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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize perfect blacks, vibrant colors, and superior contrast for HDR gaming and media consumption, the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is a premium choice, especially if print photo editing is important to you. Be aware though, its lower brightness may not be ideal in very bright rooms, and it's not the best for competitive gaming due to higher response times and lack of variable refresh rate (VRR). Conversely, the LG 38WN95C (IPS) offers a larger screen and ultra-wide aspect for immersive productivity and a fair gaming experience, with a good adjustable stand that caters well to digital photo editing, although it falls short in peak HDR brightness and perfect blacks compared to the OLED model. Consider your primary usage and budget to inform your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.4
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.8
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,997
$950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,997 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $950.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) 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 LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.6
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,997 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 692 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 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 | 9.6/10 | 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 | 6.9/10 | 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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