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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional color accuracy and contrast for tasks such as professional photo editing or enjoying HDR content, the LG 32EP950 with its OLED panel is a strong choice, albeit at a premium price. However, its low refresh rate and lack of variable refresh rate support make it less suitable for competitive or fast-paced gaming. On the other hand, the LG 32GP850 offers better value for midrange budgets and is better suited for gaming due to a higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support, but it may not match the OLED's performance for color-intensive tasks and HDR content consumption. Choose the 32EP950 for top-tier visual quality in creative work and media, or opt for the 32GP850 for a balanced gaming and casual productivity experience at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 32GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.8
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.4
5.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$3,220
$600
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,220 and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) costs $600.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.3
4.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) | LG 32GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,220 | $600 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | Inkjet OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1037:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 540 nits | 412 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 430 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 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 | 7.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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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Simon Baker | May 2021
"This screen is aimed at professional users, content creation and HDR video production. The OLED panel offers really great picture quality with bright, vivid colours, true deep blacks and infinite contrast ratio for SDR and HDR. The semi-glossy screen coating does add to the picture quality and feel of the screen as well."
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