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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you need exceptional color accuracy for professional photo and video editing, the Asus PA32UCG-K with its MiniLED panel and high brightness is an excellent choice. It also offers good performance for HDR gaming and media consumption. However, if you're looking for a monitor that is more budget-friendly and still offers a good experience for casual gaming, media consumption, and productivity, the LG 34GN850B with its ultrawide screen might be the way to go. Keep in mind that the LG won't match the Asus in terms of peak brightness and may not be as suited for HDR content or tasks that require precise color representation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.3
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$2,999
$750
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $2,999 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) 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 Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.4
4.5
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
48 - 120 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
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How the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,999 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 1152 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 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 | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 120 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
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Tech Radar
Mark Pickavance | May 2021
"Combining features that designers and content makers need, the Asus ProArt PA32UCG-K Display represents the true cost of accurate colour. It’s expensive, heavy and has weird OSD controls, but the screen is glorious when working with HDR video or game graphics."
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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