The Best G-SYNC Compatible FreeSync Monitors (2023 Reviews)

So, you want to pair your graphics card with a FreeSync monitor that’s officially certified by NVIDIA to provide buttery-smooth variable refresh rate performance for tear-free gameplay? Good call!

While NVIDIA certified numerous displays, a lot of them actually offer identical key specifications – and that’s where this guide kicks in; we’ll narrow down your choices to only the best and most cost-effective options!

These are the best G-SYNC compatible FreeSync monitors currently available.

Now, many FreeSync monitors aren’t certified by NVIDIA as ‘G-SYNC Compatible’ yet they offer flawless VRR performance. These models will be mentioned as alternatives in the monitor reviews below if they offer better value for money.

Note that even some NVIDIA-certified G-SYNC compatible monitors can have performance issues with FreeSync.

This is mainly the case with some units of VA panel displays, such as the AOPEN 27HC1R and the Acer ED273A – which have the infamous FreeSync brightness flickering issue despite passing NVIDIA’s G-SYNC compatible testing process.

Also, keep in mind that sometimes manufacturers advertise their monitors as ‘G-SYNC Compatible’ even though they’re not officially certified by NVIDIA. All officially validated models must appear on NVIDIA’s list; naturally, we only included those models.

Additionally, everything regarding which panel type, refresh rate, and resolution you should choose will be covered in the reviews below, but feel free to leave us a question in the comment section below too!

You can view our changelogs for this buying guide at the end of this guide.

Best 1080p G-SYNC Compatible Monitors

Looking for a G-SYNC Compatible monitor with 1080p resolution to make it easy on your PC to reach high frame rates? Look no further!

About The Monitor

The AOC 24G2 is the best budget gaming monitor with certified G-SYNC compatibility.

Image Quality

The monitor’s IPS panel provides you with precise, consistent and vivid colors covering the entire sRGB gamut. Moreover, you get 178° wide viewing angles, ensuring that the image will remain perfect regardless of the angle you’re looking at the screen.

Most importantly for FPS gamers, the AOC 24G2 has a rapid response time speed for next-to-none visible ghosting behind fast-moving objects.

Other panel-related specifications include a 250-nit peak brightness, a standard static contrast ratio of 1,000:1 and 8-bit color depth support for 16.7 million colors. However, it delivers a much higher brightness (over 300-nits) and up to 1,500:1 contrast ratio.

It also has a ~126% sRGB gamut size for more saturated and vibrant colors. You can clamp the gamut down to ~100% sRGB via the provided sRGB emulation mode, but brightness setting is locked in this mode.

The Full HD resolution looks crisp on 23.8″ sized monitors as you get a decent pixel density of 92 PPI. Plus, it’s not very demanding on your PC, allowing you to reach high frame rates for smoother performance!

Features

AMD FreeSync is supported with a VRR range of 48-144Hz for tear-free gameplay.

FreeSync, of course, works without issues with compatible NVIDIA graphics cards (GTX 10-series or newer) over DisplayPort. With AMD cards, you can use FreeSync over both HDMI and DP.

Other noteworthy features include crosshair overlays, various picture presets and Shadow Control (for better visibility in darker games).

The monitor also supports MBR (Motion Blur Reduction). This technology uses backlight strobing to reduce perceived motion blur at cost of picture brightness. It cannot be active at the same time as FreeSync/G-SYNC Compatible though.

Design & Connectivity

The AOC 24G2 monitor has a fully ergonomic stand with up to 130mm height adjustment, +/- 30° swivel, 90° pivot, -5°/22° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.2, two HDMI 1.4 ports, VGA, dual 2W integrated speakers and a headphone jack.

About The Monitor

Want an even higher refresh rate for competitive gaming? The Dell S2522HG is one of the best 1080p 240Hz IPS models yet it’s only ~$40 more expensive than the AOC 24G2.

Image Quality

Now, the difference between 144Hz and 240Hz is not as noticeable as the difference between 144Hz and 60Hz, but you’ll definitely be able to feel it.

