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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option with good gaming capabilities and image clarity at a smaller screen size, go for the LG 27GP850. It offers decent performance for both casual and competitive gaming. However, if you prioritize a larger screen and better performance for competitive gaming with higher refresh rates, and you're okay with spending more, choose the LG 32GQ850. Keep in mind that the latter may not offer the best media consumption experience despite its size. Both are suitable for productivity tasks, but neither is ideal for HDR gaming or media consumption due to limited peak brightness and contrast. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good response time
Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0
5.2
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 260 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.2
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$389
$718
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) has a price of $389 and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) costs $718.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.0
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP850 (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 27GP850 (IPS) | LG 32GQ850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$389 | $718 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 807:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 365 nits | 150 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 472 nits | 600 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 101.4 % | 135 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | 48 - 260 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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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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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