If you’re focused on casual gaming and general productivity, the LG 34WQ75C is a solid choice as it offers a large screen with good text clarity and image quality, which makes multitasking and reading comfortable. However, if you're into more robust gaming experiences, the LG 34GN850B is a better fit, despite being somewhat less expensive. It has a higher refresh rate and faster response time, reducing motion blur and providing a smoother picture during fast-paced games, although it may not be as suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption. Both monitors have a wide color gamut, but if print photo editing is essential, the latter may not be ideal. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 34WQ75C (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 34WQ75C (IPS)
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.5/10
3.8/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
359 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and LG 34WQ75C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$750
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has a price of $750 and the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) costs $600.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
5.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
950:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
359 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and LG 34WQ75C (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.9/10
6.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 34WQ75C (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
950:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
359 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34WQ75C (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 34GN850B (IPS) and LG 34WQ75C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 34GN850B (IPS) and LG 34WQ75C (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 34GN850B (IPS) and LG 34WQ75C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 34GN850B (IPS) and the LG 34WQ75C (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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