LG UltraGear 34G60ZA-B Review: Wide Gaming, Few Frills

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I like the LG UltraGear 34G60ZA-B because it concentrates on the part of ultrawide ownership that genuinely changes a desk: a broad 3440 x 1440 canvas that works for both games and proper multitasking. The trade-off is that LG has not dressed it up as an all-in-one workstation display. There is no listed USB-C, charging or KVM, and HDR10 should not be mistaken for high-end HDR.

For me, that makes this a refreshingly straightforward monitor. Buy it for the 21:9 view and the up-to-160Hz refresh rate, not because you expect it to replace your laptop dock.

The wide screen is the real attraction

This exact black 34G60ZA-B has a 34-inch curved VA panel in the 21:9 format, with a 3440 x 1440 resolution and 1800R curve. Those details matter more together than individually. The extra horizontal room gives games that support ultrawide formats a more expansive presentation, while on the desktop it offers sensible space for two full-size windows without the bezel of a dual-monitor setup.

That is particularly useful for a browser beside a spreadsheet, a document alongside research, or an editing timeline with its controls still visible. It is not simply a bigger standard screen; it changes the way windows fit together. The 1800R curve also makes sense on a panel this wide, bringing the outer edges more naturally towards a centrally seated viewer.

My main reservation is that ultrawide support is still not universal. Many games make excellent use of 21:9, especially racers, strategy titles and large open-world games, but some titles and video sources will retain black bars. Anyone buying primarily for one particular game should establish how it handles the format before making the leap.

160Hz is welcome, but your PC has work to do

The headline gaming feature is the claimed maximum 160Hz refresh rate. A high-refresh panel is worthwhile because smoother motion and more frequent updates can make fast games feel more immediate, provided the computer can supply the frames.

At 3440 x 1440, that proviso matters. This resolution demands considerably more graphics power than conventional 2560 x 1440. A PC that runs a game happily at high settings on a normal 1440p monitor may need settings adjustments here to pursue high frame rates. I would rather have this sharper, roomier resolution than chase a number on the box, but it is not a free performance upgrade.

Connection is equally important. LG lists HDMI and one DisplayPort 1.4 input. The graphics output, cable, monitor input and any intervening adapter or dock determine which resolution and refresh modes are available. Do not assume an older laptop HDMI port or a generic adapter will unlock 3440 x 1440 at 160Hz.

LG quotes 5ms GtG in Faster mode and also lists 1ms MBR. These are not the same thing: 1ms MBR refers to a separate motion-blur-reduction mode, rather than a 1ms GtG response-time claim. That distinction is worth making, as neither figure alone predicts a particular level of motion clarity.

Good everyday colour, restrained HDR expectations

The stated 99% sRGB coverage is a positive for general desktop work, web content and gaming. sRGB remains the everyday colour space for much of what people see on a PC, so broad coverage there is more meaningful than a flashy but vague colour claim.

HDR10 support is useful in the limited sense that the monitor can accept compatible HDR content. What I would not do is buy it expecting the dramatic contrast and brightness associated with premium HDR screens. HDR10 alone does not establish high HDR brightness, local dimming or calibrated colour accuracy. Creative users who require dependable colour-critical performance should seek those confirmed details elsewhere.

A gaming monitor, not a one-cable workstation

LG has kept connectivity simple. HDMI and DisplayPort are enough for a desktop PC, console-style source or laptop with the correct video output, but the missing features matter if your desk serves more than one role.

• No USB-C input is listed.
• No USB-C laptop charging is listed.
• No built-in KVM is listed for sharing one keyboard and mouse between two computers.

That does not make the monitor poorly equipped; it defines the kind of buyer it suits. A desktop gamer connecting directly will likely find the selection perfectly sensible. Someone moving regularly between a work laptop and gaming PC needs to plan for a separate dock, input switch, or peripheral arrangement.

Pros and cons

What I like

• The 34-inch 21:9 format gives supported games and multitasking a genuinely useful wider canvas.
• 3440 x 1440 is a strong balance of workspace and gaming detail.
• Up to 160Hz gives capable PCs worthwhile high-refresh headroom.
• LG lists both DisplayPort and HDMI cables among the supplied accessories.

What gives me pause

• Driving 3440 x 1440 well needs more graphics horsepower than standard 1440p.
• Not every game or video source fills a 21:9 panel.
• There is no listed USB-C, power delivery or built-in KVM.
• HDR10 support is not proof of premium HDR performance.

Buy the right version of this idea

I would recommend the 34G60ZA-B to PC gamers who want a wider field of view and a spacious desktop in one monitor, have suitable graphics hardware, and are happy with a direct HDMI or DisplayPort connection. It is also a sound fit for anyone who values the clean, uninterrupted workspace of one ultrawide over a pair of separate displays.

I would buy something else for a USB-C laptop-first desk, a two-computer setup that needs a KVM, or serious HDR and colour-critical work. The one condition that changes my recommendation is connectivity: if your laptop has proper DisplayPort Alt Mode or Thunderbolt video output and you do not need charging from the screen, it can still make sense with the appropriate USB-C-to-DisplayPort cable.

Verdict

The LG UltraGear 34G60ZA-B is a well-judged ultrawide for gamers who also want a more productive desktop. Its best qualities are the 3440 x 1440 21:9 format and high-refresh potential; its limitations are the deliberately basic connectivity and modestly specified HDR. I would recommend it confidently to a direct-connected PC setup with the graphics power to suit. Laptop-dock buyers and HDR enthusiasts should spend their money on a monitor designed around those priorities instead.

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