Plus, the higher refresh rate also provides you with lower input lag (given that your PC can output a high frame rate).

So, if you’re one of those gamers to whom every millisecond counts, 240Hz is definitely the way to go.

As far as the image quality is concerned, you’re getting a similar viewing experience as with the 24G2 with the wide viewing angles, 1080p resolution, a 400-nit brightness, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and 8-bit color depth.

Features

The Dell S2522HG supports VRR with a 48-240Hz range and offers standard gaming features, such as picture presets and Dark Stabilizer.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers a good range of ergonomics including up to 130mm height adjustment, -5°/21° tilt, +/- 45° swivel, 90° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.2, a headphone jack and a quad-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

If you’re looking for a 240Hz monitor with backlight strobing, we recommend the ViewSonic XG2431 for its impeccable PureXP+ implementation. It’s not certified as G-SYNC Compatible, but it offers stable VRR performance and exceptional MBR.

Best 1440p G-SYNC Compatible Monitors

For most PC gamers, 1440p resolution is the sweet spot. It offers a noticeable improvement in image quality over 1080p, but it’s still not nearly as demanding as 4K.

About The Monitor

Want a higher resolution and a bigger screen? Look no further than the LG 27GP850 and 32GP850 models!

Image Quality

With the LG 27GP850, not only do you get a bigger 27″ screen but a higher 2560×1440 screen resolution too, which results in a rich pixel density of ~108 PPI.

You get much more screen real estate as well as significantly sharper text and details without any scaling necessary.

On the LG 32GP850, the 2560×1440 resolution has the same pixel density as that of a 24″ 1080p monitor, so you won’t get as sharp picture as with the 27″ model, but you get a bigger screen for a more immersive viewing experience.

Keep in mind that 1440p is more demanding to drive than 1080p, so make sure your PC will be able to handle it.

The LG 27GP850 and 32GP850 also support a wide 98% DCI-P3 color gamut, which is equivalent to ~135% sRGB for even more vibrant and lifelike colors!

Alternatively, you can use the provided sRGB emulation mode, which will limit the color output to ~100% sRGB for a more accurate representation of content that uses the sRGB color space (most games and web content).

Other panel-related specifications include a 400-nit peak brightness, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, and dithered 10-bit color depth support (8-bit + 2-bit FRC) for 1.07 billion colors! 

Features

Both monitors deliver a rapid 1ms GtG pixel response time speed.

FreeSync is supported with a 48-165Hz VRR range (up to 180Hz if overclocked), and it works with NVIDIA cards without any issues.

Other features include standard gaming utilities such as Black Stabilizer, MBR, custom crosshairs, and picture presets.

HDR is supported, and thanks to the monitor’s wide color gamut, some content will look noticeably better but don’t buy this monitor solely for its HDR support; it’s more of a bonus feature.

Visit our LG 27GP850 review for more details.

Design & Connectivity

The monitors are sturdy and you can adjust the height of the screen by up to 110mm, tilt it by -5°/15°, pivot by 90°, or VESA mount them, but you cannot swivel to the left/right.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, a headphone jack and a dual-USB 3.0 hub (one upstream plus two downstream ports).

About The Monitor

The Samsung G7 is the only widescreen VA panel gaming monitor we decided to include in this guide.

As we’ve mentioned at the beginning of the article, many units of high refresh rate VA displays have the annoying VRR brightness flickering issue.

Samsung addressed this issue via the 1009.3 firmware update by adding a VRR Control Mode option. However, while using this feature prevents brightness flickering, it can introduce micro-stuttering.

Some people are more sensitive to it than others, some don’t mind it at all, but keep in mind that you won’t be getting the smoothest FreeSync/G-SYNC Compatible performance.

Still, if you want to enjoy deep and inky blacks of the VA panel technology, the Samsung G7 is your best bet as it not only delivers a somewhat stable VRR performance in comparison to other VA models, but also a rapid 1ms GtG pixel response time speed and 240Hz.

