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LG 34GN850-B Monitor Review

True Score

80
83
8

Experts

88
895

Consumers

Expert Rankings

Product testers hailed the LG 34GN850-B, recommending it for gaming, media creation, and office use. They were impressed by its fast response time, FreeSync tech, and 160Hz refresh rate. However, they criticized its relatively low 956:1 contrast ratio. In fact, the HP OMEN 27c, which features a VA panel, offers a much better 2,402:1 contrast ratio.

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Overview

The LG 34GN850-B is a high-end gaming monitor released in 2020, promising immersive gameplay to professional gamers. It has an impressive 160Hz and native FreeSync tech, providing tear-free gaming. Its excellent features help it rank among the best computer monitors in the industry. It provides exceptional coverage of the different SDR and HDR color spaces, so it’s ideal for media creation. This LG monitor has a massive 34-inch screen with a 3440 x 1440 resolution, providing visual immersion and crisp content. Read on to find out more about the LG 34GN850-B, and browse the most advanced gaming monitors today.

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our Verdict

Professional reviewers were pleased with the LG 34GN850-B, recommending it for gaming. They praised its 160Hz refresh rate, native FreeSync support, and G-SYNC compatibility. If you need a 34-inch device with a better refresh rate, explore our LG 34GP950G-B review. Analysts clocked its input lag at a low 4.2 ms and found its rise-and-fall response time to be3.4 ms. Analysts at Digital Trends praised its UHD 3440 x 1440 resolutions, observing crisp text and graphics. If you need a more detailed 4K device, check out the 32-inch LG 32UL950-W. Testing revealed that this monitor hits the 441-nit level in HDR mode. Researchers reported a great color gamut, with a coverage of 99.9% of the sRGB color space, and they recommend the device for content creation. This monitor has two HDMI 2.0, although it doesn’t have a KVM switch, unlike the Gigabyte M34WQ. Product testers at Tech Radar praised its good viewing angles. However, they were not impressed by its low 960:1 contrast ratio, which resulted in sub-par blacks in dark environments.

True Score

80

Reasons to Buy

  • Outstanding response time and very low input lag
  • Great viewing angles
  • HDMI 2.0 inputs
  • Decent peak brightness
  • Very wide color gamut and

Reasons to Avoid

  • Ergonomically limited stand
  • Low contrast ratio

Specifications

Display TypeLED
HDMI Inputs2
HDR FormatHDR10, HDR400
Max Resolution3440 × 1440
Panel TypeIPS
Refresh Rate160 Hz
Response Time1 ms
Screen size34"
Sync TechnologySync TechnologyAMD FreeSync, G-Sync

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Market Context

The LG 34GN850-B is a high-end gaming monitor released in 2020, promising immersive gameplay to professional gamers. It has an impressive 160Hz and native FreeSync…

The LG 34GN850-B is a high-end gaming monitor released in 2020, promising immersive gameplay to professional gamers. It has an impressive 160Hz and native FreeSync tech, providing tear-free gaming. Its excellent features help it rank among the best computer monitors in the industry. It provides exceptional coverage of the different SDR and HDR color spaces, so it’s ideal for media creation. This LG monitor has a massive 34-inch screen with a 3440 x 1440 resolution, providing visual immersion and crisp content. Read on to find out more about the LG 34GN850-B, and browse the most advanced gaming monitors today.

The LG 34GN850-B has the same 34-inch screen size, 3440 x 1440 resolution, and 160Hz refresh rate. However, the LG 34GP83A-B has a slightly faster…

The LG 34GN850-B has the same 34-inch screen size, 3440 x 1440 resolution, and 160Hz refresh rate. However, the LG 34GP83A-B has a slightly faster 3.3 ms rise-and-fall response time, compared to the 3.4 ms of the LG 34GN850-B. The LG 34GP83A-B also gets brighter (441nits) in HDR mode, compared to the 398 nits of the LG 34GN850-B.

The LG 34GN850-B has a slightly lower 160Hz refresh rate compared to the 180Hz maximum refresh rate of the LG 34GP950G-B. Also, while the 34GN850-B…

The LG 34GN850-B has a slightly lower 160Hz refresh rate compared to the 180Hz maximum refresh rate of the LG 34GP950G-B. Also, while the 34GN850-B (this review) natively supports FreeSync, the 34GP950-B is a native G-SYNC device.

The LG 34GN850-B has a better 160Hz refresh rate than the 144Hz of the Dell S3422DWG. Like most IPS panel-equipped monitors, the LG monitor also…

The LG 34GN850-B has a better 160Hz refresh rate than the 144Hz of the Dell S3422DWG. Like most IPS panel-equipped monitors, the LG monitor also has wider viewing angles, starting to experience color washout horizontally after 40° compared to 35° for the Dell monitor. However, the VA panel-equipped Dell monitor offers better black levels and darkroom performance, featuring a much better contrast ratio of 2,725:1, which dwarfs the 960:1 of the LG display.

Display Type

LED

HDMI Inputs

2

HDR Format

HDR10, HDR400

Max Resolution

3440 × 1440

Panel Type

IPS

Refresh Rate

160 Hz

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Expert Score

83

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Customer Score

88

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True Score

80

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Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    77
    The LG 34GN850-B is a good monitor for most uses. Although it’s mainly made for… read more

    By:

    Niels Broekhuijsen
  • Digital Trends
    D

    Trust Score

    90
    The LG 34GN850-B is a superb ultrawide monitor for both work and play. read more

    By:

    Unknown
  • Techradar
    D

    Trust Score

    80
    LG’s luscious new 34-inch 160Hz NanoIPS monitor is a gamer’s delight. But it comes at… read more

    By:

    Samuel Breton
  • Techspot
    F

    Trust Score

    90
    Overall, the LG 34GN850 is an excellent high-end ultrawide monitor and makes meaningful improvements to… read more

    By:

    Bernd Weeser-Krell
  • Tech Advisor
    F

    Trust Score

    NR
    The UltraGear 34GN850 takes IPS technology into new territory, and it ticks most the gaming… read more

    By:

    Paolo Reva
  • PCWorld
    F

    Trust Score

    80
    The LG Ultragear 34GN850 is a very good gaming monitor with impressive image quality and… read more

    By:

    Jeremy Laird

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