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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize an immersive gaming and media experience with deep blacks and vibrant colors, and don't mind a higher price, the Acer X34V with its QD-OLED panel is a strong choice. It's particularly good for games and movies in a dark room. However, if competitive gaming and productivity are more important to you, and you prefer a faster refresh rate and a sharper image for static content like text, the LG 32GQ850 with its IPS panel could be better, even though it doesn't offer as rich a color experience or contrast as the Acer. Keep in mind, the LG doesn't support HDR content as well as the Acer does. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X34V (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
5.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.5
5.3
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.2
5.2
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 260 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Cost
$700
$718
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) costs $718.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer X34V (QD-OLED) | LG 32GQ850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $718 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 150 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 600 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 104 % | 135 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 175 Hz | 48 - 260 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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