If you are focused on competitive gaming and are budget-conscious, the LG 27GP850 with its higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate range is a better fit. Its smaller size but higher pixel density can provide sharper images for gaming and general use. On the contrary, the LG 34WQ75C boasts a larger screen with a wider aspect ratio, which is great for an immersive experience in productivity tasks and media consumption. However, its lower refresh rate is not ideal for fast-paced gaming. It also lacks certain gaming features like a variable refresh rate range and is more costly. If HDR gaming and media consumption are critical for you, keep in mind that neither of these monitors offer a great HDR experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
Good refresh rate
Advantages of the LG 34WQ75C (IPS)
The LG 34WQ75C (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GP850 (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0/10
3.8/10
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$389
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$400
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$600
$700
$800
$900
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) has a price of $389 and the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) costs $600.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34WQ75C (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
85.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP850 (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ75C (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 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 34WQ75C (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 34WQ75C (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 34WQ75C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 34WQ75C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) compare to other monitors
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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