LG 38WQ88C 38-inch Ultrawide Curved Monitor with Ergo Stand

With the 38WQ88C-W, LG brings its curved monitor screen into the 38 inch class. The LG Ultrawide monitor relies on an IPS panel with UWQHD+ (3840×1600 pixels, 21:9), 60 Hz refresh rate, 2300 R curvature, and HDR10 support.

The new LG curved monitor has a contrast ratio of 1000:1, the color depth is 10 bits (8 bits + FRC), the response time is 5 ms (grey to gray), and the typical brightness is 300 cd/m².

The LG 38 inch monitor also promises 95 percent DCI-P3 and typical power consumption of 48 watts. FreeSync (without LFC) was thought of just as much as a black stabilizer, a picture-by-picture mode, and two internal 10-watt speakers.

On the connection side, there are two HDMI 2.0 inputs, a DisplayPort 1.4, a USB 3.0 hub, a headphone output, and USB-C with DisplayPort alternate mode and 90-watt power delivery. The LG 38WQ88C-W comes with a white back and weighs 6.4 kg without the stand.

The ergo stand allows the curved monitor screen to be screwed to the desk. In addition to the rotation, tilt, and height adjustment, it is possible to push the device backwards or pull it forwards. A VESA mount (100 x 100 mm) can also be used for wall mounting if desired. Other ergonomic features include a blue light filter, a flicker-reduced backlight, and a mode for people with color blindness.

Price and availability

LG Ultrawide 38WQ88C curved monitor screen costs $1,396.99 and is finally available to buy on the Bhphotovideo.com website.

UPDATE: It is now also listed on the Amazon.com website.

LG 38WQ88C specifications

• Display: 37.5-inch Anti-Glare IPS panel
• Resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
• Curvature: 2300R
• Aspect Ratio: 21:9
• Pixel Pitch: 0.2291 x 0.2291 mm
• Brightness: 240 nits (Min.) / 300 nits (Typ.)
• Colour Gamut: DCI-P3 95% (CIE1976) (Typ.)
• Colour Depth (Number of Colours): 1.07B
• Colour Bit: 10bit (8bit+FRC)
• Contrast Ratio: 700:1 (Min.) / 1000:1 (Typ.)
• Contrast Ratio with DFC: Mega
• Response Time: 5ms (GtG at Faster)
• Viewing Angle (CR≥10): 178º(R/L), 178º(U/D)
• Features: HDR 10, HDR Effect, Colour Calibrated, Auto-Brightness, Flicker Safe, Picture Modes, Reader Mode, Colour Weakness, Super Resolution+, AMD FreeSync, Black Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync, PBP, Smart Energy Saving, Dual Controller, OnScreen Control, 3-Side Virtually Borderless Design, OneClick Stand
• Ports: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C
• Audio: 10W 2ch Rich Bass Speaker
• Stand: Tilt (-25 ~ 25º), Swivel (-335~335 º), Height (130mm)
• Dimensions: 895.4 x 763.6 x 513.3 mm (with stand)
• Weight: 11.1kg (with stand)

Recently, LG offered a 27UK580-B 27 inch 4K monitor that combines an eye-friendly IPS panel with a particularly ergonomic and space-saving base, making them ideal for people who spend a lot of time in front of the computer and is priced at $399.99.