Image Quality

Besides the superior 2,500:1 static contrast ratio, the VA panel of the Samsung G7 also offers a wide 95% DCI-P3 (~125% sRGB) color gamut and a 350-nit peak brightness.

Additionally, there are 8 dimming zones and the peak brightness of the monitor gets a boost up to 600-nits for HDR content thus earning VESA’s DisplayHDR 600 certification and offering a noteworthy HDR viewing experience.

The G7 is available in both 27″ and 32″ form factors.

The Samsung C27G75T offers a higher pixel density sharper text and details, whereas the Samsung C32G75T has a bigger screen and a still decent pixel density for a more immersive gaming experience.

Another thing to keep in mind is the aggressive 1000R screen curvature which might appeal to some gamers, but repulse others.

Features

Thanks to its quick 1ms response time speed and excellent overdrive implementation, there’s no ghosting or overshoot in fast-paced games, regardless of the refresh/frame rate.

Other useful features include the 1ms MPRT backlight strobing technology, crosshair overlays, Black Equalizer, and PiP/PbP support.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and versatile with up to 120mm height adjustment, +/- 15° swivel, 90° pivot, -9°/13° tilt, and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two DisplayPort 1.4 (with DSC support) sockets, HDMI 2.0 (limited to 144Hz), a headphone jack, and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

DSC allows for 240Hz at 1440p with 10-bit color depth without any visual compression, but it requires a compatible GPU (GTX 16-series, RX 5xxx series, or newer).

About The Monitor

In case you’d rather have a 27″ 1440p 240Hz monitor with a flat screen, check out the ASUS XG27AQM!

Image Quality

If you don’t want to deal with VRR brightness flickering or micro-stuttering on the Samsung Odyssey G7, the XG27AQM ensures flawless VRR performance.

Moreover, it has a flat screen and its IPS panel ensures 178° wide viewing angles with consistent colors with full Adobe RGB gamut coverage. There’s an sRGB mode, but in order to unlock its brightness setting, you need to enter the OSD menu (explained in our review).

Sadly, the monitor only has VESA’s DisplayHDR 400 certification and a static contrast ratio of 1,000:1, so blacks won’t be as deep as you won’t get as good HDR image quality.

Overall, we recommend the ASUS XG27AQM if you prefer consistent performance and more accurate and vibrant colors, whereas the Samsung G7 is for those who want a more immersive viewing experience with deeper blacks and don’t mind some hiccups with the variable refresh rate.

Features

Moving on, the monitor is overclockable to 270Hz and it supports VRR all the way up to 270FPS for tear-free gameplay.

Additionally, you can use both VRR and MBR at the same time thanks to the ELMB-Sync implementation.

Other features include crosshair overlays, Shadow Boost, various picture presets and AuraSync RGB lighting.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers height adjustment up to 100mm, 90° pivot, +/- 25° swivel, -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports (max 144Hz), two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs with DSC, a headphone jack and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

About The Monitor

If you’d rather have a flat-screen 32″ 1440p 240Hz gaming monitor, you should check out the Acer Predator XB323UGX.

Image Quality

With this monitor, you’ll lose on the contrast ratio and HDR image quality in comparison to the Samsung Odyssey G7 as it uses an IPS panel with a 1,000:1 contrast ratio.

The XB323UGX has DisplayHDR 600 with a 600-nit peak brightness and local dimming, so you still get some boost in HDR image quality.

The main advantage of the XB323UGX over the Odyssey G7 is that you get more consistent and vibrant colors with a wide 99% Adobe RGB gamut (equivalent to ~160% sRGB).

Additionally, there’s an sRGB emulation mode for accurate sRGB color output with Delta E < 2 factory calibration.

Features

The monitor supports AMD FreeSync with a 48-240Hz VRR range and it’s certified by NVIDIA as ‘G-SYNC Compatible.’ However, at lower refresh rates, there’s some overshoot visible, but it shouldn’t bother most users.

Other useful gaming features include custom crosshairs, various picture presets and Black Boost.

