LG 32GS95UE-B  Monitor Review

Reviewed Jul 15, 2024 at 09:45am
Writing modified Nov 19, 2025 at 03:14pm
Tested using Methodology v2.1.1 
LG 32GS95UE-B
9.2
PC Gaming 
9.2
Console Gaming 
8.2
Office 
8.7
Editing 
7.0
Brightness 
9.9
Response Time 
8.9
HDR Picture 
9.9
SDR Picture 
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The LG 32GS95UE-B is a flat 32-inch, 4k gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate. As a part of LG's UltraGear gaming lineup, it sits alongside other OLED monitors, like the LG 27GS95QE-B and the LG 34GS95QE-B, both of which have a lower 1440p resolution. It also uses Micro Lens Array+ (MLA+) technology that allows it to get brighter than other OLEDs. It competes with several other 32-inch OLED monitors, like the Dell Alienware AW3225QF and the Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P, though both of those are QD-OLEDs, and the LG is a WOLED. Its stand-out feature is its 480Hz Dual-Mode, which lets the monitor operate at an extremely high refresh rate with a reduced 1080p resolution. It comes with features you'd expect to find in a premium gaming monitor, like FreeSync and G-SYNC compatibility and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.

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Our Verdict

9.2
PC Gaming 

The LG 32GS95UE-B is outstanding for PC gaming. It has a near-instantaneous response time that results in crisp motion and low input lag for a responsive feel. Its near-infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity are ideal for dark room gaming, as blacks look deep and inky. It also has a 240Hz refresh rate, so motion looks extremely crisp, and it feels very responsive. Additionally, this monitor has a 480Hz Dual-Mode, which is outstanding for esports and competitive gaming. One downside is its noticeable VRR flicker in dark scenes with changing frame rates, which is disappointing if your PC doesn't maintain consistent frame rates in a game.

Pros
  • Deep and inky blacks.
  • Perfect black uniformity.
  • 240Hz refresh rate and VRR support.
  • Near-instantaneous response time.
  • 480Hz Dual-Mode.
  • Low input lag.
Cons
  • Noticeable VRR flicker with changing frame rates.
9.2
Console Gaming 

The LG 32GS95UE-B is fantastic for console gaming. It has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and perfect compatibility with the PS5 and the Xbox Series X|S. Because of its near instantaneous response time, it delivers a very crisp image, and its low input lag creates a responsive feel. It also displays deep blacks in a dark room, so it's great if you're gaming in a darker environment.

Pros
  • Deep and inky blacks.
  • Near-instantaneous response time.
  • HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
  • Low input lag.
Cons
None
8.2
Office 

Although the LG 32GS95UE-B is great for office work, it has some limitations. Its wide viewing angles and great ergonomics make sharing your screen with someone else easy. Additionally, it has fantastic text clarity, unlike some other OLEDs. However, while it works well with a few lights, it doesn't get bright enough to fight strong glare. Additionally, it has the risk of permanent burn-in with constant exposure to the same static elements over time, which is a problem if you're only using it for office work.

Pros
  • Good reflection handling.

  • Wide viewing angles.
  • Superb text clarity.
Cons
  • Risk of burn-in.
8.7
Editing 

The LG 32GS95UE-B is excellent for content creation. Its large 4k screen provides a detailed workspace for editing content, and you can easily have multiple windows open at the same time. It's also great for editing content in HDR, as small highlights get bright enough to pop, and it displays a wide range of colors. However, its sRGB mode isn't as accurate as other 32-inch OLEDs, and you need to calibrate it for the best accuracy. Additionally, before calibration, dark scenes are too bright, and bright scenes are too dark, making it difficult to edit images and videos accurately. It also crushes very dark grays, which can be problematic if you're trying to edit dark, shadowy details. Finally, OLEDs like this can be prone to burn-in with constant exposure to the same static elements over time.

Pros
  • Good reflection handling.

  • Wide viewing angles.
  • Superb text clarity.
  • Deep and inky blacks.
Cons
  • Risk of burn-in.
7.0
Brightness 

The LG 32GS95UE-B has decent brightness. Though it doesn't get bright enough to fight intense glare, it works well in a room with a few lights around. Additionally, in HDR, small highlights get bright enough to pop.

Pros
  • Small highlights stand out.
Cons
  • Not bright enough to fight really intense glare.
9.9
Response Time 

The LG 32GS95UE-B has a near-instantaneous response time, leading to exceptionally crisp motion.

Pros
  • Near-instantaneous response time.
  • Outstanding refresh rate compliance.
Cons
None
8.9
HDR Picture 

The LG 32GS95UE-B is outstanding for HDR. It displays deep and inky blacks without any blooming around bright objects. It also displays a wide range of colors, though very bright colors aren't as saturated as darker ones.

