LG 29WK50S-P
Score: 80/100
LG ML5K-B 43-inch
Score: 76/100Rankings
The LG 29-inch UltraWide monitor delivers a 21:9 IPS panel with Full HD resolution, excellent color coverage and HDR10 support, targeting productivity and casual gaming. It offers good ergonomics and low power draw, but lacks speakers and modern ports.
The LG 43ML5K-B is a 43-inch 4K UHD digital signage display built for continuous indoor use, offering an IPS panel, 500 nit brightness, webOS and extensive connectivity for professional environments.
| Attribute | LG 29WK50S-P | |
|---|---|---|
29 inches | 43 inchesbest | |
2,764,800 pixels | 8,294,400 pixelsbest | |
75 Hzbest | 60 Hz | |
250 nits | 500 nitsbest | |
1,000 | 1,200best | |
99 %best | 95 % | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 msbest | 8 ms |
| ↓ lower better | 0.263 mmbest | — |
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| Attribute | LG 29WK50S-P | |
|---|---|---|
Display(9) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 29 inches | 43 inches |
Resolution (total pixels) (pixels) | 2764800 pixels | 3840x2160 pixels |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 75 Hz | 60 Hz |
Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 500 nits |
Static Contrast Ratio | 1000 | 1200 |
HDR Support | true | false |
Color Gamut Coverage (%) | 99 % | 95 % |
Response Time (ms) | 5 ms | 8 ms |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 23.5 W | 80 W |
Connectivity(2) | ||
HDMI Ports (count) | 2 count | 3 count |
USB Ports (count) | 0 count | 1 count |
Audio(1) | ||
Built‑in Speakers | false | true |
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Professional reviewers commend the monitor's color accuracy, ultrawide format and FreeSync, while noting the absence of built-in speakers and limited port selection as drawbacks.
Users love the expansive screen real estate and vivid colors, but many mention the missing speakers and the need for external audio solutions.
Professional reviewers highlight the 43ML5K's durability, 24/7 reliability, and integration readiness, noting its conformal coating, Crestron certification, and webOS platform as strong points, while pointing out the lack of an internal OPS slot and HDR support as drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the display's brightness, clear image quality, and straightforward installation, but they commonly mention the remote's limited functionality and the learning curve associated with LG's SuperSign CMS.
“Great screen for multitasking, colors look fantastic”
“Wish it had built-in speakers; had to buy a soundbar”
“HDMI ports are only 1.4, which limits future upgrades”
