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LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B Monitor Review

Tested using Methodology v1.2
Review updated Feb 05, 2024 at 01:36 pm
LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B Picture
7.4
Mixed Usage
7.1
Office
8.0
Gaming
7.4
Media Consumption
7.5
Media Creation
6.6
HDR

The LG 32GN650-B is a 32-inch 1440p budget gaming monitor from LG's UltraGear lineup. It has a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz and FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) support to reduce screen tearing. While it doesn't have many productivity features or USB connectivity, it does have some additional gaming features, like crosshair support, black stabilizer, dynamic contrast ratio, and a 3.5 mm audio out port for gaming consoles or other attached devices.

Our Verdict

7.4 Mixed Usage

The LG 32GN650-B is decent for mixed usage. It's great for gaming thanks to its high 165Hz refresh rate for smooth motion and low input lag for a responsive feel. It's also good for media creation and decent for office work. It has adequate text clarity, and its 32-inch size is large enough to open multiple windows at the same time. It also has great contrast and displays deep blacks in a dark room. It's also decent for media consumption, though it's not ideal for watching with friends, as the image is inconsistent from the sides. Finally, it's adequate for HDR, though it doesn't get bright enough for highlights to pop.

Pros
  • 165Hz max refresh rate.
  • Large screen.
Cons
  • Narrow viewing angles.
  • Can't swivel.
  • HDR content doesn't pop.
7.1 Office

The LG 32GN650-B is decent for office use. It has adequate text clarity, and its 32-inch size is large enough to open multiple windows at the same time. It has decent brightness and reflection handling, and while it overcomes glare in most environments, it struggles with glare from strong light sources, like opposite a bright window. Also, in addition to having no swivel adjustment, images appear quite inconsistent from the sides, making it difficult to share the screen with others.

Pros
  • Large screen.
  • Good gray uniformity.
Cons
  • Narrow viewing angles.
  • Can't swivel.
8.0 Gaming

The LG 32GN650-B is a great monitor for gaming. It has a 165Hz refresh rate and VRR support for a smooth experience, low input lag for a responsive feel, and a decent response time, so fast-moving objects don't have too much blur behind them. However, there are black trails behind darker, fast-moving objects. Its 32-inch size and 1440p resolution create an immersive gaming experience. It's also a good choice for darker environments, displaying deep blacks next to bright highlights. While it doesn't have HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, it supports most console features.

Pros
  • 165Hz max refresh rate.
  • Low input lag.
  • Large screen.
Cons
  • Black trails behind darker, fast-moving objects.
  • Slow response time when transitioning from black to dark gray.
7.4 Media Consumption

The LG 32GN650-B is decent for media consumption. Its 32-inch 1440p screen provides plenty of space to immerse yourself in a movie or video. Additionally, it has a great contrast ratio and displays deep blacks in a dark room. However, it has narrow viewing angles, so it's not ideal for watching with a friend, as the image is inconsistent from the sides. Additionally, it overcomes glare in most environments thanks to its decent brightness and reflection handling but struggles with glare from strong light sources, like opposite a bright window.

Pros
  • Low input lag.
  • Large screen.
  • Superb SDR color gamut.
  • Good gray uniformity.
Cons
  • Narrow viewing angles.
  • Can't swivel.
  • Limited HDR color gamut coverage.
  • HDR content doesn't pop.
7.5 Media Creation

The LG 32GN650-B is good for media creation. It has adequate text clarity, and its 32-inch size is large enough to open multiple windows at the same time. It also has great contrast, and the monitor displays deep blacks next to bright highlights, even if you're editing images in a darker room. However, it doesn't display blue or green accurately in Adobe RGB and has limited coverage of that gamut, so it's not ideal for professional publishing. It's also difficult to share the screen with others, as images appear quite inconsistent from the sides, and it has no swivel adjustment.

