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LG MyView Smart Monitor 27-inch3 min read Last Updated : Jun 14 2024 | 5:13 PM IST
The LG MyView 27-inch is a full HD smart monitor with
native app support and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless connectivity
Primarily a monitor, it also includes smart TV functionality, catering to both productivity and entertainment needs
It features a sleek, borderless design on three sides, providing an expansive, distraction-free viewing experience
The build quality is high, with a single-piece hard plastic frame housing the flush anti-glare display.
The display is a fullHD IPS panel
with good contrast and colour accuracy
However, the brightness is somewhat muted, affecting its performance, particularly with high dynamic range content
Nevertheless, the display has wide viewing angles and maintains legibility in ambient light conditions due to its anti-glare coating.
As a
monitor that also serves as a television, appropriate connectivity options are essential
The LG MyView 27-inch includes two HDMI 2.0 ports, one of which supports eARC (enhanced audio return channel) for connecting audio
accessories to enhance sound quality
Additionally, the monitor supports Apple AirPlay 2 and ScreenShare for seamless wireless streaming from both iOS and Android devices.
The
services without requiring additional device connections
Commonly used over-the-top streaming apps are available for download during the initial setup and later from the built-in store.
While it
offers a television experience, the LG MyView 27-inch is primarily a productivity-focused monitor
The television functionality is a value-added feature complementing its primary use as a monitor
It excels as a productivity tool more than as an entertainment display.
In terms of productivity, the LG MyView 27-inch features a
built-in home office space, enabling access to productivity apps from Microsoft and Google without a PC connection
It supports Microsoft 365 apps, Chrome remote, Azure virtual PC, and internet services such as Gmail, GDrive, and Meta Messenger
Additionally, there is an option for Remote PC (for Windows), allowing users to work on the monitor even without an available PC, provided
the necessary remote connection permissions are set up.
The monitor also functions as an IoT hub, enabling users to link various smart
home appliances and control them via mobile phone or voice commands
This feature is supported through LG's ThinQ app, which facilitates easy control and adjustment of settings, enhancing the user
experience.
Priced at Rs 24,500, the LG MyView 27-inch is a well-rounded monitor that integrates essential connectivity options, a modest
display, and smart features to cater to both professional and entertainment needs
Although it has some shortcomings, it remains a compelling smart monitor for the price.First Published: Jun 14 2024 | 5:13 PMIST
