LG 27GN850-B/27GN880-B vs 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B

Which Monitor Is Better?

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LG 27GN850-B/27GN880-B
LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Aug 07, 2024 02:15 PM

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Tested using Methodology v2.0.1

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Our Verdict

LG 27GN850-B/27GN880-B

LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B

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.

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Variants

  • 27GN850-B (27")
  • 27GN880-B (27")
  • 32GN650-B (32")
  • 32GN63T-B (32")

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27"
27GN850-B
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32"
32GN650-B
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27"
27GN880-B
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32"
32GN63T-B
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.7
No major differences between these monitors for mixed usage. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Style 
 

Design Picture  

Curved 
 

No
No

Curve Radius 
 

Not Curved
Not Curved
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Accelerated Longevity Test 
 

Uniformity Pictures  

Longevity Graph  

Build Quality 
 

7.0
6.5

Build Quality Picture  

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Ergonomics 
 

7.1
7.3

Ergonomics Picture  

Back Picture  

Height Adjustment 
 

4.3" (11.0 cm)
4.3" (11.0 cm)

Min Height To Top Of Panel 
 

19.0" (48.2 cm)

Tilt Range 
 

-15° to 5°
-15° to 5°

Rotate Portrait/Landscape 
 

Yes, Clockwise
Yes, Clockwise

Swivel Range 
 

No swivel
No swivel

Wall Mount 
 

VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
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Stand 
 

Stand Picture  

Thickness Picture  

Base Width 
 

16.7" (42.5 cm)
16.8" (42.6 cm)

Base Depth 
 

11.6" (29.4 cm)
11.6" (29.5 cm)

Thickness (With Display) 
 

8.7" (22.2 cm)
8.6" (21.8 cm)

Weight (With Display) 
 

13.9 lbs (6.3 kg)
15.7 lbs (7.1 kg)
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Display 
 

Display Picture  

Size 
 

27"
32"

Housing Width 
 

24.2" (61.5 cm)
28.1" (71.5 cm)

Housing Height 
 

14.4" (36.5 cm)
16.9" (42.8 cm)

Thickness (Without Stand) 
 

2.0" (5.2 cm)
2.0" (5.1 cm)

Weight (Without Stand) 
 

9.3 lbs (4.2 kg)
10.8 lbs (4.9 kg)

Borders Size (Bezels)  
 

0.3" (0.8 cm)
0.3" (0.8 cm)

Controls 
 

Controls Picture  

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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Power Supply 
 

External Brick
External Brick
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Picture Quality

Contrast 
 

5.7
8.0

Checkerboard Picture  

Native Contrast 
 

852 : 1
3,229 : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming 
 

N/A
N/A
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Local Dimming 
 

0.0
0.0

Local Dimming Video  

Local Dimming 
 

No
No

Backlight 
 

Edge
Edge
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SDR Brightness 
 

7.7
7.2

Real Scene 
 

321 cd/m²
264 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

320 cd/m²
297 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

322 cd/m²
298 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

322 cd/m²
298 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

322 cd/m²
298 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

322 cd/m²
298 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

320 cd/m²
297 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

322 cd/m²
298 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

322 cd/m²
298 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

322 cd/m²
298 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

322 cd/m²
298 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.000
0.000

Minimum Brightness 
 

55 cd/m²
45 cd/m²
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HDR Brightness 
 

6.2
6.3

EOTF  

VESA DisplayHDR Certification 
 

No Certification
No Certification

Real Scene 
 

325 cd/m²
332 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

325 cd/m²
372 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

326 cd/m²
373 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

326 cd/m²
373 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

326 cd/m²
373 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

351 cd/m²
373 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

296 cd/m²
371 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

301 cd/m²
372 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

302 cd/m²
372 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

305 cd/m²
372 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

325 cd/m²
373 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.005
0.000
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Horizontal Viewing Angle 
 

