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Release date: Aug. 1, 2017
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LG 43UD79 LED display review

LG 43UD79. Display diagonal: 108 cm (42.5"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: LED. Display: LED. 3D, Response time: 8 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in speaker(s). Built-in USB hub. VESA mounting. Product colour: Black

42.5” UHD 4K IPS Monitor

42.5” UHD 4K is equivalent to four 21.5” 16:9 FHD screens combined. You can watch movie on its large screen, play games, or multi-task with many windows without compromising readability of each window. Despite its wide viewing range, the 4K IPS panel provides clear visibility from various angles for maximum comfort and precise view.

10Wx2 Stereo Speakers with Rich Bass

When enjoying contents on 42.5’’ UHD IPS screen, its two-10W speakers with Rich Bass function that further enhances your immersive viewing pleasure. Also The Rich Bass for 43UD79 provides optimal sound preset for wall-mount or standing installation.

On Screen Control version 2.0

5:9 Preview / Opacity Control / Finding the Cursor with Ease / Multi-Monitor Control / Application Auto Position / Grouping of Game Functions

Powerful Muti-Tasking with 4 PBP x 4 HDMI

On top of its split-screen feature, it offers interface capability that allows up to 4 different devices simultaneously (4 PBP) by every combination of supported interfaces. In particular, it has 4 HDMI ports that allows four different devices that require HDMI connection to be viewed on a single screen.

All-in-One Connection

Enjoy quick connection with USB Type-C that lets you connect to monitor for mirroring and to mobile phone for quick charging. If you connect your laptop with USB Tpe-C, you can simply hook your mouse and keyboard to the monitor for use. *USB Type-C™ (DP Alt Mode) in 43UD79 Monitor is not for charging laptops

HDCP 2.2 Compatible

Connect with confidence: This LG 4K monitor is compatible with the latest HDCP 2.2 copy protection, so it will display video from 4K streaming services, game consoles and Ultra HD Blu-ray disc players.

Screen Split Options

Up-to-date OnScreen Control (version 2.0) Software allows 42.5” large screen with various layouts. It also offers the optimal split-screen proportion for maximized viewing efficiency for data analysis. With PIP mode, you can multi-task by adjusting opacity of windows.

PBP / PIP Remote Control

You can control various PBP / PIP modes including 2 PBP and 4 PBP by using a remote.

4K@60Hz Supported Connectivity

43UD79 supports 4K/60Hz connection through HDMI, DisplayPort and USB Type-C™ (DP Alt Mode). With 4K/60Hz connectivity, users can enjoy realistic and seamless gaming graphic output that are powered by 42.5” UHD 4K.

LG 43UD79 LED display specs

Other Features

TV tuner integrated: no
Audio system: Rich Bass
Display: LED

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 12.3 kg
Height (without stand): 57.5 cm
Depth (without stand): 7.06 cm
Width (without stand): 96.7 cm
Weight (with stand): 15.9 kg
Height (with stand): 647.6 mm
Depth (with stand): 275 mm
Width (with stand): 967 mm

Packaging Data

Package type: Box
Package weight: 20 kg
Package height: 658 mm
Package depth: 285 mm
Package width: 1065 mm
Quick start guide: yes
Cables included: AC, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB Type-C

Power

AC input frequency: 50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (off): 0.3 W
Power consumption (standby): 1.2 W

Ergonomics

Number of OSD languages: 17
On Screen Display (OSD) languages: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Ukrainian
On Screen Display (OSD): True
Picture-in-Picture: yes
Tilt angle range: -5 - 10°
Tiltable: True
Cable lock slot: no
Panel mounting interface: 200 x 200 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates: EPEAT Gold

Performance

AMD FreeSync: False
NVIDIA G-SYNC: no

Design

Product colour: Black

Multimedia

RMS rated power: 20 W
Number of speakers: 2
Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Ports & Interfaces

HDCP: True
Microphone in: yes
Headphone outputs: 1
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 4
DVI port: no
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity: 2
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode: True
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

Colour gamut: 72%
DDC/CI: True
Vertical scan range: 56 - 61 Hz
Horizontal scan range: 30 - 135 kHz
Pixel pitch: 0.2451 x 0.2451 mm
3D: True
Display number of colours: 1.073 billion colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing name: Mega Contrast
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Supported graphics resolutions: 3840 x 2160
Screen shape: Flat
Display technology: LED
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Response time: 8 ms
Display brightness (typical): 350 cd/m²
Panel type: IPS
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
Display diagonal: 108 cm (42.5")