Pros
  • Large screen.
  • Superb SDR color gamut.
  • Good gray uniformity.
Cons
  • Narrow viewing angles.
  • Can't swivel.
  • Limited HDR color gamut coverage.
6.6 HDR

The LG 32GN650-B is adequate for HDR. It has great contrast, and the monitor displays deep blacks in a dark room, though it has no local dimming feature to improve the display of darker colors. However, it doesn't get bright enough for highlights to pop in HDR content. Finally, it's only fair in displaying HDR colors, so they look washed out and aren't realistic.

Pros
  • Large screen.
Cons
  • Can't swivel.
  • Limited HDR color gamut coverage.
  • HDR content doesn't pop.
  • 7.4 Mixed Usage
  • 7.1 Office
  • 8.0 Gaming
  • 7.4 Media Consumption
  • 7.5 Media Creation
  • 6.6 HDR
  1. Updated Feb 05, 2024: Updated the text to reflect changes with Test Bench 1.2.
  2. Updated Dec 15, 2023: Clarified the differences between this monitor and its variant, the LG 32GN63T-B, in the Variants section.
  3. Updated Apr 14, 2023: Confirmed that 1440p works on this monitor with the PS5.
  4. Updated Sep 02, 2022: Clarified the differences between this monitor and the recently-reviewed LG 32GN63T-B.
  5. Updated Aug 30, 2022: Added that it comes with a mouse holder in the box.
  6. Updated Jul 06, 2022: 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.
  7. Updated Feb 26, 2021: Review published.
  8. Updated Feb 22, 2021: Early access published.
  9. Updated Feb 17, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
  10. Updated Feb 15, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  11. Updated Feb 08, 2021: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We tested the 32-inch LG 32GN650-B, part of LG's UltraGear gaming lineup. This model has a variant known as the LG 32GN63T-B, which is sold at different retailers and has only one HDMI port instead of two. The results of this review are valid for the 32GN650-B and the LG 32GN63T-B.

Model Size Panel Type Max Refresh Rate HDMI Ports
LG 32GN650-B 32" VA 165Hz 2
LG 32GN63T-B 32" VA 165Hz 1

The LG UltraGear 32GN650-B we tested was manufactured in November 2020. You can see our unit's label here.

Compared To Other Monitors

The LG 32GN650-B is a budget 32-inch gaming monitor with few extra features but solid gaming capabilities. If you want a 32-inch screen with great gaming performance and don't need additional features, this monitor is a good choice. If you can increase your budget and want an improved response time, a brighter display, and a wider viewing angle, consider the LG 32GP850-B.

For more options, see our recommendations for the best budget gaming monitors, the best 1440p gaming monitors, and the best 32-inch monitors.

LG 32GP850-B

The LG 32GP850-B and the LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B use different panel technologies, each with strengths and disadvantages, but the 32GP850-B is better for most people. The newer 32GP850 uses an IPS panel, and it has better viewing angles, better reflection handling, higher peak brightness, and a much better response time. The 32GN650 uses a VA panel, and it has better contrast, making it a better choice for a dark room.

LG 32GN600-B

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.

LG 27GN850-B/27GN880-B

The LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B and the LG 27GN850-B/27GN880-B are both good monitors overall, although they use different panel types with different advantages. The 32GN650-B is much better for dark room gaming thanks to its high-contrast VA panel, but the IPS panel on the 27GN850-B has wider viewing angles that are better for co-op gaming. That said, the 27GN850-B has some advantages that might make it a better option if you don't need a larger screen. Both are 1440p monitors, but the smaller size of the 27GN850-B means it has a greater pixel density, resulting in a crisper image. It also has significantly faster response times for clear motion. On the other hand, the 27GN850-B has a lower refresh rate of 144Hz compared to the 165Hz on the 32GN650-B.

LG 32GK650F-B

The LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B and the LG 32GK650F-B are similar monitors, but the 32GN650-B has some extra features that make it a better choice. The biggest difference is its 165Hz refresh rate, compared to the 144Hz of the 32GK650F-B. The 32GN650-B has a faster response time and a lower input lag, offering slightly better gaming performance. The only downside is that the 32GN650-B doesn't swivel at all, resulting in a little worse ergonomics. All in all, though, the 32GN650-B is a solid step up at a similar price.

