LG's 38" Ultrawide Monitor - Gaming AND Productivity?

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @m.rod6751
    @m.rod6751 Год назад +11

    I've had this monitor for a year now and im still blown away

  • @joeeacott9707
    @joeeacott9707 10 месяцев назад +3

    Just picked this one up coming from a 34" and this 38" is in another league. It's actually insanely bright, super good color accuracy, variable refresh rate AND it's renewed on Amazon for less than 800 right now

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  10 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you like the monitor, Joe! Cheers, and thank you for watching.

  • @vwmusicplaylist1935
    @vwmusicplaylist1935 11 месяцев назад +1

    The 38" LG panel in this is superb. In fact, this LG series of monitors with that 3840x1600 resolution is just the sweetspot in terms of widescreens. I have the 38GL950 (pretty much the same as the monitor in the review) and 38WN95C (similar thing but with more office options such as USB-C / Thunderbolt 3, PBP etc)

  • @chasegriswold6956
    @chasegriswold6956 Год назад +6

    Just came across some of your content and wanted to let you know that I think its awesome. Your video and editing style is very professional and I hope to see your channel grow more. Keep up the awesome work!

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад

      Hey Chase, I really appreciate that! Thanks very much for watching - more content to come. Cheers 🍻

  • @graemetimmins
    @graemetimmins Год назад +10

    I bought this monitor Renewed on Amazon last month for $750 and it's been great. It was nearly new with only 130 hours of use and the plastic wrap still on the sides of the display. This monitor is the best gaming/productivity monitor there is. Also, ultrawide.

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад

      Hey Graeme, that's an awesome price for this monitor, great find! Glad to hear you're loving it! And thank you for watching! Cheers.

    • @atariamigapc1930
      @atariamigapc1930 Год назад

      Can you check how long does it take for the monitor to power on and show image? I like the Dell 3014 as it shows image in about 1-2 seconds. Thanks

    • @TheOnurxcv35
      @TheOnurxcv35 Год назад +1

      How about blacks?

    • @GreatTaiwan
      @GreatTaiwan Год назад

      How visible is terminal/IDE text
      Wanna program using it

  • @simonconte7299
    @simonconte7299 Год назад

    Your reviews are so damned good. Came here after watching your AW3821DW review and wasn't disappointed. And yeah, ultrawide!

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад

      Hey Simon, thanks - that means a lot! I appreciate the kind words and I’m glad the videos have been helpful. Thank you very much for watching!

  • @gompedyret
    @gompedyret Год назад +2

    I'm going to upgrade my 26 inch monitor, and Ive been torn between going for a 32" 4K or a 34" ultrawide. As someone needing to balance both productivity and gaming, as well as having enough screen space without being overwhelmed, I found your case for the 38" option really compelling. Perhaps this is the best compromise after all!
    Also, ultrawide. 🙂

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад +1

      I’m glad you found this video helpful! This monitor is definitely a solid choice for what you want to do. Personally, I find 38” to be the sweet spot for ultrawide monitors. Cheers and thanks for watching 🙌

  • @jdinkz09
    @jdinkz09 Год назад

    Ultrawide 🤟🏾 I have a 35 inch ultrawide with two 27 inch vertical monitors. I use for both work and gaming

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад

      That sounds like a sweet setup! Cheers, thank you for watching!

  • @arthurwatts1680
    @arthurwatts1680 Год назад +1

    This immediately has me thinking about a wider desk, but do we EVER have enough desk space ? It's crazy.

  • @firework8954
    @firework8954 Год назад +1

    Once again, another absolute banger of a video. Congrats on 1k subs, you definitely deserve it!

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад

      I really appreciate that. Thank you very much, and thank you for the support! Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers 🍻

  • @katawonga
    @katawonga Год назад +1

    I absolutely adore ultrawide monitors. I think they are the perfect balance for work and play. However, at 38-inches, I'm concerned that the pixel density starts to suffer so it's not as sharp. Still, i loved this review. Well done.

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад +1

      Thank you very much! The pixel density is quite decent on this monitor, at least to me at 111 PPI. It’s nothing to write home about, but for me it has been good 🙂 thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers 🍻

    • @sder-v2v
      @sder-v2v Год назад

      @@TwoByteThomas Also 38" is SO much better than 34" for productivity....

