A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
38WN95C
Company ProductName Specs




45GR95QE
Company ProductName Specs




What we think

Chevron down
PerfectRec Logo
The PerfectRec monitor team Learn more
Updated April 11, 2024·

If you're looking for a wider screen for multitasking and productivity with good color accuracy for activities like digital photo editing, the LG 38WN95C is an excellent choice. However, the LG 45GR95QE stands out for gaming, especially competitive play, thanks to its superior contrast, faster response time, and higher refresh rate. The 45GR95QE also boasts better performance for HDR gaming and media consumption with its OLED panel. Keep in mind that text and image clarity may be less sharp on the OLED model compared to the IPS one, and it's also smaller in size. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
  • Good text clarity
  • Good image clarity
  • Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
  • Good for casual gaming
  • Very good for competitive gaming
  • Very good refresh rate
  • Best in class contrast
  • Very good response time

Key differences

Chevron down

Casual Gaming

6.1
38WN95C
45GR95QE
7.8
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
94.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.

Competitive Gaming

4.5
38WN95C
45GR95QE
8.1
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.7 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is poor.

Productivity

6.6
38WN95C
45GR95QE
3.9
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

No
38WN95C
45GR95QE
Yes
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Key similarities

Chevron down

Media Consumption

6.2
38WN95C
45GR95QE
5.7
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 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 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.

Cost

$1,600
38WN95C
45GR95QE
$1,700
Product imageProduct image

$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The LG 38WN95C (IPS) has a price of $1,600 and the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
38WN95C
45GR95QE
Yes
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
38WN95C
45GR95QE
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

No
38WN95C
45GR95QE
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.

Give feedback

We’re constantly working to improve.

How the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors

Chevron down

Spec Comparison

Chevron down
LG 38WN95C (IPS)LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
LG 38WN95C (IPS)LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$1,600
$1,700
Screen Size
38"27"
Resolution
3840 x 16003440 x 1440
Screen Type
LEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
IPSW-OLED
Local Dimming Zones
4N/A

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
898:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
477 nits203 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
692 nits665 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
NoYes
sRGB Color Gamut
100 %99.9 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
7.1 ms2.7 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 144 Hz20 - 240 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
6.6/108/10
Ghosting Score
7.9/108.6/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
111 PPI84 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
7.2/104/10
Image Clarity Score
7.2/105.1/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
20
HDMI 2.1 Ports
02
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

Shopping

Chevron down

LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)

See more

Dig into reviews and images

Games Radar

Phil Hayton | August 2023
"The LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B is a brilliant ultrawide gaming monitor that'll dominate your desk, and its 800R curve serves to trick the senses. It's ridiculously pricey, and 4K fans may notice the difference with this 4K panel, but its OLED capabilities and arsenal of features almost justify its price tag. Just make sure you've got decent PC specs and plenty of space for this brute before parting with any cash."

Give feedback

We're constantly perfecting our model

FAQs

Chevron down

Why trust us

Chevron down
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec monitors team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest monitor information and makes it digestible for you.

By the numbers

210
Monitors evaluated
10,500
Monitors stats compiled
15
Proprietary Monitors ratings developed
125,900
Recommendations made
18,885
Consumer hours saved

About the monitor team

Joe Golden, Ph.D

CEO and Monitors Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.

Jason Lew

Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.

Chandradeep Chowdhury

Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.

Featured in

Color LTT LogoGeekwire logo9to5 Mac logoPhone Arena LogoColor Daring Fireball logo