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Updated April 22, 2024·
If affordability is a key factor and you're interested in a monitor that performs well for productivity with a decent casual gaming experience, the LG 32UN650 would be a suitable choice. However, if you prioritize a larger screen size and better contrast for a more immersive HDR gaming and media consumption experience, and don't mind spending more, consider the Samsung S43CG70. The Samsung model also has more USB ports, which could be beneficial for connecting multiple devices. Keep in mind, the higher price of the Samsung reflects its premium features, which may not be necessary if your primary activities do not take advantage of them. 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 Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
3229:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
373 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
78.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
11.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.4
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Cost
$500
$999
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.1
6.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
3229:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
373 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32UN650 (IPS) to be good for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32UN650 (IPS) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3229:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 298 nits | 400 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 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 11.8 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 60,144 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 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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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