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X27U
34GS95QE
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$1,300 at LG

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Updated April 23, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago

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

At the time of writing the Acer X27U (W-OLED) cost $1,000 and the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) cost $1,100.

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

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Competitive Gaming

8.8
X27U
34GS95QE
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
X27U
34GS95QE
$1,300
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$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
X27U
34GS95QE
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

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Casual Gaming

9.5
X27U
34GS95QE
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
X27U
34GS95QE
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
X27U
34GS95QE
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
X27U
34GS95QE
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
X27U
34GS95QE
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
X27U
34GS95QE
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

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Spec Comparison

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Acer X27U (W-OLED)LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED)
Acer X27U (W-OLED)LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$1,000
$1,300
Screen Size
27"34"
Resolution
2560 x 14403440 x 1440
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
W-OLEDW-OLED
Refresh Rate
240Hz240Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
211 nits275 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
603 nitsUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
100 %Unknown

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
1.4 ms0.03 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 240 Hz48 - 240 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
8/108/10
Ghosting Score
9.5/1010/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
111 PPI109 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.7/106.6/10
Image Clarity Score
7.2/107/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
20
HDMI 2.1 Ports
02
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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