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LG 34GX900A Review & Specifications

34GX900A by LG from the UltraGear series, is a 33.90″ OLED monitor with a resolution of 3440 × 1440 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 240 Hz. It supports a 10-bit color depth (true 10-bit panel without FRC), displays up to 1073741824 colors, and offers the following color space coverage: 98.50% DCI-P3 . The panel delivers 275 nits of brightness, has a static contrast ratio of 1500000:1, a response time of 0.03 ms, with an input lag of 2.90 ms. The panel is manufactured by LG Display. It has a pixel density of 109 PPI, with viewing angles of 178 ° (degrees)° horizontal and 178 ° (degrees)° vertical. The screen covers 95.34% of the front surface, and it features a 800R curved panel. It has a Anti-glare/Matte screen coating and uses self-emissive OLED technology, which does not require a backlight.

General Work Usage

The LG 34GX900A delivers a modest 64.3% productivity score, making it suitable for casual or part-time work tasks like email, browsing, or occasional document editing. It utilizes an OLED panel offering high visual fidelity and rich contrast. While these panels excel in contrast, black levels, and color richness, they are prone to issues such as burn-in when static elements remain on screen for extended periods — a common scenario in office work with persistent UI components. Additionally, OLED panels may struggle to maintain full-screen brightness over time and can exhibit lower peak brightness compared to high-end IPS displays, reducing comfort in well-lit work environments. The monitor’s high resolution of 3440×1440 delivers sufficient screen space for most productivity tasks, though less than ultra-wide or 4K displays. The pixel density of 109 ppi provides adequately crisp text without requiring scaling, though pixel edges may become noticeable when sitting close or working with fine content. With a brightness level of 275 nits, this monitor may appear dim in bright office settings, making it less suitable for environments with strong ambient light.

The LG 34GX900A has color space coverage of: 98.50% DCI-P3 , which gives this monitor exceptional color gamut coverage, making it a top-tier choice for professionals working in color-sensitive applications such as photo editing (Photoshop, Lightroom), video grading, or design production. Colors appear rich, consistent, and accurate across supported spaces. In addition, it features a true 10-bit panel, delivering extremely smooth gradients, precise tonal transitions, and a wide dynamic range. This combination ensures the highest standard for professional visual work.

The work performance-per-price score of 18.4% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for professional productivity use. Given both the modest work suitability score and weak value proposition, there are likely better alternatives in the same price class.

Gaming and Media Usage

The LG 34GX900A achieves an outstanding 89.7% entertainment score, making it an excellent choice for immersive gaming, high-quality video playback, and fast-paced visual experiences. It utilizes an OLED panel — a top-tier choice for gaming and media consumption. OLED technology delivers near-instantaneous pixel response, infinite contrast, and rich color vibrancy, making it ideal for cinematic content and fast-paced gameplay. However, OLED panels come with a few quirks: they are susceptible to burn-in from static HUD elements, may suffer from Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) in full-brightness scenes, and can have lower sustained brightness compared to premium LCDs — especially in well-lit environments. The monitor’s high resolution of 3440×1440 strikes a good balance between image sharpness and system performance, making it suitable for most gaming scenarios without overly taxing the GPU. The monitor features an ultra-high refresh rate of 240 Hz, ideal for competitive gaming, fast-paced shooters, and high-FPS esports titles, complemented by an exceptional 0.03 ms response time for minimal input lag and virtually no motion blur.

The monitor provides very good ergonomic support, enabling users to adjust it for improved comfort during extended gaming, viewing, or daily activities, and provides very good connectivity, meeting the needs of most users in typical home or multi-purpose environments.

Specific ergonomic adjustments and connectivity details can be found in the specifications section below.

Performance per Price

The gaming performance-per-price score of 17.9% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for gaming-focused users. Its respectable gaming suitability rating of 89.7% may still justify the price for certain use cases, though better-valued options exist.

With a performance-per-price score of just 21.7%, this monitor does not offer strong value in its category. Its decent quality rating of 75.8 pts gives it a reasonable edge for specific use cases — but better-priced alternatives may exist.

