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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a monitor with higher resolution and better performance for both gaming and media consumption, the LG 32GQ950 with a higher refresh rate and HDR capabilities stands out, albeit at a premium price. However, if you prioritize a wider screen for multitasking and productivity while saving money, the LG 34WQ73A with its ultrawide aspect ratio could be the smarter choice, though it lacks the superior gaming and media features of the LG 32GQ950. Consider if gaming performance and HDR content are worth the higher expense to you, or if productivity and cost savings are your main concerns. 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 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the LG 34WQ73A (IPS)
- The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 32GQ950 (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.7
3.8
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.1
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.6
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$930
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) has a price of $930 and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) costs $400.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Unknown
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 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GQ950 (IPS) | LG 34WQ73A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$930 | $400 | ||
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 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 367 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1007 nits | Unknown | |
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 | 10 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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