8.5
5.7

Horizontal Viewing Angle Video  

Horizontal Chroma Graph  

Color Washout From Left 
 

46°
28°

Color Washout From Right 
 

46°
29°

Horizontal Hue Graph  

Color Shift From Left 
 

55°
47°

Color Shift From Right 
 

55°
52°

Horizontal Lightness Graph  

Brightness Loss From Left 
 

49°
30°

Brightness Loss From Right 
 

49°
30°

Black Level Raise From Left 
 

70°
16°

Black Level Raise From Right 
 

70°
17°

Gamma Shift From Left 
 

61°
17°

Gamma Shift From Right 
 

59°
17°
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Vertical Viewing Angle 
 

6.4
5.4

Vertical Viewing Angle Video  

Vertical Chroma Graph  

Color Washout From Below 
 

34°
25°

Color Washout From Above 
 

34°
28°

Vertical Hue Graph  

Color Shift From Below 
 

31°
37°

Color Shift From Above 
 

37°
45°

Vertical Lightness Graph  

Brightness Loss From Below 
 

39°
27°

Brightness Loss From Above 
 

39°
30°

Black Level Raise From Below 
 

33°
13°

Black Level Raise From Above 
 

28°
12°

Gamma Shift From Below 
 

33°
16°

Gamma Shift From Above 
 

33°
16°
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Gray Uniformity 
 

8.1
7.5

50% Uniformity Picture  

50% Std. Dev. 
 

3.109%
3.837%

50% DSE 
 

0.137%
0.162%
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Black Uniformity 
 

5.5
7.2

Native Black Uniformity Picture  

Native Std. Dev. 
 

2.337%
1.163%

Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming  

Std. Dev. w/ L.D. 
 

N/A
N/A
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Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration) 
 

8.1
8.1

Pre Calibration Picture  

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

Pre Color Picture  

Picture Mode 
 

sRGB
Gamer 1

sRGB Gamut Area xy 
 

99.5%
106.7%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 
 

4.91
2.90

Color Temperature (Avg.) 
 

7,183 K
6,546 K

Gamma (Avg.) 
 

2.13
2.23

Color dE (Avg.) 
 

2.85
2.23

Contrast Setting 
 

N/A
70

RGB Settings 
 

Default
50-50-50

Gamma Setting 
 

Default
Mode 2

Brightness Setting 
 

50
40

Measured Brightness 
 

181 cd/m²
185 cd/m²

Brightness Locked 
 

No
No
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Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration) 
 

9.6
9.7

Post Calibration Picture  

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

Post Color Picture  

Picture Mode 
 

Gamer 1
Gamer 1

sRGB Gamut Area xy 
 

102.6%
99.0%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 
 

0.52
0.59

Color Temperature (Avg.) 
 

6,475 K
6,518 K

Gamma (Avg.) 
 

2.18
2.19

Color dE (Avg.) 
 

0.59
0.54

Contrast Setting 
 

70
70

RGB Settings 
 

50-48-45
49-50-49

Gamma Setting 
 

Mode 2
Mode 2

Brightness Setting 
 

15
15

Measured Brightness 
 

101 cd/m²
101 cd/m²

ICC Profile 
 

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SDR Color Gamut 
 

9.6
9.2

sRGB Color Gamut Picture  

sRGB Coverage xy 
 

99.8%
98.6%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

Gamer 1
Gamer 1

Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture  

Adobe RGB Coverage xy 
 

88.8%
78.3%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

Gamer 1
Gamer 1
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HDR Color Gamut 
 

8.8
6.4

Wide Color Gamut 
 

Yes
No

DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture  

DCI-P3 Coverage xy 
 

95.5%
78.5%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode 
 

Gamer 2
Gamer 2

Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture  

Rec. 2020 Coverage xy 
 

70.0%
56.1%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

Gamer 2
Gamer 2
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HDR Color Volume 
 

7.7
6.4

DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture  

1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp 
 

78.3%
51.4%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode 
 

Gamer 2
Gamer 2

Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture  

10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp 
 

62.7%
21.8%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

Gamer 2
Gamer 2
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Text Clarity 
 

