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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a wider screen for an immersive experience in productivity tasks or casual gaming, the Gigabyte M34WQ with its ultrawide aspect might suit you better. However, if your focus is more on competitive gaming, the LG 27GP83B with its slightly higher refresh capabilities will serve you well, with minimal ghosting for fast-paced action, despite its smaller screen size. Neither is ideally suited for serious HDR gaming or video editing, but for digital photo editing, both cover a good amount of the sRGB spectrum, with the LG slightly edging out in color accuracy. If you're involved in print photo editing, though, these may not meet professional color fidelity demands. Both monitors offer adjustable stands and a matte finish that reduces glare, enhancing the comfort of extended use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GP83B (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 27GP83B (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.5
6.0
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
8.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$350
$389
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has a price of $350 and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) costs $389.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
87.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP83B (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.3
6.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.0
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) | LG 27GP83B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$350 | $389 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1074:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 379 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 372 nits | 472 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 102.9 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.5 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | |
Shopping
Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | November 2023
"If you want a 34″ 3440×1440 ultrawide gaming monitor with a fast response time speed, smooth VRR performance, vibrant colors and crisp details, the Gigabyte M34WQ is one of the best options below $450. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, rich connectivity options and plenty of extra features, such as a built-in KVM switch. Some users might not be pleased by its flat screen, but at a certain viewing distance, it feels completely natural."
LG 27GP83B (IPS)
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Monitor Nerds
Paolo Reva | July 2021
"The LG 27GP83B-B offers today’s sweet spot in gaming specs and capabilities in a well-designed premium package. It’s the first 1440p upgrade over the previous releases such as the LG 27GL83A-B with improvements in image quality thanks to its Nano IPS panel."
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