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Updated April 12, 2024·
If superior image quality and deep contrasts for HDR gaming and print photo editing are vital, the LG 27EQ850 with its OLED technology is the better choice. However, if you prioritize competitive gaming and require a higher refresh rate with variable refresh rate support, the LG 32GQ850 with its IPS panel would be more appropriate. The 32GQ850 is also larger and more suitable for productivity due to its screen real estate but won't deliver the same level of color depth and contrast as the OLED monitor. Consider your primary activities, whether they be gaming, media consumption, or productivity, and weigh these against the significant price difference between the two monitors. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.6
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.8
5.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,997
$718
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,997 and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) costs $718.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.4
5.2
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 260 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) | LG 32GQ850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,997 | $718 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 nits | 150 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 600 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 135 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 260 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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