That 21:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio certainly delivers the ‘wow’ factor. And in that regard, it doesn’t disappoint. Of course, productivity is unlikely to be your main reason for investing in the LG UltraGear 38GN950 – it is a gaming monitor, after all. For day-to-day use in Windows 10, you’re able to have multiple windows and apps open at once, and the subtle curve of the screen results in less strain when looking towards its edges. Its 3840 x 1600 resolution is high for an ultra-wide unit, and alongside the 21:9 aspect ratio and 38-inch screen size, it delivers generous space in which to work. When in action, though, the LG UltraGear 38GN950 impresses further. Overall, this is an incredibly good-looking monitor – before you’ve even turned it on. In terms of ports, the UltraGear 38GN950 comes with two USB (plus an upstream USB port for plugging into your PC), two HDMI, a DisplayPort and an audio jack, which are all easily accessible on the rear of the monitor – we found this a much more convenient location than on the bottom. This is advisable, since it also turns the UltraGear 38GN950 into a USB hub, allowing you to plug USB peripherals into the monitor. You can tweak the settings using the LG UltraGear Control Center software – although you’ll need to have the monitor plugged in to your PC via USB. It’s a welcome addition we found it made using the LG UltraGear 38GN950 in the dark more comfortable, as light was thrown onto the wall behind the monitor. Known as Sphere Lighting 2.0, LG’s system is similar to the Ambilight feature on Philips TVs. On the rear of the UltraGear 38GN950 you’ll find a series of lights that can sync with music or visual effects.

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