LG 38WK95C 38" Ultrawide Monitor Review - HDR 75hz USB C! | The Tech Chap

[@SiDiX_]

i recently bought LG 38WN95C 144hz nano ips 600 hdr 1ms 3840x1600p 24:10 8bit and 10 bit and the features of this LG 38WN95C is surprising nobody talked about in reviews i found about it when i bought it the monitor have antialiasing and sharpening and super resolution thats just incredible for gaming monitor

[@hmfc2005]

Got this on the German Amazon site for 743 Euros, GBP 699.10 delivered to the UK at the beginning of July. Hands down the best tech bargain I've ever bought. Incredible monitor. Got an Omen 25L with an RTX2060 via the Display Port for gaming (Freesync is enabled via the monitor software menu so it seems to run at 75Hz no probs with the GeForce), MacBook Pro via the USB-C, and a Sky box via an HDMI for watching sport. Perfect!

[@TechWiredGeek]

I can’t remember if I asked it or not, but I was gonna ask you, Tom, what model of LG monitor that was on your desk as I was rather curious. But now my curiosity has been cured. Thank you mate!! Oh, and by the way, great review! 👍🏻

[@kokop1107]

Another great ultra wide review! But I must say that I feel a bit overwhelmed by all of these big monitors. Could you do a big comparison video?

[@ricardomuzzi2962]

I love watching videos reviews about things I'll never buy. 😟😟

[@TONYS0PRANO]

lol

[@elektra81516]

Things we cant afford to buy

[@TONYS0PRANO]

@@elektra81516 :)

[@enjoyyourday5870]

ill buy one for you >)

[@TheFlyingDutchMan8K]

nice review ! i got the same screen but some apps are blurry . . i use HDMI cable . . . display port better quality ? i got the Asus GeForce GTX 660 Ti ...

[@goldensleeves]

At 1:52 he says "you could always "BEATA" mount it"... what word is he actually saying (instead of "Beata")??? Thanks!!!

[@amiral367]

I couldn't wait and I bought this but damn it's awesome I can assure that. This has saved me do much time and efforts with programming because I can use two or more windows on the same screen at the same time :)

[@bjuretic]

Do you have problems with reflections/glare in the monitor, as it is curved and I suppose it catches a lot of light from all angles?

[@CharlyNamNam]

Hello, i bough it 2 days ago ! I'm fan ! So, 2 questions please : Where did you found your wallpaper startrooper ? :) and what are the best settings mode (colors, RGB etc) for this screen please ? Thank's !

[@pressrepeat2000]

LG just killing it. Love this one but just bought a LG4K with USBC, so will wait a bit to upgrade. I’m finding that a lot of software I use doesn’t scale to 4K properly (the text remains tiny tiny despite Windows scaling settings) so really wish I’d have gone for 2K ultra widescreen instead, as it’s impossible to get work done if you can’t read the text properly... you basically have to move your head back and fort a lot close to the monitor.

[@Maxxarcade]

I currently have the older 38UC99. I was looking at this one as a potential upgrade, but the specs make it seem not worth it. They are nearly identical from what I can tell.

[@caseymoore4759]

Maxxarcade they are literally the exact same jusy this newer version has a couple extra features that I personally wouldn’t use anyway

[@HeirweghB]

I currently own an LG34" Curved Ultrawide Monitor and I'll be buying this 38". My MacBook Pro will certainly appreciate the USB-C connectivity.

[@7chrisdewitt]

I do enjoy that it's basically two monitors because of the size, but a $1,500 price tag seems really hard to swallow if you aren't getting more than 60 Hz refresh rate with a 1080Ti. For $1,500 I want the monitor to create and upload videos for me.

[@gmmonomotapa2889]

Given a choice btwn this and the 49inch ultras, I seem to prefer this size. Big, but not too big.

[@koolaidpuc]

How long and wide is the desk? Just want to be able to analyze the size of the monitor! Thank you!

[@PolluxChung]

Currently have the LG 34" WQHD ultrawide (flat) screen. For 38" the screen definitely needs to be curved. I may get one when I am financially ready. The 34 will become the second screen.

[@Myview72]

Love the review and you should do more. Is it much better than last years model as I can see much difference and it’s currently £400+ more for this 2018 model. What do you reckon ?

[@troymclean9301]

Thanks for the review. I’m picking this up for my home office. Looking forward to the curved 38” compared to 40” Visio 1080p TV that I’m using now.