Pros
  • Deep and inky blacks.
  • Perfect black uniformity.
  • Displays a wide range of vivid colors.
Cons
None
9.9
SDR Picture 

The LG 32GS95UE-B has outstanding SDR picture quality, displaying deep and inky blacks and a wide range of colors.

Pros
  • Deep and inky blacks.
  • Displays a wide range of vivid colors.
Cons
None
7.7
Color Accuracy 

The LG 32GS95UE-B has good color accuracy. It has a dedicated sRGB mode, but you still need to calibrate it for the best accuracy.

Pros
  • Fantastic gray uniformity.
Cons
  • Gamma doesn't follow the target curve.
  • 9.2
    PC Gaming
  • 9.2
    Console Gaming
  • 8.2
    Office
  • 8.7
    Editing

  • Performance Usages

  • 7.0
    Brightness
  • 9.9
    Response Time
  • 8.9
    HDR Picture
  • 9.9
    SDR Picture
  • 7.7
    Color Accuracy
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Nov 19, 2025: 

      We added that the LG 27GX700A-B has better color volume.

    2.  Updated Nov 10, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.1. We removed the Vertical Viewing Angle test.
    3.  Updated Oct 30, 2025: 

      Clarified that the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG is an alternative OLED that has a glossy coating.

    4.  Updated Oct 27, 2025: 

      We updated the Max Refresh Rate over HDMI and DP to reflect the max refresh rate at its native resolution, for consistency with other reviews.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    We tested the 32-inch LG 32GS95UE-B, which is the only size available for this monitor. There's a 32GS95UV-W variant that performs the same, and the results are valid for it, but it has a white body and uses different speakers. The 32GS95UV-B is a black version of the 32GS95UV-W variant and is available in other regions. You can see the differences between them below, but keep in mind that the full model code may vary between regions.

    Model Body Color Speakers US Availability
    32GS95UE-B Black Pixel Sound Yes
    32GS95UV-W White Regular Yes
    32GS95UV-B Black Regular No

    Our unit's label indicates it was manufactured in May 2024. We tested it with firmware 3.04, 2.02. Unfortunately, 10 months after finishing testing, the OSD started having a bug where settings change on their own, and we can't control it. We took some troubleshooting steps to try to fix it. We bought a second unit, manufactured in January 2025. It uses firmware 3.06, 2.02, but we confirmed it performs the same, and all the results in the review are from the first unit.

    Popular Monitor Comparisons

    The LG 32GS95UE-B is a fantastic gaming monitor for PC and console gamers and an outstanding choice for esports and competitive gamers. The Dual-Mode feature turns the monitor from a superb 4k @ 240Hz display into an exceptionally fast 1080p @ 480Hz display. This monitor has the fastest combined input lag and response time of any monitor we've tested, so it's an exceptional choice if you plan to play immersive games in 4k and are an esports enthusiast. However, this monitor doesn't have extra productivity features like USB-C connectivity or a KVM switch and lacks Dolby Vision support. If those things are important to you, consider the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM, which has USB-C connectivity with 90W of power delivery, a KVM switch, and Dolby Vision support.

    See our recommendations for the best 4k gaming monitors, the best high refresh rate monitors, and the best OLED monitors.

    ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP

    The LG 32GS95UE-B and the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP are 32-inch 4k WOLED monitors. Both have very similar performance, including a special 1080p @ 480Hz mode for esports and other fast-paced games. The ASUS has a flicker reduction system, so you may prefer it if you're bothered by VRR flicker, as well as a KVM switch and 90W of power delivery, so it's a better choice if you plan to use it for some office work. However, if these things aren't important to you then the LG is a great option.

    ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM

    The LG 32GS95UE-B and the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM are 4k, 240Hz OLED gaming monitors. The LG is the better choice if you play esports or other fast-moving competitive games, as it has a 1080p @ 480Hz Dual-Mode, so it's extraordinarily responsive. However, if you want a monitor with more versatility for work or better video performance, the ASUS is a better option, as it has a USB-C connection with 90W of power delivery and a KVM switch, as well as more vivid colors and Dolby Vision support.

    Samsung Odyssey OLED G80SD S32DG80

    The LG 32GS95UE-B and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G80SD S32DG80 are 4k @ 240Hz OLED monitors. If rich and immersive colors are important to you then the Samsung is the better option, as its QD-OLED display displays more vivid bright colors. The Samsung also has integrated smart apps like Netflix, so it's a great choice if you plan to use the monitor as a TV. However, if you like to play a lot of esports or fast-moving games, the LG is a better choice, as it has a special 1080p @ 480Hz dual mode that provides an exceptionally responsive feel while gaming.

    Dell Alienware AW3225QF

    The LG 32GS95UE-B and the Dell Alienware AW3225QF are 4k, 240Hz OLED gaming monitors. The Dell is the better choice if you're looking for an immersive gaming or video experience, as it has more vivid colors and Dolby Vision support. However, the LG is the better choice if you play esports or other fast-moving competitive games, as it has a 1080p @ 480Hz Dual-Mode that provides an exceptionally responsive feel while gaming.

