Monitors / Comparison

LG 38CB99-W vs VIOTEK GN27C2

Monitor · LG

LG 38CB99-W

38″ · 3840×1600 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate25
Resolution92
Panel80
Response time50
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Monitor · Viotek

VIOTEK GN27C2

27″ · 1920×1080 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time43
Verdict

LG 38CB99-W and VIOTEK GN27C2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.

  • Resolution: LG 38CB99-W leads (3840×1600 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: VIOTEK GN27C2 leads (144 Hz vs 75 Hz).
  • Response time: LG 38CB99-W leads (5 ms vs 6 ms).
Pick this

LG 38CB99-W

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

VIOTEK GN27C2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG 38CB99-WVIOTEK GN27C2
59Gear score59
38″Screen size27″
3840×1600Resolution1920×1080
75 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelVA
5 msResponse time6 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 LG 38CB99-W or VIOTEK GN27C2 better?

LG 38CB99-W and VIOTEK GN27C2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Resolution: LG 38CB99-W leads (3840×1600 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: VIOTEK GN27C2 leads (144 Hz vs 75 Hz). Response time: LG 38CB99-W leads (5 ms vs 6 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: VIOTEK GN27C2 leads (144 Hz vs 75 Hz).