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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming, the LG 32GQ850 offers a higher refresh rate, which can provide a smoother gaming experience. However, if you're looking for a wider screen that may enhance productivity and media consumption with a more immersive aspect ratio, the LG 34GN850B could be better suited, and it's less expensive. Neither is ideal for HDR gaming or media, but for digital photo editing and use in brightly lit rooms, the LG 32GQ850's better peak brightness and color gamut would offer an advantage. Consider the LG 34GN850B for a balance of price and a wide, curved display that could improve work and play. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.2
4.5
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
48 - 260 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.0
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.3
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Cost
$718
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) has a price of $718 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 32GQ850 (IPS) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$718 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 150 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 436 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 135 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 260 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 108 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 | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 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 | 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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