If color accuracy for professional photo editing is crucial to you and you are ready to pay a premium, the LG 32EP950 with its OLED panel is an excellent choice, especially with its exceptional contrast and wider color gamut. However, if you're seeking value for money and have an interest in features like higher refresh rates which benefit gaming, the ViewSonic XG321UG, with its lower price point, could serve you well. The ViewSonic also supports HDR content reasonably well, which could be advantageous if you enjoy HDR gaming and media. Keep in mind that for fast-paced competitive gaming, response times and refresh rates on the ViewSonic might not be as high-end as some dedicated gaming monitors. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Excellent for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
Good for productivity
Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
6.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
Productivity
6.8/10
7.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
139 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 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.4/10
6.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$3,220
$2,300
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,220 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.3/10
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
"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."
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