[@OmarTheAtheistAziz]

I have an Nvidia graphics card but I preordered the Samsung 43’ super ultrawide, monitor with freesync...to my understanding freesync/g sync only come in use when you dip below 60 above 40 fps

[@TheBassHeavy]

I'm torn between getting an ultrawide or a 4K monitor. I want to use it for productivity and having a monitor that can show multiple windows at the same time is very appealing. I don't play games so that isn't a consideration, however, I do watch a lot of KZbin, Netflix and catch-up sites like 4oD and iPlayer in my downtime. I'm worried while an ultrawide will be good for work, it'll not be good for the leisure stuff. (I don't want to watch iPlayer with black lines each side.) I'm using a 15inch late 2013 MBP, so 24inch will probably be fine for me (also, I have a limited budget anyway). Anyone have any suggestion? I would greatly appreciate any advice.

[@Mushoka]

If you're looking for productivity I'd go with the ultrawide. You won't really see the full benefits of 4k unless you buy a really large 32''+ sized monitor. I tried an ultra wide at a friends and I can honestly say its great and more and more things are providing support for its aspect ratio. I still think 1440p ultrawides/normal monitors> 4k monitors.

[@TheBassHeavy]

Hey, that's really helpful. Thanks!

[@Mushoka]

No problem. Also the extra windows look better on ultra wide since they are legible. On 4k monitors, you do have the extra space but you'll have to manually zoom in just to read the screen properly. Scaling is awful in 4k for a lot of content

[@Thetechchap]

Ben great points - just to let you know I'm making a 4k vs Ultrawide video as we speak (should go live in about a week)

[@TheBassHeavy]

Great, I'll look forward to it!

[@ptose]

it's not too big, actually I hope to see more bigger ultrawide (I know there's the samsung chg 90 but it has a different ratio). The problem is the price, that for now is very high.

[@derhova]

dumb question? but here it goes .... what happens if you connect this monitor to a 2012 mac mini through hdmi, which only supports 1920x1200? is it possible to change resolution setting of the display in the mac to fill the entire screen? obviously with a crappy result, but I'm curious if it's still possible.

[@Thetechchap]

Yes it should work - but likely only at a slow 30hz (unless it's hdmi 2? But I don't think it would be)

[@FrancescoSignorini11]

If you use a probe to calibrate it improves?

[@JePeVePe]

How would this compare to the Dell UltraSharp U3818DW? Since that one seems similar to the LG 38UC99-W.... The Dell , which is a LG screen in a sense, seems to have better color accuracy...

[@knorki5268]

I have a question about chroma subsampling. Is there a noticeable visual difference between 4:4:4 and 4:2:2 (Monitor can display 99% Adobe RGB and 96% DCI-P3)? And would you rather prefer 4k 4:4:4 SDR or 4k 4:2:2 HDR (assuming the monitor is capable of real hdr and 1000 cd/m² brightness)?

[@mipos4629]

I'm hesitating between two monitors: LG 38WN95C UltraWide Monitor 38" 144hz LCD Ultrawide 5K2K UltraWide (5120 x 2160 px). 75hz Usage : 1) MS office work - large spreadsheets with many columns MS Excel and Access 2) occasionally NETFLIX 3) once in a while to relax some game - Flight simulator, car racing (but no shooting games) Can you advise me which of these two monitors to choose ? Many thanks. Milan

[@phucky0o]

In love with this monitor but it's $2599 here in Australia YIKES!

[@einherz]

i miss black color, didn't see it from my 15" sony trinitron's time, so i'll go with quantum dot only, do not think microled or oled monitors with high refresh rate out soon

[@KennyjHolland]

Love the pc is that a new case i see keep up the good work

[@Chuloplaya1]

This monitor or alienware aw3418dw? I have a complicate decision, what do you recommend?

[@evergreenalba]

Just got the 29 inch 1080p ultrawide variant for £250, well worth it for those on a budget!

[@Gonwanans]

Luckily in Australia 2019 this unit is less than half that price. Also, I'm going to use it my audio studio (Cubase etc). Not sure whether there will be an issue yet, but DAWs are about things other than display capability usually. What Graphics driver are you recommending for non-game use? Great run-down , have a monster on the main system so this is just the baby!

[@jimbb3821]

which store are you buying it from? The cheapest i found it was $1349 at Umart. Did you find a cheaper price? Edit: Just realised the msrp is $2599AUD lmao..

[@tradewinds2008]

Great looking Panel.. Have you made a video of what your PC setup comprises. I think heaps of your viewers would interested to see that. Thanks for the work you do for us viewers.

