If you're looking for a monitor primarily for competitive gaming, the LG 27GP83B with its higher refresh rate and faster response time will serve better, also offering a decent experience for casual gaming and productivity. However, its smaller size and lower peak brightness might not be ideal for media consumption, especially in HDR. On the other hand, the LG 34WQ73A offers a wider, larger screen which can enhance productivity and is more suitable for print photo editing due to its color accuracy. Bear in mind that for fast-paced gaming, it won't be as responsive as the 27GP83B, and its HDR capabilities are not clear. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GP83B (IPS)
Good refresh rate
Very good response time
Advantages of the LG 34WQ73A (IPS)
The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GP83B (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0/10
3.8/10
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.0/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP83B (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.2/10
6.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
Cost
$389
$400
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) has a price of $389 and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) costs $400.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 27GP83B (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GP83B (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 27GP83B (IPS) and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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