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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and higher resolution for multitasking and productivity, the LG 38WN95C with its wider display could be a better fit. However, for an unparalleled gaming and media experience with superior contrast and color, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 excels, particularly in HDR content. The Samsung's OLED panel also tends to offer more vibrant visuals and deeper blacks. The LG's performance in digital photo editing is strong, but for competitive gaming, the Samsung's faster response time and variable refresh rate features give it an edge. The choice comes down to whether you value workspace and photo editing capabilities, or gaming and media performance with striking visuals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
9.6
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
94.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.2
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.9 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.6
5.7
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.2
9.5
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,245
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) has a price of $1,245 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) costs $1,500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 38WN95C (IPS) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,245 | $1,500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 38" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 1600 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 4 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 898:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 477 nits | 241 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 692 nits | 456 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.3 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 0.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.9/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 1 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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