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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a wider, more immersive display for multitasking and a better HDR experience, especially if editing photos is part of your workflow, the LG 38WN95C makes sense as an investment despite its higher cost. On the other hand, the MSI G274QPF-QD offers a solid performance for gaming, particularly if competitive gaming is important to you, and is also suitable for digital photo editing, all at a more budget-friendly price. The MSI might not match the LG in screen real estate or peak brightness, but it provides a high refresh rate and good color accuracy that benefits gamers and creators alike on a budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.6
6.0
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are both only fair for productivity, though the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$950
$270
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) has a price of $950 and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) costs $270.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.9
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
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
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 38WN95C (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.2
5.9
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 38WN95C (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 38WN95C (IPS) | MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $270 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 38" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
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 % | 154 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 48 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
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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