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    Design
    Style
    Curved
    No
    Curve Radius
    Not Curved

    The LG 32GS95UE-B has a simple yet sleek design that's different from most previously released LG UltraGear monitors but similar to the LG 34GS95QE-B. Its understated appearance fits well into an office or gaming environment.

    8.5
    Build Quality

    The build quality is excellent. While the housing is plastic, it's quite solid, with minimal creaking or flex. Additionally, there isn't any noticeable electronic whine or fan noise.

    8.0
    Ergonomics
    Min Height To Top Of Panel
    19.6" (49.9 cm)
    Height Adjustment
    4.7" (12.0 cm)
    Tilt Range
    -15° to 10°
    Rotate Portrait/Landscape
    Yes, Clockwise
    Swivel Range
    -10° to 10°
    Wall Mount
    VESA 100x100

    The ergonomics are great, and it's easy to place in your preferred position for a long gaming session. However, its swivel range is limited, so it's not ideal if you need to turn the screen toward someone next to you. Its minimum height is also very high. The stand has a cutout for cable management.

    Stand
    Base Width
    11.3" (28.6 cm)
    Base Depth
    10.6" (26.9 cm)
    Thickness (With Display)
    6.9" (17.5 cm)
    Weight (With Display)
    20.0 lbs (9.1 kg)

    While the top of the stand is plastic, there's metal underneath on the base, and the stand has minimal creak or flex. The monitor is very resistant to wobble and recovers quickly when bumped. The ergonomic adjustments are very smooth.

    Display
    Size
    31"
    Housing Width
    28.1" (71.4 cm)
    Housing Height
    16.3" (41.4 cm)
    Thickness (Without Stand)
    2.4" (6.2 cm)
    Weight (Without Stand)
    12.5 lbs (5.6 kg)
    Borders Size (Bezels)
    0.3" (0.8 cm)
    Controls

    There's a joystick to control the on-screen display and turn the monitor on and off. Additionally, there's a dedicated button to activate the monitor's 480Hz Dual-Mode. If you're looking for a monitor that you can control with a remote and can be used like a TV with integrated apps, check out the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80.

    In The Box
    Power Supply
    External Brick

    • DisplayPort cable
    • HDMI cable
    • USB-B to USB-A cable
    • Power supply and cable
    • Mouse bungee clip
    • User documentation, including quality assurance report
    Picture Quality
    10
    Contrast
    Native Contrast
    Inf : 1
    Contrast With Local Dimming
    Inf : 1

    The LG 32GS95UE-B has a near-infinite contrast ratio, as its WOLED panel can turn individual pixels on and off. This means it displays deep blacks next to bright highlights in dark rooms.

    10
    Local Dimming
    Local Dimming
    No
    Backlight
    No Backlight

    This monitor doesn't have a backlight, so it doesn't require a local dimming feature. However, with a near-infinite contrast ratio, there isn't any blooming around bright objects, and it's the equivalent of a perfect local dimming feature. We still film these videos on the monitor so you can see how the screen performs and compare it with a monitor that has local dimming.

    6.9
    SDR Brightness
    Real Scene
    224 cd/m²
    Peak 2% Window
    411 cd/m²
    Peak 10% Window
    408 cd/m²
    Peak 25% Window
    321 cd/m²
    Peak 50% Window
    276 cd/m²
    Peak 100% Window
    252 cd/m²
    Sustained 2% Window
    408 cd/m²
    Sustained 10% Window
    405 cd/m²
    Sustained 25% Window
    320 cd/m²
    Sustained 50% Window
    274 cd/m²
    Sustained 100% Window
    252 cd/m²
    Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
    0.034
    Minimum Brightness
    17 cd/m²

    The SDR brightness is okay. It maintains its brightness very consistently across different content if you set Peak Brightness to 'Off.' While it doesn't get bright enough to fight intense glare, it's still fine if you have a few lights around. These results are with the following settings:

    • Game Mode: Gamer 1 (after calibration)
    • Brightness: 100
    • Peak Brightness: High
    • Smart Energy Saving: Off

    PEAK BRIGHTNESS

    The Real Scene brightness is highest when Peak Brightness is set to either 'Low' or 'High.' However, these settings cause gamma to not follow the target curve well, and screen brightness will vary depending on the content.

