If you're on a budget and mostly participate in casual gaming or general productivity, the Gigabyte G24F-2 offers a smaller screen and lower resolution, which can suffice for everyday use and non-competitive gaming. However, if you are a competitive gamer looking for a larger screen, higher resolution, and better overall performance that can enhance your gaming experience, the LG 32GQ850 would be a better fit at a higher cost. Both monitors have IPS panels that provide good color accuracy for digital photo editing, but neither is ideal for HDR gaming or media consumption due to their limited peak brightness and color volume. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS)
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 32GQ850 (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
5.2/10
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 260 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$140
$718
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) has a price of $140 and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) costs $718.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.7/10
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
1100:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
4.9/10
5.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
5.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1100:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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