The LG 32QN55T-B is a basic budget monitor that's designed to deliver a decent experience all-around without really excelling in any specific way. It has a large screen with a 1440p native resolution, which is okay at this size, but it's not ideal for users who care about sharp text and high-quality images. It supports HDR and FreeSync variable refresh rate technology (VRR), but it's pretty bare-bones otherwise, with no speakers and few extra features. It also has limited connectivity, with just two HDMI ports, but no DisplayPort or analog inputs for older devices, and no USB ports.
Our Verdict
The LG 32QN55T-B is a decent monitor overall. It's a good choice for office users or media creators, with a large screen that makes it easier to see more of your work at once and wide viewing angles. It's just okay for gaming, as it has a slow response time and limited gaming features. It's decent for watching videos, mainly due to the large screen, but it doesn't look as good in a dark room due to its low contrast ratio. Finally, although it supports HDR, this adds very little due to the low contrast ratio, low peak brightness in HDR, and lack of a local dimming feature.
- Image remains accurate when viewed at an angle.
- Low input lag.
- Large screen size.
- Disappointing ergonomics.
- Low contrast ratio.
- Slow response time.
The LG 32QN55T-B is good for office use. The large screen gives you more screen real estate to work with, although the relatively low pixel density results in just decent text clarity. It has great visibility in bright rooms, with great reflection handling and very good peak brightness, so glare isn't an issue. Unfortunately, the stand has disappointing ergonomics, so it's hard to place it in an ideal viewing position.
- Image remains accurate when viewed at an angle.
- Great reflection handling.
- Large screen size.
- Disappointing ergonomics.
- Low contrast ratio.
- Slow response time.
The LG 32QN55T is just okay for gaming. It has low input lag, resulting in a responsive gaming experience, and the large screen size makes it easy to see more fine details in your favorite games. It also supports FreeSync, which helps reduce tearing, but it's only effective across a narrow range of refresh rates. On the other hand, it has a slow response time and a relatively low refresh rate, so there's a lot of blur behind fast-moving objects.
- Image remains accurate when viewed at an angle.
- Low input lag.
- Large screen size.
- Disappointing ergonomics.
- Low contrast ratio.
- Slow response time.
The LG 32QN55T-B is decent for watching videos in a dark room. The large screen is nice for watching videos, and it has wide viewing angles, so you can easily share it with someone else, and they'll still see an accurate image. Sadly, it has low contrast and no local dimming, so blacks look gray in a dark room, and although it supports HDR, this adds very little, as it can't get very bright in HDR.
- Image remains accurate when viewed at an angle.
- Large screen size.
- Outstanding SDR color gamut.
- Disappointing ergonomics.
- Low contrast ratio.
- Colors are over-saturated out of the box.
- Slow response time.
The LG 32QN55T is a good monitor for media creators. The large screen makes it easier to see more of your workflow at once, and it has great visibility in bright rooms. It has a superb SDR color gamut, but sadly, colors are over-saturated out of the box, and there's no sRGB clamp. It also has wide viewing angles, so the image remains accurate at an angle. Sadly, it has disappointing ergonomics, so it's hard to place it in an ideal viewing position.
- Image remains accurate when viewed at an angle.
- Large screen size.
- Outstanding SDR color gamut.
- Disappointing ergonomics.
- Low contrast ratio.
- Colors are over-saturated out of the box.
- Slow response time.
The LG 32QN55T-B delivers a mediocre HDR experience. It can't get very bright in HDR, and it has low contrast with no local dimming, so bright highlights don't stand out from the rest of the scene. It can display a wide color gamut, though, so colors in HDR look vivid and life-like. On the other hand, it has fantastic gradient handling, with very little banding in areas of similar color.
- Fantastic gradient handling.
- Disappointing ergonomics.
- Low contrast ratio.
- Slow response time.
- No local dimming feature.
Changelog
- Updated Apr 14, 2023: Confirmed that 1440p works on this monitor with the PS5.
- Updated May 09, 2022: Review published.
- Updated May 04, 2022: Early access published.
- Updated Apr 12, 2022: Our testers have started testing this product.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 32" LG 32QN55T-B, which is the only size available. It's part of LG's 'QN' series of budget IPS monitors, which are available in a few different models, each with different sizes and features, but they have similar performance overall.
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if theirs doesn't correspond to our review, let us know, and we will update the review. Some tests, like gray uniformity, may vary between individual units.
| Model | Size | Resolution | Refresh Rate |
| 32QN55T-B | 32" | 1440p | 75Hz |
| 27QN600-B | 27" | 1440p | 75Hz |
| 32QN600-B | 32" | 1440p | 75Hz |
| 32QN650-B | 32" | 1440p | 75Hz |
| 27QN880-B | 27" | 1440p | 75Hz |
Our unit was manufactured in December 2021; you can see the label here.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The LG 32QN55T-B is a basic, entry-level gaming monitor that delivers very limited gaming performance. If you're willing to spend a bit more, there are much better options available.
See our recommendations for the best budget gaming monitors, the best 27 inch monitors, and the best 1080p monitors.
The Gigabyte M32Q is much better than the LG 32QN55T-B. The Gigabyte has a much faster refresh rate, resulting in a significantly faster response time, so there's very little blur behind fast-moving objects. The Gigabyte also has better ergonomics and better compatibility with consoles, as it can downscale a 4k image and supports 120Hz signals. The Gigabyte is also more feature-rich, as it has a built-in USB hub, USB-C support, and an optional backlight strobing feature to improve the appearance of motion.
The LG 32QN55T-B is much better than the Samsung UE590 for most users. The LG has much better viewing angles, so the image remains accurate at the sides and if you're sharing your screen with someone else. The LG also has better accuracy out of the box, supports HDR, and has a flicker-free backlight. On the other hand, the Samsung monitor has a much higher pixel density, resulting in sharper images and much better text clarity.
The AOC CQ32G1 and the LG 32QN55T-B use different panel types, each with strengths and weaknesses, so the best one depends on your usage. The AOC is a better choice for dark rooms, as it has a much higher contrast ratio, so blacks look black instead of gray in a dark room. The LG is a better choice for brighter viewing environments, and it has better viewing angles, so it's a better choice if you often share your screen with someone else.
The Acer Nitro VG271 Pbmiipx is better than the LG 32QN55T-B. The Acer has a much faster refresh rate, resulting in significantly better motion handling, with less blur behind fast-moving objects. The Acer also has lower input lag for a more responsive gaming and desktop experience. On the other hand, the LG has a larger screen, so it's easier to see more of your work at once, and it has better ergonomics.
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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