    • @steilkurbler4973
      @steilkurbler4973 5 месяцев назад

      Late to the party, but: 38" is 3840x1600, so same ppi as 34" 3440x1440, which is like a wider 27" 1440p. So it's just bigger in size, same image quality

  • @rogersmj
    @rogersmj Год назад

    A wide productivity AND gaming monitor is also what I'm looking for. I have a 6 year old curved 34" LG ultrawide, and it's pretty good but it's only 1440p and I'm looking for more real estate (it's also only 60Hz refresh I believe). There are really very few options out there if you want:
    1. More than 1440p
    2. Ultrawide curved
    3. More than 120 Hz refresh rate
    There are two LGs and a Dell/Alienware...and I think that's basically it.

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  11 месяцев назад

      Hoping we get more options in the future.

  • @tremoxo
    @tremoxo 3 дня назад

    just bought it today

  • @StefanKnowles-nl4bg
    @StefanKnowles-nl4bg Год назад

    Thanks for the great video, what monitor mount are you using?

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад

      Thanks Stefan! I am using the Herman Miller Ollin. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!

  • @tocotaku4787
    @tocotaku4787 Год назад +1

    ultawide, I wish they had this for around the same price with mini-led tech

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад +1

      Same here!

    • @simonlongley2252
      @simonlongley2252 8 месяцев назад

      Yeah same! I've been looking for a 21:9 mini led around 34 to 38 inches but I've gone for this.

  • @aswinraj4512
    @aswinraj4512 Год назад

    Nice video bro. it would be better like u link ur prev videos or when u going to talk about old videos that u created u can add like a video title and link to it in the sidebar. Other than that an awesome video bro.

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад

      Great idea man, thank you for the suggestion! I just put a link to it in the description bar. And thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it. Cheers!

  • @joeliuhome
    @joeliuhome Год назад

    Ultrawide! Great review.

  • @DctrGizmo
    @DctrGizmo Год назад

    Is there any news if there's a newer model coming out this year? I've been looking at getting my first ultrawide and LG seems like a reliable brand.

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад

      For what it’s worth, I’ve personally never had a problem with an LG panel.

  • @olivierhayat4465
    @olivierhayat4465 Год назад

    Thank you for this wonderful video. I need to change my screen this week, and I was about to get the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF, but apparently there are some issues with text readability and burn-in. What do you recommend? Keep in mind that I don't play games; it's mainly for office work, media, and RUclips. Thank you for your response.

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the kind words Olivier. There are a ton of options out there, but I think if you aren’t going to play video games at all, this and the Alienware would be overkill. I like LG panels and you can get a 34 inch model with an IPS display for 500-800 dollars or so. All the extras like Adaptive Sync, fast response times and high refresh rates are useless for non gaming intentions IMO. It ultimately comes down to what you’re willing to spend and the type of work you do, but a 34 inch IPS display is where I’d start.

    • @olivierhayat4465
      @olivierhayat4465 Год назад

      @@TwoByteThomas thank you for your reply and your patience. Do you have some 34" IPS to rexommand me? I want an amazing one as I am changing my screen after 6 years

  • @R0bs00
    @R0bs00 11 месяцев назад

    Hey ! What would be the minimum graphic card you should get to have a good experience with this monitor? Is the 38' a big difference compare to the 34' version? Thanks for your answer, great video!

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  11 месяцев назад

      Hey there, I'd honestly say at minimum you'd want something like a 3060 / 6700XT type at minimum to really enjoy this one. And yes, if given the choice I'd definitely go with the 38" over the 34" all day long - this is coming from someone who also used the 34GN850-B - the size difference, especially given the extra vertical space is at least to me, very noticeable. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

    • @docltd8875
      @docltd8875 11 месяцев назад

      I've tried every monitor apart from a lg oled with only 120 hz this is by far the king trust me.. what u haven't tried yet is to see what it's like hooked up to a ps5 any more info on that aspect ?

  • @markfarringdon1334
    @markfarringdon1334 Год назад

    Helpful video, thank you.

