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LG 38UC99 vs Alienware AW3418DW

LG 38UC99

2016 · $699 today

6838
Alienware AW3418DW

2018 · $699 today

8054
Image qualityRefresh & responseColour accuracyConnectivityErgonomicsValue
LG 38UC99Alienware AW3418DW

Dashed outline = score at launch

Why LG 38UC99 is better

  • Resolution: 3840 x 1600 vs 3440 x 1440 (UWQHD)(24% more)
  • Screen Size: 38" (21:9) vs 34" (21:9)(12% more)

Why Alienware AW3418DW is better

  • Refresh Rate: 100Hz (OC to 120Hz), G-Sync vs 75Hz, FreeSync(1.6× more)
  • Response Time: 4ms GtG vs 5ms GtG(25% less)

Verdict

Alienware AW3418DW leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpecLG 38UC99Alienware AW3418DW
Display
Screen Size38" (21:9)34" (21:9)
Resolution3840 x 16003440 x 1440 (UWQHD)
Panel TypeIPS, curvedIPS, curved
Peak Brightness300 nits300 nits
Color Gamut99% sRGB99% sRGB
Performance
Refresh Rate75Hz, FreeSync100Hz (OC to 120Hz), G-Sync
Response Time5ms GtG4ms GtG
HDR SupportNoNo
Connectivity
PortsUSB-C, DisplayPort, 2x HDMIDisplayPort, HDMI
USB HubUSB 3.0 x2USB 3.0 x4
SpeakersYes, 10W stereoNo