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Updated April 22, 2024·
If budget is a concern and your focus is on productivity with sharp text and a large, high-resolution screen, the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is an economical choice. However, if you're a serious gamer or a media enthusiast who values a wider screen, better contrast, and HDR performance, and you don't mind spending more, the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) will deliver a superior gaming and media watching experience. The latter's OLED technology also offers deeper blacks and more vibrant colors, making it suitable for digital photo editing and consumption of HDR content. On the downside, for general productivity tasks, this monitor may not offer the same value as the less expensive option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
9.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
3229:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
373 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
78.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
6.3
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
11.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.4
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.1
7.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
3229:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
373 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both good for media consumption, though the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$500
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) has a price of $500 and the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,300.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32UN650 (IPS) | LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $1,300 | ||
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 | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3229:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 298 nits | 275 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 373 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.6 % | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 11.8 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
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 | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
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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