    In addition to the test results above with Peak Brightness set to 'High,' you can see how changing Peak Brightness to 'Low' or 'Off' affects brightness below:

    Percent Window Peak Brightness: Low Peak Brightness: Off
    2% Peak 341 269
    2% Sustained 338 267
    10% Peak 340 270
    10% Sustained 336 268
    25% Peak 338 271
    25% Sustained 335 270
    50% Peak 296 271
    50% Sustained 294 269
    100% Peak 270 266
    100% Sustained 270 265
    7.1
    HDR Brightness
    VESA DisplayHDR Certification
    DisplayHDR TRUE BLACK 400
    Real Scene
    452 cd/m²
    Peak 2% Window
    1,193 cd/m²
    Peak 10% Window
    723 cd/m²
    Peak 25% Window
    444 cd/m²
    Peak 50% Window
    334 cd/m²
    Peak 100% Window
    280 cd/m²
    Sustained 2% Window
    1,145 cd/m²
    Sustained 10% Window
    709 cd/m²
    Sustained 25% Window
    442 cd/m²
    Sustained 50% Window
    333 cd/m²
    Sustained 100% Window
    278 cd/m²
    Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
    0.082

    The HDR brightness is decent. It gets bright enough to make smaller highlights pop, but it can't sustain this brightness with larger highlights, so they don't stand out as much. It follows the PQ EOTF curve fairly well, though there's a gradual roll-off at peak brightness, so highlights aren't as bright as they could be. These results are with the following settings:

    • Game Mode: Gamer 2
    • Brightness: 100
    • Peak Brightness: High
    • Smart Energy Saving: Off

    GAMER MODES, PQ EOTF, AND PEAK BRIGHTNESS

    The 'Gamer 1' and 'Gamer 2' Game Modes both have very similar EOTF tracking when not using 'High' Peak Brightness. When using 'High' Peak Brightness, the 'Gamer 2' mode has better PQ EOTF and similar peak brightness. You can see how both Peak Brightness and Game Mode settings affect PQ EOTF below:

    PB Gamer 1 Gamer 2
    Off Gamer 1 - Off Gamer 2 - Off
    Low Gamer 1 - Low Gamer 2 - Low
    High Gamer 1 - High Gamer 2 - High

    The VESA DisplayHDR TRUE BLACK 400 brightness levels with the 'Gamer 1' Game Mode and 'Low' Peak Brightness are below:

    Percent Window Peak Sustained
    2% 650 634
    10% 651 636
    25% 449 446
    50% 338 337
    100% 283 283
    8.2
    Gray Uniformity
    50% Std. Dev.
    1.644%
    50% DSE
    0.151%

    The LG 32GS95UE-B has great gray uniformity. However, like any OLED, there are thin gray vertical lines in dark scenes, but you won't notice them unless you look for them.

    10
    Black Uniformity
    Native Std. Dev.
    0.171%
    Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
    N/A

    Thanks to its OLED panel, there isn't any blooming around bright objects.

    7.0
    Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
    Picture Mode
    sRGB
    sRGB Gamut Area xy
    113.5%
    White Balance dE (Avg.)
    3.78
    Color Temperature (Avg.)
    6,507 K
    Gamma (Avg.)
    2.28
    Color dE (Avg.)
    3.29
    Contrast Setting
    70
    RGB Settings
    50-50-50
    Gamma Setting
    Default
    Brightness Setting
    68
    Measured Brightness
    120 cd/m²
    Brightness Locked
    No

    The accuracy before calibration in the 'sRGB' picture mode is satisfactory. The color temperature is quite close to the 6500K target. However, the white balance is only fair, and brighter grays appear slightly magenta. Additionally, colors are oversaturated and only have decent accuracy. Gamma doesn't follow the target curve well, as most sections of scenes are too dark, and bright sections of scenes are too bright.

    LOCKED-OUT SETTINGS

    Using the sRGB mode locks out the following settings:

    • Game Adjust: Black Stabilizer
    • Picture Adjust: Sharpness, Gamma, Color Temperature, Six Color, Black Level

    If you want to access those settings, then you need to use another mode with worse color accuracy, like Gamer 1.

    1080P @ 480HZ DUAL-MODE

    The monitor performs very similarly in its 480Hz Dual-Mode, and you won't notice any differences in color accuracy, gamma, or white balance.

    9.4
    Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
    Picture Mode
    Gamer 1
    sRGB Gamut Area xy
    102.4%
    White Balance dE (Avg.)
    0.63
    Color Temperature (Avg.)
    6,506 K
    Gamma (Avg.)
    2.17
    Color dE (Avg.)
    1.38
    Contrast Setting
    70
    RGB Settings
    49-49-50
    Gamma Setting
    Mode 2
    Brightness Setting
    60
    Measured Brightness
    100 cd/m²
    ICC Profile
    Download

    The accuracy after calibration is fantastic. However, even after calibration, there are notable gamma issues. Additionally, when Brightness is set to max and Peak Brightness is set to 'Off' or 'Low' the brighter parts of scenes are slightly too bright. However, if you set it to 'High' all parts of scenes are too bright, and the brightest parts of scenes are far too bright.