[@TheAVJedi]

Thanks for the review! Just how curved is this panel? I’m looking to buy this one but can’t find one on display any where. I’ve looked at some panels that have a really deep curve and was put off by the deep curve as I found it distorted things too much when doing word processing tasks and other browser based activity’s with lots of text.

[@dreystar1525]

Can you please advise on LG 34WK95C-W 34" vs LG 34UC98-W 34". I mostly want to use it for work - excel and etc. I know that WK95C has higher Hz and brightness and it's not that much expensive, but still not sure if I need that. In past tried high Hz monitors, which was to crispy and to bright for work, which I guess we're not calibrated to/on lower settings for a decent picture.

[@nw4190]

have a question related to purchasing a NEW curved ultra wide monitor. I would like a 38" monitor, and will be using it for coding, school, graphic design, video editing and watching movies. However, I am NOT a gamer. I am also limited by how much I can spend, which makes it difficult to choose the best monitor for my needs. I am also concerned about eye fatigue and eye strain. Could you recommend a few reliable options for me? I have spent countless days trying to figure out what I should buy. I would really appreciate your advice. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!!!

[@PolluxChung]

I know I maybe stubborn but I still prefer flat screen over curved screen. That is the reason why I have to settle with the 34" model.

[@raymondedwards5313]

Hello Tech Chap. What is the difference between LG 38BN75C-B 38" and LG 38GL950G-B 38" as, I mostly will need the monitor for Post Production VFX/Editing? Which one would you recommend?

[@Afzal_EightySix]

which keyboard are you using? looks nice and compact - exactly what I'm looking for!

[@mattori8932]

Hey chap, i bought long time ago this monitor as well, did you remember did you peel off some plastics from front side of the monitor. What I could see on my monitor I have some mat finished plastic, on light pr sun the plastic reflects, seems like could be peeled off but Im concerded that not to damage the panel. Thanks in advance

[@P.Kniezek]

I love editing your videos. Great information and very good picture quality. The tech chap its my favorite channel.. Good job ;-)

[@ShallowDepression]

Make sure to put on Fast Sync in the Nvidia control panel.

[@Javious]

When will we know the winner of the giveaway?

[@Thetechchap]

@itsjav i posted a tweet about it - the winner has been emailed (and did reply). Will tweet an update tomorrow about it :)

[@pallaviprerna9696]

Very very lucky person

[@GuidoDePalma]

Anybody tested it with an nvidia 10xx or 20xx card now that they support vesa adaptive sync?

[@1312cc]

Are you using displayport to displayport?

[@MaZEEZaM]

Yes G-sync. For me this LG design is by far the nicest monitor design I just wish they made a monitor with the specs of Acer Predator XB1 27inch WQHD IPS G-Sync 144Hz Gaming Monitor XB271HU but with THIS LG beautiful monitor design isn't of the horrible gaming look monitor I have had to buy in order to get those specs.

[@nickwoodward819]

+1 for the non-playschool stand

[@shamzdaily]

Can you use your MacBook Air to power up this LG monitor and still get mint graphics in terms of resolution?

[@rustamabd]

Please include viewing angle video with a dark content like tftcentral does. It's unclear how much IPS glow this one has from your description.

[@mattmarkus4868]

Guys, would this be acceptable for light gaming? I don't do shooters. Maybe a driving game now and then. I love the way it looks, and I want a 38" monitor over a 34" UW. And I would rather have this than the new ultra gear one that is $800 more than this (to get "1ms response time").

[@Wuety06]

Know what's really really smart? Wall mount on an arm... Is the Vesa like behind where it's stand attaches?

[@nickk5613]

Would you prefer CJ791 or this ☝️? Thanks

[@hardwaretechappleqc5289]

Best Channel KZbin Review Tech bro 😉😉

[@floriang4921]

keep up the good work dude

[@ivey77426]

watching this on a 400$ VA 40inch MU6400 (MU7000 in usa) 4k screen with gorgeous colors and 15ms input lag i LOL'd when heard the price of that LG. I cannot even comprehend why would you spend 4 times more on a "pc monitor" that literally does the same thing. There is something terribly wrong with a monitor pricing recently compared to 4k TV offers.

[@Vinddraken]

ivan petrov maybe because a PC monitor doesn't have 15ms refreshrate and is better to watch close. Btw your 4k has lower dps because it is supposed to be viewed from a distance.

