If you prioritize high-end photo editing and a superior HDR gaming and media consumption experience, the LG 32EP950 with its OLED panel offers exceptional color depth and contrast, making it a strong choice despite its higher price. However, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option that still delivers good performance for casual gaming, productivity, and media watching, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K with its VA Mini LED panel might be more appealing. It also offers a wider screen and a higher refresh rate which could enhance your gaming experience, but the LG excels in terms of overall image quality, particularly in color accuracy and depth. 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
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
Good refresh rate
Good text clarity
Very good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.3/10
5.4/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.4/10
7.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good.
Cost
$3,220
$1,499
$500
$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 XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
9.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) to be best in class for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent.
Productivity
6.8/10
6.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are both only fair for productivity.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA 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 XG341C-2K (VA 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 XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA 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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