    9.6
    SDR Color Gamut
    sRGB Coverage xy
    100.0%
    sRGB Picture Mode
    Gamer 1
    Adobe RGB Coverage xy
    89.0%
    Adobe RGB Picture Mode
    Gamer 1

    The SDR color gamut is superb. It displays all colors in the common sRGB color space and a wide range of colors in the Adobe RGB color space, which is sometimes used for photo editing. That said, some colors are off in Adobe RGB, and it oversaturates red.

    9.1
    HDR Color Gamut
    Wide Color Gamut
    Yes
    DCI-P3 Coverage xy
    96.9%
    DCI-P3 Picture Mode
    Gamer 2
    Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
    69.6%
    Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
    Gamer 2

    The HDR color gamut is fantastic. It displays most colors in the common DCI-P3 color space, though a more limited range in Rec. 2020, and colors are fairly accurate. Color accuracy and coverage are very similar in all Peak Brightness modes.

    8.0
    HDR Color Volume
    1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
    74.8%
    DCI-P3 Picture Mode
    Gamer 2
    10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
    34.8%
    Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
    Gamer 2

    The HDR color volume is great. It displays dark colors well, but it doesn't display bright colors as vividly as QD-OLED displays. Colors aren't as vivid as on newer RGB Tandem OLED panels either, like the LG 27GX700A-B.

    10
    Viewing Angle
    Color Washout From Left
    70°
    Color Washout From Right
    70°
    Color Shift From Left
    70°
    Color Shift From Right
    70°
    Brightness Loss From Left
    70°
    Brightness Loss From Right
    70°
    Black Level Raise From Left
    70°
    Black Level Raise From Right
    70°
    Gamma Shift From Left
    70°
    Gamma Shift From Right
    70°

    The horizontal viewing angle is outstanding. Although it technically isn't perfect, you visually won't see any inconsistencies when viewing from the sides or if you sit close to the screen.

    9.0
    Text Clarity
    Pixel Type
    OLED
    Subpixel Layout
    RGWB

    The text clarity is fantastic. Fringing is very minimal and isn't visible to some. This is at least partly due to the monitor's RGWB subpixel layout. These photos are in Windows 10, and you can also see them in Windows 11 with ClearType on and with ClearType off.

    Because this monitor has a WOLED display, text looks different than on 32-inch QD-OLED monitors like the Dell Alienware AW3225QF and the Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P, as you can see here.

    1080P @ 480HZ DUAL-MODE

    Text clarity looks worse in Dual-Mode, as this mode has a 1080p resolution. Text looks clearer in 'Full Wide' than in the 27- or 24-inch Dual-Mode settings.

    If you want another 4k, 240Hz monitor with a similar Dual-Mode feature, but better text clarity due to its IPS panel, then check out the LG 27G850A-B.

    7.8
    Direct Reflections
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    Peak Direct Reflection Intensity
    17.6%
    Screen Finish
    Matte

    The direct reflection handling is good. It spreads light out a bit, while also having some mirror-like reflections. That said, glare isn't distracting on it. If you prefer a WOLED monitor with a glossy coating for a clearer image, check out the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG instead.

    8.2
    Ambient Black Level Raise
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    Black Luminance @ 0 lx
    0.00 cd/m²
    Black Luminance @ 1000 lx
    0.82 cd/m²

    Although the black levels go up a bit in a bright room, they still remain low.

    8.4
    Total Reflected Light
    Total Reflected Light Intensity
    12,489% ⋅ pixel
    Diffraction Artifacts
    No

    This monitor reflects some light back, but it isn't distracting. It has some direct reflections, while also spreading the rest of the light out. Glare can be an issue in sunny rooms, but it handles reflections well for the most part.

    9.2
    Gradient
    Color Depth
    10 Bit

    While the monitor has superb gradient handling, it causes very dark grays to appear black below a certain threshold level. Increasing Black Stabilizer and Brightness can help mitigate this effect, but it does so by elevating grays above the threshold rather than eliminating the threshold itself. This occurs in both SDR and HDR. You can see this effect here.

    Motion
    8.8
    Refresh Rate
    Native Refresh Rate
    240 Hz
    Max Refresh Rate
    480 Hz
    Max Refresh Rate Over DP
    240 Hz
    Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
    240 Hz
    Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
    240 Hz
    Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
    240 Hz
    DSC Toggle
    Yes
    DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over DP
    95 Hz
    DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
    N/A

    The LG 32GS95UE-B has two distinct operating modes: a standard 4k @ 240Hz mode and a 1080p @ 480Hz Dual-Mode, which is activated by pressing a dedicated button on the monitor. Both modes support 10-bit color at their maximum refresh rate over HDMI and DisplayPort. You can change the Input Compatibility Version to '1.4' if you want to disable DSC, but you can only do so over DisplayPort in the 4k @ 240Hz mode.

    Another monitor with the same Dual-Mode feature is the LG 45GX950A-B, but that monitor's max refresh rate is 330Hz.

    Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
    Variable Refresh Rate
    Yes
    FreeSync
    Yes
    G-SYNC
    Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
    VRR Maximum
    480 Hz
    VRR Minimum
    < 20 Hz
    VRR Supported Connectors
    DisplayPort, HDMI

    4k @ 240Hz Standard Mode

    NVIDIA VRRMin VRRMax
    DisplayPort <20Hz 240Hz
    HDMI <20Hz 240Hz
    AMD VRRMin VRRMax
    DisplayPort <20Hz 240Hz
    HDMI <20Hz 240Hz

    On top of FreeSync and G-SYNC compatibility, the LG 32GS95UE-B also supports HDMI Forum VRR.

    1080p @ 480Hz Dual-Mode

    NVIDIA VRRMin VRRMax
    DisplayPort <20Hz 480Hz
    HDMI <20Hz 480Hz
    AMD VRRMin VRRMax
    DisplayPort <20Hz 480Hz
    HDMI <20Hz 480Hz
    9.9
    VRR Motion Performance
    See details on graph tool
    Recommended VRR OD Setting
    No OD Mode
    Variable Overdrive Advertised
    No
    Avg. CAD
    13
    Best CAD
    13
    Worst CAD
    13

    4k @ 240Hz Standard Mode

    Frame Rate CAD Heatmap RT Chart Pursuit Photo
    239 Heatmap Chart Photo
    165 Heatmap Chart Photo
    144 Heatmap Chart Photo
    120 Heatmap Chart Photo
    100 Heatmap Chart Photo
    80 Heatmap Chart Photo
    60 Heatmap Chart Photo

    The LG 32GS95UE-B has outstanding motion handling across its entire refresh rate range with VRR enabled. CAD remains low throughout, and there's minimal blur with fast-moving objects.

    1080p @ 480Hz Dual-Mode

    Frame Rate CAD Heatmap RT Chart Sequence Chart
    476 Heatmap Chart Chart
    360 Heatmap Chart Chart
    240 Heatmap Chart Chart
    165 Heatmap Chart Chart
    144 Heatmap Chart Chart
    120 Heatmap Chart Chart
    100 Heatmap Chart Chart
    80 Heatmap Chart Chart
    60 Heatmap Chart Chart

    The LG 32GS95UE-B has outstanding motion handling across its entire refresh rate range with VRR enabled in Dual-Mode. CAD remains low throughout, and there's minimal blur with fast-moving objects.

    9.8
    Refresh Rate Compliance
    See details on graph tool
    See details on graph tool
    Compliance @ Max Hz
    93%
    Compliance @ 120 FPS
    96%
    Compliance @ 60 FPS
    98%

    The refresh rate compliance is outstanding. Its near-instantaneous response time means it makes full-color transitions before drawing the next frame.

    9.9
    CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
    OD Transition Max Refresh Rate
    od-transition-max-refresh-rate-noodmode-0-31
    OD noodmode
    0 to 31
    Recommended Overdrive Setting
    No OD Mode
    Avg. CAD
    13
    Best 10% CAD
    7
    Worst 10% CAD
    19

    4k @ 240Hz Standard Mode

    Overdrive Mode CAD Heatmap RT Chart Pursuit Photo
    No Overdrive Heatmap Chart Photo

    The CAD at the maximum refresh rate is incredible. It displays fast-moving objects as intended, and motion is extremely sharp.

    1080p @ 480Hz Dual-Mode

    Overdrive Mode CAD Heatmap RT Chart Pursuit Photo
    No Overdrive Heatmap Chart Photo

    The CAD at the maximum refresh rate in Dual-Mode is outstanding. It displays fast-moving objects as intended, and motion is extremely sharp.

    Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
    Recommended Overdrive Setting
    No OD Mode
    First Response Time
    0.3 ms
    Total Response Time
    0.3 ms
    RGB Overshoot
    0 RGB
    Worst 10% First Response Time
    0.4 ms
    Worst 10% Total Response Time
    0.4 ms
    Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
    0 RGB

    4k @ 240Hz Standard Mode

    Overdrive Mode First Response Heatmap Total Response Heatmap RGB Overshoot Heatmap
    No Overdrive Heatmap Heatmap Heatmap

    1080p @ 480Hz Dual-Mode

    Overdrive Mode First Response Heatmap Total Response Heatmap RGB Overshoot Heatmap
    No Overdrive Heatmap Heatmap Heatmap
    9.9
    CAD @ 120Hz
    OD Transition 120Hz
    od-transition-120-noodmode-0-31
    OD noodmode
    0 to 31
    Recommended Overdrive Setting
    No OD Mode
    Avg. CAD
    13
    Best 10% CAD
    6
    Worst 10% CAD
    19

    4k @ 240Hz Standard Mode

    Overdrive Mode CAD Heatmap RT Chart Pursuit Photo
    No Overdrive Heatmap Chart Photo

    The CAD at 120Hz is incredible. Pixels transition to their target RGB level almost instantly, so there isn't any blur trail or noticeable inverse ghosting.

