Monitors / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM vs LG 38WN95CP-W

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 280 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time97
VS
Monitor · LG

LG 38WN95CP-W

38″ · 3440×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution88
Panel80
Response time50
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM and LG 38WN95CP-W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Resolution: LG 38WN95CP-W leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM leads (280 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM leads (0.5 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

LG 38WN95CP-W

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QMLG 38WN95CP-W
72Gear score72
24.5″Screen size38″
1920×1080Resolution3440×1440
280 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
TNPanelIPS
0.5 msResponse time5 ms

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM or LG 38WN95CP-W better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM and LG 38WN95CP-W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Resolution: LG 38WN95CP-W leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM leads (280 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM leads (0.5 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM leads (280 Hz vs 144 Hz).