The LG 32GP850-B/32GP83B-B is a 32-inch, 1440p gaming monitor with a native 165Hz refresh rate. It's available in two variants, with the 32GP850-B having an overclock feature to 180Hz, Motion Blur Reduction, and two USB-A ports, which the LG 32GP83B model doesn't have. Both variants are limited in extra perks otherwise, but they have typical gaming features like FreeSync VRR and G-SYNC compatibility, and both use a Nano IPS panel. As a part of the 2021 LG UltraGear gaming lineup, these models sit alongside the smaller LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B and are higher-end models than the LG 32GP750-B.
Our Verdict
The LG 32GP850-B is decent for PC gaming. It provides a good pure gaming feel as it has a 165Hz native refresh rate that you can overclock to 180Hz, and it also has VRR support to reduce screen tearing. Its input lag is low for a responsive feel, and motion is also sharp, thanks to its fast response time. However, it has limited picture quality as blacks look gray in the dark, it doesn't have local dimming, and highlights don't pop in HDR either.
- Fast response time at any refresh rate.
- Superb low input lag.
- 180Hz max refresh rate and VRR support.
- Low contrast and no local dimming.
- Small highlights don't pop.
- Some inverse ghosting at lower refresh rates.
The LG 32GP850-B is okay for console gaming. It has low input lag for a responsive feel, and motion looks sharp as it has a fast response time. However, it lacks HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of gaming consoles, and it's limited to a 1440p resolution. It also fails to deliver a life-like and realistic image as it has a low contrast ratio, and highlights don't pop in HDR.
- Fast response time at any refresh rate.
- Superb low input lag.
- Low contrast and no local dimming.
- Lack of HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
- Small highlights don't pop.
The LG 32GP850-B is a decent office monitor. It has great reflection handling and high brightness, so glare isn't an issue in most rooms. It has wide viewing angles, great for sharing your screen with colleagues or clients, but without any swivel adjustment, it's hard to turn the screen properly. The large screen is great for multitasking, but the relatively low pixel density doesn't result in the best text clarity.
- Great reflection handling.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Bright enough to fight glare.
- Just decent text clarity.
The LG 32GP850-B is decent for media creation. The large screen makes it easier to see more of your project at once, and the wide viewing angles are important if you share your screen with colleagues or clients, but it lacks swivel adjustment. While it displays a wide range of accurate colors in SDR and HDR, it fails to make them look vivid, and it has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray in the dark.
- Great reflection handling.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Bright enough to fight glare.
- Accurate sRGB mode.
- Low contrast and no local dimming.
- Just decent text clarity.
- Many locked out settings in sRGB mode.
The LG 32GP850-B has decent brightness. It gets bright enough to fight glare in almost any environment, but small highlights don't pop against the rest of the image in HDR.
- Bright enough to fight glare.
- Small highlights don't pop.
The LG 32GP850-B has a good response time. Motion looks sharp for the most part, but there's some inverse ghosting at lower refresh rates.
- Fast response time at any refresh rate.
- Some inverse ghosting at lower refresh rates.
The LG 32GP850 has terrible HDR picture quality. It has a low contrast ratio, and blacks look gray in the dark without a local dimming feature. It also can't display bright and vivid colors well.
- Low contrast and no local dimming.
- Can't make colors look vivid.
The LG 32GP850-B has okay SDR picture quality. It displays a wide range of colors, but blacks look gray in the dark due to its low contrast ratio.
- Displays wide range of colors.
- Low contrast and no local dimming.
The LG UltraGear 32GP850-B has excellent color accuracy. The dedicated sRGB mode is very accurate before calibration, but the main benefit of calibrating it is to have access to settings that are otherwise locked out in HDR.
- Accurate sRGB mode.
- Many locked out settings in sRGB mode.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- 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 Jun 21, 2024: Changed the color of the 4k compatibility column in the Xbox Series X|S table for consistency with other reviews.
- Updated Jun 11, 2024: Updated text throughout the review according to Test Bench 2.0, mainly in the Verdict and Motion sections.
- Updated Jun 07, 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 32GP850-B, which is the only size available for this monitor. For the most part, the results are also valid for the LG 32GP83B, which is a variant without USB ports, backlight strobing, and an overclock feature. It's larger than the LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B, and there are other models in the LG UltraGear lineup that also came out in 2021, like the 32GP750-B, but they perform differently. You can see the differences between them below.
| Model | Size | Resolution | Max Refresh Rate | Panel Type | USB-A Ports | BFI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG 32GP850-B | 32" | 1440p | 180Hz | Nano IPS | 2 | Yes |
| LG 32GP83B-B | 32" | 1440p | 165Hz | Nano IPS | 0 | No |
| LG 32GP750-B | 32" | 1440p | 165Hz | IPS | 0 | No |
Our unit was manufactured in April 2021; you can see the label here.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The LG 32GP850-B is a decent 1440p gaming monitor that's a good low-cost option if you want a 32-inch screen and don't mind spending a bit more than on a 27-inch alternative, like the LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B. It has a fast response time and low input lag, but it has limited picture quality for a life-like image. That said, you'll have to spend more if you want better picture quality anyway.
For more options, check out our recommendations for the best 32-inch monitors, the best gaming monitors, and the best 1440p monitors.
The LG 32GP850-B/32GP83B-B is bigger than the LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B, but both have similar features and performance. The 32-inch model is more accurate out of the box, and the 27-inch model has better text clarity due to the higher pixel density. Other than that, the differences between these models can almost entirely be attributed to panel variance.
The Gigabyte M32Q and the LG 32GP850-B/32GP83B-B are very similar 32-inch, 1440p gaming monitors, with only a few minor differences. The Gigabyte has a slightly better stand, and it has a unique KVM feature that allows you to work with two sources at once with a single keyboard and mouse, so it's the better choice for productivity.
The LG 32GP850-B/32GP83B-B and the Dell Alienware AW3225DM are 32-inch 1440p gaming monitors. The Dell is a better option for most, as it displays deeper blacks in a dark room, and it also gets much brighter. However, the LG is a better option if you plan to share your screen with others, as it has much better viewing angles, and it doesn't have smearing with fast-moving objects like the Dell.
The Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T and the LG 32GP850-B/32GP83B-B use different panel technologies, so the best monitor overall depends on your usage. The LG uses an IPS panel, and it has much better viewing angles and a slightly better response time. The VA panel on the Samsung is a better choice for a dark room, with better contrast and better black uniformity. Finally, the 1000R curve on the Samsung can provide a more immersive gaming experience than the flat screen of the LG, but curved screens aren't ideal for some use cases.
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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