Design & Connectivity

The monitor has an ergonomic stand with up to 120mm, swivel by +/- 20°, 90° pivot, -5°/25° tilt, and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports, a headphone jack, dual 2W integrated speakers and a quad-USB 3.0 hub.

Best 4K G-SYNC Compatible Monitor

If you have a good enough PC setup to run games at high frame rates at 4K UHD resolution, then the following monitor is for you!

About The Monitor

If you prefer a higher resolution to a bigger screen size or a faster refresh rate, the LG 27GP950 is an amazing 27″ 4K 144Hz gaming monitor.

Update: We now recommend the Sony Inzone M9 instead as it offers a better local dimming solution at the same price. The article will soon be updated. You can check out our full Sony M9 review in the meantime.

Image Quality

On a 27″ sized monitor, 4K resolution results in a high pixel density of 163 PPI (pixels per inch). In comparison, a 27″ 1440p display has 108 PPI.

This means that you’ll have significantly more screen space and sharper details with 4K UHD resolution. However, it will make small items such as text tiny, forcing you to use scaling.

Since 4K is also a lot more demanding than 1440p, we’re more inclined to recommend 1440p displays for gamers.

For instance, even with a high-end graphics card, the difference in performance between the LG 27GP950 and the LG 27GP850 (1440p) will be more noticeable than the difference in their pixel density.

This, of course, depends on the game, but we’re assuming you won’t be able to maintain a high frame rate at 4K in the majority of the latest AAA titles. At any rate, you should definitely research 4K benchmarks for your GPU/CPU before getting a 4K display – and buy it only if you’re satisfied with the FPS results for your favorite games.

Moving on, the LG 27GP950 has a wide 98% DCI-P3 color gamut and features an sRGB mode with adjustable brightness.

It also supports HDR and has VESA’s DisplayHDR 600 certification. Thanks to its wide color gamut, high 600-nit peak brightness, and 16-zone local dimming solution, some HDR scenes will look significantly better.

Features

You can overclock the monitor up to 160Hz, in which case FreeSync/G-SYNC Compatible is supported within the 48-160Hz VRR range.

Other features include various picture presets, custom crosshairs, Black Stabilizer, hardware calibration, and advanced image adjustment tools, such as 6-axis hue/saturation and four gamma modes.

At the rear of the monitor, there are 48 RGB LEDs, which are rather powerful and can create atmospheric lighting in dark rooms. You can synchronize the LEDs with on-screen video and audio.

Visit our full LG 27GN950 review for more information. It’s the same monitor, but without the HDMI 2.1 ports.

Design & Connectivity

The LG 27GP950 boasts an innovative 4-side borderless design with a good range of ergonomics, including up to 110mm height adjustment, -5°/15° tilt, 90° pivot, and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility, but no swivel to the left/right option.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC 1.2, two HDMI 2.1 ports, a headphone jack and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

About The Monitor

The Acer XB283K KV is up to $300 cheaper than the LG 27GP950; it’s not quite as good, but it offers a lot better value for money.

Image Quality

In comparison to the LG 27GP950 with a Nano IPS panel and 98% DCI-P3 gamut coverage, the Acer XB283K KV covers only 90% of the DCI-P3 color space, so although the colors are rich, they’re not quite as vibrant as that of LG’s model.

Further, the Acer XB283K KV has a peak brightness of 400-nits and only 8 dimming zones, resulting in inferior HDR image quality when set side by side with the LG 27GP950.

However, since HDR isn’t really a strong point of the LG model – after all, you’re only getting 16 dimming zones and a mediocre static contrast ratio of 1,000:1, we don’t see this as a big downside for the Acer XB283K KV.

Features

VRR is supported with a 48-144Hz dynamic range and overdrive is well-implemented as you don’t have to change modes depending on your frame rate.

Further, the Acer XB283K KV supports MBR and offers plenty of useful features, including Black Boost, crosshair overlays, various picture presets and integrated sensors for power saving and automatic brightness and color temperature adjustment.

