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LG 38UC99-W

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User ratings:
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3.8 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • in-depth reviews and helpful tips
  • Color reproduction and uniformity were both very good
  • The display is stable on sturdy surfaces

Cons

  • it has been discontinued after only a few months
  • viewing angles so often encountered with typical LED monitors
  • 38 inch a bit too big for pc gaming

Key specs

  • 3840, 1600 px
  • 60 Hz
  • LCD
  • 5 ms
  • Curved
  • 38 in
  • 300 cd/m²
  • 21

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LG 38UC99-W - Pros & Cons

LG 38UC99-W

Pros

  • in-depth reviews and helpful tips
  • Color reproduction and uniformity were both very good
  • The display is stable on sturdy surfaces
  • this display is impressive
  • roomier content creation
  • easier multi-tasking
  • and better immersion
  • the curvature is pleasant and does a great job at enveloping one s vision
  • easily snapped and resized around the spacious virtual desktop
  • It makes navigation quick and easy
  • respectable color accuracy

Cons

  • it has been discontinued after only a few months
  • viewing angles so often encountered with typical LED monitors
  • 38 inch a bit too big for pc gaming
  • the box could be a little thicker
  • no visible image distortion nor is uniformity affected
  • robbing consumers of pixels in terms of vertical resolution
  • Acer has not purchased advertising at PC Perspective during the
  • missing any other currently available options
  • HDR support for the time being
  • limited byYou're still limited by width
  • high-end model will move from Intel to Apple silicon

LG 38UC99-W - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
38 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
5 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
300 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
9300 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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LG 38UC99-W - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size38.0 in
Brightness300.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio21:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment4.33 in
Height (min-max)466.2 - 576.2
Height (without stand)15.5 in
Height with stand18.35 in
Depth (with stand)11.0 in
Depth (without stand)3.6 in
Width (with stand)35.32 in
Weight (without stand)16.98 lb
Weight328.05 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution3840 x 1600 px
Supported graphics resolutions3840x1600
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
Display number of colours1.073 billion colours
Colour depth (per channel)10.0 bit
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)99.0 %
Colour gamut (NTSC)99.0 %
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLCD
BacklightWLED
Panel typeAH-IPS
Response time (GtG)5.0 ms
Response time (BtW)14.0 ms
Response time5.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)yes
Pixel size0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
Adaptive synchronizationyes
HDRno
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
Sync technologyAMD Freesync
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Power
Energy efficiency classB
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNone
Operational power consumption57 - 120
Power consumption (standby)1.2 W
Power consumption (typical)49.6 W
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black front panel,white ,silver/white stand
  • Black,Silver,White
  • White
Panel designCurved
Built-in USB hubyes
Touchscreenno
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceMatte
Built-in speakersyes
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input1
Type of USB connectorType-C
Number of USB 2.0 port0
Number of USB 3.0 ports2
USB connectors (total)3
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Number of component inputs0
Composite inputno
Number of composite inputs0
DisplayPortyes
DVI Portno
HDCPyes
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity2
Number of HDMI inputs2
HDMI version2.0
Headphone outputyes
Headphone outputs quantity1
S-video inputno
Number of s-video inputs0
Thunderboltno
USB for videoyes
VGA inno
Number of DisplayPort inputs1
Number of DisplayPort outputs0
DisplayPort version1.2
Type of DisplayPort connectorStandard
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleyes
Pivot functionno
Bluetoothyes
Swivelno
Tiltableyes
Memory card readerno
Cable lock slotyes
Flicker freeyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes
EPEATGold
TCO-labellingNone

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LG 38UC99-W LG - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.8
Based on 12 reviews
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LG 38UC99-W LG 38UC99 38-inch Curved Ultra-Wide FreeSync Monitor Review
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 09.12.2016
LG 38UC99 38-inch Curved Ultra-Wide FreeSync Monitor Review

LG redefines the “ultra” in ultra-wide with its 38" 38UC99. It’s a curved IPS panel with 3840x1600 pixels, FreeSync, and 75Hz operation. We’re checking out this sleek white behemoth today.

