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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're on a tighter budget and need a monitor for general use with a sharp image, the LG 32UN650 with its larger resolution might be appealing. However, if you're willing to invest more for a wider, more immersive display that's better for productivity and media due to its ultra-wide aspect ratio, the LG 38WN95C would be a suitable choice. The latter also offers better color accuracy and a slightly higher refresh rate, making it a decent option for casual gaming and creative work, but neither are ideal for competitive gaming or high-quality HDR content. Choose the 32UN650 for a more cost-effective, straightforward solution, or the 38WN95C for improved overall performance and productivity features at a higher price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Very good contrast
Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good brightness
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
3229:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
373 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
78.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming, though the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
11.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.4
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.1
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
3229:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
373 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$500
$1,600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) has a price of $500 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $1,600.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32UN650 (IPS) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $1,600 | ||
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 | N/A | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3229:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 298 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 373 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 | 98.6 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 11.8 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | 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 | 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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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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