  • @diegochaves7053
    @diegochaves7053 7 месяцев назад

    I was about to pick a 32" 4K over a 34" since I value more vertical space and more pixel density. But this 38" is a game changer, it's almost the same height as a 32" AND its Ultrawide :). But.. I'm bit worried about pixel density. The 34" and 38" has the same 109ppi. A 32" 4K is about 140ppi, which is more than fine. But, coming from a 24" 1080p, anything above 90ppi is gold! :D

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  7 месяцев назад

      Hey Diego, the pixel density here is still good, but going to a 32” 4K panel you will notice the difference (~138ppi). Honestly as long as you’re not doing pixel intensive tasks like photo editing etc. the 38” is usually a good bet as most people I find value real estate over pixel density. Thanks for watching!

  • @jckkss4715
    @jckkss4715 6 месяцев назад

    Hello what you prefer for gaming 32 4k , 34 ultrawide or 38 ultrawide ? Thanks

  • @ginojanssen2466
    @ginojanssen2466 Год назад

    very nice monitor. only the price is to much for an ips monitor. its priced in the category oled* q led

  • @Sean-fj9pn
    @Sean-fj9pn 8 месяцев назад

    They should make another and slap a few thousand local dimming zones into it.
    Gosu resolution and aspect.

  • @xHeroinBoBx
    @xHeroinBoBx Год назад

    Great video. I am looking to upgrade my 34 LG to a 38 inch to accommodate my mbp and windows pc. Current monitor's HDMI 2.0 locked at 85hz but dp 165hz and would like both systems plugged into 1 monitor and not having to switch the dp port all the time. BTW please tell me where to find the wallpaper on your machine in the beginning of the video. The orange gradient wavy wallpaper. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад +1

      Hah yep, HDMI 2.1 is where you want to be these days! Thank you for watching. As for the wallpaper you can find it here: oliur.gumroad.com/

    • @xHeroinBoBx
      @xHeroinBoBx Год назад

      @@TwoByteThomas thank you so much! I do not normally buy wallpapers but I just might this one time :-) thanks again!

  • @eeettt8701
    @eeettt8701 Год назад

    Brilliant content

  • @Nienormalny
    @Nienormalny Год назад +1

    It’s 24:10 display not 21:10. A bit wider than ultrawide.
    Nice review.

    • @alexvdl1
      @alexvdl1 Год назад

      I came to the comments to say the same thing. It is 24:10, which is much closer to 21:9 than 21:10
      By my calculations it is slightly more square than a standard 21:9 ultra wide, not wider as mentioned in the comment above (although it is obviously physically wider than a 34” 21:9 ultrawide due to the larger screen size)

  • @aspiziri
    @aspiziri Год назад

    So it has a built in backlight but no option for it to actually mimic whats on the screen (which is already knows about) for ambient emersion? Just random static color options or unrelated fades?

  • @britexitengineer1407
    @britexitengineer1407 Год назад +1

    I was going to consider one of these but...
    It's far far to expensive.
    Even if I paid that price I expect zero flaws & zero defects.
    Most of these "high end" monitors are power hungry.
    The Gsync versions have fan noise.
    This is a prime example of corporate greed & gets the 2 finger salute from me until something reasonable comes along.

  • @EddieMoney16
    @EddieMoney16 Год назад

    Decent monitor but has some issues. the tiniest static would turn off the monitor for a few seconds. Black appears grey. Mine had 2 stuck pixels in less than a month.

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад

      Great point about the static. I didn’t experience this, but I did see Jay over at JayzTwoCents make a video on this. He experienced the same thing. As far as dead pixels yeah that sucks. I guess a lot of the time it’s the luck of the draw. I’ve been lucky with the panels I’ve purchased from LG so far. Thanks for watching!

  • @beatrixneumann438
    @beatrixneumann438 Год назад +1

    I‘ve 2 of them and 2 of the Dell too
    Great! BUT, if you are used to QD Oled for Gaming, you don’t want it any more.
    Washed out black and poor contrast
    The monitor is good for creative stuff, but crap for gaming
    I wait for a 38“ Qd Oled
    In the meantime i use the Dell aw3423dwf

    • @MrSar3th
      @MrSar3th Год назад

      The fear of burnins of the OLEDs is a deal breaker for me. 3 year warranty doesn't cut it. Not to mention, from what i'm reading, it's not that easy to use DELL's warranty for this matter.
      I have static images on my screen all the time. From games i'm playing, needing to pause , go away from desk, having chrome with tabs open etc. Lets face it , the OLED tech is still 5 years away from where it needs to be.

