LG 38GN950-B

mlkmade said:
Linus tested it on the GL panel and measured 1ms @ the fastest setting, (it also introduced some image quality issues} . So I'm sure it's the same on the GN and WN95c.
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There's absolutely nothing about it on TFTCentral's review. He says it doesn't have a motion blur reduction backlight. You sure you're not just talking about overdrive?
 
Tephnos said:
There's absolutely nothing about it on TFTCentral's review. He says it doesn't have a motion blur reduction backlight. You sure you're not just talking about overdrive?
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I was referring to the 1ms part, not the motion blur part. Sorry I didn't know they were separate things.
 
Loosecannon said:
So is the fan noise noticeable on all of these?
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The GN doesnt have any fans, according to those that have it. The GN stock is now in plentiful supply too.. OCUK have stock as do other retailers.

Its a shame the GN doesnt have PBP, but that looks like its the unique selling point of the WN.
 
I am on my third 38GN, and this one seems to be perfect;

1 had a dead pixel (albeit not near center) and more IPS glow and vignetting than the others

2 had a defect causing a column of stuck pixels when cold

All three were fairly well calibrated from the factory (in sRGB mode) with gamma being the most variable aspect. All colors except magenta were spot on (well under 2de) in all. Contrast ranged from 890:1 to 930:1 to 960:1

FYI RGB gain controls CAN be accessed and adjusted in sRGB mode via DDC/CI
 
So I've discovered that the 38WN95C has a specific mode called "DCI-P3" in the color modes. I know both monitors are DCI-P3 98% Color Gamut rated, so what does this mode do for the 38WN95C?

I noticed in TFT's review of the GL, it didn't need to be in a certain mode to have DCI-P3 coverage...It seemed to be present on every preset.

So I'm kinda confused why the 38WN95C has a DCI-P3 mode. Anyone care to guess why or have any insights on this?
 
SKeijmel said:
Some ufo tests
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i found out some more things i have been running srgb profile.
and noticed when u do 10 bit hdr it go's back to gamer 1 but it uses the SRGB profile or something that looks real close to it. always has. but just noticed it when moving to srgb on normal settings
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Hi guys, really interested in the Blur Reduction on this monitor as no one seems to have done a comparison for that yet. SKeijmel would you or someone else here with the monitor mind running a comparison for ghosting crosstalk @ 160/144 w/blur reduction on vs off?


I'm still running a Benq XL2730Z from years ago simply because the blur reduction on this monitor is great but it looks like the performance of these new IPS panels might finally compare. I've tried a few IPS ultrawides in the past but I'm always really disappointed by their performance (and they usually don't have ULMB or similar). The TFT Central review of the GL looked decent but the no blur reduction feature scared me off.

This video makes me think the inclusion of this line in the specs is a mistake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSrTqKPkOMk

Damnit, I caved and ordered one. I guess I'll find out first hand how it is.
 
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38 at home, no blb, very little glow only on the left corner, no vignette, no pixel death, very lucky.
these days I have made 34GN comparisons against 38GN.
it's a long story ......




 
IIISLIDEIII said:
38 at home, no blb, very little glow only on the left corner, no vignette, no pixel death, very lucky.
these days I have made 34GN comparisons against 38GN.
it's a long story ......
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Any chance we could get a picture of "very little glow"? I would really like to get an idea of much variance of this actually appears panel to panel in a more objective sense, particularly since peoples sensitivity to it varies quite a bit
{Preferably in a black room with camera set to Iso 400, if possible}


tarsius said:
@Enzarch, that was a good short report. Pleased to hear that your efforts paid off. Conrats on the third attempt.
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Thank you, though it does seem this one has more glow than the others, but I am unable to compare side by side any longer.
Be glad to provide any more info if it's desired.

My phone cam isnt great in low light, but heres mine (Iso 400, 1/4 shutter)
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Tephnos said:
So which is better all things considered, beyond the size?
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Excellent both.
The 38 has a slightly higher maximum bright than the 34 but still not enough to make a good HDR.
The 38 has local dimming (absent in 34) but the areas are few, useless feature.
The 38 has a sphere 2.0 light effect (absent in 34), this is also a nice but useless feature in my opinion.

Basically the 2 panels offer the same things in practice, have the same performance, the 38 being larger is certainly more comfortable for desktop use (especially for the greater vertical height) and is also more spectacular in adventure or sports games thanks to larger sizes.
There is one big difference that must be considered before purchasing:
if you play fps in a competitive way, in this case the 38 is not good, for 2 reasons:

-is too big, instead of giving advantage it is the opposite, it makes the management of the shootings more difficult than 34

- it is heavier to drive, you do less fps than the 34, in games fps like COD or BF do 160fps or 120 makes the difference, at 100-120 fps the panel is less responsive.

Being a lover of fps like COD and BF, although I would really like to keep 38, I think that in the end I will return and keep 34, I repeat not for input lag and response time, these are excellent in both models, very close to the monitors TN, but for too much power demand on 38.

I have 10700k overclocking at 5.2 ghz liquid cooled and rtx2080ti overclocked liquid cooled, on warzone with medium details on 34 I can always stay around 130-160 fps, with 38 I am always between 100-130 and the difference is unfortunately seen, 34 it is more responsive.

I will take the 3080ti but I only expect 30% more performance than my 2080ti, so even that will not be enough to keep 160fps stable on warzone, even worse will be with the new triple AAA games that will come out.
38 inches is spectacular but I think it is more suitable for those who use the PC for work and only play single player offline or adventure games, no competitive fps.

I'm still considering whether to keep 38 the same, but in that case I should take a second monitor, maybe 240hz 16/9 fullhd to be used only for competitive fps and for the rest use the 38, but I don't know how much it is worth considering that with the 34 is able to do everything without having to have 2 monitors.

finaly:
if you don't play seriously in fps games, 38 is the winning choice, if you like to use fps and be competitive the best choice is 34.
wait 4080ti to drive provided 3840x1600 in the fps competitive game.
 
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Azrael1 said:
Pros tend to play on 27 inch and smaller from what I read.
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yes, 25 or 27 16/9 but this only because in live lan competitions there is that type of screens, in reality 21/9 is the best choice for fps.
Obviously for this use the 21/9 must have a manageable size and resolution, 34 is the sweetspot.
 
Strange I thought it was a combination of due moment where a smaller monitor is easier so no head turning is required. High fresh rates etc.

Don't get me wrong I love 21 9 and 32 9 resolutions but I’m not a competitive player.
 
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