Check out our full Acer XB283K KV review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is robust and versatile with up to 115mm height adjustment, 90° pivot, +/- 20° swivel, -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports, USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode and 65W PD), a quad-USB 3.0 hub, a headphone jack and dual 2W integrated speakers. There’s also a built-in KVM switch.

About The Monitor

In case you want a 32″ 4K 144Hz gaming monitor, the MSI MPG321UR-QD is your best bet! It’s one of the most affordable models yet it offers plenty of features that the more expensive variants lack.

Image Quality

4K UHD looks incredibly sharp even on 32″ sized screens as you get a high pixel density of around 140 PPI.

What’s more, the MSI MPG321UR-QD has an exceptional color gamut, covering 100% of the Adobe RGB color space. You also get dedicated color presets for sRGB, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB gamuts.

Thanks to its DisplayHDR 600 certification with 16 dimming zones and a 600-nit peak brightness, some HDR scenes will look considerably better than SDR, but you’re still not getting the true HDR viewing experience.

The MPG321UR-QD isn’t quite as fast as the previous two smaller-sized 4K 144Hz models, so some minor ghosting can be observed here and there, but it’s not an issue for casual gaming. If you’re buying a monitor mainly for competitive FPS gaming, a 32″ monitor is too large for that purpose anyway.

Features

VRR is supported with a 60-144Hz dynamic range when using NVIDIA GPUs and you can use it at the same time as the MPRT-Sync backlight strobing technology.

Other features include Night Vision (improves visibility in dark scenes), various picture presets, on-screen timers, a refresh rate tracker, Mystic Light RGB lighting, crosshair overlays and Picture in Picture/Picture by Picture.

Check out our full MSI MPG321UR-QD review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 100mm height adjustment, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 30° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options are abundant and include two HDMI 2.1 ports, DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 15W PD), six downstream USB-A 2.0 ports, three upstream USB-B 2.0 ports, a microphone jack, a headphone jack and an audio combo jack. There’s also a built-in KVM switch.

About The Monitor

If you want a larger G-SYNC Compatible gaming display, LG’s 42″ C2 OLED TV is your best bet.

Image Quality

Thanks to its self-emissive OLED panel, the LG OLED42C2 offers a basically infinite contrast ratio for true blacks, as well as an instantaneous pixel response time speed for zero ghosting behind fast-moving objects.

The TV also provides you with impeccable 178° wide viewing angles, a wide 98% DCI-P3 color gamut (sRGB mode is available too) and true 10-bit color depth.

LG’s OLED TVs cannot get as bright as high-end LED displays, but you can still enjoy punchy highlights with a 700-nit peak brightness! However, with a 100% white window, ABL (Automatic Brightness Limiter) preserves the panel longevity by limiting the brightness to ~150-nits.

These jumps in brightness can be a bit annoying during regular desktop use, which in addition to the OLED’s risk of burn-in makes the LG OLED42C2 mostly suited for gaming and content consumption.

The LG OLED42C2 TV offers plenty of useful features, including Black Stabilizer (improves visibility in darker scenes), 21:9 and 32:9 Wide Aspect Ratio for a wider field of view in compatible games on PC, various picture presets, built-in voice assistance, VRR up to 120Hz, BFI at 60Hz and 24p judder-free video playback.

Besides HDR10, the TV also supports Dolby Vision and HLG HDR formats.

Some gamma shifts can be observed with VRR enabled as near-black shades get brightened up in some scenes. LG’s ‘Fine Tune Dark Areas’ feature is meant to alleviate this issue a bit, but it comes at a cost of image quality/accuracy since lowering the setting affects shadow details, while increasing it elevates blacks.

Regardless, this issue is only noticeable in certain scenes of some games, so it’s manageable.

Check out our LG OLED42C2 review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The design of the monitor is very slim and while the stand has no ergonomic adjustments, the screen is VESA mount compatible via the 200x300mm pattern.

The screen has a glossy finish, which makes the image quality pop more, but it’s also reflective, so you’ll have to be mindful of the lighting in your room.

