A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec monitor team Learn more
Updated April 23, 2024·
If budget is a primary concern and you're mainly using the monitor for routine productivity and casual gaming, the LG 34WQ73A offers a wider screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio at a lower cost. However, if you're looking for superior image clarity with better brightness and color accuracy, and are involved in tasks like HDR video editing, the ViewSonic XG321UG might be worth the extra investment. The ViewSonic also has a higher resolution and is better suited for print photo editing, but remember that it comes at a premium price. If you're a competitive gamer, neither of these monitors is ideal due to their limited refresh rates. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the LG 34WQ73A (IPS)
- The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) has no clear advantages over the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED).
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good for productivity
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Unknown
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.6
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.0
7.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
110 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 34WQ73A (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$400
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) has a price of $400 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 34WQ73A (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 34WQ73A (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 34WQ73A (IPS) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $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 | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 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 | 10 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | |
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
More comparisons for you
Compare LG 34WQ73A (IPS) vs. Dell S2722QC (IPS)
VS
Compare LG 34WQ73A (IPS) vs. Asus PA279CV (IPS)
VS
Compare LG 34WQ73A (IPS) vs. LG 27GP850 (IPS)
VS
Compare ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) vs. AOC PD49 (QD-OLED)
VS
Compare ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) vs. Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)
VS
Compare ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) vs. LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
VS
FAQs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec monitors team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest monitor information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
210
Monitors evaluated
10,500
Monitors stats compiled
15
Proprietary Monitors ratings developed
107,900
Recommendations made
16,185
Consumer hours saved
About the monitor team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Monitors Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Featured in
