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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for top performance, the Asus PG34WCDM with its larger screen and wider aspect ratio offers an immersive experience, but it comes at a higher price. For a balance between performance and value, the LG 27GS95QE is less expensive and still delivers outstanding gaming capabilities on a smaller screen. Both monitors excel in HDR gaming and media consumption due to OLED technology; however, for tasks requiring high color accuracy like print photo editing, neither is ideal. If productivity and text clarity are priorities, you may find both monitors to be only satisfactory, so consider your primary usage to guide your investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED)
- The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED).
Advantages of the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.6
9.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.5 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$650
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $650.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
636 nits
96.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
72.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
7.5
7.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
636 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (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 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (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 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) | LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 238 nits | 196 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 716 nits | 636 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.1 ms | 0.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 9.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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