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Updated April 12, 2024·
If gaming, especially at higher refresh rates, is a priority, the LG 38WN95C with its wider screen and fair refresh rate will enhance your experience. For productivity tasks involving detailed visuals and crisp text, the LG UltraFine 5K's higher resolution and smaller screen gives superior image clarity. The UltraFine is also better suited for digital photo editing due to its higher resolution, but for tasks like print photo editing or HDR video editing, neither is ideal. The 38WN95C offers a broader color volume, while the UltraFine excels in text quality. Neither is optimized for competitive gaming or HDR gaming and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good response time
Advantages of the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
Key differences
Productivity
6.6
8.7
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
218 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.2
7.0
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.0
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.0
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Cost
$1,245
$1,228
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) has a price of $1,245 and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) costs $1,228.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 38WN95C (IPS) | LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,245 | $1,228 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 38" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 1600 | 5120 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 | 1200:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 477 nits | 500 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 | 14 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 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 218 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 10/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 10/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
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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