If your focus is on casual or competitive gaming on a budget, the Gigabyte G24F-2 offers a solid experience without breaking the bank, thanks to a decent refresh rate and good response time, which are crucial for smooth gameplay. However, for a more immersive gaming and media experience with wider screen real estate and better image clarity, the LG 34GN850B would be a great choice, albeit at a higher cost. It has a larger and higher resolution display that enhances productivity as well. Be aware, though, that this might not be the optimal pick for competitive gaming due to its slightly slower response time compared to the Gigabyte. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS)
Good refresh rate
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
4.5/10
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
48 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
4.9/10
5.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
5.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1100:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$140
$750
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) has a price of $140 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (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 Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.7/10
5.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1100:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (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 G24F-2 (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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