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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch picture quality with deep blacks and vibrant colors for HDR gaming and media consumption, the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) offers superior performance and larger screen size, justifying its higher price. However, if you seek value and mainly focus on casual to competitive gaming and general productivity, the LG 27GP850 (IPS) provides good refresh rates and response times for a smoother experience at a more accessible price point, albeit with less impressive contrast and color performance compared to the Asus. The choice depends on your budget and desired usage; luxury viewing experiences come at a premium with the Asus, while the LG offers a balanced option for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
7.0
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.7
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
6.4
6.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $389 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 31.5" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 472 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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