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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you primarily focus on casual to competitive gaming, the LG 27GP850 with its good refresh rate and response time will deliver a smooth and responsive experience at a more affordable price; however, it falls short for HDR gaming and media consumption. On the other hand, the LG 38WN95C offers a larger, ultrawide screen with better color accuracy and a higher resolution suitable for productivity and immersive media experiences, but it comes at a premium price and its larger size and aspect ratio might not be as advantageous for competitive gaming. Choose the 27GP850 for a budget-friendly gaming focus or the 38WN95C for broader use in work and entertainment, if you're willing to invest more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0
4.5
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$389
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) has a price of $389 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $950.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.0
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.2
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 38WN95C (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 27GP850 (IPS) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$389 | $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 | 807:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 365 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 472 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 | 101.4 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 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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Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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