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Updated April 11, 2024·
If exceptional image clarity, brightness, and high-resolution photo or video editing are your top priorities, and you're comfortable with a higher price, the Apple Pro Display XDR is an excellent choice. With its larger color gamut and superior brightness, it's well-suited for HDR video editing and print photo editing. However, for casual or competitive gaming, the LG 34GN850B offers features like a wider refresh rate range, which means smoother gameplay. Its ultrawide screen can also enhance productivity with more space for multitasking, and it comes at a lower cost. The LG model, though, won't match the Apple's performance in color-critical tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Excellent text clarity
- Excellent image clarity
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Good color volume
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
5.9
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.9
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8
5.9
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.1
5.9
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$4,999
$750
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 6016 x 3384 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS FALD | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 436 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 94.3 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 216 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
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PC Mag
Chris Stobing | February 2020
"Apple's Pro Display XDR provides exceptional color accuracy and build quality at a price that's quite competitive with those of reference-grade pro monitors. It's exquisite enough that swallowing the wildly extravagant cost of its Pro Stand is worth it."
LG 34GN850B (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | August 2020
"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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