7.0
6.5

ClearType On  

ClearType Off  

Pixel Type 
 

IPS
VA

Pixels  

Subpixel Layout 
 

RGB
RGB
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Reflections 
 

7.4
7.2

Average Room  

Average Room Off Picture  

Bright Room Off Picture  

Screen Finish 
 

Matte
Matte

Total Reflections 
 

5.2%
5.6%

Indirect Reflections 
 

2.7%
2.9%

Calculated Direct Reflections 
 

2.5%
2.7%
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Gradient 
 

9.8
9.6

Gradient Picture  

Color Depth 
 

10 Bit
10 Bit
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SDR Color Volume 
 

9.7

sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture  

sRGB In ICtCp 
 

97.5%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

Gamer 1

Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture  

Adobe RGB In ICtCp 
 

92.8%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

Gamer 1
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Motion

Refresh Rate 
 

8.3
7.5

Native Refresh Rate 
 

144 Hz
165 Hz

Max Refresh Rate 
 

144 Hz
165 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP 
 

144 Hz
165 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI 
 

144 Hz
144 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit 
 

144 Hz
165 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit 
 

60 Hz
60 Hz

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) 
 

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

Yes
Yes

FreeSync 
 

Yes
Yes

G-SYNC 
 

Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
Compatible (Tested)

VRR Maximum 
 

144 Hz
165 Hz

VRR Minimum 
 

< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz

VRR Supported Connectors 
 

DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
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VRR Motion Performance 
 

5.4

Pursuit Photo VRR  

OD Mode CAD Comparison  

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Recommended VRR OD Setting 
 

Fast

Variable Overdrive Advertised 
 

No

Avg. CAD 
 

360

Best CAD 
 

343

Worst CAD 
 

391
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Refresh Rate Compliance 
 

5.5

Fast GTG Sequence  

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VRR Compliance  

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Compliance @ Max Hz 
 

32%

Compliance @ 120 FPS 
 

45%

Compliance @ 60 FPS 
 

61%
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Response Time @ 60Hz 
 

8.1

Motion Blur Picture  

Response Time Table  

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Normal
Fast

Rise / Fall Time 
 

4.2 ms
10.2 ms

Total Response Time 
 

11.4 ms
19.3 ms

Overshoot Error 
 

1.4%
8 RGB

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 
 

5.1 ms
23.9 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time 
 

22.0 ms
34.9 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 
 

8.3%
34 RGB
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CAD @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

5.4

Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh  

CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh  

OD Transition Max Refresh Rate 
 

od-transition-max-refresh-rate-fast-0-31
OD fast
0 to 31

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Faster

Avg. CAD 
 

290

Best 10% CAD 
 

127

Worst 10% CAD 
 

639
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Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

First Response Time 
 

4.2 ms
12.9 ms

Total Response Time 
 

7.8 ms
14.1 ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Normal
Faster

Motion Blur Picture  

RGB Overshoot 
 

0.2%
2 RGB

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot 
 

1.8%
17 RGB

Worst 10% First Response Time 
 

5.5 ms
33.0 ms

Worst 10% Total Response Time 
 

10.7 ms
33.0 ms

Heatmap First Response  

Heatmap Total Response  

Heatmap RGB Overshoot  

Response Time Table  

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CAD @ 120Hz 
 

5.4

Pursuit Photo 120Hz  

CAD Heatmap 120Hz  

OD Transition 120Hz 
 

od-transition-120-fast-0-31
OD fast
0 to 31

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Faster

Avg. CAD 
 

297

Best 10% CAD 
 

142

Worst 10% CAD 
 

624
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Response Time @ 120Hz 
 

Worst 10% First Response Time 
 

5.4 ms
28.3 ms

RGB Overshoot 
 

0.2%
8 RGB

Total Response Time 
 

7.5 ms
14.7 ms

First Response Time 
 

4.2 ms
9.7 ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Normal
Faster

Worst 10% Total Response Time 
 

9.4 ms
29.0 ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot 
 

2.4%
34 RGB

120Hz First Response Heatmap  

120Hz Total Response Heatmap  

120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot  

Motion Blur Picture  

Response Time Table  

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CAD @ 60Hz 
 

4.1

Pursuit Photo 60Hz  

CAD Heatmap 60Hz  

OD Transition 60Hz 
 

od-transition-60-fast-0-31
OD fast
0 to 31

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Fast

Avg. CAD 
 

388

Best 10% CAD 
 

157

Worst 10% CAD 
 

815
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Response Time @ 60Hz 
 

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Normal
Fast

First Response Time 
 

4.2 ms
10.2 ms

Total Response Time 
 

11.4 ms
19.3 ms

RGB Overshoot 
 

1.4%
8 RGB

Worst 10% Total Response Time 
 

22.0 ms
34.9 ms

Worst 10% First Response Time 
 

5.1 ms
23.9 ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot 
 

8.3%
34 RGB

60Hz First Response Heatmap  

60Hz Total Response Heatmap  

60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap  

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Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

