LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
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CASUAL GAMING: Fair—6.2/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Poor—4.7/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Very Good—8.1/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Fair—6.6/10
RESOLUTION: Good—7.9/10
BRIGHTNESS: Fair—6.8/10
CONTRAST: Poor—5.9/10
COLOR VOLUME: Poor—5.6/10
REFRESH RATE: Good—7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME: Very Good—8.0/10
TEXT QUALITY: Good—7.9/10
The LG 32GQ950 offers a premium gaming experience, especially suited for casual and some competitive gamers, with its large screen and high resolution enhancing image clarity. It's a strong choice for digital photo editing due to its high color accuracy in certain color spaces. However, the monitor has a lower static contrast ratio and average brightness, which means it's not the best option for HDR gaming or media consumption. The IPS panel will give you wide viewing angles, but at a premium price, you might find limitations in terms of peak brightness and contrast when compared to other specialized HDR displays. Overall, it's an excellent monitor for a mix of gaming and productivity, though there are tradeoffs in HDR performance. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Pros
- Large, clear 32-inch 4K display
- High refresh rate for smooth gaming
- Good image clarity and text quality
- Adjustable stand for ergonomic positioning
Cons
- Subpar contrast for dark scenes
- Limited for high-end HDR gaming
- Average brightness could be better
- Only suitable for basic HDR media
Ratings by Category
Productivity:4.4
The productivity score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, screen size, pixels per inch, ergonomics and screen coating.
Media Consumption:3.7
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating
Casual Gaming:3.2
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,037 | ||
Screen Size | 32" | ||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | ||
Screen Type | LED | ||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | ||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | ||
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | 921:1 | ||
SDR Peak Brightness | 367 nits | ||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1007 nits | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | ||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.5 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | 5.8 ms | ||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | ||
Strobing / BFI | No | ||
Persistence Blur Score  | 7/10 | ||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | ||
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | ||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | ||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | ||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | ||
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | ||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | ||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | ||
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