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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch image quality and deep blacks for HDR gaming and media consumption, the Gigabyte FO32U2 with its OLED technology is the better choice at a premium price. However, if your focus is a balance between casual and competitive gaming, productivity, and keeping costs down, the LG 27GP850 is still a solid performer with good image clarity and lower price point. The LG also offers faster response times beneficial for competitive gaming but sacrifices some color depth and contrast when compared to the Gigabyte. If HDR video editing or print photo editing is your primary use, the higher color accuracy and gamut coverage of the Gigabyte might justify its higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FO32U2 (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 brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.8
6.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.6
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
10.0
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,100
$389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $389 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 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 | 1000 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 472 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | 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 | No | 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 | 139 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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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