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LG · IPS · 49"

49WQ95C

5120×1440 · 144 Hz · Ultrawide · Curved

Overall
78
Work
78
Play
79
Amazon
$1497
$1497
Not currently available Updated Jun 20, 2026
Overall78.2
Work78.1
Play78.8
Refresh87.0
Response60.0
Color100.0
Quality / price10.4

Written analysis

49WQ95C at a glance

The 49WQ95C is a 49" IPS monitor at 5120×1440 and 144 Hz. The listed aspect ratio is ultrawide. The panel is curved at 3800R. The backlight is listed as W-LED.

Best fit: everyday work and play where a balanced panel is more important than flagship extras.

Panel and image

Overall quality is 78.2, with 78.1 work and 78.8 play. Pixel density is listed at 108 PPI. Typical brightness is 400 nits. Contrast is listed as 1000:1. The coating is Anti-glare/Matte (3H). The listed pixel count is treated as a QHD-class work multiplier.

Color and HDR

Recorded gamut coverage is 98% DCI-P3. Color depth is listed as 8-bit. The work score is a solid everyday office result rather than a specialist color-critical display.

Motion and sync

Refresh is listed at 144 Hz. Response time is listed as 5.00 ms. The play score covers mainstream gaming and media; competitive high-refresh use still depends on the GPU keeping up. Pair this resolution with the GPU table before assuming native high settings.

Ergonomics and connectivity

Stand and mount options are listed as Height · Swivel · Tilt · VESA (100x100mm). Recorded inputs include 1 x USB 2.0 (Type-B; upstream), 2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C; upstream; 90W; DP Alt Mode), 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out. Speakers are listed as 2 x 10 W (watts).

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 78.2, a strong mainstream result for a primary desktop display.

At the recorded Amazon price, quality / price is 10.4. The nearby comparison below may reveal a better-equipped option at a similar price.

Work / price is 10.4 and play / price is 7.4.

Display data

Full specifications

Panel, color, motion, connectivity, ergonomics, power, and value in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
LG
Monitor
49WQ95C
Series
UltraWide
Panel maker
LG Display
Launch price
Amazon price
$1497
Amazon availability
Not currently available
Price updated
Jun 20, 2026
Launch date
Jan 1, 2022

Panel

Size
49"
Panel type
IPS
Resolution
5120×1440
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
108 PPI
Brightness
400 nits
Contrast
1000:1
Display area
90.85 in²
Viewing angles
178 ° (degrees) / 178 ° (degrees)
Backlight
W-LED
Coating
Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Curvature
3800R

Color & HDR

Color depth
8-bit
Colors
16777216
DCI-P3
98.00%
sRGB
Adobe RGB
NTSC
HDR
Local dimming
No

Motion

Refresh rate
144 Hz
Response time
5.00 ms
Input lag
Adaptive sync

Connectivity

Inputs
1 x USB 2.0 (Type-B; upstream), 2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C; upstream; 90W; DP Alt Mode), 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
Speakers
2 x 10 W (watts)

Ergonomics

Height adjustment
Yes
Pivot
No
Swivel
Yes
Tilt
Yes
VESA mount
Yes · 100x100mm

Power & value

Typical power
103.00 W
Max power
113.00 W
Overall
78.2
Work
78.1
Play
78.8
Quality / price
10.4
Work / price
10.4
Play / price
7.4

Additional information

Features
Auto Brightness with Ambient Light Sensor, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Black Stabilizer, Color Calibrated, Color Weakness Mode, Crosshair, Flicker-free technology, Dual Controller (KVM Switch), Dynamic Action Sync, HDR Effect, Live Color Low Blue Light, Nano IPS, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, Picture-by-Picture, Picture-in-Picture, Reader Mode, Screen Split, Smart Energy Saving, Super Resolution+
Accessories
DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable
Amazon warranty
1 Year Parts & Labor
Amazon dimensions
{'width': 38.0, 'height': 49.0, 'length': 21.0, 'weight': 32.407952514}

Extracted notes sit here. Amazon listing copy, when present, is at the bottom of the page.

Amazon

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Vendor copy

Amazon listing details

Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

49" Curved DQHD (5120 x 1440) Nano IPS Display.Aspect ratio:32:9.Viewing Angle:178.0 degrees.Response time:5.0 milliseconds.Specific uses for product - Gaming.Contrast Ratio 1000:1 (Typ.), 700:1 (Min.).Power Consumption (Typ.): 103W, Power Consumption (Max.) : 113W

VESA DisplayHDR 400 with DCI-P3 98% (Typ.)

nVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible & AMD FreeSync Premium Pro

HDMI 2.1 & USB Type-C with 90W Power Delivery

PBP/PIP, Built-in KVM, Low Blue Light, Dual Controller,