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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a monitor with a higher resolution for sharper images, the LG 32GQ950 with its 4K display may be more appealing, especially for productivity tasks that benefit from more screen real estate. However, for the best contrast and color quality, particularly important for immersive gaming and media consumption, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 with its QD-OLED panel excels, offering infinite contrast and excellent color volume. The Samsung also has a wider aspect ratio which can be more engaging for gaming and watching movies but may be less conventional for work applications. For responsiveness in gaming, both offer good refresh rates and low response times, but the Samsung's slightly higher refresh rate and quality of motion may appeal more to competitive gamers. If color accuracy is critical, as in photo editing, both are suitable, but the LG's performance may not be as vivid in HDR video editing compared to the Samsung's best-in-class color capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
5.2
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
5.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.9 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.1
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.6
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$930
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) has a price of $930 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) costs $1,500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 32GQ950 (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.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GQ950 (IPS) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$930 | $1,500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 921:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 367 nits | 241 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1007 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 | 99.5 % | 99.3 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.8 ms | 0.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 1 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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