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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're focused on a wider screen for an immersive gaming and productivity experience, the LG with its ultrawide aspect ratio and higher refresh rate is suitable, but its HDR capabilities and contrast are limited. On the other hand, the Samsung offers a larger screen with a crisper resolution and superior contrast, which is great for HDR content and media consumption, but it has a lower refresh rate which isn't ideal for competitive gaming. The LG is better for fast-paced games and multitasking at work due to its ultrawide format, while the Samsung is a strong choice for watching movies and editing photos with more vibrant colors. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34GP83A (IPS)
- The LG 34GP83A (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED).
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
7.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
956:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
457 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
956:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
457 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$750
$999
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) has a price of $750 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.5
4.9
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.0
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 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 Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 34GP83A (IPS) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$750 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 956:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 457 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 102.8 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.1 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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