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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer or someone who enjoys immersion with deep blacks and vibrant colors, the Asus W-OLED monitor is an outstanding choice, particularly suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption; however, it's not as effective for tasks requiring accurate color representation for print. On the other hand, if you're seeking a balanced option for casual gaming, productivity, and digital photo editing at a more affordable price, the LG IPS monitor might be the way to go, though it doesn't excel in HDR content. Keep in mind, the OLED will offer a wider color gamut and better contrast, but the IPS panel provides consistent image quality with good color accuracy, which is crucial for photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
96.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.5
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.6
6.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP850 (IPS) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
6.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP850 (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $389 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 238 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 716 nits | 472 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.1 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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