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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need a monitor for tasks like digital photo editing, the Asus PA279CV offers high resolution and good color accuracy at a midrange price, especially suitable for tasks requiring fine detail and color precision. However, if you're willing to pay more and prefer an immersive gaming experience or need a wider display for multitasking, the LG 34GN850B with its larger screen and higher refresh rate for smoother gameplay could be the better option, although it's not ideal for HDR gaming or media consumption. Both monitors offer an adjustable stand and multiple connection options, but the LG's ultrawide aspect ratio gives a broader field of view for gaming and productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CV (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 PA279CV (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 PA279CV (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$399
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (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 PA279CV (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
80.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (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 PA279CV (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (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 PA279CV (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CV (IPS) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $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 | 2 | 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 PA279CV (IPS)
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PC World
Matthew Smith | April 2022
"Asus’ ProArt PA279CV is a sensible choice for content creators who want a color accurate 4K monitor but don’t want to clean out their savings account. It edges out alternatives like the BenQ PD2720U and Dell S2722QC in brightness and contrast without giving up ground on connectivity or menu options."
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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