Our Verdict
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.
- Great gaming features.
- Good dark room performance.
- Bad viewing angles.
- No HDR support.
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.
Changelog
- Updated Feb 17, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
- Updated Oct 11, 2018: Review published.
- Updated Oct 09, 2018: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Oct 09, 2018: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 32 inch model (32GK850G-B). However, some variants of the monitor exist, which are listed below.
If someone comes across a different type of panel, or if their 32GK850G-B doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we'll update the review. Note that some tests such as the gray uniformity may vary between individual units.
| Model | Size | Refresh rate | Variable Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32GK650F-B | 32" | 144Hz | FreeSync |
| 32GK850F-B | 32" | 144Hz | FreeSync 2 |
| 32GK850G-B | 32" | 144Hz | G-SYNC |
The unit we tested was manufactured in July 2018 and you can see the label here.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The LG 32GK850G is a decent monitor that performs very well for gaming and won't disappoint you for other uses. See our recommendations for the best 4k gaming monitors, the best 1440p gaming monitors, and the best monitors for PS4.
The LG 32UD59-B is marginally better than the LG 32GK850G-B. The 32UD59-B has a better vertical viewing angle that helps keep the image more uniform when viewed from the top like in office environments. The 32UD59-B also supports a 4k resolution which allows it to display more content on the same size screen. On the other hand, the 32GK850G-B has better ergonomics that help you place it in a comfortable position with ease. The 32GK850G-B is better for gaming as it has a lower input lag, a faster refresh rate, and a faster pixel response time that only leaves a small blur trail.
The LG 32GK850G-B and the LG 32GK650F-B deliver very similar performance overall, but the 32GK650F supports FreeSync, whereas the 32GK850G-B supports G-SYNC. The 32GK850G-B has a much faster response time, but no black frame insertion feature. The 32GK850G-B has an RGB bias lighting feature on the back.
These are two different types of monitors, each with advantages and disadvantages. The Acer Predator XB271HU Bmiprz has wider viewing angles and is a better choice if you'll be looking at the monitor from the side, like when you're collaborating with people. The Acer also has a better ergonomic stand that allows you to place it in a comfortable position with ease. The LG 32GK850G-B is larger, so you can work more comfortably, and it has a better dark room performance with blacks that are more deep and uniform than on the Acer.
The LG 32UD99-W is much better than the LG 32GK850G-B. The LG 32UD99 has better viewing angles due to its IPS panel and supports HDR and 4k resolution. On the other hand, the LG 32GK850G-B has a higher native contrast ratio that makes blacks look deep in a dark room. The 32G850G-B is also a better monitor for gaming since it has a faster pixel response time that only leaves a small blur trail, a faster refresh rate, and a lower input lag.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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