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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high contrast and HDR gaming and media consumption, the Asus PG34WCDM with its OLED panel will excel in delivering deep blacks and vibrant colors. This makes it superb for competitive gaming, thanks to its very good refresh rate and response time. However, for tasks that benefit from image accuracy, such as digital photo editing, this monitor's capabilities are good but not specialized for color-critical work. In contrast, the LG 34GN850B is less costly and offers balanced performance for everyday productivity and fair gaming experience. It won't match the Asus in contrast or HDR performance, making it less ideal for that immersive gaming and movie-watching experience. Choose the Asus if your budget allows and you want the best gaming and viewing experience or the LG for an all-around monitor at a more affordable price, with competent performance for a variety of tasks. 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
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
96.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.6
4.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.5
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$750
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) 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 PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.7
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 238 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 716 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 | 1.1 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 108 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 | 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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