Monitors / Comparison

LG 38UC99-W vs ViewSonic VA2715-2K-MHD

Monitor · LG

LG 38UC99-W

37.5″ · 3840×1600 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate25
Resolution92
Panel80
Response time50
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Monitor · ViewSonic

ViewSonic VA2715-2K-MHD

27″ · 2560×1440 · 100 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate40
Resolution80
Panel66
Verdict

LG 38UC99-W and ViewSonic VA2715-2K-MHD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.

  • Resolution: LG 38UC99-W leads (3840×1600 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ViewSonic VA2715-2K-MHD leads (100 Hz vs 75 Hz).
Pick this

LG 38UC99-W

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ViewSonic VA2715-2K-MHD

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG 38UC99-WViewSonic VA2715-2K-MHD
59Gear score59
37.5″Screen size27″
3840×1600Resolution2560×1440
75 HzRefresh rate100 Hz
IPSPanelVA
5 msResponse time—
≈ $1,420Estimated price≈ $180

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 38UC99-W or ViewSonic VA2715-2K-MHD better?

LG 38UC99-W and ViewSonic VA2715-2K-MHD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Resolution: LG 38UC99-W leads (3840×1600 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ViewSonic VA2715-2K-MHD leads (100 Hz vs 75 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ViewSonic VA2715-2K-MHD leads (100 Hz vs 75 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: LG 38UC99-W ≈ $1,420, ViewSonic VA2715-2K-MHD ≈ $180. Current prices vary by store.