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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional contrast and color depth for activities like HDR gaming and media consumption or print photo editing, the LG 27EQ850 with its OLED panel is a superior choice despite its higher price. However, for a larger screen suitable for productivity tasks and at a lower cost, the Samsung S43CG70 would be a better fit, though it might not offer the same peak brightness or color accuracy as the LG model. Keep in mind, the larger size of the Samsung may make it less ideal for competitive gaming due to its potentially slower response times and lower refresh rate compared to the LG. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Productivity
6.6
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.8
6.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$1,997
$999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,997 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.4
4.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,997 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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