If you prioritize impeccable image quality and work with color-critical tasks like photo editing, the LG 32EP950 with its superior contrast and color accuracy is a solid choice. It's also excellent for HDR gaming and media with deep blacks and vibrant colors. However, if you're more into gaming, particularly competitive gaming, and can sacrifice some image quality for better responsiveness and higher refresh rates, you might prefer the LG 32GQ950. It has a faster refresh, and response times will benefit fast-paced games. The 32GQ950 is also more budget-friendly, making it a practical option for day-to-day productivity and casual media consumption despite its lower contrast and peak brightness compared to the OLED model. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Excellent for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Good brightness
Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
Very good for productivity
Good refresh rate
Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
6.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
6.8/10
8.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 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 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.4/10
6.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$3,220
$930
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,220 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.3/10
4.7/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The LG 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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