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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for a fast refresh rate and smoother gameplay, the LG 32GQ850 is the better choice although it's more expensive. However, for high-resolution work like digital photo editing or if budget is a concern, the LG 32UN650 offers a 4K screen at a lower price point but with a slower refresh rate that won't be as suitable for fast-paced games. Neither monitor is optimal for HDR gaming or media consumption. If you prioritize image clarity and text quality for productivity tasks, you might want to consider other options as both monitors perform fairly in these areas. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.2
3.8
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
48 - 260 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.0
8.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
93 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 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.3
7.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$718
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) has a price of $718 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 32GQ850 (IPS) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$718 | $500 | ||
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 | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 150 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 373 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 135 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 260 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 139 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 | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"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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