The LG 32GK850G is a decent 32 inch 1440p monitor with great gaming performance. This monitor has a very fast response time, resulting in clear motion, very low input lag, and support for G-SYNC variable refresh rate technology, reducing screen tearing. With a VA panel, the contrast ratio is good and blacks appear deep when viewed in dark rooms, but unfortunately, the viewing angles are poor and you'll lose image accuracy when viewed from the side. Also, it can get bright enough to overcome glare in most rooms and it has decent reflection handling.
The LG 32GK850G is a decent monitor for mixed usage. It has a large screen size, good resolution, and a very low input lag that makes it very responsive to your actions. Unfortunately, it doesn't support HDR and the poor viewing angles don't allow you to easily share your work with others around you. Gamers will appreciate the G-SYNC support and extremely fast response time.
The 32GK850G is okay for office use. With a 32 inch screen and 1440p resolution, you can easily open multiple windows. You can also place it however you like it, although the swivel and tilt adjustments are a bit limiting. The viewing angles are inadequate, so you'll lose image accuracy if you need to share your screen with coworkers. However, it can get bright enough to combat glare in most offices.
The LG 32GK850G is a great monitor for gaming. It has an excellent low input lag, and the screen is large with enough resolution to display most details of your favorite game. Furthermore, it supports G-SYNC VRR technology which helps reduce tearing. Its response time is very fast, resulting in clear motion, and the decent ergonomics will allow you to place it comfortably without the need for a VESA mount.
Decent for multimedia. You'll be able to sit back and enjoy your favorite videos on the 32 inch, 1440p screen, but the 32GK850G-B isn't ideal for watching videos with others due to its poor viewing angles. Fortunately, it has a good contrast ratio, so blacks appear as they should when viewed in the dark, and it has an outstanding SDR color gamut, displaying a wide range of colors.
The 32GK850G is a decent monitor for media creation. The 32 inch screen and 1440p resolution will allow you to display many details of your content on the screen. It has a low input lag that makes it very responsive to your actions and it can get bright enough to combat glare in most rooms. Unfortunately, it may not be suitable for photo or publishing professionals since the coverage of the Adobe RGB color space may be a bit limiting.
This monitor doesn't support HDR.
Update 08/09/2019: There was a mistake in our swivel range scoring. The ergonomics score has increased slightly.
Decent ergonomics. The monitor can be easily positioned to your liking. The only downside is that some adjustments have a limiting range. It's worth noting that swivel range is less than the manual claims.
There's a circle on the back that lights up even when the monitor is off. Like other LG monitors, there's a hook on the stand for cable management.
The 32GK850G's contrast ratio is good, which is expected from a VA panel. Blacks look deep in a dark room, much like the LG 32UD59-B.
This monitor doesn't have a local dimming feature. The above video is for reference only.
Great SDR peak brightness. The 32GK850 can get bright enough to combat glare in most rooms. Its brightness remains consistent across different content, although small highlights are a bit less bright.
This monitor doesn't support HDR.
As is the case with most VA panel monitors, the 32GK850G has inadequate horizontal viewing angles. The image will start to degrade when viewed from the side.
Poor vertical viewing angles. The edges of the screen will appear darker if you sit close to the screen.
Mediocre out-of-box color accuracy. Most colors are inaccurate and the overall color temperature is colder than the 6500K target, so colors will have a blue tint to them. The gamma curve follows the target well, although some scenes may appear brighter than they should.
Post-calibration, the 32GK850G has excellent color accuracy. Most colors are accurate and the color temperature is extremely close to the target of 6500K. The gamma is slightly below the target, so some scenes may appear brighter than they should.
You can download our ICC profile calibration here. This is provided for reference only and shouldn't be used, as the calibration values vary per individual unit even for the same model due to manufacturing tolerances.
Excellent SDR color gamut. The 32GK850G displays nearly all of the sRGB color space used in most content. Unfortunately, photo editors might be disappointed with the limited coverage of the Adobe RGB color space used in photo editing.
This monitor doesn't support HDR.
This monitor doesn't support HDR.
Overdrive Setting | Response Time Chart | Response Time Tables | Motion Blur Photo |
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The 32GK850 has an outstanding response time. By putting the Overdrive setting to 'Fast', motion is clear with very quick response time, although there's a bit of overshoot in some transitions. If that bothers you, the 'Normal' setting has minimal overshoot, but there's slightly more motion blur.
Overdrive Setting | Response Time Chart | Response Time Tables | Motion Blur Photo |
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Normal | Chart | Table | Photo |
Fast | Chart | Table | Photo |
Faster | Chart | Table | Photo |
Excellent response time at 60Hz, which is great for people who want to play console games on this monitor. Like at its max refresh rate, the best Overdrive setting is 'Fast', although there's still a bit of overshoot in bright transitions.
This monitor doesn't have a black frame insertion feature to help reduce motion blur.
Excellent refresh rate. Not only its native refresh rate is 144Hz, but you can easily overclock it to 165Hz. It also supports NVIDIA's G-SYNC VRR technology, reducing tearing in games, which is great news for competitive gamers. These higher refresh rates only work when the monitor is connected on DisplayPort, as HDMI only supports 60Hz and no G-SYNC.
The LG 32GK850G has an excellent low input lag and that remains low even when G-SYNC is enabled.
The LG 32GK850G has a 1440p resolution which is good considering its 32 inch screen size. If you're looking for a 4k monitor, then check out the LG 32UD99.