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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you're looking for a solid experience across casual gaming and productivity, the LG 32GP850 with its lower resolution but good refresh rate and reasonable color accuracy can serve you well. However, if you're seeking higher image clarity and want to enjoy detailed 4K content, along with a better experience in productivity tasks due to the higher resolution, the LG 32GQ950 is a strong choice, especially if you engage in activities where the extra detail is beneficial, such as graphic design or video editing, despite its higher price. Neither monitor is the best for HDR content due to their limited peak brightness and contrast. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GP850 (IPS)
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Productivity
5.0
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
93 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 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.5
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1037:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
430 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$600
$930
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) has a price of $600 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1037:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
430 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32GQ950 (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.8
4.7
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GP850 (IPS) | LG 32GQ950 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $930 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1037:1 | 921:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 412 nits | 367 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 430 nits | 1007 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | 5.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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