Buyers Remorse - I picked the WRONG time to upgrade...
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The video starts with Linus acknowledging a common situation many of us face when upgrading tech, whether it’s a PC, a car, or a home setup. He describes upgrading from a 100 Hz ultrawide monitor to a 200 Hz model and notes that while the move brings noticeably smoother motion, it also reveals persistent imperfections. In particular, he discusses halos that appear around the cursor when local dimming is enabled, and he explains that turning off full array local dimming helps mitigate this issue but does not fully resolve motion smear. The segment then shifts to a surprising comparison: LG released the ultrawide 38GL950G at a lower price point, promising strong performance with features like G-Sync, high refresh rates, and exceptional brightness, which could potentially solve his early grievances. He emphasizes that the LG option is not only larger but also cheaper, setting up a direct head-to-head assessment between the two high-end monitors. The discussion transitions into setup details, including input options, color settings, and initial impressions from HDR content, setting the stage for a deeper evaluation of how each display handles real-game scenarios and HDR performance.
Topics · technology · gaming · display · hardware_reviews · ultrawide_monitors
Questions answered
- What are the main trade-offs between the LG 38GL950G and the ASUS PG35Q for high-end gaming?
- The LG 38GL950G offers a larger 38-inch ultrawide panel, strong HDR capability, and a potentially lower price than the ASUS PG35Q, plus G-Sync and up to 175 Hz with some configuration. The ASUS model provides higher motion performance, faster native response, and better edge-case HDR handling in certain scenarios, but it has issues like halo artifacts from local dimming and higher price.
- How does HDR performance differ between the two monitors in real game scenarios?
- HDR on the LG 38GL950G can look more dynamic and deliver high brightness for immersive scenes, but at times can miss fine details in very bright areas. The ASUS PG35Q has sharp HDR in some cases but may suffer from motion blur and halo artifacts if local dimming is not tuned, making some scenes look less natural.
- What settings adjustments were necessary to balance color accuracy and motion on these displays?
- To balance color and motion, you may need to reduce color depth or refresh rate to avoid chroma artifacts, disable aggressive local dimming in some cases, and choose a middle-ground refresh rate (like 144 Hz) with 8- or 10-bit color for stable text readability and HDR compatibility, rather than dialing everything to peak settings.