Dell S3222DGM

The Dell S3222DGM is slightly better than the LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B. The Dell has a faster response time, especially when gaming at 60Hz, but the LG has a slightly better stand, as it can switch to a portrait orientation. The LG supports HDR, but can't display a true HDR experience, so this doesn't add much.

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 1.0)

The Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 1.0) and the LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B are very different. The Gigabyte has a 27-inch IPS screen with wider viewing angles, while the LG has a 32-inch VA panel that produces deeper blacks for a better dark room viewing experience. The Gigabyte performs better gaming-wise because it has a much faster response time to deliver a clearer image in fast-moving scenes. It also gets brighter and offers more features, like a USB hub with USB-C input, a Picture-in-Picture mode, and a KVM switch.

LG 32UL500-W

The LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B and the LG 32UL500-W perform similarly overall, but they're meant for different uses. The 32GN650-B is a gaming monitor with a high 165Hz refresh rate, 1440p resolution, and significantly higher response time for smooth gaming. The 32UL500-W, on the other hand, is a good all-purpose monitor with a 4k resolution that's great for productivity or media, but it's limited to a 60Hz panel. While the 32UL500-W supports VRR like the 32GN650-B, its slower response time and higher input lag make it less suited to fast-paced gaming.

Dell S3220DGF

The Dell S3220DGF and the LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B perform similarly overall, although the LG has a slight edge when it comes to gaming. They're both 32-inch VA panels with 1440p resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. One of the biggest differences is that the Dell is curved, while the LG is not. Most importantly, the LG has a faster response time and even includes a Black Frame Insertion feature. If you do a lot of HDR gaming, the Dell may be a better option, though, since it gets a bit brighter and has a wide color gamut.

Dell S3221QS

The Dell S3221QS and the LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B are both good 32-inch monitors, although each is better suited to different uses. As a gaming monitor, the LG has a 165Hz panel, a much faster response time, and a lower input lag. The Dell, on the other hand, is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate. That said, the Dell has a 4k resolution that ensures a crisp image despite the larger size, so it's well-suited to multitasking and anything that requires a lot of screen real estate. The Dell also gets brighter and has better reflection handling, so it's more suited to well-lit rooms.

Dell S2721DGF

The Dell S2721DGF and the LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B are both gaming monitors, but they use different panel types with different advantages and disadvantages and are differently sized. The Dell is a 27-inch IPS monitor, so it has much wider viewing angles, resulting in an image that stays accurate when viewed from the side. However, it has a much lower contrast ratio than the VA panel on the LG, meaning that blacks appear grayish in the dark. The LG is better suited to dark room gaming. Its larger screen size also means it has a lower pixel density than the Dell, so the image isn't quite as sharp. The Dell also has a faster response time for clear motion, and it gets brighter, making it more suited to well-lit rooms.

Lenovo D27-30

The LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B is much better than the Lenovo D27-30 for most users. The LG has much better viewing angles, supports HDR, and is much brighter. The LG also has a faster refresh rate and a significantly faster response time, resulting in much clearer motion at any refresh rate. On the other hand, if you're often in a completely dark room, the Lenovo might be a better choice regardless, as it has much better contrast and better black uniformity.

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Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
Design
Style
Curved
No
Curve Radius
Not Curved

The monitor has a fairly clean and simple design with a V-shaped stand and red accents, similar to other monitors in LG's gamer-oriented UltraGear lineup.

Design
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures N/A
6.5
Design
Build Quality

The build quality is adequate. It's made of decent quality plastics, though the plastic piece on the stand used for cable management feels somewhat flimsy. There's a lot of wobble in the monitor at its maximum height, and even moving the joystick causes it to shake significantly.

7.1
Design
Ergonomics
Height Adjustment
4.3" (11.0 cm)
Tilt Range
-15° to 5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
Yes, Clockwise
Swivel Range
No swivel
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100

The ergonomics are satisfactory. While it has excellent height adjustment and can rotate into portrait mode, it doesn't swivel, and its tilt range is somewhat limited. The back of the monitor is simple, with a red circle similar to other UltraGear monitors. The stand features a clip for cable management.

