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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you're fine with a smaller screen and lower resolution, the LG 27GP850 is a solid choice for casual gaming with its good response times and support for variable refresh rate. However, if you're willing to invest more for a larger display with sharper image quality and better media consumption experience, the LG 32GQ950 offers higher resolution on a bigger screen. Both are suitable for digital photo editing but not ideal for HDR gaming or video editing due to their limited peak brightness and contrast. Neither excel in competitive gaming but the LG 32GQ950's larger, higher-resolution screen offers an edge for productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- The LG 27GP850 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 32GQ950 (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0
4.7
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.2
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$389
$930
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) has a price of $389 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.0
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27GP850 (IPS) | LG 32GQ950 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$389 | $930 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 807:1 | 921:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 365 nits | 367 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 472 nits | 1007 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 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 5.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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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