LG 32GP850 (IPS)

LG 32GP850 (IPS)

LG 32GP850 (IPS)

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BEST RATING
Casual Gaming:
3.0
CASUAL GAMING: Poor5.8/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Poor4.8/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Poor5.0/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Poor5.5/10
RESOLUTION: Fair6.2/10
BRIGHTNESS: Good7.0/10
CONTRAST: Fair6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME: Poor5.6/10
REFRESH RATE: Good7.2/10
RESPONSE TIME: Very Good8.0/10
TEXT QUALITY: Fair6.2/10

The LG 32GP850 is a 32-inch LED IPS monitor with a midrange price, offering a blend of features suitable for various uses. For casual gamers, it provides a good experience with variable refresh rate support and strobing to reduce motion blur, but serious competitors might seek faster response times despite its good refresh rate. Its size and resolution make it decent for productivity, with enough screen real estate for multitasking, although image clarity is just fair. The monitor supports a broad color gamut, making it suitable for digital photo editing but not for high-end HDR video editing. Its brightness levels are good, but color volume is limited. For media consumption, the monitor is not ideal for HDR gaming and media due to its peak brightness and contrast. If you're a prosumer wanting to edit photos or need a versatile monitor for gaming and work, this could be a fine choice, but there are tradeoffs in responsiveness and HDR performance. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.




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Pros
  • Good for photo editing
  • Adjustable stand increases ergonomics
  • Supports variable refresh rate for gaming
Cons
  • Not suitable for HDR gaming
  • Lower brightness for HDR content
  • Limited color volume for professional use

Ratings by Category

Casual Gaming:
3.0
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.

Full Specs

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GENERAL

Price
$600
Screen Size
32"
Resolution
2560 x 1440
Screen Type
LED
Screen Sub-type
IPS
Refresh Rate
180Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
1037:1
SDR Peak Brightness
412 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
430 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
sRGB Color Gamut
100 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
6.2 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 180 Hz
Strobing / BFI
Yes
Persistence Blur Score
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7.3/10
Ghosting Score
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8/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
93 PPI
Coating
Matte
Text Clarity Score
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6.3/10
Image Clarity Score
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6.3/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
1
HDMI 2.0 Ports
2
HDMI 2.1 Ports
0
Micro HDMI Ports
0
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
0

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