If you're looking for an immersive gaming monitor with a wide aspect ratio for a more panoramic view or if you work on visual tasks that benefit from a broader canvas, the Acer X34V could be an excellent fit for you. It comes with a larger ultra-wide screen that's suitable for gaming and good for media consumption as well. However, for fast-paced competitive gaming, the LG 27GS95QE with its higher refresh capabilities will offer smoother motion, but it has a standard widescreen format that might be less engaging for movies or expansive games. Both have superb color and contrast due to their OLED panels, making them great for vibrant visuals, though neither is ideal if high brightness is a significant priority for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X34V (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class color volume
Advantages of the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.2/10
9.5/10
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.5 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5/10
7.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
636 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is good.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
9.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
636 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
72.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.7/10
5.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Cost
$700
$723
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $723.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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