If budget is a concern and your focus is on competitive gaming, the LG 32GQ850 with its high refresh rate and lower price point may be appealing. However, if you're seeking an immersive media consumption experience and excel in HDR gaming, the larger and more color-accurate LG 45GS95QE could be worth the premium cost, offering superior image quality and contrast with its OLED panel. Keep in mind that while the 32GQ850 can handle productivity tasks well, it is not the best choice for HDR content, which is a strong suit of the 45GS95QE. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED).
Advantages of the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.2/10
6.0/10
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 260 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.0/10
3.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.3/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$718
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) has a price of $718 and the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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