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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a broader, more immersive experience for activities like gaming and enjoy watching content with high dynamic range, the LG 38WN95C will serve you well due to its larger size and better color display; however, its higher cost reflects this. On the other hand, the LG DualUp 28MQ780 offers a unique vertical screen setup that may benefit productivity, especially if you're into coding or writing, and it’s less expensive. It won't, though, match the gaming or HDR media experience provided by the LG 38WN95C. Choose based on whether your focus is immersive entertainment or maximizing productivity with a cost-effective solution. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS)
- Good for productivity
Key differences
Productivity
6.6
7.7
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is good for productivity, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$950
$650
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) has a price of $950 and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) costs $650.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.8
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 38WN95C (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
4.9
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
6.2
6.5
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 38WN95C (IPS) | LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 38" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 1600 | 2560 x 2880 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 4 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 898:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 477 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 692 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 10 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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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