If you primarily engage in casual gaming and need a wider screen for productivity, the LG 34GP83A with its ultrawide format might be a cost-effective choice. However, if you're a competitive gamer who also enjoys high-quality HDR gaming and media consumption, and you prioritize exceptional contrast and color performance for photo editing, the Pixio PX277 OLED Max with its superior color gamut and infinite contrast could be worth the extra investment. The Pixio, with its OLED panel, also offers better response times, which is advantageous for fast-paced gaming, albeit at a smaller screen size and standard aspect ratio compared to the LG's ultrawide display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34GP83A (IPS)
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED).
Advantages of the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
9.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
956:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
457 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5/10
9.7/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
9.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
956:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
457 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.0/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 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 Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$750
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) has a price of $750 and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) costs $700.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) 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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