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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-quality color for tasks like photo editing or HDR video viewing, the LG 32EP950 with its OLED panel provides exceptional contrast and color depth, which translates into vibrant and precise visuals. This is ideal for professionals in visual arts. However, its refresh rate is lower, which is a significant drawback for gaming, especially competitive scenarios. Conversely, if casual or competitive gaming and general productivity are your primary uses, the LG 34GN850B with its higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate (VRR) technology offers a smoother gaming experience and the wider aspect ratio enhances multitasking capabilities, though it falls short in color fidelity compared to the OLED. The LG 34GN850B is less expensive, but for those requiring superior color performance and who are comfortable investing more, the LG 32EP950 may be worth the premium cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.4
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$3,220
$750
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,220 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.3
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,220 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | Inkjet OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 540 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 436 nits | |
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 | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 160 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 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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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LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
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TFT Central
Simon Baker | May 2021
"This screen is aimed at professional users, content creation and HDR video production. The OLED panel offers really great picture quality with bright, vivid colours, true deep blacks and infinite contrast ratio for SDR and HDR. The semi-glossy screen coating does add to the picture quality and feel of the screen as well."
LG 34GN850B (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | August 2020
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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