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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional text clarity and image sharpness for productivity tasks or digital photo editing, the Apple Studio Display is an excellent choice, yet it's at a premium price and doesn't cater well to gaming. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more affordable, versatile monitor that's decent for casual and competitive gaming due to its better refresh rate and variable refresh rate support, as well as fair performance in productivity, the LG 34GN850B would serve you well, though it doesn't offer the same level of image clarity and has a lower resolution. The LG’s wider screen and aspect ratio can also be better for multitasking and immersive media consumption, but it's not suitable for critical color work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Productivity
9.5
5.9
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.9
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,599
$750
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.9
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Studio Display (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 436 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 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 | 218 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 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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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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