LG 38GN950-B

The LG 38GN950-B is a great gaming monitor. It delivers an immersive gaming experience thanks to its large screen and high resolution. It has low input lag, a 160Hz refresh rate, and exceptional response time, delivering smooth and responsive gameplay. It supports FreeSync and is certified as G-SYNC compatible to reduce screen tearing. Unfortunately, it's not the best for gaming in the dark because it has a sub-par contrast ratio, and its terrible local dimming doesn't improve black level at all.

-- As reviewed by Rtings
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Product details

  • 38” Curved UltraWide QHD+ (3840 x 1600) Nano IPS Display
  • IPS 1ms (GtG) 144Hz Refresh Rate (O/C 160Hz)
  • 3-Side Virtually Borderless Design
  • VESA DisplayHDR 600 & DCI-P3 98% Color Gamut
  • NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro

PROS

+ 160Hz refresh rate.
+ Exceptional response time.
+ Large high-resolution screen.
+ VRR support.

CONS

- Sub-par contrast.
- Terrible edge-lit local dimming.

Expert reviews and ratings

By Rtings on April 16, 2021
The LG 38GN950-B is a great gaming monitor. It delivers an immersive gaming experience thanks to its large screen and high resolution. It has low input lag, a 160Hz refresh rate, and exceptional response time, delivering smooth and responsive gameplay. It supports FreeSync and is certified as G-SYNC compatible to reduce screen tearing. Unfortunately, it's not the best for gaming in the dark because it has a sub-par contrast ratio, and its terrible local dimming doesn't improve black level at all.
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