Kuycon Q34W vs LG UltraGear 32GX870A
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Kuycon Q34W110 PPI #47
LG UltraGear 32GX870A140 PPI #30
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Kuycon Q34W500 nits #42
LG UltraGear 32GX870A1300 nits #3
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Kuycon Q34W96% #45
LG UltraGear 32GX870A98.5% #30
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Kuycon Q34W165 Hz
LG UltraGear 32GX870A240 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage LG UltraGear 32GX870A — At 65cm, the LG UltraGear 32GX870A is retina (140 PPI) while the Kuycon Q34W is not — you need to sit at least 80cm away for pixel-free viewing.
- Brightness: advantage Kuycon Q34W — The Kuycon Q34W is 82% brighter in SDR (500 vs 275 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 500 vs 1300 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Kuycon Q34W | LG UltraGear 32GX870A |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 34" | 31.5" |
| SDR Brightness | 500 nits | 275 nits |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 100 W | 90 W |
| Resolution | 3440×1440 | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 110 | 140 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 62cm |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 0.0 ms GTG |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 1300 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:1,500,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 96% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98.5% |
All specifications
| Specification | Kuycon Q34W 2025 | LG UltraGear 32GX870A 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 34" (Better) | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 3440×1440 | 3840×2160 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 110 | 140 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 62cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | G-SYNC Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 0.0 ms GTG (Better) |
| HDR Certification | None | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 500 nits (Better) | 275 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 1300 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:1,500,000 (Better) |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 100 W (Better) | 90 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 96% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98.5% (Better) |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Kuycon Q34W or LG UltraGear 32GX870A?
The LG UltraGear 32GX870A has 140 PPI compared to 110 PPI for the Kuycon Q34W.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The LG UltraGear 32GX870A requires 62cm vs 80cm for the Kuycon Q34W to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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