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Updated April 11, 2024·
Opting for the LG 32GQ950 means you're investing in a monitor with a higher resolution and better suitability for HDR gaming and media, due to its superior HDR peak brightness. It's also more suited for digital photo editing, thanks to its wider color gamuts. However, for a lower price, the LG 34GN850B offers a wider screen with an ultrawide aspect ratio that enhances immersion in gaming and productivity, although it falls short in HDR performance. If your focus is competitive gaming and productivity at a more reasonable cost, the LG 34GN850B could be the better choice, whereas the LG 32GQ950 is suited for those prioritizing HDR content and photo editing, assuming you're willing to pay the premium. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 32GQ950 (IPS).
Key differences
Productivity
8.1
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.6
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$930
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) has a price of $930 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32GQ950 (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
4.5
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
5.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 32GQ950 (IPS) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$930 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 921:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 367 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1007 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 | 99.5 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.8 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 2 | 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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