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$1082

Not currently available Updated May 30, 2026 Prime FBA

Overall81.7

Work80.4

Play82.1

Refresh87.0

Response68.0

Color100.0

Quality / price15.1

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Written analysis

38WR85QC at a glance

The 38WR85QC is a 37.5" IPS monitor at 3840×1600 and 144 Hz. The listed aspect ratio is ultrawide. The panel is curved at 2300R. The backlight is listed as W-LED.

Best fit: a premium mixed-use desktop that will use the stronger panel, color, and motion scores rather than a basic office screen.

Panel and image

Overall quality is 81.7, with 80.4 work and 82.1 play. Pixel density is listed at 111 PPI. Typical brightness is 400 nits with a peak of 600 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 10-bit FRC. HDR is listed as HDR10, DisplayHDR 600. 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 4.00 ms. Input lag is listed as 10.00 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 · Tilt · VESA (100x100mm). Recorded inputs include 1 x USB (Type-C; upstream), 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream), 2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 1 x Ethernet RJ45, 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out. Speakers are listed as 2 x 7 W (watts).

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 81.7, a premium result for mixed work and play.

At the recorded Amazon price, quality / price is 15.1. This is a feature-first purchase; compare nearby screens if several extras would go unused.

Work / price is 14.9 and play / price is 10.6.

Display data

Full specifications

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

General

Manufacturer: LG
Monitor: 38WR85QC
Panel maker: LG Display
Panel model: LM375QW2-SS??
Launch price: —
Amazon price: $1082
Amazon availability: Not currently available
Price updated: May 30, 2026
Launch date: Jan 1, 2023

Panel

Size: 37.5"
Panel type: IPS
Resolution: 3840×1600
Aspect ratio: 2.4:1
Pixel density: 111 PPI
Brightness: 400 nits · peak 600 nits
Contrast: 1000:1
Display area: 91.47 in²
Viewing angles: 178 ° (degrees) / 178 ° (degrees)
Backlight: W-LED
Coating: Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Curvature: 2300R

Color & HDR

Color depth: 10-bit FRC
Colors: 1073741824
DCI-P3: 98.00%
sRGB: —
Adobe RGB: —
NTSC: —
HDR: HDR10, DisplayHDR 600
Local dimming: No

Motion

Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Response time: 4.00 ms
Input lag: 10.00 ms
Adaptive sync: —

Connectivity

Inputs: 1 x USB (Type-C; upstream), 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream), 2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 1 x Ethernet RJ45, 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
Speakers: 2 x 7 W (watts)

Ergonomics

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

Power & value

Typical power: 80.00 W
Max power: 210.00 W
Overall: 81.7
Work: 80.4
Play: 82.1
Quality / price: 15.1
Work / price: 14.9
Play / price: 10.6

Additional information

Features: 3-Side Virtually Borderless Design, Ambient Light Sensor, AMD FreeSync, Black Stabilizer, Color Calibrated, Color Weakness Mode, Flicker-free technology, Dual Controller, Dynamic Action Sync, Game mode, HDR Effect, KVM Switch, Low Blue Light, Picture-by-Picture, Picture-in-Picture, Reader Mode, Smart Energy Saving, Super Resolution+
Accessories: DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB Type-C cable
Amazon warranty: 1 year parts & labor
Amazon dimensions: {'width': 35.3, 'height': 23.4, 'length': 12.1, 'weight': 23.1}

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

WQHD+ (3840x1600) Curved (2300R) - The 38 inch 21:9 UltraWide WQHD+ (3840 x 1600) curved monitor is great for work. The widescreen allows you to see everything you're working on, with multiple windows open, all on one screen.

Nano IPS with up to DCI-P3 98% - With Nano IPS and support for up to 98% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut on the nigh-resolution WQHD+ (3840x1600) display you can experience a wide color spectrum and detailed color contrast.

VESA DisplayHDR 600 - This UltraWide display supports VESA DisplayHDR 600 delivering dynamic contrast and brightness on the WQHD+ display.

Picture in Picture / Picture by Picture - OnScreen Control supports both Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and Picture-by-Picture (PbP) allowing you to configure your monitor to show content from two separate input sources. Play, watch, stream or work from multiple input sources at the same time, on one screen.

144HZ refresh rate, 1ms (GtG) response time - Whether this UltaWide is connected to a PC or a next gen gaming console, the display supports ultra-smooth, virtually tear-free gaming with up to 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms (GtG) response time.

NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible - Officially validated by NVIDIA as G-SYNC Compatible. That translates to faster, smoother gaming that's been tested to reduce screen tearing and stutter. Never miss a frame of the action as you clinch your victories.

AMD FreeSync Premium Pro - AMD FreeSync Premium Pro equips serious gamers with a fluid, virtually tear-free gaming experience. With at least 120hz refresh rate at minimum FHD resolution and low latency gameplay, you'll never miss a frame of the action as you play at peak performance.

Stereo Speaker with Waves MaxxAudio (x2) - Make some noise with built-in stereo speakers equipped with Waves MaxxAudio, and make your games and movies come to life with bigger and bolder sound.

Ergonomic Design - The ergonomic stand makes it easy to flexibly adjust the height, tilt, and swivel of the screen in the optimal position for you.

USB Type-C & LAN Ports - Make the most of your productivity with a monitor featuring RJ45 (LAN port) for wired Ethernet. The USB Type-C port supports connection to various devices, data transfer, and up to 90W of power delivery via only a single cable.