Design
Stand
Base Width
16.8" (42.6 cm)
Base Depth
11.6" (29.5 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
8.6" (21.8 cm)
Weight (With Display)
15.7 lbs (7.1 kg)

The stand supports the monitor fairly well; however, the screen wobbles quite a bit when it's at its maximum height.

Design
Display
Size
32"
Housing Width
28.1" (71.5 cm)
Housing Height
16.9" (42.8 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
2.0" (5.1 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
10.8 lbs (4.9 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.3" (0.8 cm)
Design
Controls

The joystick below the LG branding turns the monitor on and off and navigates the settings menu.

Design
In The Box
Power Supply
External Brick

  • DisplayPort cable
  • Power cable
  • Mouse cable holder
  • User manuals (paper and CD)

Picture Quality
8.0
Picture Quality
Contrast
Native Contrast
3,229 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
N/A

The contrast ratio is great. It displays deep blacks next to bright highlights, making it a good choice for darker environments. This monitor has no local dimming feature to improve the contrast further.

0
Picture Quality
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
No
Backlight
Edge

This monitor doesn't have a local dimming feature. We still film these videos on the monitor so you can compare the backlight performance with a monitor that has local dimming.

7.2
Picture Quality
SDR Brightness
Real Scene
264 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
297 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
298 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
298 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
298 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
298 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
297 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
298 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
298 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
298 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
298 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
Minimum Brightness
45 cd/m²

The SDR brightness is satisfactory. It gets bright enough to fight glare in many environments, though it struggles to overcome glare in very bright situations like the sun shining on it. Additionally, its brightness stays consistent across different content. These results are from after calibration in the 'Gamer 1' Picture Mode with the Brightness at its max.

6.3
Picture Quality
HDR Brightness
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
No Certification
Real Scene
332 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
372 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
373 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
373 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
373 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
373 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
371 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
372 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
372 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
372 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
373 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000

The brightness in HDR is mediocre. Its brightness remains consistent across different content, and it doesn't get bright enough for highlights to pop. Most scenes display at their correct brightness because the monitor follows the PQ EOTF curve fairly well.

These results are from the 'Gamer 2' Picture Mode, with HDR enabled and Brightness at its max.

5.7
Picture Quality
Horizontal Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Left
28°
Color Washout From Right
29°
Color Shift From Left
47°
Color Shift From Right
52°
Brightness Loss From Left
30°
Brightness Loss From Right
30°
Black Level Raise From Left
16°
Black Level Raise From Right
17°
Gamma Shift From Left
17°
Gamma Shift From Right
17°

The horizontal viewing angle is disappointing. The image looks washed out from the sides, making sharing content with a friend or co-worker more difficult.

5.4
Picture Quality
Vertical Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Below
25°
Color Washout From Above
28°
Color Shift From Below
37°
Color Shift From Above
45°
Brightness Loss From Below
27°
Brightness Loss From Above
30°
Black Level Raise From Below
13°
Black Level Raise From Above
12°
Gamma Shift From Below
16°
Gamma Shift From Above
16°

The vertical viewing angle is disappointing, and the image is inconsistent if you stand up and look down at the monitor.

7.5
Picture Quality
Gray Uniformity
50% Std. Dev.
3.837%
50% DSE
0.162%

The gray uniformity is good. While the edges of the screen look a bit darker, there's minimal dirty screen effect in the center.

7.2
Picture Quality
Black Uniformity
Native Std. Dev.
1.163%
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A

The monitor has decent black uniformity, though there's a bit of clouding, especially near the left and right sides of the screen. There's no local dimming feature to improve this performance.

8.1
Picture Quality
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
Picture Mode
Gamer 1
sRGB Gamut Area xy
106.7%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
2.90
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,546 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.23
Color dE (Avg.)
2.23
Contrast Setting
70
RGB Settings
50-50-50
Gamma Setting
Mode 2
Brightness Setting
40
Measured Brightness
185 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No

The monitor has great accuracy before calibration. Most colors have slight inaccuracies, though the color temperature is close to ideal. Gamma doesn't follow the target very closely, so darker scenes are darker than they should be, and brighter scenes are a bit brighter than they should be. This monitor doesn't have an sRGB mode.