Connectivity options include four HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbit/s bandwidth, RJ45, tuner, composite-in, both analog and digital audio jacks, three USB 2.0 ports, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0 and dual 10W speakers with Dolby Atmos/Digital support.

Alternatives

• LG OLED48C1 – LG’s 48″ OLED TV with 120Hz BFI support; it’s also more affordable

Best UltraWide G-SYNC Compatible Monitors

Ultrawide monitors offer extra horizontal screen space for a wider field of view and added immersion; here are the best G-SYNC compatible models.

About The Monitor

In case you’re after something a bit more exotic, the MSI MAG301RF is the best 1080p ultrawide gaming monitor currently available that’s officially certified as G-SYNC Compatible.

Image Quality

You can think of the MSI MAG301RF as a 24″ 1080p 200Hz IPS monitor that’s just ~33% wider.

The 21:9 aspect ratio provides you with extra horizontal screen space that extends your field of view in compatible games for a more immersive gaming experience.

Of course, the ultrawide format is also great for productivity work, video editing, and watching 21:9 movies!

Further, 2560×1080 is a lot less demanding to drive than the next-tier ultrawide resolution, 3440×1440, so you’ll be able to get a decent frame rate even with a mid-range graphics card.

Other than that, the MAG301RF monitor offers excellent image quality thanks to its IPS panel with wide viewing angles, vibrant colors (105% sRGB, 10-bit color), a decent 300-nit peak brightness, and a standard 1,000:1 contrast ratio.

Features

FreeSync is supported with a 60-200Hz VRR range, and there are no issues when using it with compatible NVIDIA cards. The monitor also supports 1ms MPRT via backlight strobing.

HDR is supported as well, but as there’s no local dimming or wide color gamut, HDR content won’t really look any better.

Other features include Night Vision, crosshair overlays and various pre-calibrated picture presets.

Visit our MSI MAG301RF review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

You can elevate the screen of the monitor by up to 130mm, tilt it by -5°/20°, swivel by +/- 45° or VESA mount it via the 100x100mm pattern, while connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.2, two HDMI 2.0 ports, a headphone jack and a dual-USB 2.0 hub.

About The Monitor

The LG 34GP83A is basically a really beefed-up version of the MAG301RF with a bigger screen, a higher resolution and a wider color gamut!

Image Quality

The 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution of the LG 34GP83A gets you that perfect ~110 PPI pixel density with plenty of screen space, sharp text and details, and no scaling necessary.

It’s also more demanding to drive, so make sure your PC system will be up to the task.

Moving on, the monitor supports a wide 98% DCI-P3 color gamut, which is equivalent to ~135% sRGB! This results in more vibrant and lifelike colors.

Some users don’t like the over-saturated look that this wide color gamut provides for regular sRGB content, in which case you can simply use the provided sRGB emulation mode (restricts the gamut to ~100% sRGB).

Other specifications include a 400-nit peak brightness, a 1,000:1 static contrast ratio, and 10-bit color support.

The LG 34GP83A also supports HDR and has VESA’s DisplayHDR 400 certification. Some HDR content will look a bit better thanks to the monitor’s decent brightness and wide color gamut, but it’s still far from true HDR support.

Features

AMD FreeSync is supported with a 48-144Hz VRR range or 48-160Hz if you choose to overclock the monitor. In order to get 160Hz, you’ll need to drop the color depth support to 8-bit from 10-bit.

LG’s standard gaming features such as Black Stabilizer, crosshairs, and custom picture modes are available as well as On-Screen Control and Screen Split.

Another essential feature of the LG 34GP83A is its rapid 1ms GtG response time speed. In fast-paced games, you’ll get no prominent trailing or overshoot.

Design & Connectivity

You can adjust the height of the screen by up to 110mm and tilt it by -5°/15° – or mount it via the 100x100mm pattern.

The screen has a steep 1900R curvature for added immersion while the connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports (max 85Hz), a headphone jack, and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

About The Monitor

The LG 38GN950 is essentially a 38″ version of the LG 34GP83A!