Backlight Strobing Picture  

Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture  

Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

No BFI
Yes

Maximum Frequency 
 

N/A
165 Hz

Minimum Frequency 
 

N/A
120 Hz

Longest Pulse Width Brightness 
 

N/A
169 cd/m²

Shortest Pulse Width Brightness 
 

N/A
169 cd/m²

Pulse Width Control 
 

No BFI
No

Pulse Phase Control 
 

No BFI
No

Pulse Amplitude Control 
 

No BFI
Yes

VRR At The Same Time 
 

No BFI
No
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VRR Flicker 
 

5.2

VRR Flicker Video  

VRR Flicker Graph  

Dark Gray Flicker 
 

2.3 RGB

Middle Gray Flicker 
 

3.1 RGB

Light Gray Flicker 
 

3.0 RGB
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Image Flicker 
 

10
10

Backlight Picture  

Flicker-Free 
 

Yes
Yes

PWM Dimming Frequency 
 

0 Hz
0 Hz
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Inputs

Input Lag 
 

8.7
8.9

Native Resolution @ Max Hz 
 

4.5 ms
4.0 ms

Native Resolution @ 120Hz 
 

5.2 ms
5.5 ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz 
 

14.0 ms
9.5 ms

Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

N/A
6.5 ms
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Resolution 
 

8.0
6.9

Native Resolution 
 

2560 x 1440
2560 x 1440

Aspect Ratio 
 

16:9
16:9

Megapixels 
 

3.7 MP
3.7 MP

Pixel Density 
 

109 PPI
93 PPI

Measured Screen Diagonal 
 

27.0"

Screen Area 
 

311 in²
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PS5 Compatibility 
 

7.0
4.9

PS5 Compatibility Photo  

PS5 Compatibility Table  

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR 
 

Yes

VRR 
 

No
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Xbox Series X|S Compatibility 
 

9.2
7.1

XSX Compatibility Photo  

XSX Compatibility Table  

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR 
 

Yes

VRR 
 

Yes
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Inputs Photos  

Inputs 1  

Inputs 2  

Video And Audio Ports 
 

DisplayPort 
 

1 (DP 1.4)
1 (DP 1.4)

DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth 
 

No DisplayPort 2.1

Mini DisplayPort 
 

No
No

HDMI 
 

2 (HDMI 2.0)
2 (HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth 
 

No HDMI 2.1
No HDMI 2.1

DVI 
 

No
No

VGA 
 

No
No

Daisy Chaining 
 

No
No

3.5mm Audio Out 
 

1
1

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

3.5mm Audio In 
 

No
No

3.5mm Microphone In 
 

No
No

USB 
 

USB-A Ports 
 

0
0

USB-A Rated Speed 
 

No USB-A Ports
No USB-A Ports

USB-B Upstream Port 
 

No
No

USB-C Ports 
 

0
0

USB-C Upstream 
 

No USB-C Ports
No USB-C Ports

USB-C Rated Speed 
 

No USB-C Ports
No USB-C Ports

USB-C Power Delivery 
 

No USB-C Ports
No USB-C Ports

USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode 
 

No USB-C Ports
No USB-C Ports

Thunderbolt 
 

No
No

macOS Compatibility 
 

macOS Screenshot  

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Features

Additional Features 
 

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

Speakers 
 

No
No

RGB Illumination 
 

No
No

Multiple Input Display 
 

No
No

KVM Switch 
 

No
No
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On-Screen Display (OSD) 
 

OSD Picture  

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27GN850-B
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32GN650-B
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27GN880-B
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32"
32GN63T-B
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