Going Ultrawide - MacBook Productivity By Day, Gaming By Night - 49' LG 5K HDR

I've had my eye on this 49" LG Ultrawide for a long time and I finally got it! In this video I'll talk about what it's like to use with my MacBook Pro in terms of productivity as well as a gaming laptop for after work fun. I'll talk about LG's ultrawide software, how I've got it setup, where the real productivity boost actually comes from and more!

TIME STAMPS:
1:24 - Misconceptions vs reality for ultrawide monitors
3:42 - My ultrawide Mac productivity setup
8:13 - Gaming on this ultrawide (gaming laptop)
10:45 - LG's ultrawide software
13:33 - A bunch of random observations for people who are seriously considering buying this behemoth!

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[leslieboom]

You’re the only YouTuber I’ve seen who actually uses multiple desktops on the Mac. I couldn’t live without it. I feel many Mac users don’t know they exist. It’s so easy to set up and the 2 finger swipe is amazing.

[IsayanBros]

All those other videos give you all the stuff you can already read off of product descriptions. This is the information I'm looking for when considering buying an ultrawide monitor. Thanks!

[cnielson]

Great video. I am retired and new to Mac World with Mac Mini. I recently made the leap to a LG 34" UltraWide Monitor and loving it.
I liked it so much that recently i came across the exact monitor brand new for $170.00 ( which is 50% off ) and could not resist. I do not have the curved screen and also notice at times that positioning on the desk is important to avoid straining to see the far corners. Some many other things to enjoy with the bigger monitor. I am particularly curious how to set it up to simply change the Input on the monitor and have it quickly set up for another Discipline ( say Gaming as you mentioned for example). It sounded like you have your gaming computer also connected to the monitor on a different Input. In my case I have my Dell PC Desktop connected to the Ultra Wides. I actually have Mac Mini set up with dual Ultra Wides and also have PC the same way on different input. There are endless way of making use of the Ultra Wides depending on your interests. I am not big into gaming but the grand kids are big gamers. Best wishes and enjoy your new toy....well a working tool and some play time uses. Charlie

[felixbrandau]

Super useful video. You are the only youtuber that helps to make good decisions for daily use!!!!
Keep on telling us your experience instead of specs 👍

[andrewgrant]

I have two of these 49” ultrawides at work, one stacked on top of the other. They are hooked up to a Windows PC (with a 32 core thread ripper). I full screen my main app (Visual Studio 2022) on the bottom monitor and use the top one for everything else (Outlook, Teams, Chrome etc). I definitely feel more productive.

[beforefive]

Thank you for your review, I just purchased the MacBook 13 M1 and an MSI Gaming Laptop with wonderful specs. I am an Editor, but sometimes want to game too. You have answered everything I need know. Going to head out and purchase one soon. Great Video, and just subbed.

[tsizzle]

I wished there was some comparison to the Dell 49 ultrawide.

[LouisRaskin]

I just can't imagine getting a 49". I just got the 38" and it's sooo big. But it's totally epic. And beforeI got it I was thinking that the 38" would be too much and now I don't. So I'm sure if I got this 49" my attitude would change and I'd probably be as obsessed with it as I am obsessed with my 38"

[nunosapunso]

I’m running two 32 inch 4k monitors for my home office because I need as much real estate as possible for all my spreadsheets laid out, multiple applications open, Teams chat, Outlook, etc. and still not enough screen real estate for all my windows. I’d love to have one 49 inch monitor which gets rid of the bezel down the middle but I’d be losing real estate.

[harrychimp]

Excellent review. I recently purchased the LG 49WL95C-WY. It’s a dated model, but serves my needs. Great info!

[cbenj]

I know some people will disagree with me, but I’m just giving feedback. I like the old style of videos better. The ones where you are in a colorful background. It’s not that old, it’s just the style of the background that you used before this.

[jankarlsson]

Nice video! I plan to pick up this monitor this summer. A newbie question, I'll also be getting a mechanical keyboard, and will also be using a MBP 2020. Is there an input for the keyboard in the monitor itself? Will LG update the specs for this monitor you think?

[daveparadice]

Brilliant video sharing your actual experiences, super helpful.

[GRZLE]

Very informative video. Just what I needed to make a decision on going with a 49". Wish I could 'like' this again for showing love to my boy Andy (7:04) 👊

[abubakrakram]

I do like it. A lot. And there’s even a 120 Hz version out there by Samsung. My only gripe, is I fine multi-tasking counterproductive 90% of the time. It’s 1 app full screen for me. In other words, this monitor is a waste for 90% of my work, and is only useful for gaming. Which I don’t do a lot of. Also the pixel density is the same as my 10 year old Apple Thunderbolt Display. Kind of a bad idea for me. It’s still gorgeous though.

[damoncurtis]

Hey Chris, I went MacBook Pro and Mac mini on this setup on my 49" which was great but when I added and eGpu it was a game changer. Add an eGpu!

[ole-mortensrlienilsen]

Would like to see a episode where you compare different USB-C dongles! Considering a Satechi one, since we don't have a lot to choose from here in Norway.

[reagandow]

That is one incredible monitor. I had no idea those were even a thing. Wow! Gaming on that must be amazing!! ;) One a serious note I could seriously see the advantages to having one of these for work. Congratulations on getting such a sweet monitor. Love your channel Chris. Keep up the amazing work.

[scharpmeister]

Putting yourself on the monitor was a brilliant touch

[damianlaroche]

Your vibe is super I really enjoy your content and spiritual ( clicks subscribe button)