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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is a priority, the Asus XB273U F (IPS) with its high refresh rate and low response time would enhance your gaming experience with smoother motion and less ghosting. However, if a larger screen and broader workspace are important for your productivity tasks, the wider LG 38WN95C with its ultra-wide aspect ratio would be beneficial. While both are suitable for digital photo editing, neither is ideal for professional HDR video editing. For HDR gaming and media consumption, the LG has a higher peak brightness in HDR, although neither is specifically touted as an HDR powerhouse. Your choice should align with whether you value gaming performance or screen real estate and multitasking capability more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- The LG 38WN95C (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus XB273U F (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
4.5
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,100
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $950.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.7
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.3
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus XB273U F (IPS) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1242:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 488 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 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 | 99.6 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.4 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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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