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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming, the Gigabyte FI32Q-X with its higher refresh rate and quicker response time will provide a smoother experience. However, for a more immersive environment for productivity and casual gaming, the LG 34GN850B offers a larger, ultrawide screen. Neither is ideal for high-end color work like HDR video editing or print photo editing. The Gigabyte has slightly better brightness, but if you are looking for wider viewing angles for collaborative work or movie watching, the LG's ultrawide aspect might be more appealing despite its lower peak brightness. Both have versatile stands and ample connectivity but keep in mind the ultrawide LG may require more desk space. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.3
4.5
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
4.8
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$500
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) has a price of $500 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 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 | 157 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 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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