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Updated April 12, 2024·

If you prioritize superior contrast, better color depth, and are focused on high-quality HDR gaming and media consumption, the LG 27EP950 might be worth the premium price. However, the LG 32UN650 offers a larger screen and is more affordable, suitable for everyday tasks and productivity, though it may not provide the same level of image clarity and is less suitable for HDR content. For competitive gaming, neither of these monitors excel due to their lower refresh rates, but LG 32UN650 does support variable refresh rate within a certain range to help reduce screen tearing. If you're into digital or print photo editing, the LG 27EP950's OLED panel offers advantages in color accuracy, but keep in mind the cost difference. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
  • Best in class for casual gaming
  • Very good image clarity
  • Best in class contrast
  • Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
  • Very good for productivity
  • Good text clarity

Key differences

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Casual Gaming

9.5
27EP950
32UN650
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.

Competitive Gaming

5.4
27EP950
32UN650
3.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.

Productivity

6.6
27EP950
32UN650
8.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is only fair.

Media Consumption

7.9
27EP950
32UN650
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both good for media consumption, though the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.

Cost

$3,000
27EP950
32UN650
$500
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The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) has a price of $3,000 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
27EP950
32UN650
No
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Key similarities

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Digital Photo Editing

No
27EP950
32UN650
No
Both the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
27EP950
32UN650
No
Both the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

No
27EP950
32UN650
No
Both the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.

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How the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)LG 32UN650 (IPS)
LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)LG 32UN650 (IPS)

GENERAL

Price
$3,000
$500
Screen Size
27"32"
Resolution
3840 x 21603840 x 2160
Screen Type
OLEDLED
Screen Sub-type
W-OLEDIPS
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:13229:1
SDR Peak Brightness
250 nits298 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
N/A373 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesNo
sRGB Color Gamut
99 %98.6 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
1 ms11.8 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
N/A20 - 165 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoYes
Persistence Blur Score
5/105/10
Ghosting Score
9.6/106.5/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
163 PPI139 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.9/107.9/10
Image Clarity Score
8/107.9/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
12
HDMI 2.1 Ports
00
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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Display Ninja

Rob Shafer | February 2024
"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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