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Updated April 23, 2024·
If your priority is competitive gaming, the Acer X27U with its superior response time will provide a smooth experience, but for productivity and immersive media consumption, the wider LG 34GS95QE has an advantage with its expansive screen. Both have excellent color depth and contrast due to OLED technology, perfect for HDR gaming and media. However, the Acer's slightly better price might be more appealing if you are concerned about budget. Note that neither is particularly bright, which could be a drawback in well-lit environments. The Acer has a narrower aspect ratio, preferable for traditional gaming and editing tasks, while the LG's ultra-wide screen is better for multitasking and cinematic experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
- Very good for competitive gaming
Advantages of the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED)
- The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Acer X27U (W-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.8
6.3
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair.
Cost
$1,000
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,300.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) and Acer X27U (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
7.5
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) and Acer X27U (W-OLED) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer X27U (W-OLED) | LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 211 nits | 275 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 603 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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