LG 38UC99-W 3840x1600 Ultrawide Monitors: How 160 Lines Can Make All the Difference - PC Perspective
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PC Perspective
3840x1600 Ultrawide Monitors: How 160 Lines Can Make All the Difference - PC Perspective

3840x1600 Ultrawide Monitors: How 160 Lines Can Make All the Difference When PC monitors made the mainstream transition to widescreen aspect ratios in the

LG 38UC99-W Review: LG's $1500 38UC99 UltraWide Display Offers a Giant, Desk-Filling Workspace
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MacRumors
Review: LG's $1500 38UC99 UltraWide Display Offers a Giant, Desk-Filling Workspace

We've already looked at LG's UltraFine 5K and 27UD88 displays as companions for Apple's latest notebooks, and today we're taking a...

LG 38UC99-W Review – Break free with the LG 38UC99 ultrawide monitor - GameAxis
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GameAxis
Published: 09.11.2017
Review – Break free with the LG 38UC99 ultrawide monitor - GameAxis
3.9

The company that introduced ultrawides is back to push the standard even further. With its 37.5-inch curved IPS display, the LG 38UC99 promises to spoil us.

LG 38UC99-W LG 38UC99 Review – Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
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Gadget Review
Published: 19.01.2017
LG 38UC99 Review – Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
1.9

Read our LG 38UC99 ultrawide gaming monitor review to find out why this daunting display outclasses the competition in every area we could think of.

LG 38UC99-W Best Monitor For Video Editing 2023 | Top 10 Ranked & Reviewed
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Gadget Review
Best Monitor For Video Editing 2023 | Top 10 Ranked & Reviewed

Our top pick for Best Monitor For Video Editing is the Dell Ultrasharp 32" UP3216Q Monitor High. This LCD monitor gives you plenty of resources for creating amazing content with a resolution of up to 3840 × 2160 for HD videos with accurate consistent color.

LG 38UC99-W LG 38UC99 Review : The Biggest Ultra-wide IPS Monitor with Freesync (May...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 11.10.2016
LG 38UC99 Review : The Biggest Ultra-wide IPS Monitor with Freesync (May...
4.8

Find Best Price May 2017: See Below for update.  While 4K monitors  have been available for quite some time, ultra-wide […]

LG 38UC99-W LG 38UC99-W Review
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PCMAG
Published: 30.11.2016
LG 38UC99-W Review
4.5

The LG 38UC99-W is a 38-inch curved-screen monitor that delivers outstanding grayscale, color, and gaming performance. At $1,500, it's a serious investment, but you get plenty of features and screen real estate for your money.

LG 38UC99-W LG 32UD99-W Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 20.04.2020
LG 32UD99-W Review
3.9

The LG 32UD99-W is a good IPS monitor with a great 4k resolution, wide viewing angles, and an excellent low input lag. It supports FreeSync variable refresh rate...

LG 38UC99-W LG 38UC99 38-inch curved display wants to dominate your desk
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CNET
Published: 21.03.2017
LG 38UC99 38-inch curved display wants to dominate your desk

One of a handful of 38-inch displays, LG's is also big and curved. What more do you want?

LG 38UC99-W LG's widest monitor ever is the next best thing to VR
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Digital Trends
Published: 06.08.2018
LG's widest monitor ever is the next best thing to VR

LG's 38-inch ultrawide was the first monitor of this size to hit the market. But now that competitors have caught up, does it still hold up? We weigh up its size, connectivity options, and energy efficiency, to see how it stands up to the competition in the increasingly dense ultrawide monitor market.

LG 38UC99-W LG 38UC99 38-inch Curved Ultra-Wide FreeSync Monitor Review
tomshardware.co.uk logo
tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 09.12.2016
LG 38UC99 38-inch Curved Ultra-Wide FreeSync Monitor Review

LG redefines the “ultra” in ultra-wide with its 38" 38UC99. It’s a curved IPS panel with 3840x1600 pixels, FreeSync, and 75Hz operation. We’re checking out this sleek white behemoth today.

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