    • @Dark2oul
      @Dark2oul Год назад

      Im currently debating if i should get this LG 38GN950-B or get myself the Dell AW3423DWF. Im Working from home so i need to look at code for about 8 hours a day and im not sure if its the right call to go for the QD OLED. Also the 38 Zoll size sounds really appealing as well. Gaming is a hobby so i work with it more than im gaming, but i spend a lot of time playing games as well.
      I wish there would be a monitor that ticks all the points for me.
      @Franz Franz, you have both of them what would be your call?

    • @beatrixneumann438
      @beatrixneumann438 Год назад

      @@Dark2oul for work i would prefer the LG or the Dell with 38“
      It’s fine for gaming too, but when you have tried an QD Oled with games, you won’t go back to an IPS Panel
      Back light bleeding and Glow are bothering a lot, even if there’s just a bit
      And also the contrast ratio ist bad
      Those problems are not existent with an Oled. HDR and Contrast are perfect
      But for office work maybe the 38“ size is more comfortable
      You should test both
      I use the Alienware just for gaming
      Me i am waiting for an oled with 38“
      cause this size is perfect for me
      Until that happens i am keeping the 34“
      The new 45“ Oled from LG is not an alternative because of the bad pixel resolution, especially because you work with it
      This is a gaming monitor only, and much too expensive momentary
      Greetz from Munich, Germany

    • @Dark2oul
      @Dark2oul Год назад

      @@beatrixneumann438 Thank your for your quick response, much appreciated.
      I currently have the 34UC79G-B so both are a big upgrade i guess. Backlight bleeding never bothered me as much. Maybe more when i have seen an oled screen for myself.
      I guess i should go and try to see the AW3423DWF in person first an make my decision afterwards.
      Regards from Frankfurt, Germany :)

    • @beatrixneumann438
      @beatrixneumann438 Год назад

      @@Dark2oul gerne!

  • @ToMmYonn
    @ToMmYonn Год назад

    What GPU you have? Btw same monitor here!

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад +1

      I have an ASUS TUF RTX 3090. And that’s awesome! Thanks for watching!

    • @ToMmYonn
      @ToMmYonn Год назад

      @@TwoByteThomas do you get enough fps in new games with this monitor? Because for me, I starting to struggle with new game

  • @FreeAdvice4All
    @FreeAdvice4All 9 месяцев назад

    Is this monitor confirmed Freesync compatible? Ultrawide!

  • @amiram88
    @amiram88 Год назад

    *Hi. why can't i play counter strike 1.6 in full screen with this monitor?

  • @lengors7327
    @lengors7327 Год назад

    Would you avoid OLEDs due to (lack of) text clarity (as of today)? Would you trade this monitor for the samsung oled g8 for 170 more euros?

    • @boxingmongoose408
      @boxingmongoose408 Год назад

      I returned the G8 due to poor text legibility and I preferred the 38-inch size.

    • @lengors7327
      @lengors7327 Год назад

      @@boxingmongoose408 did you end up trying the currently available "solutions"/workarounds (aka MacType)?
      I did end up ordering the Samsung to give it a try since I have no idea if Im too sensible or not to the text fringing and Im really curious to see how's the overall experience and if its worth putting up with the (lack of) text clarity for the foreseeable future... if its too bad, Ill just return it like you and go for the LG

    • @boxingmongoose408
      @boxingmongoose408 Год назад

      @@lengors7327 Ironically I used a mac, ha. I have read from people who have used MacType on Windows and been happy with it, so you may be too. What I would say is it's the best designed monitor I've ever seen, period. When we get to this design, 5K2K and 165Hz I think we'll reach monitor end-game.

  • @bobcio303
    @bobcio303 Год назад

    This one or Alienware 34 oled for gaming?

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад +1

      Haven’t tried that one, but for specifically gaming I’d go with an OLED. If you’re doing any type of content creation, graphic design, programming etc. as well as gaming I’d go with this one. A lot of productivity tasks give you a higher chance of burn in.

    • @bobcio303
      @bobcio303 Год назад

      @@TwoByteThomas Thanks, it will be used more for gaming, maybe a couple of hours a day. sometimes for a few days I don't touch the pc

  • @Theprodator
    @Theprodator Год назад

    Is this the 2-3 year old version? Is there a successor to this?

