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Updated April 11, 2024·
If precise colors for digital photo editing are crucial for you, the Asus PA279CRV with its high color gamut accuracy would be beneficial, whereas the LG 34GN850B's wider screen and higher refresh rate caters better to an immersive gaming experience with smoother motion. For productivity, the Asus's higher resolution might offer more screen real estate, but the LG's ultrawide display could provide a more expansive view for multitasking. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or video editing due to their limited brightness and color volume. If budget is a concern, the Asus provides valuable features at a lower price, but the LG could be worth the investment for gaming enthusiasts. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Productivity
7.9
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.6
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$469
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) has a price of $469 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Asus PA279CRV (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CRV (IPS) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$469 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | 436 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 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 | 163 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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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Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"The ASUS PA279CRV is an excellent value 4K IPS monitor for color-critical work involving sRGB, Rec.709, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces. On top of that, it features rich connectivity options, a robust design and plenty of additional features."
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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