If you prioritize a premium gaming and media viewing experience, the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) with its superior contrast, high brightness, and vivid color performance is a strong choice, especially for HDR content. It’s also a good fit for color-sensitive work like photo editing. However, it comes with a higher price tag. Alternatively, the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is more budget-friendly and suitable for general productivity with a wider aspect ratio and good text clarity, but it doesn't excel in gaming or media consumption due to lower contrast and color vibrancy, and it lacks higher refresh rate features for smooth gaming action. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for productivity
Best in class for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 34WQ73A (IPS)
Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
5.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.8/10
3.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.6/10
6.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
10.0/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,100
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) costs $400.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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