If you prioritize high-end gaming and vivid colors for HDR gaming and media consumption, the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) with its superior contrast and responsiveness might be worth the premium price for you. However, if you are more budget-conscious and your use leans toward casual gaming, productivity, and media consumption without the need for top-tier HDR performance, the LG 34GN850B (IPS) offers a more cost-effective solution with fair performance across a range of tasks but with less impressive contrast and color performance compared to the Acer. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.4/10
4.5/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.0/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.1/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$750
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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