9.7
Picture Quality
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
Picture Mode
Gamer 1
sRGB Gamut Area xy
99.0%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.59
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,518 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.19
Color dE (Avg.)
0.54
Contrast Setting
70
RGB Settings
49-50-49
Gamma Setting
Mode 2
Brightness Setting
15
Measured Brightness
101 cd/m²
ICC Profile
Download

The accuracy after calibration is superb, and doing so fixes most inaccuracies. The color temperature is almost perfect, and the gamma follows the curve extremely well.

9.1
Picture Quality
SDR Color Gamut
sRGB Coverage xy
98.6%
sRGB Picture Mode
Gamer 1
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
77.4%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Gamer 1

The SDR color gamut is fantastic. The monitor has near-perfect coverage of the commonly used sRGB color space. However, it has fair coverage of the Adobe RGB color space. It doesn't accurately display light blue or green in that gamut, so it isn't well suited to professional image or video editing.

9.5
Picture Quality
SDR Color Volume
sRGB In ICtCp
97.9%
sRGB Picture Mode
Gamer 1
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
82.6%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Gamer 1

The color volume is superb. However, it doesn't display dark, saturated colors well and has no local dimming to improve the display of dark colors further.

6.4
Picture Quality
HDR Color Gamut
Wide Color Gamut
No
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
78.5%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Gamer 2
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
56.1%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Gamer 2

The HDR color gamut is mediocre. Its coverage of the DCI-P3 color space is adequate, though it doesn't accurately display white, green, and teal. Additionally, it has poor coverage of the Rec. 2020 color space.

6.9
Picture Quality
HDR Color Volume
DCI-P3 In ICtCp
70.8%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Gamer 2
Rec. 2020 In ICtCp
50.8%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Gamer 2

The HDR color volume is reasonable. It struggles slightly with both very dark and bright colors.

7.2
Picture Quality
Reflections
Screen Finish
Matte
Total Reflections
5.6%
Indirect Reflections
2.9%
Calculated Direct Reflections
2.7%

The reflection handling is satisfactory. While it struggles with glare from strong light sources, like opposite a bright window, it overcomes glare in most environments.

6.5
Picture Quality
Text Clarity
Pixel Type
VA
Subpixel Layout
RGB

The text clarity is fair. With ClearType on (top photo), the diagonal lines appear bolder. These photos are in Windows 10.

9.6
Picture Quality
Gradient
Color Depth
10 Bit

The gradient handling is fantastic. There's slight banding in darker shades of green, red, and gray, but it's hardly noticeable.

Motion
8.5
Motion
Refresh Rate
Native Refresh Rate
165 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
165 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
165 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
165 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
60 Hz
Motion
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
FreeSync
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (Tested)
VRR Maximum
165 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes

The LG 32GN650 supports FreeSync and is G-SYNC compatible, though G-SYNC only works over DisplayPort.

7.2
Motion
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Faster
Rise / Fall Time
4.0 ms
Total Response Time
11.8 ms
Overshoot Error
12.0%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
10.9 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
24.4 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
53.8%

Overdrive SettingResponse Time ChartResponse Time TablesMotion Blur Photo
OffChartTablePhoto
NormalChartTablePhoto
FastChartTablePhoto
FasterChartTablePhoto

The response time at the max refresh rate of 165Hz is decent. However, there are black trails behind darker, fast-moving objects. The recommended Response Time setting of 'Faster' produces the best results, though there's some overshoot. If you change the Response Time setting to 'Fast,' the rise/fall and total response times are slightly slower, but there's a significant reduction in overshoot.

