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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and are willing to invest in premium performance, the Acer X27U with its superior responsiveness and very good refresh rate offers an edge. However, it falls short for productivity due to lower image clarity. The LG 34GP83A, with its wider screen and fair productivity score, is better for multitasking and offers a decent gaming experience at a lower cost, but isn't ideal for HDR gaming or media consumption. Choose the Acer for high-end gaming with better contrast and HDR; opt for the LG if you want a balance between work and play without the premium price tag. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 34GP83A (IPS)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
8.8
4.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,000
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the LG 34GP83A (IPS) costs $750.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.8
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 34GP83A (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and the LG 34GP83A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer X27U (W-OLED) | LG 34GP83A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 956:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 211 nits | 389 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 603 nits | 457 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 102.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | October 2023
"The LG 34GP83A is an excellent monitor for the price! It offers flawless performance thanks to its rapid response time, low input lag, high refresh rate, and certified G-SYNC compatibility. Moreover, its Nano IPS panel ensures vibrant colors which along with the 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution makes for a stunning and immersive viewing experience."
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