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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're looking for a monitor that offers a balance between price and performance for casual and competitive gaming, the LG 27GP850 with its high refresh rate and good response time could serve you well. However, if you prioritize a larger screen, better image clarity, especially for productivity, and are invested in print photo editing where color accuracy is critical, the ViewSonic XG321UG, despite its higher price point, has features tailored for these tasks, such as a higher resolution and great color depth, although it's not as well-suited for high-end gaming due to its lower refresh rate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good for productivity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0
4.6
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
6.2
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good for productivity, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$389
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) has a price of $389 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.0
6.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27GP850 (IPS) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$389 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 807:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 365 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 472 nits | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 101.4 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | 48,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | |
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Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"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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