If you prioritize high-quality visuals and deep blacks for HDR gaming and media, and also focus on tasks like digital or print photo editing, the Cooler Master GZ2711 with its OLED panel will provide superior image quality, though at a higher price. However, for competitive gaming, the LG 32GQ850 offers a larger screen size, which can improve immersion but its image quality and contrast won't match that of the Cooler Master. The LG might also be a better fit if you're into productivity tasks due to its larger screen, though its lower contrast could affect visual depth. Keep in mind, OLED screens like the Cooler Master's can experience burn-in over time, whereas this isn't an issue for the LG's IPS panel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Good for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Good brightness
Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.6/10
5.2/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 260 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.8/10
5.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.9/10
5.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$900
$718
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) has a price of $900 and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) costs $718.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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