7.0
Motion
Response Time @ 120Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Fast
Rise / Fall Time
5.0 ms
Total Response Time
12.5 ms
Overshoot Error
6.4%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
11.5 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
24.5 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
34.6%

Overdrive SettingResponse Time ChartResponse Time TablesMotion Blur Photo
OffChartTablePhoto
NormalChartTablePhoto
FastChartTablePhoto
FasterChartTablePhoto

The response time at 120Hz is decent. However, there are black trails behind darker, fast-moving objects. The recommended Response Time setting of 'Fast' produces the best results. If you change the Response Time setting to 'Faster,' the rise/fall time is slightly faster, but response time is considerably slower, and there's significant overshoot. Since the recommended overdrive setting varies between the maximum refresh and 120Hz and if you're using VRR, you may want to change the overdrive setting if the framerate of your game drops.

6.5
Motion
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Normal
Rise / Fall Time
7.7 ms
Total Response Time
14.6 ms
Overshoot Error
1.2%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
14.6 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
23.1 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
11.2%

Overdrive SettingResponse Time ChartResponse Time TablesMotion Blur Photo
OffChartTablePhoto
NormalChartTablePhoto
FastChartTablePhoto
FasterChartTablePhoto

The response time at 60Hz is adequate. It's noticeably slower than at the max refresh rate, but there's much less overshoot. The recommended Response Time setting of 'Normal' produces the best results. If you change the Response Time setting to 'Fast,' the rise/fall time is slightly lower, but there's a significant increase in total response time and overshoot.

Motion
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Yes
Maximum Frequency
165 Hz
Minimum Frequency
120 Hz
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
169 cd/m²
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
169 cd/m²
Pulse Width Control
No
Pulse Phase Control
No
Pulse Amplitude Control
Yes
VRR At The Same Time
No

This monitor supports backlight strobing to reduce persistence blur. However, you can't enable VRR simultaneously, and strobing only operates at higher refresh rates. While it does reduce image blur, it also causes image duplication, which you can see at 165Hz and 120Hz.

10
Motion
Image Flicker
Flicker-Free
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz

The backlight remains flicker-free at all brightness levels, which helps reduce eye strain if you're sensitive to flicker.

Inputs
8.9
Inputs
Input Lag
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
4.0 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
5.5 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
9.5 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
6.5 ms

The input lag is low, so you won't notice any delay and get a responsive feel.

7.9
Inputs
Resolution And Size
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Megapixels
3.7 MP
Pixel Density
93 PPI
Measured Screen Diagonal
31.6"
Screen Area
428 in²
7.0
Inputs
PS5 Compatibility
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
No

The monitor works well with the PS5. While it can downscale a 4k signal from the console, which results in a more detailed image than native 1440p, it can't do so at 120Hz.

9.2
Inputs
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
Yes

The monitor works well with the Xbox Series X|S. However, while it can downscale a 4k signal from the console, which results in a more detailed image than native 1440p, it can't do so at 120Hz.

Inputs
Inputs Photos
Inputs
Video And Audio Ports
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.4)
Mini DisplayPort
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
DVI
No
VGA
No
Daisy Chaining
No
3.5mm Audio Out
1
HDR10
Yes
3.5mm Audio In
No
3.5mm Microphone In
No
Inputs
USB
USB-A Ports
0
USB-A Rated Speed
No USB-A Ports
USB-B Upstream Port
No
USB-C Ports
0
USB-C Upstream
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Rated Speed
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Power Delivery
No USB-C Ports
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
No USB-C Ports
Thunderbolt
No

Unfortunately, this monitor doesn't have any USB ports.

Inputs
macOS Compatibility

Unfortunately, there are some issues when using this monitor with macOS. With macOS, the variable refresh rate feature flickers both in-game and on the desktop when the framerate drops below 60 fps, and HDR doesn't work. When using a MacBook, windows return to their original position when waking the laptop up from sleep, though not when reopening the lid.

Features
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
No
RGB Illumination
No
Multiple Input Display
No
KVM Switch
No

The LG UltraGear 32GN650 has a few extra features, including:

  • Crosshair: Adds a virtual crosshair for FPS games.
  • On-Screen Display Lock: Locks the on-screen display settings.
  • Black Stabilizer: Increases the gamma in dark scenes to make details more visible.
  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio: Adjusts the brightness of the screen automatically.
  • Reader Mode: Reduces blue light emissions to reduce eye strain.

Features
On-Screen Display (OSD)