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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're into casual or competitive gaming, the LG 27GP850's higher refresh rate will provide a smoother experience and its faster response time reduces ghosting, making it the better option. However, if you prioritize a larger screen and sharper image for tasks like digital photo editing or enjoying 4K content, despite a lower refresh rate and slower response time, the LG 32UN650 with its bigger, higher-resolution screen might be more appealing. The 27GP850 offers better overall gaming performance, while the 32UN650 excels in delivering crisp, detailed visuals suitable for productivity and media consumption despite its limitations in gaming capabilities. Choose based on whether performance in fast-paced games or image quality for work and entertainment is more important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.0
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming, though the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
3.8
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.2
8.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 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 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9
7.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Cost
$389
$400
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) has a price of $389 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $400.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 27GP850 (IPS) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$389 | $400 | ||
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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 180Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 807:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 365 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 472 nits | 373 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 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
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 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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LG 27GP850 (IPS)
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TechSpot
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."
LG 32UN650 (IPS)
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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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