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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a tight budget and still seek solid performance for competitive gaming, the LG 32GQ850 may suit you well, especially with its higher refresh rate and low response time. However, for outstanding image quality, wide color gamut, superior contrast for HDR gaming and media consumption, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 is a premium option. The Odyssey's OLED panel excels in contrast and color depth, making it exceptional for viewing experiences but it comes at a higher cost. The LG may underperform in HDR content and color reproduction compared to the Samsung, making it less ideal for color-critical tasks. Choose the LG for budget-friendly, competitive gaming and the Samsung for a high-end media and gaming experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.0
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.3
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$718
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) has a price of $718 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) costs $1,500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.2
5.2
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.9 ms
48 - 260 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GQ850 (IPS) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$718 | $1,500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 150 nits | 241 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 456 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 135 % | 99.3 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 0.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 260 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 1 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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