LG UltraGear 38GN950 38" Curved Gaming Monitor
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LG UltraGear 38GN950 is a flagship 38-inch ultrawide Nano IPS gaming monitor with 1ms response time and 144Hz refresh rate. It combines speed with rich color gamut and high dynamic range to produce an immersive visual experience.
Like the 38GL950 from 2019, the 38GN950 offers 98% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space while offering the speed never-before found in an IPS panel, thanks to LG's Nano IPS technology. It features the same Sphere Lighting 2.0 RGB lighting that syncs its RGB backlighting to the sound or video, further improving the gaming experience.
Compared to the 2019 model, the UltraGear 38GN950 elevates the HDR standard to VESA DisplayHDR 600. It also gains compatibility with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro.
Two other flagship-level gaming monitors debuted with the 38GN950 are the 27-inch 4K 27GN950 and the 34-inch ultra-wide 34GN850.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 94% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- HDR10, DisplayHDR 600
- Ultra-wide form factor
- Rich color reproduction
- Stand with tilt and height adjustments
- Fast 1 ms response time
- High 1000:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
- Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
- High 91.02 % screen-to-body ratio
Cons
What external reviewers found***
External score 73% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good contrast ratio
- Excellent image quality
- Good colour accuracy
- Incredible response time
- Excellent VRR support
- Gorgeous 21:9 aspect ratio
Cons
- Poor build quality
- No HDR support
- Sub-par contrast ratio
- Doesn't swivel at all
Price Comparison
Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 1x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream)
Construction
Adjustment | Height
110 mm / 4.3307 in
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 15°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
91.02% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
4.4 in / 111.76 mm w/o stand, 12.3 in / 312.42 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
15.5 in / 393.7 mm w/o stand, 18.8 in / 477.52 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
35.4 in / 899.16 mm
Weight
7 kg / 15 lbs w/o stand , 9.2 kg / 20 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
24:10
Brightness
450 nits / 600 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
Display Diagonal
38" (37.5 in / 952.5 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Gamut
98% DCI-P3
Pixel Density
111 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.229 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 144 Hz
Resolution
UW4K (3840x1600)
Response Time
1 ms (min)
Function
HDR
HDR10, DisplayHDR 600
Licenses
CE, cUL, TÜV-Typ, FCC-B, UL
Operating Humidity
10 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium
Video
Wide Color Gamut, Sphere Lighting 2.0, Smart Energy Saving, True Color Pro, Black Stabilizer, Low Blue Light, Crosshair, Flicker-free technology, Reader Mode, Nano IPS, Variable Backlight, Dynamic Action Sync, Color Calibrated, 3-Side Virtually Borderl...
Performance
Power Consumption
70 W (average) / 140 W (max) / 0.3 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable
Debut
2020
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
rtings[1]
Reviewer score 61%The LG UltraGear 38GN950-B is great for gaming as it has a high refresh rate, exceptional response time, and VRR support. Its large, high-resolution screen feels immersive and provides plenty of space for multitasking, making it a good option for media consumption and productivity. Sadly, the ergonomics are somewhat limited because it doesn't swivel at all, and its sub-par contrast ratio isn't ideal for dark rooms.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Large, high-resolution screen
- Outstanding DCI P3 color gamut
- Incredible response time
- High pixel density
- Excellent VRR support
Cons
- Sub-par contrast ratio
- Doesn't swivel at all
techradar[2]
Reviewer score 90%The LG UltraGear 38GN950 is a fantastic gaming monitor. 21:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio makes games feel more cinematic. It has a 1ms response time, G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro compatibility. With DCI-P3 98% color gamut, it's a good option for photographers and video editors.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous 21:9 aspect ratio
- Excellent image quality
Cons
- No HDR support
trustedreviews[3]
Reviewer score 69%The LG’s resolution of 3840 x 1600 gives you greater vertical pixels to play with than on 1080p or 1440p panels. I found the OSD to be fast and easy to navigate, although making the menu bigger and the font smaller would have been welcome, allowing LG to cram more options onto each screen. The panel displayed 99.8% of the sRGB colour gamut with a 134% volume. If you want to get near-photo realism from your games, this is the best option.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- High-quality IPS panel
- Good contrast ratio
- Good colour accuracy
Cons
- Poor build quality
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References
- ^ LG 38GN950-B Monitor Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/lg/38gn950-b. 2021-04-16. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
- ^ LG UltraGear 38GN950 review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/lg-ultragear-38gn950. 2020-09-01. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ LG UltraGear 38GN950 Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/lg-ultragear-38gn950. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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