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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for the best gaming experience with smoother performance and lower response times, you might lean towards the Acer X27U. Its superior response time and refresh rate enhance fast gameplay, but it's less suited for productivity due to lower screen resolution and size. The LG 32UN650, on the other hand, offers sharper images and a larger screen at a midrange price which is great for productivity and media consumption, though it won't perform as well in competitive gaming due to lower refresh rates and higher response times. Neither is particularly well-suited for HDR gaming or video editing despite their capabilities, so if those are priorities, you might want to look elsewhere. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.8
3.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.8
8.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,000
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.5
7.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer X27U (W-OLED) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 211 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 603 nits | 373 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 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 | |
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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