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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're sensitive to price and mainly interested in casual gaming and media consumption, the LG 34GN850B offers a solid experience for less investment but doesn't excel in high-dynamic range (HDR) gaming or media. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest more for slightly better performance in areas like digital photo editing, the LG 34GP83A could be the better choice, though it still falls short for HDR content. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or professional color work, but both offer a broad refresh rate for smooth gameplay and a 21:9 aspect ratio which can enhance productivity and gaming immersion. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 34GP83A (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 34GP83A (IPS)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
950:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
359 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
94.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
4.5
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
359 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.9
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 34GP83A (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
950:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
359 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
Cost
$750
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has a price of $750 and the LG 34GP83A (IPS) costs $750.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 34GN850B (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 34GN850B (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 34GN850B (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 34GN850B (IPS) and the LG 34GP83A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 34GN850B (IPS) | LG 34GP83A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$750 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 950:1 | 956:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 359 nits | 389 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | 457 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 102.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | 6.1 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 | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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TechSpot
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."
LG 34GP83A (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | October 2023
"The LG 34GP83A is an excellent monitor for the price! It offers flawless performance thanks to its rapid response time, low input lag, high refresh rate, and certified G-SYNC compatibility. Moreover, its Nano IPS panel ensures vibrant colors which along with the 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution makes for a stunning and immersive viewing experience."
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