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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a wider screen and higher contrast for immersive gaming and media consumption, the more expensive Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 could be the better choice. On the other hand, if you're looking for a monitor that offers a good balance between productivity and casual gaming at a lower cost, the LG 38WN95C would be suitable. The LG also covers a wider color gamut making it suitable for digital photo editing whereas the Samsung, with its better contrast ratio and brightness, may be more appealing for those looking to enjoy content in HDR. However, if competitive gaming is a priority, the Samsung with its higher refresh rate will provide a smoother experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- The LG 38WN95C (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED).
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Good contrast
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
7.7
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
94.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.4
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.2
7.1
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$950
$1,024
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) has a price of $950 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.6
6.7
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 38WN95C (IPS) | Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $1,024 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 38" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 1600 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 4 | 2048 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 898:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 477 nits | 420 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 692 nits | 2000 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 85.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 60,240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.9/10 | 9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 109 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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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