    Note: When using a DisplayPort connection, the refresh rate of this monitor can't be set to 120Hz from either Windows settings or the NVIDIA control panel. Since we do this test with DisplayPort, these results are from using 240Hz in VRR with 120 fps content. The results are very similar to using the monitor at 120Hz with HDMI.

    1080p @ 480Hz Dual-Mode

    Overdrive Mode CAD Heatmap RT Chart
    No Overdrive Heatmap Chart

    The CAD at 120Hz in Dual-Mode is fantastic. Pixels transition to their target RGB level almost instantly, so there isn't any blur trail behind fast-moving objects.

    Response Time @ 120Hz
    Recommended Overdrive Setting
    No OD Mode
    First Response Time
    0.3 ms
    Total Response Time
    0.4 ms
    RGB Overshoot
    0 RGB
    Worst 10% First Response Time
    0.4 ms
    Worst 10% Total Response Time
    1.5 ms
    Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
    1 RGB

    4k @ 240Hz Standard Mode

    Overdrive Mode First Response Heatmap Total Response Heatmap RGB Overshoot Heatmap
    No OverDrive Heatmap Heatmap Heatmap

    1080p @ 480Hz Dual-Mode

    Overdrive Mode First Response Heatmap Total Response Heatmap RGB Overshoot Heatmap
    No Overdrive Heatmap Heatmap Heatmap
    9.9
    CAD @ 60Hz
    OD Transition 60Hz
    od-transition-60-noodmode-0-31
    OD noodmode
    0 to 31
    Recommended Overdrive Setting
    No OD Mode
    Avg. CAD
    17
    Best 10% CAD
    9
    Worst 10% CAD
    25

    4k @ 240Hz Standard Mode

    Overdrive Mode CAD Heatmap RT Chart Pursuit Photo
    No Overdrive Heatmap Chart Photo

    The CAD at 60Hz is incredible. Pixels transition colors almost perfectly, and any noticeable blur is persistence.

    1080p @ 480Hz Dual-Mode

    Overdrive Mode CAD Heatmap RT Chart
    No Overdrive Heatmap Chart

    The CAD at 60Hz is outstanding. Pixels transition colors almost perfectly, and any noticeable blur is persistence.

    Response Time @ 60Hz
    Recommended Overdrive Setting
    No OD Mode
    First Response Time
    0.4 ms
    Total Response Time
    0.4 ms
    RGB Overshoot
    0 RGB
    Worst 10% First Response Time
    0.5 ms
    Worst 10% Total Response Time
    0.5 ms
    Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
    0 RGB

    4k @ 240Hz Standard Mode

    Overdrive Mode First Response Heatmap Total Response Heatmap RGB Overshoot Heatmap
    No Overdrive Heatmap Heatmap Heatmap

    1080p @ 480Hz Dual-Mode

    Overdrive Mode First Response Heatmap Total Response Heatmap RGB Overshoot Heatmap
    No Overdrive Heatmap Heatmap Heatmap
    Backlight Strobing (BFI)
    Backlight Strobing (BFI)
    No BFI
    Maximum Frequency
    N/A
    Minimum Frequency
    N/A
    Longest Pulse Width Brightness
    N/A
    Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
    N/A
    Pulse Width Control
    No BFI
    Pulse Phase Control
    No BFI
    Pulse Amplitude Control
    No BFI
    VRR At The Same Time
    No BFI

    The LG 32GS95UE-B doesn't have an optional black frame insertion feature to reduce the persistence blur further.

    5.5
    VRR Flicker
    Dark Gray Flicker
    5.2 RGB
    Middle Gray Flicker
    1.4 RGB
    Light Gray Flicker
    1.0 RGB

    4k @ 240Hz Standard Mode

    Unfortunately, the LG 32GS95UE-B has distracting VRR flicker with changing frame rates. It's most noticeable in dark scenes, and while it isn't so bad in brighter scenes, you can still see it in dark shadows. This doesn't happen if your PC can maintain fairly consistent frame rates.

    1080p @ 480Hz Dual-Mode

    VRR flicker is even worse in Dual-Mode. You can see this in the Dual-Mode VRR flicker graph and video.

    10
    Image Flicker
    Flicker-Free
    No
    PWM Dimming Frequency
    0 Hz

    The backlight isn't technically flicker-free because it has a slight brightness dip corresponding to the 240Hz refresh rate.

