If your primary focus is competitive gaming with the best response times and refresh rates, the AOC AG276QZD with its OLED panel will excel, though it's a significant investment and less suited for productivity due to potential screen burn-in risks and smaller size. Conversely, the LG 34GN850B offers a wider screen and is more cost-effective, better for productivity and casual gaming with an expansive view but falls short in refresh rates and response times compared to the AOC, making it less ideal for competitive gaming. Neither is the best for HDR gaming and media consumption, although the AOC does hold an edge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has no clear advantages over the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.6/10
4.5/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.8/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.7/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Cost
$700
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) has a price of $700 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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