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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're interested in detailed and accurate colors for tasks like digital photo editing, the LG 32GQ950 with its IPS panel is a good choice. However, if you prefer deeper blacks and higher contrast, especially for enjoying videos or games with dark scenes, you might appreciate the ViewSonic XG341C-2K's VA Mini LED panel despite its higher cost. For competitive gaming, the LG's higher refresh rate provides smoother motion, while the ViewSonic offers a larger screen and a wider aspect ratio which could be more immersive for productivity and casual gaming. The LG is better for HDR gaming as it reaches higher brightness levels. Both have good build quality with adjustable stands, but if print photo editing is important to you, the ViewSonic's superior AdobeRGB coverage makes it a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
- Excellent for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good contrast
- Very good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2
9.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
5.4
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
5.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.1
6.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.6
7.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$930
$1,499
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) has a price of $930 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GQ950 (IPS) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$930 | $1,499 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 921:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 367 nits | 720 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1007 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 | 99.5 % | 97 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.8 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 48,200 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 109 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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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