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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're primarily focused on gaming with a tight budget, the Gigabyte M32Q offers a faster refresh rate and good gaming performance at a significantly lower cost, though it's less impressive for productivity and media. In contrast, the LG 38WN95C boasts a larger screen and higher resolution, enhancing both work and entertainment experiences with better image clarity, but its premium price might not justify the investment if gaming is a priority. Neither are best suited for HDR gaming or media consumption, but the LG's better color performance makes it more suitable for digital photo editing. If you're a competitive gamer or engage in tasks that benefit from a wider screen, your choice will hinge on whether you value savings with the Gigabyte or the enhanced visual workspace of the LG. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Productivity
5.0
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.5
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$455
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has a price of $455 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $950.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
87.5 %
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 Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
4.5
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
20 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$455 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 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 | 1195:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 460 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 | 100.6 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.1 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 170 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | July 2023
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
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