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LG UltraGear 38GL950G-B 38" 21:9 Curved 144 Hz G-SYNC IPS Gaming Monitor

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LG UltraGear 38GL950G-B 38" 21:9 Curved 144 Hz G-SYNC IPS Gaming Monitor
Key Features
  • Nano In-Plane Switching (IPS) Panel
  • 3840 x 1600 Resolution
  • 1000:1 Static Contrast Ratio
  • 450 cd/m² Brightness
The LG UltraGear 38GL950G-B 38" 21:9 Curved 144 Hz G-SYNC IPS Gaming Monitor is designed for enthusiasts who want a premium gaming experience. Featuring a Nano IPS (In-Plane Switching) panel, it offers users vivid colors, wide viewing angles, and a fast 1 ms response time. Additionally, it has a 144 Hz refresh rate, which is overclockable up to 175 Hz, and NVIDIA G-SYNC technology to keep your games tear- and stutter-free. Specs-wise, it has a 21:9 aspect ratio with a 3840 x 1600 resolution, a 1000:1 static contrast ratio, a 450 cd/m² brightness rating, and support for 1.07 billion colors. Connect this monitor to your system via HDMI or DisplayPort and then tilt and adjust its height to best fit your viewing preference. Extra features include a built-in USB hub and customizable Sphere Lighting 2.0.
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LG 38GL950G-B Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Nano IPS
  • 3144 Hz Refresh Rate & 1 ms Response Time
  • 4NVIDIA G-SYNC
  • 5VESA DisplayHDR 400
  • 6Sphere Lighting 2.0

The LG UltraGear 38GL950G-B 38" 21:9 Curved 144 Hz G-SYNC IPS Gaming Monitor is designed for enthusiasts who want a premium gaming experience. Featuring a Nano IPS (In-Plane Switching) panel, it offers users vivid colors, wide viewing angles, and a fast 1 ms response time. Additionally, it has a 144 Hz refresh rate, which is overclockable up to 175 Hz, and NVIDIA G-SYNC technology to keep your games tear- and stutter-free. Specs-wise, it has a 21:9 aspect ratio with a 3840 x 1600 resolution, a 1000:1 static contrast ratio, a 450 cd/m² brightness rating, and support for 1.07 billion colors. Connect this monitor to your system via HDMI or DisplayPort and then tilt and adjust its height to best fit your viewing preference. Extra features include a built-in USB hub and customizable Sphere Lighting 2.0.

Nano IPS

The Nano IPS panel used in this display covers 98% of the DCI-P3 color space to offer vivid colors and wide 178° viewing angles.

144 Hz Refresh Rate & 1 ms Response Time

A fast 144 Hz refresh rate combined with a 1 ms response time reduces blurring, ghosting, and offers users a more responsive experience. This display can also be overclocked up to 175 Hz if needed.

NVIDIA G-SYNC

NVIDIA G-SYNC technology syncs the display's refresh rate with your graphics card's frame rate output to reduce stuttering, tearing, and ghosting for a more fluid experience.

VESA DisplayHDR 400

This monitor is VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified to offer accurate colors, a broad contrast ratio, and up to 400 cd/m² of brightness.

Sphere Lighting 2.0

Built-in Sphere Lighting 2.0 provides users with customizable bias lighting. Sound Sync Mode syncs the lighting to the dynamic sounds in games whereas Video Sync Mode lights up to the visual effect colors on the monitor.
UPC: 719192631144

