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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch color reproduction for tasks like print photo editing, the LG 27EQ850 with its OLED panel offers exceptional contrast and color depth. It's also well-suited for HDR gaming and media consumption with better image clarity due to its higher resolution. However, for a more immersive gaming experience with a wider screen, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K is more budget-friendly and delivers solid performance with its high contrast ratio and decent refresh rate. Its curved, wider aspect ratio display also benefits productivity with more screen real estate, although it doesn't support HDR as effectively as the LG. Choose the LG for superior visual quality in creative work and entertainment if budget allows, or the ViewSonic for an affordable, immersive gaming and productivity experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Very good brightness
Key differences
Cost
$1,997
$1,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,997 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) to be best in class for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent.
Competitive Gaming
5.4
5.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.6
6.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
7.8
7.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are both good for media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,997 | $1,499 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 nits | 720 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 97 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48,200 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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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