Image Quality

Apart from the bigger 38″ screen (37.5″ viewable), the 38GN950 also has a higher screen resolution to back up its size, so that you don’t lose on screen space or detail clarity.

Moreover, it has higher-tier HDR support with DisplayHDR 600 certification, meaning that you get a stronger 600-nit peak brightness and local dimming with 12 zones.

Other specifications are the same as that of the 34GP83A, and include a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, a wide 98% DCI-P3 color gamut with a provided sRGB mode, a fast 1ms GtG response time speed, and VRR support up to 144Hz or 160Hz when overclocked.

You’ll also find LG’s standard features, such as Black Stabilizer, picture presets, and custom crosshairs.

Check out our full LG 38GN950 review for additional information.

Design & Connectivity

The design of the monitor consists of ultra-thin bezels at the top and at the sides, while ergonomics include 110mm height adjustment, -5°/15° tilt, +/- 3° pivot for balance, and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports (up to 75Hz at 3840×1600), a headphone jack, and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

At the back of the monitor, there are 48 RGB LEDs for atmospheric ambient lighting.

Alternatives

• LG 38GL950G – A version of this monitor with a dedicated G-SYNC module, but weaker DisplayHDR 400 support
• Dell AW3821DW – A version with both a G-SYNC module and DisplayHDR 600, but no sRGB mode

The prices of these ultrawide monitors often fluctuate, so feel free to leave us a comment below if you need help picking the best model for you.

About The Monitor

Looking for something a bit different? The Samsung Odyssey G9 might be just for you!

Image Quality

This gigantic 49″ 5120×1440 monitor has an aspect ratio of 32:9, often referred to as ‘super-ultrawide.’

It’s equivalent to two 27″ 1440p monitors put side by side, just without the gap in-between them!

This format can really transform your gaming experience, as long as the game supports it – but most newer games do!

The monitor has an SDR peak brightness of ~400-nits, but it gets a boost up to 1,000-nits for HDR content for more vivid highlights!

It also has an excellent contrast ratio of 2,500:1, 10 dimming zones, and a wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut.

Features

Just like Samsung’s Odyssey G7 models, the G9 is one of the rare VA panel monitors with a rapid 1ms GtG pixel response time speed for basically zero ghosting.

Additionally, it has a high 240Hz refresh rate and has both FreeSync Premium Pro and G-SYNC Compatible certifications for tear-free gameplay up to 240FPS.

Other features include Black Equalizer, picture presets, custom crosshairs, Picture in Picture, Picture by Picture, and RGB lighting.

Visit our Samsung Odyssey G9 review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The screen has an aggressive 1000R curvature for added immersion, while the stand offers height adjustment up to 120mm, tilt by -5°/15°, +/- 15° swivel, and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two DisplayPort 1.4 sockets with DSC 1.2, HDMI 2.0 (up to 60Hz at 5120×1440), a headphone jack, and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

• Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 – An upgraded version of this monitor with a 2048-zone mini LED FALD backlight for better HDR image quality. However, it’s not yet officially certified by NVIDIA as G-SYNC Compatible. You can check out our Samsung Neo G9 review for more information.

Conclusion

So, which G-SYNC compatible FreeSync monitor is the best one for you?

If you’re still undecided, feel free to leave us a comment below!

Overall, you can’t go wrong with the LG 27/32GP850, the Samsung G7, the ASUS XG27AQM or the Acer XB323UGX if you want an excellent mix of immersion and responsiveness, while the Dell S2522HG is the ideal monitor for all the competitive gamers out there.

The AOC 24G2 is hands-down the best budget G-SYNC Compatible monitor you can get if you don’t need 240Hz.

Finally, the LG 34GP83A, the LG 38GN950, and the Samsung G9 are all great ultrawide displays for gaming, you can choose between them according to your PC rig and budget.

In case you prefer the standard 16:9 aspect ratio and have a powerful enough PC rig for 4K gaming, you’ll love the LG 27GP950 and the LG C1.