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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a top-tier gaming experience with excellent response times and high refresh rates, and don't mind spending more, the Asus PG34WCDM with its W-OLED panel would be a solid choice, especially for its suitability in HDR gaming. However, its higher cost and poorer suitability for productivity tasks like photo editing might be a downside. On the other hand, the LG 32UN650, despite its lower refresh rate and response time making it less ideal for high-speed gaming, could be a better fit if you're looking for an affordable monitor that still provides good image clarity and is decent for productivity, though it doesn't support HDR gaming as well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
96.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.6
3.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.7
8.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.5
7.1
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 238 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 716 nits | 373 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.1 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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