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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize high refresh rates and smoother gameplay for competitive gaming on a tighter budget, the LG monitor is a solid choice. However, if you're okay with investing more for richer colors, deeper blacks, and sharper details for HDR gaming and media consumption on a larger screen, the Samsung monitor excels in these areas despite a lower refresh rate. Keep in mind that the Samsung may not be as well-suited for fast-paced games due to its fair response time compared to the LG's very good response time. Both are capable for productivity and casual gaming, but the LG's higher refresh rate might be more appealing for those activities as well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1037:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
430 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.0
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.5
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1037:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
430 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$600
$999
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) has a price of $600 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.8
4.9
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GP850 (IPS) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1037:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 412 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 430 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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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