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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're seeking a monitor mainly for competitive gaming and are willing to invest more, the LG 32GQ950 with its higher refresh rate and response time could be a great fit, as it will provide smoother and more responsive gameplay. However, if you're looking at usage for productivity and want to save money, the less expensive LG 32UN650 should suffice, offering a decent display, though with less gaming performance. Neither is ideal for HDR gaming or media due to lower HDR brightness, but for standard tasks and casual gaming, both will perform adequately. The 32GQ950's better color gamut makes it a better choice for digital photo editing, at a higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Good for media consumption
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.7
3.8
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.6
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$930
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) has a price of $930 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
8.1
8.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both very good for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GQ950 (IPS) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$930 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 921:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 367 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1007 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 | 99.5 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.8 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 2 | 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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