LG 38GL950G-B Specs

Display
Size38"
Panel TypeIPS-Type LCD
CurvatureYes
TouchscreenNo
Resolution3840 x 1600
Aspect Ratio21:9
Pixels Per Inch (ppi)109 ppi
FinishAnti-Glare / Matte
Hardness Rating3H
Maximum Brightness400 cd/m2 (Peak in HDR Mode)
450 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio1000:1
Refresh Rate144 Hz
Variable Refresh TechnologyG-Sync
Bit Depth / Color Support8-Bit+FRC (1.07 Billion Colors)
HDR CompatibilityNone
Color Gamut98% DCI-P3
Response Time1 ms (GtG)
Viewing Angle (H x V)178 x 178°
Dot Pitch0.2291 x 0.2291 mm
Inputs / Outputs
Inputs/Outputs1 x HDMI
1 x DisplayPort
1 x 3.5 mm Output
1 x USB Type-B Input
2 x USB Type-A Output
Power
Power Consumption154 W (Maximum)
85 W (Typical)
0.5 W (Standby)
AC Input Power100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Adapter TypeExternal
Physical
Height Adjustment4.33" / 110 mm
Rotation AdjustmentNone
Swivel AdjustmentNone
Tilt Adjustment-5 to 15°
Mounting-Hole Pattern100 x 100 mm
Dimensions (W x H x D)35.3 x 21.7 x 11.3" / 896.6 x 551.2 x 287.0 mm (with Stand)
35.3 x 15.5 x 4.4" / 896.6 x 393.7 x 111.8 mm (without Stand)
Weight22.1 lb / 10.02 kg (with Stand)
16.8 lb / 7.62 kg (without Stand)
Packaging Info
Package Weight31 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)41.2 x 21.7 x 9.5"

LG 38GL950G-B Reviews

Its a good display... No smart home integration...

By HighTechJason
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-22

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a good display. Probably made even better by avoiding the debacle that is Thinq though having a smart home integration strategy for the display is what pushes my experience with it from Excellent to Good.

Excellent Monitor

By md888
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-22

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am delighted with this purchase as it is everything the marketing material says it is. The image quality elicited from the monitor is clear, precise, responsive, and vibrant. I curve screen allows me to run multiple applications simultaneously.

Excellent monitor

By Zoomer007
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-07

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had been thinking about an ultrawide monitor for a while, I wasn't sure if I'd like an ultrawide as I previously was using an 32" LED TV which I thought was big enough. I looked at reviews in general and decided a 38" ultrawide was one I'd try the 49" ones just seemed like they would be too wide, so I got this one (LG 38GL950G-B 38" ultrawide). All the games I own run fast and smooth on it. I love it. Things to note: For some reason you can't get to the BIOS when using the Display Port cable it doesn't display anything until it gets to the windows log in. Fortunately if you use the HDMI cable instead you can get to the BIOS. Switch back to the Display Port when you are done messing with the BIOS as you miss out on some features if you use HDMI. To make my games use the full monitor I changed the settings in Nvida Geforce Experience. To do this find your game, click on Details button, then click on the wrench and set the resolution to 3840x1600, click Apply. Just mentioning it as some games don't show the resolution in their options, but they will work using the settings I've described. The stand is substantial and I tried to capture in the photo that you can actually slide paper freely under the stand due to the stand been on rubber feet, which is kind of useful if you want a keyboard cheat sheet on your desk and you like the monitor up close when gaming.

Great screen!

By Capn Kirk
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-06

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this to replace my old 28" "all-in-one" curved computer and screen, and the LG 38" 21:9 curved screen surpassed my wildest expectations. It runs high-end game software without any problems, and the screen space is humungous. I am very happy with this product.

38" is the sweet spot

By LGJohn
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-09-20

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had a 34" and a 49" and I was unhappy with both. The 38" is where it's at! Not to mention the vertical resolution of 1600 is amazing. The software bundled does not work. Many people have the same issue.

Awesome Monitor witrh Great Features

By Allan55
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-09-06

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was looking for a monitor that had a G-sync module and was rated highly. After much research I came across the lg 38gl950g-b. It was exactly what I was looking for. It was easy to use, and presented a very clean and crisp image and letters. In addition, I have noticed no motion blur or ghosting and the latency is extremely low. It is an absolute pleasure using every day and I love using it while gaming. The quality that went into this monitor, assures me that I will be using it for a very long time.

Sorry I don't recommend this monitor

By jscifi
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-20

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Sorry I don't recommend this monitor because after the first 6 months 8 vertical lines appeared on right hand side of the screen and never went away. Its obvious to me it is a defective LCD panel and I am a electronics technician with 35 years of experience

Easy setup; perfect size

By HappyMonitor38
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-05-12

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After 2 months of use, I’m still excited about this purchase! I had been researching monitors for months and I’m so happy I decided on this monitor. Beautiful colors & images. The reader setting is great when working with documents.

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