If you prioritize immersive gaming and have a tighter budget, the Asus PG34WCDM with its ultra-wide screen and high refresh rate stands out; however, it's not as sharp or suitable for precise photo editing as the LG 27EP950. In contrast, the LG delivers superior image clarity and color accuracy, making it a better choice for high-resolution creative work, but its lower refresh rate and aspect ratio aren't as optimal for gaming. Both monitors offer excellent high dynamic range (HDR) performance and have OLED technology which provides deep blacks and high contrast, but the higher price of the LG should be considered if budget is a concern. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED)
Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
Very good image clarity
Key differences
Productivity
5.7/10
6.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$3,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) costs $3,000.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
96.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.6/10
5.4/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
7.5/10
7.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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