If you prioritize high-end photo editing with accurate colors and deep blacks, and can afford a premium-priced monitor, the LG 32EP950 with its OLED panel is excellent, particularly for print photo editing. However, it's not the best for gaming due to its lower refresh rate. On the other hand, the LG 32UN650 offers a midrange price and is a solid all-rounder with good color accuracy, but falls short for HDR gaming or editing. If budget is a concern and you desire a balance between productivity and casual gaming, the LG 32UN650 might serve you well, but it doesn't excel in any specific area like the LG 32EP950 does for professional photo work. 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 32UN650 (IPS)
Very good for productivity
Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
6.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
6.8/10
8.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 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 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.4/10
7.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good.
Cost
$3,220
$500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,220 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.3/10
3.8/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and the LG 32UN650 (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."
"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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