If you prioritize a wider screen with a higher refresh rate for a smoother gaming experience, the LG 34GP83A could be a great choice, especially if you're looking for value at an upper midrange price. However, if image clarity and high resolution for productivity or digital photo editing are more important, and you're willing to invest in a premium-priced monitor, the LG UltraFine 5K has unparalleled text and image clarity with a significantly higher pixels per inch count. The LG UltraFine may not be as well-suited for gaming due to its lower refresh rate, but it excels in tasks that benefit from its higher resolution and color accuracy. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34GP83A (IPS)
Very good response time
Advantages of the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS)
Very good for productivity
Good for media consumption
Best in class text clarity
Best in class image clarity
Key differences
Productivity
6.0/10
8.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
218 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
7.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
956:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
457 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$750
$1,179
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) has a price of $750 and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) costs $1,179.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
6.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
956:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
457 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5/10
5.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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