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад

      I don’t believe there is a successor to this thus far from LG. The previous model to this is the 38GL950G-B. I’d say a newer model most similar to this is the Alienware AW3821DW.

    • @Theprodator
      @Theprodator Год назад

      @@TwoByteThomas Tnx for Reply. So do I still Buy that LG or wait for a newer one?

    • @Theprodator
      @Theprodator Год назад

      @@TwoByteThomas No usb - c...

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад

      @@Theprodator Good question - I'm not convinced at this point LG will make a follow up high refresh rate monitor of this quality (but who knows). I personally love LG panels so if you were looking to pick this specific monitor up, go for it, it is a great monitor and you'll definitely love it. If you don't care about the brand, the Alienware AW3821DW is a great choice from what I've heard, though I can't confirm since I've never personally used it. Either way I don't think you can go wrong.

    • @Theprodator
      @Theprodator Год назад

      @@TwoByteThomas thank you. Alienware no USBC thats a deal breaker.

  • @kgnferrari
    @kgnferrari Год назад +1

    I've got a similar LG that has been great for the screen real estate, but now that I have aspirations of gaming/content creation I would like to go OLED. I think my sights are set on that new Samsung G8 (I know it has the nearly all of the same specs as the cheaper Alienware, but I have a nice TB4 dock that would make a cleaner set-up with the G8). I'll be very curious to see where you land with your soon-to-be upgrade!
    Also: u l t r a w i d e

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад

      Can't go wrong with an OLED! That new monitor looks really good, I've always admired their Neo series too. Looks like it'll be a great one - it even comes with that gaming hub where you can access all the cloud gaming services too. Let me know how you like it, and yes more content on that to come. Not sure if it will necessarily be an upgrade, I'm thinking of it more as a change, but I'll let everyone else decide 😂 Cheers, thanks for watching!

    • @alexsp7086
      @alexsp7086 Год назад

      The new G8 has a tone of problems. Wait till they firmware it.

  • @TheOnurxcv35
    @TheOnurxcv35 Год назад

    How about blacks?

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад +1

      Blacks are decent. It’s a nano IPS so it still wouldn’t be as good as OLED or even VA for that matter. It’s not bad at all though, just depends what you’re going to use it for.

  • @rajikkali2381
    @rajikkali2381 Год назад

    40” is better coming from 32”

  • @nxs44
    @nxs44 Год назад

    Thomas thank you, for this thoughtful and insightful video. Personally I am looking to upgrade my current LG Ultra 32 inch monitor. I would truly value your opinion on the LG 75QNED85 Mini-LED TV as a PC monitor for both gaming and prductivity. For reference I am providing this video link for your consideration ruclips.net/video/5G5cWHyiOHg/видео.html. I of course would consider a 55 inch version of this product. For now I am currently running a Intel i9 13900K on Asus ProArt Z790 Motherboard with 128GB of DDR5 4800 Crucial Ram and AMD 16GB 6950XT which I am considering upgradng to a AMD 7900XTX with 24 GB of video memory I am currently running Davinch Resolve for film edting and AutoCAD. Thanks again for this informative video. Continued success to you and your channel.

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад

      Hey there! That product seems awesome, but personally for me 75” is way too big for a monitor, even if all I cared about was screen real estate and multitasking. Since it’s 4K you’re losing a lot of pixel density vs much smaller 4K monitors. Mini LED certainly is good and makes for some great contrast ratios, though if that’s what you’re going for, I’d just suggest an OLED display, but it depends on your situation. It also looks like it’s 120Hz refresh rate, which is ok, but you can save money buying a smaller monitor with a higher refresh rate.
      Your PC is certainly powerful and should be able to handle 4K gaming with ease. But if it’s me, I’d go with a much smaller display for a computer monitor. For a TV though, that seems like a good choice! Cheers, thanks for watching! 🍻

  • @owlmostdead9492
    @owlmostdead9492 Год назад

    It's an old monitor and just too expensive for what it offers, LG needs to update this with 5k2k resolution but with high refresh, minimum 120Hz, KVM, and USBC/Thunderbolt. Basically the LG40WP95C but with KVM and high refresh.

    • @TwoByteThomas
      @TwoByteThomas  Год назад

      I definitely wish this monitor had a built in KVM.

  • @Hilbrandi
    @Hilbrandi Год назад

    Ultrawide 😁