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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you want a larger, ultrawide monitor with deep blacks and a better contrast for an immersive gaming and media consumption experience, despite its higher price, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K with its VA Mini LED panel will be more satisfying. Alternatively, if you prefer to save money and need a monitor that's strong in color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing, the LG 32GP850 with its IPS panel is a more cost-effective choice but won't deliver as deep blacks or contrast as the ViewSonic. Both are suitable for casual and competitive gaming but excel in different usage scenarios. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GP850 (IPS)
- The LG 32GP850 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED).
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
- Excellent for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Very good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
1037:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
430 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.8
5.4
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.0
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.5
7.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1037:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
430 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$600
$1,499
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) has a price of $600 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GP850 (IPS) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $1,499 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1037:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 412 nits | 720 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 430 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 | 100 % | 97 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | 48,200 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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