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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your focus is on digital photo editing with accurate color representation, the Asus PA279CRV offers high color fidelity suitable for print photo editing, making it well-suited for tasks that demand precise colors. Yet, its refresh rate limitations mean it's not the best fit for fast-paced gaming. On the other hand, the LG 38WN95C, while more costly, provides a wider screen with a higher refresh rate, which enhances casual gaming and productivity due to the increased workspace. However, its size and cost may be excessive if you primarily intend to use the monitor for color-critical work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good brightness
- Good response time
Key differences
Productivity
7.9
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$469
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) has a price of $469 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $950.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 38WN95C (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
6.6
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CRV (IPS) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$469 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | 692 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 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 | 163 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"The ASUS PA279CRV is an excellent value 4K IPS monitor for color-critical work involving sRGB, Rec.709, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces. On top of that, it features rich connectivity options, a robust design and plenty of additional features."
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