LG 38WN95C (IPS)

LG 38WN95C (IPS)

LG 38WN95C (IPS)

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BEST RATING
Productivity:
3.6
CASUAL GAMING: Fair6.1/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Poor4.5/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Fair6.6/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Fair6.2/10
RESOLUTION: Good7.1/10
BRIGHTNESS: Good7.2/10
CONTRAST: Poor5.9/10
COLOR VOLUME: Poor5.6/10
REFRESH RATE: Fair6.6/10
RESPONSE TIME: Good7.9/10
TEXT QUALITY: Good7.1/10

The LG 38WN95C is a premium-priced monitor that's well-suited for productivity thanks to its large 38-inch screen size and 3840 x 1600 resolution, offering ample space for multitasking. With an IPS panel, you get wide viewing angles and good color accuracy, which is ideal for digital photo editing. It's not the best choice for competitive gaming due to its adequate but not stellar response time and refresh rate; casual gamers will enjoy the experience, but those seeking high performance for fast-paced games might be disappointed. The monitor supports variable refresh rate, which smooths out gameplay, but lacks high brightness and contrast, making it less suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption. If you're a professional working with HDR video or require a monitor for print photo editing, this monitor falls short, but it's equipped with USB ports and an adjustable stand for ergonomic comfort. Give Feedback

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Pros
  • Large 38-inch screen size
  • High screen resolution for sharp image
  • Adjustable stand for comfort
  • Good color range for photo editing
  • Wide aspect ratio for productivity
Cons
  • Poor contrast may affect dark scenes
  • Low peak brightness for HDR
  • Not ideal for HDR gaming
  • Moderate ghosting could impact fast-paced gaming

Ratings by Category

Productivity:
3.6
The productivity score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, screen size, pixels per inch, ergonomics and screen coating.
Media Consumption:
3.3
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating
Casual Gaming:
3.1
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.

Full Specs

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GENERAL

Price
$1,200
Screen Size
38"
Resolution
3840 x 1600
Screen Type
LED
Screen Sub-type
IPS
Local Dimming Zones
4

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
898:1
SDR Peak Brightness
477 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
692 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
sRGB Color Gamut
100 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
7.1 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 144 Hz
Strobing / BFI
No
Persistence Blur Score
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6.6/10
Ghosting Score
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7.9/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
111 PPI
Coating
Matte
Text Clarity Score
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7.2/10
Image Clarity Score
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7.2/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
0
HDMI 2.0 Ports
2
HDMI 2.1 Ports
0
Micro HDMI Ports
0
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
0

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