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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize affordability and a decent gaming and productivity experience, the LG 32UN650 could be a solid choice. However, if you are willing to invest in higher quality, particularly for print photo editing and HDR video editing where color accuracy is crucial, the premium-priced ViewSonic XG321UG may serve you better. The LG won't excel for competitive gaming or high dynamic range content due to its lower brightness and longer response time, while the ViewSonic offers better performance in these areas. The choice hinges on whether the ViewSonic’s advanced features justify the higher cost for your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Very good contrast
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.6
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
11.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$500
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) has a price of $500 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.6
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
3229:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
373 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
78.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
8.4
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32UN650 (IPS) to be very good for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good.
Media Consumption
7.1
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
3229:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
373 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32UN650 (IPS) to be good for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32UN650 (IPS) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3229:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 298 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 373 nits | 1400 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 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 11.8 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 48,144 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 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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."
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