LG UltraGear 34GP950G-B 34" Black 2021
Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 32" Schwarz 2024
What Buyers Say
LG UltraGear 34GP950G-B 34" Black 2021
The LG 34GN850-B is a high-quality ultrawide gaming monitor that impresses with its fast IPS panel, 144Hz refresh rate, and accurate colors. Users praise its smooth performance in games and minimal backlight bleed, though the HDR400 implementation is considered mediocre and the build quality of the stand and plastic feels cheap. Overall, it offers great value for its price point, especially for those upgrading from 1080p ultrawides.
Pros
- Fast IPS panel with 1ms response time
- 144Hz native refresh rate
- Accurate colors and 10-bit color support
- Gsync compatible
- Minimal backlight bleed
Cons
- Mediocre HDR400 implementation
- Cheap plastic build quality
- Poor stand quality and flexibility
- Short included cables
- External power brick adds cable clutter
Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 32" Schwarz 2024
Users are largely thrilled with the picture quality, vibrant colors, and high refresh rate of this OLED monitor, especially for gaming and HDR content. However, a few critical reviews highlight reliability concerns, such as a unit dying after three months and poor warranty support. The KVM feature and 3-year burn-in warranty receive praise, but some users note issues with HDR setup and limited USB-C power delivery.
Pros
- Excellent image quality and colors
- High 240Hz refresh rate
- Great HDR performance
- Good factory calibration
- Convenient KVM switch
Cons
- Reliability issues reported
- Warranty support problems
- HDR setup confusion for beginners
- Limited 18W USB-C power delivery
- No Dolby Vision support
Scores
Specifications
| LG UltraGear 34GP950G-B 34" | Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 32" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | Nano-IPS | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Ultimate★ | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 98% (CIE1976) | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 3★ | 1 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 65W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.12 kg | 8.53 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG UltraGear 34GP950G-B 34" Black 2021
- Strong color (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 32" Schwarz 2024
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
LG UltraGear 34GP950G-B 34" Black 2021 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.
