The LG 32GN600-B is a 32-inch, 1440p monitor with a VA panel. It's nearly identical to the LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B but with a much simpler stand and worse ergonomics. It has a 165Hz refresh rate with native FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) support and works with NVIDIA's G-SYNC Compatible feature. It's an entry-level model that's fairly limited in extra features. However, it still has add-ons that most gamers would expect, like crosshair and black stabilizer features to give you a competitive advantage while gaming.
Our Verdict
The LG 32GN600 is a decent monitor for most uses. It has low input lag and a fast response time, making it a great choice for gamers. The large, relatively high-resolution screen is decent for office use or media creators but has terrible ergonomics and poor viewing angles. It has great contrast and decent black uniformity, so it's a decent choice for HDR gaming or watching videos in a dark room.
- Fast refresh rate.
- Great screen real estate.
- Image degrades at an angle.
- Terrible ergonomics.
- Just okay text clarity.
The LG UltraGear 32GN600-B is a satisfactory office monitor. The large, relatively high-resolution screen is great for multitasking, but the pixel density is low, and text clarity is just okay. It has decent reflection handling and decent peak brightness in SDR, so glare won't be an issue for most people unless you're in a bright room. Unfortunately, it has narrow viewing angles, and the stand has terrible ergonomics.
- Decent SDR peak brightness and reflection handling.
- Fantastic accuracy before calibration.
- Great screen real estate.
- Image degrades at an angle.
- Terrible ergonomics.
- Just okay text clarity.
The LG 32GN600 is a great gaming monitor. It has an okay response time at the max refresh rate, but like most VA monitors, there's noticeable black smearing. It also has fantastic low input lag, supports FreeSync VRR technology, and is G-SYNC compatible. The large, relatively high-resolution screen delivers an immersive gaming experience, but it has narrow viewing angles, so it isn't recommended for co-op gaming.
- Fast refresh rate.
- Low input lag.
- Great screen real estate.
- Black smearing in dark scenes.
- Terrible ergonomics.
The LG 32GN600 is a decent monitor for watching videos. The large, relatively high-resolution screen delivers a more immersive feel when watching videos, but the narrow viewing angles make it a poor choice for watching with other people. It has decent reflection handling and decent peak brightness in SDR, so glare won't be an issue in a moderately-lit room, and it looks good in a dark room thanks to its great contrast and decent black uniformity.
- Decent SDR peak brightness and reflection handling.
- Fantastic accuracy before calibration.
- Image degrades at an angle.
- Terrible ergonomics.
The LG UltraGear 32GN600 is a decent monitor for media creators. The large, relatively high-resolution screen makes it easier to see more of your workflow at once, but the lower pixel density results in just okay text clarity. It has an excellent SDR color gamut but has limited coverage of the Adobe RGB color space. Unfortunately, the stand has terrible ergonomics, and the image degrades at an angle, so it isn't a good choice if you have to share your screen with someone else.
- Excellent SDR color gamut.
- Decent SDR peak brightness and reflection handling.
- Fantastic accuracy before calibration.
- Great screen real estate.
- Image degrades at an angle.
- Terrible ergonomics.
- Just okay text clarity.
The LG 32GN600-B is alright for HDR. It displays deep blacks in dark rooms thanks to its high native contrast ratio, but it doesn't have a local dimming feature to further improve it. Unfortunately, it can't display the wide range of colors needed for HDR, and it has low peak brightness, so colors and highlights look dull and muted.
- High contrast ratio.
- Can't display wide color gamut.
- No local dimming.
- Low HDR peak brightness.
Changelog
- Updated Mar 28, 2023: Clarified text throughout as part of Test Bench 1.2, including adding text to the Console Compatibility boxes.
- Updated Jan 11, 2023: Added text for the macOS compatibility box added as part of test bench 1.2.
- Updated Jan 10, 2023: Updated to Test Bench 1.2, resulting in changes to the results and scores with the Response Time and Input Lag. Added tests for Console Compatibility and macOS compatibility and made minor changes to other tests, which you can see in our Changelog.
- Updated Dec 16, 2022: Updated the text for clarity and accuracy throughout.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 32-inch LG 32GN600-B, part of LG's UltraGear gaming monitor lineup. There are other similar monitors in LG's UltraGear lineup with various configurations, and you can see the differences between them below, but the results aren't valid for those models.
| Model | Size | Panel Type | Resolution | Max Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27GN650-B | 27" | IPS | 1080p | 144Hz |
| 27GN750-B | 27" | IPS | 1080p | 240Hz |
| 32GN600-B | 32" | VA | 1440p | 165Hz |
| 32GN650-B | 32" | VA | 1440p | 165Hz |
| 27GP850-B | 27" | IPS | 1440p | 180Hz |
| 32GP850-B | 32" | IPS | 1440p | 180Hz |
Our unit was manufactured in June 2021; you can see the label here.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The LG UltraGear 32GN600 is a basic gaming monitor that doesn't stand out against the competition. It's great for gaming, with low input lag and an okay response time, but there are far better options for just a bit more, like the LG 32GP850-B/32GP83B-B or even the Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 1.0) if you're on a tight budget. Those monitors have wider viewing angles, making them better for co-op gaming, and have better motion handling.
For more options, check out our recommendations for the best budget gaming monitors, the best 32-inch monitors, and the best 1440p monitors.
The LG 32GN600-B and the Samsung Odyssey G55C S27CG55 are entry-level 1440p gaming monitors with many similarities. Choosing one over the other really comes down to size as the LG has a bigger screen, but because of the smaller screen of the Samsung, it has higher pixel density for sharper text clarity.
The LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B and the LG 32GN600-B are nearly identical. The only significant difference between them is the stand. The 32GN650-B has a more advanced stand with much better ergonomics, so adjusting it to an ideal viewing position is easier.
The LG 32GN600-B is better than the AOC CQ32G1. The LG has better black uniformity, much better gradient handling, and a faster response time. Unlike the AOC, the LG supports HDR, but this doesn't add much, as it can't display a wide color gamut and can't get very bright in HDR. On the other hand, the AOC has better viewing angles.
The LG 32GP850-B/32GP83B-B and the LG 32GN600-B are both 32-inch, 1440p gaming monitors, but because they have different panel types, they each have their own strengths and weaknesses. The 32GP850 has wider viewing angles, so it's better for sharing your screen with someone next to you, and a much faster response time for gaming. The 32GN600-B, on the other hand, has much better contrast and better black uniformity, so it's a better choice for a dark room.
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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