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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a monitor that excels in competitive gaming and high-resolution productivity work, the LG 32GQ950 with its higher refresh rate and larger screen size would be a better choice, though at a premium price. However, if your focus is on maximizing vertical screen real estate for tasks like coding or writing, while saving some money, the LG DualUp 28MQ780's unique aspect ratio and resolution would serve you well, albeit with a lower refresh rate that's not ideal for fast-paced gaming. Neither is particularly great for HDR gaming and media consumption. The choice depends on whether gaming performance and a larger screen or cost savings and a unique screen layout are more important for your use. 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 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS)
- The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 32GQ950 (IPS).
Key differences
Cost
$930
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) has a price of $930 and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) costs $700.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32GQ950 (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
4.9
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
8.1
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32GQ950 (IPS) to be very good for productivity, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is good.
Media Consumption
6.6
6.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GQ950 (IPS) | LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$930 | $700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 2880 | |
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 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 367 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1007 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.5 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.8 ms | 10 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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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