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Updated April 23, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you enjoy casual gaming and digital photo editing, the LG 32GP850 with its good refresh rate and color accuracy is a solid choice. Alternatively, if you're willing to invest more for an enhanced experience in productivity tasks, HDR video editing, and a sharper image due to higher resolution, the ViewSonic XG321UG would suit your needs, although it may not be as well-suited for competitive gaming due to its response time. Both monitors offer large screen size and good color depth, but the ViewSonic has a significant advantage in HDR peak brightness, which enhances HDR content viewing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1037:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
430 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.0
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good for productivity, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.5
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
1037:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
430 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$600
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) has a price of $600 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.8
4.6
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GP850 (IPS) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1037:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 412 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 430 nits | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | 48,144 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 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
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 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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