Monitor Information

ManufacturerLG
Monitor Model34GX900A
Monitor SeriesUltraGear
Panel ManufacturerLG Display
Current Price Amazon $700
Amazon Price Updated 1 day, 2 hours ago.
Launch Date1 year, 6 months ago.
Monitor AvailableTrue
Panel Size / Type33.90" / OLED
Resolution3440 x 1440 pixels
Refresh Rate / Response Time240 Hz / 0.03 ms
Brightness / Contrast 275 nits / 1500000:1
Color Depth / Coverage 10-bit / DCI-P3: 98.50%
Pixel Density109 PPI
Viewing Angles178 ° (degrees)° / 178 ° (degrees)°
Screen Ratio / Curvature Screen-to-Body Ratio: 95.34% , Curvature: 800R
Backlight / Coating
Anti-glare/Matte

Performance and Features Evaluation (Max 100 pts)

Calculated Performance and Performance per Price Scores

Additional Features and Information

Connectivity2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 1 x USB 3.1 (Type-C; upstream; 65W; DP Alt Mode), 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
Ergonomic Adjustments Height Adjustment , Swivel , Tilt , VESA Mount (100x100mm)
Included AccessoriesDisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB Type-C cable
Additional Features4-Side Virtually Borderless Design, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Auto Input Switch, Black Stabilizer, Color Calibrated, Color Weakness Mode, Crosshair, Dual Controller, Dynamic Action Sync, FPS Counter, HDR Effect, LG Switch, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, Picture-by-Picture, Picture-in-Picture, Picture Mode, Reader Mode, RGB Hexagon LED Lighting, Smart Energy Saving, User Define Key, VESA AdaptiveSync Display 240

34GX900A Compared to Monitors with Similar Performance and Features

Monitor Quality & Features per Price Table

Brand Monitor (Desc) Price (Desc) Work (Desc) Play (Desc) Overall (Desc) Work/$ (Desc) Game/$ (Desc) Overall/$ (Desc)
ASUS
PA279CV
$299 | ↓ -25.1%
86.2%
67.3%
75.9%
57.7%
31.5%
50.8%
BenQ
PD3205U
$550 | 0.0%
86.2%
65.4%
75.9%
31.3%
16.6%
27.6%
Dell
S3225QS
$330 | 0.0%
75.1%
69.7%
75.6%
45.5%
29.6%
45.8%
Lenovo
Legion Y27qf-30
$175 | ↑ 3.0%
71.6%
85.6%
75.7%
81.8%
68.5%
86.5%
ASUS
ROG Strix XG27ACMS
$288 | ↓ -0.5%
71.5%
85.1%
75.6%
49.7%
41.4%
52.5%
GIGABYTE
AORUS FI32Q-X
$320❗ | 0.0%
71.2%
87.2%
75.8%
44.5%
38.2%
47.4%
ASUS
RoG Strix XG349C
$477❗ | ↓ -25.2%
71.1%
87.4%
75.9%
29.8%
25.6%
31.8%
LG
34GX900A
$700 | ↓ -12.5%
64.3%
89.7%
75.8%
18.4%
17.9%
21.7%
LG
34GX900A
$700 | ↓ -12.5%
64.3%
89.7%
75.8%
18.4%
17.9%
21.7%

