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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for fast response times and higher refresh rates, the LG 32GQ850 is a superior choice. However, it doesn't offer the best experience for HDR gaming and media consumption. On the other hand, if you're focused on productivity and need a wider screen for multitasking, the LG 34WQ73A with its ultra-wide aspect ratio will serve you better, and it's typically less costly. The 34WQ73A also has a sharper text quality, making it more suitable for general use, but it's not the best option for fast-paced gaming due to its lower refresh rate. If digital photo editing is important, both screens support a wide color gamut, but only the 32GQ850 is recommended for print photo editing. 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 34WQ73A (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.2
3.8
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
48 - 260 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.0
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.3
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$718
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) has a price of $718 and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) costs $400.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (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 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 32GQ850 (IPS) | LG 34WQ73A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$718 | $400 | ||
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 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 150 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | Unknown | |
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 | 10 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 260 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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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