The LG 49WL95C-W is a good 49 inch, super ultrawide monitor with an impressive 5120x1440 resolution, but you can only get this resolution over a DisplayPort connection. This results in a huge amount of screen real estate to work with, and it has a few extra features that make it easy to work on multiple devices at once. The 49WL95C has outstanding gradient handling and excellent gray uniformity but otherwise delivers only decent picture quality. It can't get very bright, and like most IPS monitors, it has disappointing contrast but good viewing angles. This monitor supports HDR, but this doesn't add much, as it can't display a wide color gamut and can't get very bright in HDR.
Our Verdict
Overall, the LG 49WL95C-W is a good monitor for most uses. The high resolution, wide format screen is especially well-suited for office use or media creation. It's a pretty basic gaming monitor, with no dedicated gaming features, but it still delivers a good gaming experience. It isn't as good for HDR gaming, though, as it has disappointing contrast and can't get very bright.
- Outstanding gradient handling.
- Excellent gray uniformity.
- Excellent screen real estate.
- Can't get very bright.
- HDR doesn't add much.
Good monitor for office use. The 49", high-resolution screen provides an excellent amount of screen real estate to work with, and it supports picture-by-picture. It also has wide viewing angles. Unfortunately, it has limited ergonomics and it can't get very bright, so glare from bright overhead lights might be an issue.
Overall, the LG 49WL95C-W is a decent monitor for gaming, but it has very limited gaming features. It has excellent low input lag and a good response time. The large, high-resolution screen makes it easier to see fine details in your favorite games. Unfortunately, it has a limited 60Hz refresh rate, and it doesn't support FreeSync.
This is a good monitor for multimedia. The large, high-resolution screen is great for watching movies, and the wide viewing angles make it a good choice for sharing with a few people. It doesn't look as good in a dark room though, and it might not be bright enough to overcome glare in a bright room, despite the good reflection handling.
This is a good monitor for media creation, mainly due to the outstanding size and high native resolution, which makes it easier to see more of your project at once. It has good viewing angles, perfect for sharing your screen with clients or colleagues, but due to the large size, it has limited ergonomics.
The LG 49WL95C-W is a decent monitor for gaming in HDR, but mainly due to the good gaming performance, as HDR doesn't add much. It has a disappointing contrast ratio and can't get very bright in HDR. It has excellent low input lag and a good response time, and the large, high-resolution screen makes it easy to see more fine details.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 22, 2021: We corrected a mistake with the backlight type.
- Updated Oct 22, 2020: We changed the VRR Minimum and VRR Supported Connectors from 'N/A' to 'No VRR'.
- Updated Sep 23, 2020: Retested input lag and updated resolutions.
- Updated Aug 19, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 49" 49WL95C-W, which is the only size available.
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their 49WL95C-W doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review. Note that some tests such as the gray uniformity may vary between individual units.
| Model | Size | Resolution | Refresh Rate | Notes |
| 49WL95C-W | 49" | 5120x1440 | 60Hz |
The LG 49WL95C-W we reviewed was manufactured in May 2019.
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The LG 49WL95C-W is a good super ultrawide monitor for most uses. See our recommendations for the best ultrawide gaming monitors, the best gaming monitor size, the best curved gaming monitors, and the best 34-49 inch monitors.
The LG 49WL95C-W and the Samsung Odyssey G9 C49G95T are very different despite having the same size, resolution, and aspect ratio. The LG is a productivity monitor with a basic 60Hz refresh rate with no VRR support, while the Samsung is more gaming-focused, with a 240Hz refresh rate. The LG has an IPS panel with wider viewing angles, but it isn't as good for dark rooms as the Samsung because it has a low contrast ratio. The Samsung delivers a much better HDR experience because it has a wider color gamut and gets a lot brighter in HDR.
The LG 49WL95C-W and the Dell U4919DW are extremely similar overall. The LG has slightly better ergonomics and it supports HDR, although this doesn't add much as it can't display a wide color gamut, and can't get very bright in HDR. The LG has lower input lag when displaying a non-native resolution, which is better for gaming if you want to run your games at a lower resolution for better performance.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9/G95NA S49AG95 and the LG 49WL95C-W are different types of super ultrawide monitors. The LG has a focus on productivity, so it has a less aggressive curve, making it easier to share your screen with others, and it has wider viewing angles. The LG also has a better selection of inputs like a USB-C input. However, the Samsung is an ultrawide gaming monitor with a much higher 240Hz refresh rate and VRR support. Its VA panel has a better contrast ratio, and it has Mini LED backlighting, which allows it to get brighter and have good local dimming.
Although they use different panel technologies, the Samsung C49RG9/CRG9 is slightly better than the LG 49WL95C-W for most uses, and is much better for gaming. The LG has better viewing angles, which might be better in some cases, but the Samsung is significantly brighter, especially in HDR, and it has a better contrast ratio. The CRG9 is also much better than the LG for gaming, as it has a faster refresh rate, much faster response time, lower input lag, and it supports FreeSync.
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