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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your priority, the Asus XB273U F with its higher refresh rate and lower response time will provide a smoother and more responsive experience, but it comes at a premium price. On the other hand, for a wider field of view in games and productivity tasks, the LG 34GN850B's ultrawide screen is beneficial, and it comes at a lower cost. Neither are the best for HDR gaming and media consumption. Both monitors cover a good color gamut suitable for photo editing, but for print photo editing, the Asus with its superior AdobeRGB coverage is a better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus XB273U F (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
4.5
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.7
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,100
$750
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
6.3
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus XB273U F (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus XB273U F (IPS) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1242:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 488 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 nits | 436 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.4 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 | 9.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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TechSpot
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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