Post
- ✅ The LG 32GX850A-B features a 32-inch 4K OLED panel with a 165Hz refresh rate (330Hz at 1080p).
- ✅ It's the first LG 4K OLED with a glossy screen, improving image quality over matte versions.
- ✅ Connectivity includes DisplayPort 1.4 and two full bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports.
- ✅ Priced at $799.99 with a 2-year parts and labor warranty.
The reviewer emphasizes the significant improvement in image quality due to the new glossy coating compared to older matte versions.
- ✅ The LG 32GX850A-B features a 32-inch 4K OLED panel with a 165Hz refresh rate (330Hz at 1080p).
- ✅ It's the first LG 4K OLED with a glossy screen, improving image quality over matte versions.
- ✅ Connectivity includes DisplayPort 1.4 and two full bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports.
- ✅ Priced at $799.99 with a 2-year parts and labor warranty.
The reviewer emphasizes the significant improvement in image quality due to the new glossy coating compared to older matte versions.
- ✅ Gaming on this monitor is described as an "absolute treat" due to excellent contrast and HDR.
- ✅ Total system latency is around 25 milliseconds, competitive with other fast 4K monitors.
- ✅ Motion performance is fast, providing better image clarity when tracking moving targets compared to older LCD panels.
- ✅ Switching to 330Hz at 1080p further reduces input latency and improves motion performance.
The monitor delivers a top-tier gaming experience due to its low input latency, excellent image quality, and motion performance.
- ✅ HDR performance is better than SDR but not "mind-blowing."
- ⚠️ Window brightness tests show just under 700 nits in a 10% window and under 300 nits in a 100% window.
- ⚠️ Real HDR brightness highlights reach just under 400 nits, which is decent for a monitor but less impressive compared to OLED TVs.
- ