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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a tighter budget and looking for a larger, sharper display for general use or work-related tasks, the LG 32UN650 with its 32-inch screen and high resolution could serve you well despite its limited gaming capabilities. However, if you're willing to invest more and prioritize a better gaming experience with a higher refresh rate and more immersive ultrawide format, the LG 34GN850B, with its 34-inch curved screen, may better meet your needs, though it's not optimal for specialized tasks like HDR video editing or print photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good contrast
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
3229:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
373 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
78.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
11.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.4
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.1
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
3229:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
373 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) has a price of $500 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 32UN650 (IPS) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3229:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 298 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 373 nits | 436 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.6 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 11.8 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 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."
LG 34GN850B (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | August 2020
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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