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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're focused on immersive casual gaming and want to save money, the LG 34GN850B with its ultra-wide screen is a good choice, though it falls short for HDR gaming and media consumption. For serious competitive gaming, neither are ideal. If productivity and high-quality HDR video editing are priorities, and you don't mind spending more, the ViewSonic XG321UG with its sharper and higher resolution display may be worth the investment. The ViewSonic also offers improved text clarity and image clarity, making it better suited for detailed work and HDR content, but its higher price reflects these advanced capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has no clear advantages over the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED).
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Productivity
5.9
7.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
950:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
359 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$750
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has a price of $750 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
950:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
359 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
94.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
4.6
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
359 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 34GN850B (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 34GN850B (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 34GN850B (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 34GN850B (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 34GN850B (IPS) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$750 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 950:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 359 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 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 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 48,144 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 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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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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."
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