[@ivey77426]

Dude your terminology is just off and so looks like your understanding of the topic in question. Plase do your homework before engaging. 1. 40 inch 4K is 110ppi wich is noticeably sharper than common 24 inch 1080p at 91ppi. TV is more than sharp enough. 2. 15ms input lag is excellent, you can play any kind of games without any delay. Obviously though, if you are highly competitive, you better off with a 144hz monitor, where every ms counts. But that is extreme example at wich LG spectacularly fails too

[@MichaelGGarry]

This LG has a 5ms input lag, 3 times faster than your TV. Also refresh rate and input lag are not the same thing.......I'd rather have the monitor, thanks very much.

[@ivey77426]

i see, fair enough, 10ms for 1400$, seems totally reasonable

[@MichaelGGarry]

And whats the colour accuracy of your TV? The sRGB coverage? What ports does it have? This monitor is for Pros and serious hobbyists, if you are happy with a 4k TV then good for you, but its a totally different market.

[@TheAjaychawla]

Love from INDIA +Techchap Keep it up dude

[@IronmanG74]

I am in he market but the options available arent good enough currently

[@LookatBowen]

Where did you get your desk top from? It looks awesome. The screen is awesome as well. I just ordered one!

[@GreenituIjo]

Ah yes, another great review from tom, I really like your content. Also you sound like Tom Scott.

[@Evan-Lemoine]

Can I connect a second monitor to this? I have a second monitor that I would like to use as a vertical monitor. When I looked at the tech specs it looks like it only has a display port ins...

[@ChozenFTW]

Is there a gsync equivalent? For the love of gaben please let there be a gsync equivalent. I just want something that is over 30 inches that's 4k and HDR with gsync.

[@RevFilmore]

Do you see a shaded wedge like in a car windscreen at the very top when you move a, say white title bar into it or is it just mine?

[@Cooper3312000]

I wonder how the image compares to the 38uc99 not being HDR but having the same brightness rating (300 nits) I don’t know how this monitor got HDR certified. The 38uc99 is both cheaper and has FreeSync, 75hz.

[@Cooper3312000]

LG confirmed the two use the same exact lcd panel. Strange must be the driver board that supports the HDR emulating support.

[@korea81068]

Not sure there's very much native 10bit panel in the market.. some people say 99% 10bit monitor are 8bit+Frc. I think that's real

[@thomasmoffatt9685]

Am I right in thinking that this monitor supports the 75hz over HDMI because it's not full 4k, right? If it was 4k, then it wouldn't with it only being HDMI 2.0?

[@golferchin76]

I have been using BenQ XR3501 (35", 2560x1080, 144Hz) for more than 2 years already. Been thinking about 3440x1440 144hz but I am not sure if my 1080Ti can achieve 100fps at that resolution.

[@DanielDiaz-by7fc]

golferchin76 do they have a vesa mount for that yet?

[@iosandroiduser4104]

WOW Nice video I liked this video in 1 second.

[@Remts5]

Good! I love ultrawide. Do you have changed the MasterCase H500P for the H500P Mesh White, right?

[@StefVR]

I dont understand the 75 HZ issue. Is it just games related or also on desktop mode? I would use this monitor for productivity only.

[@DerDudelino]

Can you by chance post the link to that epic wallpaper? Love it - especially for widescreen.

[@kbmarines9989]

Just googled "21:9 star wars wallpaper" and tons of pics came up including his!! Cheers.....

[@harjotbhui]

Why Am I watching this review after i bought this monitor. If you want to hear it from me: 1. The monitor experience is great 2. You'll need a semi beefy computer to utilise it to full potential 3. Haven't tried gaming, but it might be a struggle 4. Make sure you have a decent sized desk if you don't want to burn your eyes.

[@terrydarlington6870]

What depth is your desk and what would you recommend? I'm on a 63cm deep desk (+ maybe 5cm gap to the wall) and trying to work out if I can get away with this if mounting on a monitor arm? Would much rather the 38" over the 34" Ultrawide if it will work!

[@harjotbhui]

Like get a comfortable reclining chair if you're intending to use it for movies and media, It definately a pleasing cinematic experience. For Gaming: - I think this monitor would be better suited for open world games rather than fps, because of the shear size of the monitor you'll definately struggle with reaction time, for example, games like csgo. On the other hand games like GTA V would be a dream like experience. If you're looking to game on this, just ensure that your pc is almost top of the line.

[@WiiamGamer55]

I wish LG would make a flat 38 inch Ips monitor. I would get one in a heart beat.

