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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and are on a tighter budget, the LG 32GQ850 offers a high refresh rate and good performance for fast-paced games. However, for enjoying movies and high dynamic range (HDR) content, the Samsung S43CG70 with its larger screen and better contrast might provide a more immersive experience, albeit at a higher price point. The Samsung also has a higher resolution, which is better for productivity and media consumption, offering sharper text and more screen real estate. If you're into digital photo editing, the LG's color accuracy is dependable. Keep in mind, the Samsung's larger size may require more desk space. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (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 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.3
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$718
$999
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) has a price of $718 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.2
4.9
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 260 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ850 (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 32GQ850 (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 32GQ850 (IPS) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$718 | $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 | 16 | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 150 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 135 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 260 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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