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LG 32GP850-B Review

December 10, 2023

True Score

81

Absolutely Fresh

83

6

Experts

NR

0

Consumers

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The LG 32GP850-B is a gaming monitor that reviewers have praised for its impressive color accuracy and 180Hz refresh rate. It was also found to have wide viewing angles, superb gradient handling, and support for HDR10 content, unlike the MSI Optix G273. However, its ergonomics were not as good, and its low contrast made dark areas look gray.

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Table of Contents

Overview
What Is Not on the Box
Product Comparison
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Expert Score Breakdown
Customer Score Breakdown
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Overview

The LG 32GP850-B is a mid-tier display that was announced in 2021 as part of LG’s UltraGear range of top level gaming monitors. It has a decent 165Hz refresh rate for smooth graphics when gaming and high color accuracy out of the box. It is one of the best computer displays with wide viewing angles that make it ideal for group viewing, and its matte screen finish gives it impressive reflection handling.

What Is Not on the Box

What the brand doesn’t always tell you…

our Verdict

The LG 32GP850-B is a 32-inch gaming monitor that product testers have hailed for delivering an enjoyable big-screen PC gaming experience, and although it doesn’t have a 4K screen resolution like the LG 32UL500-W its high out-of-the-box color accuracy also left reviewers from Rtings fairly impressed, as they confirmed that images on the monitor were sharp and well detailed. They also found out that the monitor had outstanding gradient handling, and because of this, they concluded that it would also be an excellent option to consider for media creation. During their tests, experts from Display Ninja also noted that the monitor had pretty high image accuracy when viewed from the side and attributed this to two things: its wide viewing angles and impeccable reflection handling which is courtesy of its matte screen finish.

Still, some reviewers raised issues with the monitor’s low contrast and disappointing ergonomics. They didn’t like that they could not make any swivel adjustments and that dark areas were not fairly visible in a dark room.

True Score

81

Reasons to Buy

Great color accuracy
Wide viewing angles
Impressive reflection handling
High 180Hz max refresh rate
Rapid 6.2ms response time

Reasons to Avoid

Low contrast
Mediocre ergonomics
No local dimming feature
Low pixel density

Specifications

	Display Type	LCD
	HDMI Inputs	2
	HDR Format	Yes
	Max Resolution	2560 x 1440
	Panel Type	IPS
	Refresh Rate	180 Hz
	Response Time	1 ms
	Screen size	32"
	Sync Technology	AMD FreeSync

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Product Comparison

	LG 32GP850-B Review	LG 32GN50T-B Review
True Score	81	68	NR
Ranking	# 8 / 75	# 101 / 127	# /
Market Context	The LG 32GP850-B is a mid-tier display that was announced in 2021 as part of LG’s UltraGear range of top level gaming monitors. It has… The LG 32GP850-B is a mid-tier display that was announced in 2021 as part of LG’s UltraGear range of top level gaming monitors. It has a decent 165Hz refresh rate for smooth graphics when gaming and high color accuracy out of the box. It is one of the best computer displays with wide viewing angles that make it ideal for group viewing, and its matte screen finish gives it impressive reflection handling.	The LG 32GP850-B has a slightly higher refresh rate than the LG 32GN50T-B and is also more adjustable because of its superb ergonomics. The LG… The LG 32GP850-B has a slightly higher refresh rate than the LG 32GN50T-B and is also more adjustable because of its superb ergonomics. The LG monitor also gets somewhat brighter than the Gigabyte M32Q and is more suitable for group use because of its wide viewing angles.	While the LG 32GP850-B (This review) and the LG 32GN650-B may be similar in screen resolution and size, the two also use different panel technologies,… While the LG 32GP850-B (This review) and the LG 32GN650-B may be similar in screen resolution and size, the two also use different panel technologies, and this slight difference gives the 32GP85-B an advantage as far as viewing angles, reflection handling, and peak brightness levels are concerned.
Display Type	LCD	VA	–
HDMI Inputs	2	2	–
HDR Format	Yes	n/a	–
Max Resolution	2560 x 1440	1920 x 1080	–
Panel Type	IPS	VA	–
Refresh Rate	180 Hz	165 Hz	–
Dig Deeper		Read review →: LG 32GN50T-B Review

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Score Card

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Expert Score

83

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

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Customer Score

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*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

81

Any product with a True Score above 80 is a Absolutely Fresh

Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight

A
Trust Score
77
The LG UltraGear 32GP850-B is an impressive monitor all-around. It’s an excellent gaming monitor with… read more
By:
Rob Shafer
B
Trust Score
NR
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By:
Simon Baker
F
Trust Score
85
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By:
Mike Jennings
F
Trust Score
80
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By:
Jeremy Laird
F
Trust Score
80
The LG UltraGear 32GP850-B is a high-performance 32″ Nano IPS panel with a solid refresh… read more
By:
Unknown
F
Trust Score
83
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By:
Charlie Noon