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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your focus is on high-resolution gaming or productivity without spending too much, the Gigabyte M28U offers a good balance at an upper midrange price. It has a high refresh rate, which is beneficial for smooth gameplay, and the size and resolution support detailed work and multitasking. On the other hand, if you have a flexible budget and prefer an immersive, ultrawide experience for both work and play, the LG 38WN95C may be worth the premium cost. It offers a larger screen with a unique aspect ratio that can enhance both gaming immersion and workflow, though you might experience slightly lower performance in competitive gaming due to its lower pixels per inch. Both monitors have color accuracy suitable for digital photo editing, but keep in mind, neither is ideal for HDR gaming or HDR video editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.7
4.5
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.8
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
160 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$470
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) has a price of $470 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $950.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1228:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
495 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
65.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
1228:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
495 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M28U (IPS) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$470 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 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 | 1228:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 312 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 495 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 | 99.7 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.7 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 160 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 | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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PC Gamer
Jacob Ridley | January 2022
"Fundamentally the M28U is an impressive 4K monitor; between the resolution, refresh rate, and IPS panel, it's a great all-rounder for the step up to 4K. Even beyond PC gaming, the inclusion of a HDMI 2.1 port offers 120Hz gaming for consoles, so it's quite the multi-faceted package for its price. Gigabyte has made no major sacrifice to tick all the checkboxes with the M28U."
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