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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're a digital photo editor or a casual gamer looking for a larger screen and good color accuracy, the LG 38WN95C with its wider color gamut is a better choice. However, if you desire deeper blacks, higher contrast, especially for enjoying movies, or need a monitor that's better suited for print photo editing, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K's superior contrast due to its VA panel and higher brightness capability might be more appealing. For competitive gaming, neither monitor is ideal, but the ViewSonic's higher refresh rate and better response to fast-moving images is preferable. Keep in mind, the LG offers a larger screen which can enhance multitasking for productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- The LG 38WN95C (IPS) has no clear advantages over the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED).
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
- Excellent for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Good contrast
- Very good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
9.3
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
94.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.4
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.2
7.4
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,245
$900
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) has a price of $1,245 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $900.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.6
6.9
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 38WN95C (IPS) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,245 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 38" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 1600 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 4 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 898:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 477 nits | 720 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 692 nits | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 97 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 48,200 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 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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