LG 32GQ950

The LG 32GQ950 is an excellent 32″ 4K 144Hz IPS monitor for SDR content, gaming, color-critical work and everyday use. However, while some HDR scenes are great, others are underwhelming, so it’s not the best option for HDR content consumption at this price range.

-- As reviewed by Display Ninja
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Product details

  • Experience faster, smoother gameplay in vibrant color with this 32-Inch Next Gen Nano IPS display, featuring a high 144-Hertz native resolution (O/C 160Hz), 1ms (GtG) response rate, and HDR 1000 capability.Specific uses for product - Gaming.Brightness : 450cd (typ) / 360cd (Min). Viewing Angle : 178º(R/L), 178º(U/D)
  • With compatible video cards, NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro virtually eliminates screen tearing and minimizes stutter in high-resolution and fast-paced games for a fast and fluid gaming experience
  • Customized game modes optimize your gaming conditions with two first-person-shooter modes and a real-time strategy (RTS) mode as well. Frames-per-Second (FPS) counter displays real-time data to measure loading times and adjustment effects
  • Dynamic Action Sync helps reduce input lag to help you respond to on-screen action quickly. Black Stabilizer dynamically brightens dark scenes to help you find enemies in the dark. Enhance your accuracy in firefights with the Crosshair feature
  • Three-sided, virtually borderless design and adjustable tilt, height, and pivot ensure you have the most comfortable viewing position to play your games

PROS

+ High pixel density
+ High peak brightness and wide color gamut (with sRGB mode)
+ Quick response time, low input lag
+ Plenty of features, including VRR up to 160Hz
+ Ergonomic stand, USB hub

CONS

- Design lacks swivel option
- IPS glow and mediocre contrast ratio (as expected from this panel technology, but A-TW polarizer helps minimize the issue)
- Only 32 dimming zones

Expert reviews and ratings

By Display Ninja on July 28, 2022
The LG 32GQ950 is an excellent 32″ 4K 144Hz IPS monitor for SDR content, gaming, color-critical work and everyday use. However, while some HDR scenes are great, others are underwhelming, so it’s not the best option for HDR content consumption at this price range.
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