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Updated April 11, 2024·
For immersive gaming and media, the LG 32GQ950 with its higher resolution might be better, along with its suitability for digital photo editing. However, the LG 38WN95C offers a larger screen and a wider aspect ratio which could enhance productivity tasks by allowing more room for multitasking. Both monitors have an adjustable stand and wide color gamuts, but if high dynamic range content is a priority, the LG 32GQ950 delivers higher brightness. For competitive gamers, both monitors are appropriate, though the slightly faster response time of the LG 32GQ950 may provide a smoother experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Productivity
8.1
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
4.5
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
5.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
6.6
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
Cost
$930
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) has a price of $930 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $950.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GQ950 (IPS) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$930 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 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 | 32 | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 921:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 367 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1007 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 | 99.5 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.8 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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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