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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-resolution display on a budget, the LG 32UN650 with its larger screen may be suitable for everyday use and non-HDR gaming. However, if you're willing to invest more in a premium experience and would appreciate deeper blacks and more vivid colors for HDR gaming and media, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB offers superior image quality and performance for those content types. The Samsung's curvature and aspect ratio enhance immersion, especially for movies and games, but its ultra-wide format may be less optimal for traditional productivity tasks that benefit from a standard widescreen layout. Choose the Samsung for a high-end gaming and cinematic experience or the LG for an affordable, larger-screen option with decent performance for general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (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
- Good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
3229:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
373 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
78.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.2
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
11.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.9 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
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
Glossy
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.1
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
3229:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
373 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good.
Cost
$500
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) costs $1,500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 32UN650 (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.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (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 32UN650 (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32UN650 (IPS) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3229:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 298 nits | 241 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 373 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 | 98.6 % | 99.3 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 11.8 ms | 0.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | 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 | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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