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Updated April 11, 2024·
If excellent color accuracy for photo editing is a priority and you are willing to invest more, the Acer XB323U-GX would be a strong choice as it offers a wider color gamut and better suitability for print photo editing. On the other hand, if you're focused on gaming or general media consumption and prefer to save money, the LG 32GQ850, while less suited for professional photo editing, still provides a high refresh rate and good performance for casual and competitive gaming with a slightly better response time, reducing motion blur. Both monitors have similar screen size, resolution, and high refresh rates, making them versatile for various tasks, but the Acer has a slight edge in color performance if cost isn't a barrier. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS).
Key differences
Cost
$1,147
$718
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) costs $718.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.3
5.2
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 260 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
4.8
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | LG 32GQ850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $718 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 150 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 173.4 % | 135 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 48 - 260 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
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