LG 38WP85C UltraWide 38" UW4K Ultra-Wide Curved Monitor (2021)

MSRP 1300 USD77% Neofiliac
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Product Overview

LG 38WP85C UltraWide is a flagship 38-inch ultra-wide, 2300R-curved monitor. It features a 10-bit IPS panel in UW4K (also known as UW-QHD+) resolution with 95% DCI-P3 coverage and comes with a USB-C hub with 90W Power Delivery.
While the 38WP85C is the most premium model in LG's 2021 UltraWide lineup ("WP"), it is not up to the high standards set by the 38WN95C from 2020 (which is understandable, seeing that it is only an "85" model): It refreshes at 60Hz only, and it is down in brightness and color gamut.
For those who do not need that extra brightness or speed, however, the 38WP85C can be a good option, seeing that it retails for $300 less.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 77% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Ultra-wide form factor
  • 2300 curvature
  • Stand with tilt and height adjustments
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • High 91.33 % screen-to-body ratio
  • Build-in speakers included
Cons

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    Specifications

    Connectivity

    Ports
    2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x USB (Type-C; upstream; 90W; DP Alt Mode), 2x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream)

    Construction

    Adjustment | Height
    100 mm / 3.937 in
    Adjustment | Pivot
    N/A
    Adjustment | Swivel
    N/A
    Adjustment | Tilt
    -5° ~ 20°
    Camera
    No
    Colors
    White
    Form Factor
    Curved monitor
    Speakers
    2x 10W
    VESA Mount
    100 x 100 mm

    Dimensions

    Bezels
    91.33% screen-to-body ratio
    Size | Depth
    3.83 in / 97.4 mm w/o stand, 10.24 in / 260 mm w/ stand
    Size | Height
    15.51 in / 394 mm w/o stand, 19.19 in / 487.4 mm w/ stand
    Size | Width
    35.25 in / 895.4 mm
    Weight
    6.4 kg / 14 lbs w/o stand , 8.3 kg / 18 lbs w/ stand

    Display

    Aspect Ratio
    24:10
    Brightness
    300 nits
    Contrast Ratio
    1000:1 (static)
    Display Backlight
    W-LED
    Display Color Depth
    10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
    Display Curvature
    2300R
    Display Diagonal
    38" (37.5 in / 952.5 mm)
    Display Type
    IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H), LG Display
    Gamut
    99% sRGB
    Pixel Density
    111 ppi
    Pixel Pitch
    0.229 mm
    Refresh Rate
    60 Hz
    Resolution
    UW4K (3840x1600)
    Response Time
    5 ms (min)
    Viewing Angle
    178° H / 178° V

    Function

    HDR
    HDR10
    Operating Humidity
    10 % ~ 80 %
    Operating Temperature
    0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
    Variable Framerate
    AMD FreeSync
    Video
    Super Resolution+, Smart Energy Saving, Black Stabilizer, HDR Effect, Color Weakness Mode, Dual Controller, Reader Mode, Low Blue Light, Flicker-free technology, Color Calibrated, 3-Side Virtually Borderless Design, Picture-by-Picture, Dynamic Action S...

    Performance

    Power Consumption
    48 W (average) / 160 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)

    Production

    Accessory
    DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB Type-C cable
    Debut
    2021

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