    Inputs
    9.0
    Input Lag
    Native Resolution @ Max Hz
    2.9 ms
    Native Resolution @ 120Hz
    4.9 ms
    Native Resolution @ 60Hz
    9.2 ms
    Backlight Strobing (BFI)
    N/A

    4K @ 240HZ STANDARD MODE

    The LG 32GS95UE-B has low input lag for a responsive feel. The results above are from using an HDMI cable. You can see the input lag when using a DisplayPort cable below:

    • 240Hz: 2.8 ms
    • 120Hz: Not Supported on DisplayPort
    • 60Hz: 9.1 ms

     

    1080P @ 480Hz DUAL-MODE

    The monitor has very low input lag at its highest refresh rate of 480Hz in Dual-Mode, though input lag increases substantially at 120Hz and 60Hz. You can see the input lag below in the monitor's three Dual-Mode views. These results are from using a DisplayPort cable.

    Refresh Rate Full Wide 27-Inch 24-Inch
    480Hz 1.8 ms 1.9 ms 1.9 ms
    120Hz 7.7 ms 8.0 ms 7.9 ms
    60Hz 16.2 ms 16.6 ms 16.0 ms
    8.5
    Resolution
    Native Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Aspect Ratio
    16:9
    Megapixels
    8.3 MP
    Pixel Density
    140 PPI

    This monitor's native resolution is 4k. However, when used in Dual-Mode, its maximum resolution is 1080p. Dual-Mode can be used in three different views: 'Full-Wide,' '27-inch,' and '24-inch.' The 'Full-Wide' mode has the sharpest image, with the '27-inch' and '24-inch' modes looking worse. 

    10
    PS5 Compatibility
    4k @ 120Hz
    Yes
    4k @ 60Hz
    Yes
    1440p @ 120Hz
    Yes
    1440p @ 60Hz
    Yes
    1080p @ 120Hz
    Yes
    1080p @ 60Hz
    Yes
    9.7
    Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
    4k @ 120Hz
    Yes
    4k @ 60Hz
    Yes
    1440p @ 120Hz
    Yes
    1440p @ 60Hz
    Yes
    1080p @ 120Hz
    Yes
    1080p @ 60Hz
    Yes

    The LG 32GS95UE-B works well with the Xbox Series X|S, except you need to use the console's HDMI override setting for 1440p @ 60Hz to work, which disables VRR. The Xbox doesn't support HDR with 1080p or 1440p signals, so that isn't an issue with the monitor.

    Inputs
    DisplayPort
    1 (DP 1.4)
    DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth
    No DisplayPort 2.1
    Mini DisplayPort
    No
    HDMI
    2 (HDMI 2.1)
    HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth
    48Gbps (FRL 12x4)
    Daisy Chaining
    No
    3.5mm Audio Out
    Yes
    Ethernet
    No
    HDR10
    Yes
    Dolby Vision
    No

    The 3.5 mm audio output serves as a combo jack with both audio out and mic in, but you need to have the USB-B cable connected to your computer to make full use of it.

    USB
    USB-A Ports
    2
    USB-A Rated Speed
    5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
    USB-B Upstream Port
    Yes
    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

    If you're looking for a monitor that can deliver up to 90W of power over USB-C, check out the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED.

    macOS Compatibility

    Connection HDMI 2.0 HDMI 2.1 USB-C to DP
    Max Refresh Rate 60Hz (4K) / 120Hz (1080p) 240Hz (4K) / 480Hz (1080p) 144Hz (4K) / 240Hz (1080p)
    VRR Range N/A 48-144Hz (4K) / 48-480Hz (1080p) 48-144Hz (4K) / 48-240Hz (1080p)
    HDR Yes Yes Yes

    This monitor works well with macOS. HDR doesn't look washed out, and VRR works well.

    Window Movement

    Resolution Closing Lid Opening Lid
    4k Windows migrate to new screen (though sometimes doesn't work with HDMI 2.0) Windows migrate to laptop screen
    1080p Windows migrate to new screen except for HDMI 2.0 Windows migrate to laptop screen
    Features
    Additional Features
    Speakers
    Yes
    RGB Illumination
    Presets
    Multiple Input Display
    No
    KVM Switch
    No
    Smart OS
    No

    The LG 32GS95UE-B has a few extra additional features, including:

    • Crosshair: Adds a virtual crosshair that your system won't detect.
    • DTS Virtual:X: Simulates surround sound audio on the speakers.
    • FPS Counter: Displays the frame rate of your source.

     

    Like most OLED displays, there are also a few settings to help reduce the risk of burn-in:

    • OLED Image Cleaning: Runs a complete image refresh cycle after four hours of use and starts when you turn the monitor off or enter the power saving mode. It takes about 10 minutes to finish.
    • OLED Screen Move: Moves the image by a few pixels to one side to help reduce the risk of burn-in.
    • OLED Screen Saver: Automatically turns the screen off when there's inactivity.

     

    Burn-in can occur with constant exposure to the same static elements over time, so the best ways to reduce the risk of burn-in is by watching varied content, hiding the taskbar, and using a black background.

    On-Screen Display (OSD)

    Unfortunately, 10 months after testing this monitor, we started experiencing a bug with the OSD. Settings change on their own, and we can't take control of it. Because of this, we had to buy a second unit.