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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution professional-grade image and video editing, the Apple Pro Display XDR offers superior image quality, color accuracy, and higher brightness, making it well-suited for HDR video editing and work that demands color precision. It comes at a higher price and isn't designed with gaming in mind, resulting in lower refresh rates and no variable refresh rate support. On the other hand, the LG 38WN95C provides a good balance for mixed usage – it's less expensive and offers a wide screen with a high refresh rate, making it suitable for casual gaming, general productivity, and media consumption. However, it falls short for professional color work and HDR content compared to the Apple display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Excellent text clarity
- Excellent image clarity
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Good color volume
Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
6.1
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.9
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8
6.6
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.1
6.2
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$4,999
$950
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $950.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 6016 x 3384 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS FALD | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 692 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 94.3 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 216 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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PC Mag
Chris Stobing | February 2020
"Apple's Pro Display XDR provides exceptional color accuracy and build quality at a price that's quite competitive with those of reference-grade pro monitors. It's exquisite enough that swallowing the wildly extravagant cost of its Pro Stand is worth it."
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