Monitor Comparison and Detail Specifications Table

Specification
PA279CV
ASUS PA279CV
PD3205U
BenQ PD3205U
S3225QS
Dell S3225QS
Legion Y27qf-30
Lenovo Legion Y27qf-30
ROG Strix XG27ACMS
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMS
AORUS FI32Q-X
GIGABYTE AORUS FI32Q-X
RoG Strix XG349C
ASUS RoG Strix XG349C
34GX900A
LG 34GX900A
34GX900A
LG 34GX900A
Perf Chart
Price
$299 | ↓ -25.1%
$550 | 0.0%
$330 | 0.0%
$175 | ↑ 3.0%
$288 | ↓ -0.5%
$320❗ | 0.0%
$477❗ | ↓ -25.2%
$700 | ↓ -12.5%
$700 | ↓ -12.5%
Brand ASUS BenQ Dell Lenovo ASUS GIGABYTE ASUS LG LG
Size / Type 27.00" / A-Si IPS 31.50" / IPS 31.50" / VA 27.00" / IPS 27.00" / IPS 31.90" / IPS 34.14" / IPS 33.90" / OLED 33.90" / OLED
Resolution 3840 × 2160 3840 × 2160 3840 × 2160 2560 × 1440 2560 × 1440 2560 × 1440 3440 × 1440 3440 × 1440 3440 × 1440
Hz / Response 60 Hz / 5.00 ms 60 Hz / 5.00 ms 120 Hz / 4.00 ms 250 Hz / 1.00 ms 320 Hz / 1.00 ms 270 Hz / 1.00 ms 180 Hz / 1.00 ms 240 Hz / 0.03 ms 240 Hz / 0.03 ms
Nits / Contrast 350 nits / 1000:1 250 nits / 1000:1 300 nits / 3000:1 400 nits / 1000:1 350 nits / 1000:1 400 nits / 1000:1 400 nits / 1000:1 275 nits / 1500000:1 275 nits / 1500000:1
Color / Coverage 10-bit / sRGB: 100.00% 10-bit / sRGB: 99.00% 10-bit / DCI-P3: 95.00% 10-bit / DCI-P3: 95.00% 10-bit / DCI-P3: 94.00% 8-bit / DCI-P3: 99.00% 10-bit / DCI-P3: 98.00% 10-bit / DCI-P3: 98.50% 10-bit / DCI-P3: 98.50%
Pixel Density 163 PPI 140 PPI 140 PPI 109 PPI 109 PPI 91 PPI 109 PPI 109 PPI 109 PPI
Curvature Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat 1900R 800R 800R
Backlight W-LED W-LED Edge LED W-LED W-LED W-LED W-LED None None
Coating Anti-glare/Matte (3H) Anti-glare/Matte Anti-glare/Matte (3H) Anti-glare/Matte Anti-glare/Matte (3H) Anti-glare/Matte Anti-glare/Matte (3H) Anti-glare/Matte Anti-glare/Matte
Speakers 2 x 2 W (watts) 2 x 2.5 W (watts) 2 x 5 W (watts) 2 x 3 W (watts) 2 x 2 W (watts)
HDR HDR10 HDR10 HDR, HDR10 No data No data No data DisplayHDR 400, HDR, HDR10 No data No data
Local Dimming
Power Typical: 42.00W Typical: 31.50W , Max: 168.00W Typical: 32.00W , Max: 85.00W Typical: 34.60W , Max: 79.40W Typical: 27.00W , Max: 160.00W Typical: 40.00W No data No data
Panel Brand LG Display No data No data BOE No data AU Optronics LG Display LG Display LG Display

Monitor Specifications Table

Brand Monitor (Desc) Size Resolution Panel Type Bright. Contrast Depth Hz Resp. Curvature
ASUS
PA279CV
27.00" 3840 × 2160 A-Si IPS 350 nits 1000 : 1 10-bit 60 Hz 5.00 ms Flat
BenQ
PD3205U
31.50" 3840 × 2160 IPS 250 nits 1000 : 1 10-bit 60 Hz 5.00 ms Flat
Dell
S3225QS
31.50" 3840 × 2160 VA 300 nits 3000 : 1 10-bit 120 Hz 4.00 ms Flat
Lenovo
Legion Y27qf-30
27.00" 2560 × 1440 IPS 400 nits 1000 : 1 10-bit 250 Hz 1.00 ms Flat
ASUS
ROG Strix XG27ACMS
27.00" 2560 × 1440 IPS 350 nits 1000 : 1 10-bit 320 Hz 1.00 ms Flat
GIGABYTE
AORUS FI32Q-X
31.90" 2560 × 1440 IPS 400 nits 1000 : 1 8-bit 270 Hz 1.00 ms Flat
ASUS
RoG Strix XG349C
34.14" 3440 × 1440 IPS 400 nits 1000 : 1 10-bit 180 Hz 1.00 ms 1900 mm
LG
34GX900A
33.90" 3440 × 1440 OLED 275 nits 1500000 : 1 10-bit 240 Hz 0.03 ms 800 mm
LG
34GX900A
33.90" 3440 × 1440 OLED 275 nits 1500000 : 1 10-bit 240 Hz 0.03 ms 800 mm

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