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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you need a decent all-around monitor, the LG 34WQ73A with its IPS panel offers good image clarity and color accuracy for productivity and digital photo editing at a lower cost. However, if you're a serious gamer looking for the best gaming performance with superior contrast and response times, and are also interested in HDR content, the AOC AG456UCZD with its OLED panel is the better option, albeit at a premium price. Keep in mind, though, that the AOC's text quality might be poorer compared to the LG's, which could affect prolonged reading or document work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 34WQ73A (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
3.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
3.8
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,400
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) has a price of $1,400 and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) costs $400.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
5.9
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) and AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) | LG 34WQ73A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $400 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 44.5" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 10 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 83 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 3.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 4.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 3 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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