The LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B is a 32-inch, 1440p budget gaming monitor from LG's UltraGear lineup. It's available in two variants at different retailers, with the only difference being that the 32GN650-B model has an extra HDMI port compared to the 32GN63T-B. They both have a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz and VRR support to reduce screen tearing. While each variant doesn't have many productivity features or USB connectivity, they do have some additional gaming features, like crosshair support, black stabilizer, dynamic contrast ratio, and a 3.5 mm audio port for connecting headphones or speakers.
Our Verdict
The LG 32GN650-B is okay for PC gaming. Its 165Hz refresh rate is good enough for most casual gamers, and it has VRR support to reduce screen tearing. It also has low input lag for a responsive feel, but there are some downsides for gaming. Motion is blurry due to its slow response time, and it has noticeable VRR flicker with changing frame rates. It also has limited picture quality as highlights don't pop in HDR and it lacks a local dimming feature, but it has a great native contrast ratio.
- 165Hz max refresh rate.
- Low input lag.
- Great native contrast ratio.
- Noticeable smearing and motion blur.
- Highlights don't pop in HDR.
- No local dimming feature.
- Distracting VRR flicker.
The LG 32GN63T-B.AUS is mediocre for console gaming. It can't take full advantage of the Xbox Series X|S and PS5 as it lacks HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, but there aren't any compatibility issues with either console. In terms of gaming, it has low input lag for a responsive feel, but fast-moving objects are blurry as it has a slow response time. That said, it fails to deliver realistic and vivid images as it lacks a local dimming feature to further improve on its great contrast ratio, and highlights don't pop in HDR.
- Low input lag.
- Great native contrast ratio.
- Noticeable smearing and motion blur.
- Highlights don't pop in HDR.
- No local dimming feature.
- Lack of HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
The LG 32GN650-B is alright for office use. It has okay 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 look washed out from the sides, making it difficult to share the screen with others.
- Decent reflection handling.
- Okay text clarity.
- Can't swivel.
- Not bright enough to fight intense glare.
The LG UltraGear 32GN63T-B is decent for media creation. It has okay text clarity, and its 32-inch size is large enough to open multiple windows at the same time. It's fine if you want to use it in a room with a few lights around as it has decent reflection handling, but it has narrow viewing angles, so it isn't ideal for sharing your screen with others. Luckily, it has great contrast, so it displays deep blacks next to bright highlights, but it lacks a local dimming feature to further improve it. However, it fails to display a wide range of colors in HDR, and you need to calibrate it in SDR for the most accurate colors.
- Superb SDR color gamut.
- Great native contrast ratio.
- Decent reflection handling.
- Limited HDR color gamut coverage.
- Not bright enough to fight intense glare.
- No local dimming feature.
- No sRGB mode; needs full calibration.
The LG 32GN650-B has okay brightness. It's fine if you want to use it in a room with a few lights around, but it doesn't get bright enough to fight intense glare, and highlights don't pop in HDR.
- Not bright enough to fight intense glare.
- Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The LG 32GN63T has a disappointing response time. Motion looks blurry, and there's noticeable inverse ghosting as the refresh rate drops.
- Noticeable smearing and motion blur.
The LG 32GN650-B has disappointing HDR picture quality. It has a great native contrast ratio to display deep blacks, but it lacks a local dimming feature to further improve it. It also has a limited color volume, so it can't display bright and dark colors well.
- Great native contrast ratio.
- Limited HDR color gamut coverage.
- No local dimming feature.
The LG 32GN650 has very good picture quality in SDR. It displays a wide range of colors, and it has a high contrast ratio to display deep blacks in dark rooms.
- Superb SDR color gamut.
- Great native contrast ratio.
The LG 32GN650-B has great color accuracy. Although it's accurate before calibration, you still need to calibrate it for the most accurate colors.
- Accurate before calibration.
- No sRGB mode; needs full calibration.
Performance Usages
Changelog
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Updated Mar 12, 2025:
Added that the Acer Nitro XZ322QU V3bmiiphx gets brighter in SDR.
- Updated Feb 21, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.0.1. This includes a new test result for DisplayPort 2.1 Transmission Bandwidth.
- Updated Aug 07, 2024: Updated text throughout the review according to Test Bench 2.0, mainly in the Verdict and Motion sections.
- Updated Aug 05, 2024: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.0. This includes new tests for VRR Motion Performance, Refresh Rate Compliance, Cumulative Absolute Deviation (CAD), and VRR Flicker. You can read the full changelog here.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32GN650-B | 32" | VA | 165Hz | 2 |
| 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.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The LG 32GN650-B is a budget 32-inch gaming monitor that's a good alternative to most 27-inch, entry-level monitors if you want something bigger, but it doesn't offer anything special. It has blurry motion, and you can get other low-cost monitors with better motion handling, like the LG 32GP850-B/32GP83B-B.
For more options, see our recommendations for the best budget and cheap gaming monitors, the best 1440p gaming monitors, and the best 32-inch monitors.
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 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B and the Dell Alienware AW3225DM are both 32-inch 1440p gaming monitors. The Dell is the better monitor if you want an immersive gaming experience, as it displays deeper blacks, gets much brighter, displays more vivid colors, and has much better motion handling.
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.
The LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B and the LG 27GN850-B/27GN880-B 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.
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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