If you prioritize a top-tier gaming experience with deep blacks and vibrant colors, the Gigabyte FO27Q3 with its QD-OLED display is excellent for both HDR gaming and media consumption, despite its higher cost. On the other hand, if your focus is on productivity tasks and you prefer a larger screen with a higher resolution for tasks like photo editing, the LG 32UN650 offers good image clarity at a lower price point. However, the LG may not match the Gigabyte’s performance for competitive gaming due to its slower response time and lower refresh rate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
Very good for productivity
Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
10.0/10
6.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
10.0/10
3.8/10
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
48 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.0/10
8.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
7.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good.
Cost
$800
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) has a price of $800 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-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 Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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