[@David-wh7rm]

LG 38WN95C-W incoming this May...

[@michaelfrymus]

So is the color on this any good for video and photo color grading?

[@caseymoore4759]

I know you asked forever ago lol but I'm a professional art director/photographer and have zero issues. Could it be better? Sure, but honestly I'm doing projects like game key art for Ubisoft and I've never had a client complain about any inaccuracies

[@darren7125]

Love your vids and that Stormtrooper wallpaper, where can I find it? Also the monitor is sweet.

[@Thetechchap]

Darren wallpaper engine on Steam

[@SensuAudica]

Did you try Nvidia Fast Sync with this monitor?

[@324minecraftandmore8]

Is there a 34 inch model?

[@rodiape]

Hi, what happened to the Alienware AW3418DW review? Its been out for sooo long. Thanks

[@aldeen1982]

What settings are you using with this monitor? 100% brightness?

[@ATRAX31]

Do you miss the blacks on the Samsung?

[@sadiqyl]

Can you try and over lock it and see if it can get to 100Hz. Thanks.

[@mozestv43]

Hey, I just got this for gaming on a PS4 pro. I would like to know what settings you have or would put on the monitor for the best gaming/picture quality.

[@gencoserpen1260]

Why would you ever buy a 24:10 ultrawide monitor for playing on a console ? You know all PS4 games are 16:9 aspect ratio so you will either get black bars on the side or the image will be stretched to fill the screen if you select wide aspect ratio within the monitor's OSD settings.

[@x6da9crain]

Bc he wants his cake, and eat it too. Nice monitor for PC production, work, computer games. Big enough to replace the TV for its price and 1 screen for a clean minimalist look?

[@mmoarchives2542]

i wouldn't use this on a PS4 unless you want to burn out the graphics

[@aldeen1982]

Would you recommend this over a 32inch 4k 60hz?

[@Elev8minh]

Could you daisy chain these 2 monitors to a 2017 and up MacBook Pro?

[@larsheat]

yes I do

[@enjoyyourday5870]

Ok 2.5 years later do I buy this or the latest version 38WN95C?

[@vujevic]

What is the difference between this and the LG38UC99?

[@MA-dm4xy]

Considering purchasing it. $1350AUD. Any advice or any other 38” i should consider?

[@vincentecrowe7900]

Now that Nvidia supports Freesync are you able to run at 75hz now?

[@veruzzzz]

I am also interested in this. Have you found the answer?

[@vincentecrowe7900]

Michal Zilinsky From what I’ve learned yes. I ordered a free-sync monitor. once I receive it I’ll update here.

[@vincentecrowe7900]

So Yes to everyone curious it works great. Runs at 75hz With G-sync

[@veruzzzz]

Mine arrived yesterday and it works flawlessly indeed. Thx!

[@christophhazy8080]

Is that monitor working with the Surface Book 2 via one single USB C cable?

[@CosmicApe]

Do you still get the frame skipping problem now that nVidia cards can utilize 'gSync' on freesync monitors?

[@jeromegibson4784]

great wallpaper great upgrade for setup

[@jhbonarius]

Is it worth the extra money over the LG 38UC99?

[@felipebranding3700]

what would you recommend if I am using a nvidia gpu?

[@6ixnik73]

Could you review the Samsung u28h750 and Benq El2870u, for the xbox one x

[@zxiflyboyixz]

i know you have a lot of questions to go threw, and this video my be a few months old but i really would like to know if you can hook a xbox one x up to this monitor and use the full screen

[@oyerindedaniel7977]

i love all your video they are nice

[@Thetechchap]

Oyerinde Daniel thank you 😊

[@xKayNee]

Man I really want this monitor but I cannot find it anywhere online in the UK at a reasonable price since the pandemic started.

[@mattmarkus4868]

What game is that in the beginning? Looks like a jet ski. Thanks

[@aabidfaiyaz]

Tom is it not possible to get a non curve screen with the same size or a bit smaller?? As I just do not prefer curve screen that much.

[@Thetechchap]

aabidfaiyaz it is quite rare, and i have to say i do much prefer a slight curve on a big Ultrawide

[@MikeG1111_]

You might want to check out the soon-to-be-released LG 34WK95U 5K ultrawide. It'll probably be at least as pricy, but a bit smaller, flat and higher resolution.

[@ichbindu1853]

Could you tell me if a RTX3060TI is enough for it ? CPU is i711800FK.