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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high resolution and exceptional image clarity for tasks like digital photo editing, you would find the LG UltraFine 5K monitor a better fit, though it comes at a premium price. However, if you're looking for a larger screen and better value for general use without the need for the sharpest detail, the LG 32UN650 offers a more budget-friendly option with still a high resolution, albeit lower than the UltraFine. Neither are ideal for competitive gaming due to poor refresh rates but could suffice for casual gaming. For HDR content, both monitors have limitations, so for the best HDR gaming and media experience, you might look elsewhere. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good contrast
Advantages of the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS)
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
3229:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
373 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
78.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming, though the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
11.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$500
$1,179
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) has a price of $500 and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) costs $1,179.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
8.4
8.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
218 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both very good for productivity.
Media Consumption
7.1
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
3229:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
373 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32UN650 (IPS) | LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $1,179 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2880 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3229:1 | 1200:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 298 nits | 500 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 | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.6 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 11.8 ms | 14 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 218 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 10/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 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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