen bleeding when on black. The colors are awesome.
Colors look great, blacks are deep, and the widescreen ratio handles the work of two screens without the extra cords and headache.

Features

Type

Gaming

Touch Screen

Build-in speaker

Yes

Built-In Webcam

TV Tuner

Pivot Function

VESA-compatible

75x75

Extras

Screen Split 2.0, Smart Energy Saving, DDC/CI, Reader Mode, Six Axis Control, Black Stabilizer, Flicker-free Technology

sRGB Over 99%, On-Screen Control, Screen Split 2.0, FreeSync technology, Game Mode, Black Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync

What customers say about "Features"

LG 29UM59A-P UltraWide IPS Gaming Monitor

Basically dual monitors without bezel. I can easily place two windows side by side without compromise.
The monitor itself is awesome; great color accuracy, great size, awesome features.
Great monitor, VESA mount worked perfectly.
The stand wobbles like crazy during normal use. As I am typing the whole monitor wobbles.
Pixel density is noticeable. Not great at all.

LG 29UM68-P UltraWide IPS Monitor

The PIP features and KVM software looks cool.
It's a very basic feature light monitor that is effectively 2 square monitors built into one super 2560x1080 monitor.
UltraWide is amazing for games that support the feature, most do these days.
The features this monitor offers is nothing short of amazing.
Love the "On Screen Control" feature with the numerous split screen options and layouts.

Connectivity

Inputs

2x HDMI, USB, 3.5mm audio out

3.5mm audio out, 2x HDMI, DisplayPort

What customers say about "Connectivity"

LG 29UM59A-P UltraWide IPS Gaming Monitor

Easy connect with HDMI. Split Screen with OnScreen Control.
Design, size and weight are perfect. Good ports for connection.
The monitor is very easy to connect and it has amazing connectors.
It's a great looking monitor. The performance is great. Great connectivity options.
The monitor provides excellent connection methods. Highly recommend.

LG 29UM68-P UltraWide IPS Monitor

I connect the monitor using an HDMI cord. The image quality is solid.
I have two of these bad boys connected to my laptop with thunderbolt to HDMI adapters. Good monitor and easy connect.
I highly recommend connecting this display with display port as the picture will be much better.
I had no issues connecting it up with a HDMI cable to my laptop.
There was nothing inside the box beside the monitor. No dvi or any other connectivity cable or power connector.

Power

Wattage

24 Watts

31 Watts

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

CE, FCC