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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you value a large screen with a sharper image for tasks like productivity and media viewing, the Gigabyte M32UC's higher resolution may be more appealing. Its high contrast also makes it suitable for watching movies, but it's not ideal for HDR gaming. For competitive gaming, its features such as a higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support are beneficial. Alternatively, the LG 34GN850B offers a wider aspect ratio which could enhance immersion in games and multitasking. Despite lower contrast and brightness, it's still decent for everyday use and casual gaming with a very good total response time, but it might fall short for serious color work or print photo editing due to color accuracy not being optimal. Consider what activities you prioritize most, whether it's gaming, professional tasks, or general media consumption, and choose the monitor that best aligns with those activities. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.3
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
85.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.6
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.3
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$550
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) has a price of $550 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.7
4.5
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M32UC (VA) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$550 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 160Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2776:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 506 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 | 95.8 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.7 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
LG 34GN850B (IPS)
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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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