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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and budget, the LG 32GQ850 offers a higher refresh rate suitable for smooth gameplay at a lower price. However, for a more immersive experience in productivity and media consumption due to a larger, ultra-wide screen and better color accuracy, the LG 38WN95C is a strong option, albeit at a premium cost. Neither monitor is ideal for high-end HDR gaming or media, but both are adequate for casual HDR content. The 38WN95C could also serve well for digital photo editing with its wider color gamut, though you'll spend more. Choose the 32GQ850 for competitive gaming and value, or the 38WN95C for an expansive display and enhanced color accuracy suitable for creative tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.2
4.5
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
48 - 260 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is somewhat better.
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 LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.3
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$718
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) has a price of $718 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $950.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
98.0 %
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 LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 32GQ850 (IPS) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$718 | $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 | 16 | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 150 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 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 | 135 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 260 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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