If you prioritize excellent contrast and color quality for HDR gaming and media consumption, and can invest in a more expensive monitor, the LG 32GS95UE with its OLED panel is a great choice. However, if you're looking for a wider screen with a more immersive aspect ratio for productivity and casual gaming at a more affordable price, the LG 34GN850B is a solid option, though it won't match the superior image quality of the OLED for HDR content. Keep in mind the OLED option also offers better competitive gaming performance with its higher refresh rate and response time, but it comes at a premium cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for productivity
Very good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.2/10
4.5/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.0/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is good for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.5/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,100
$750
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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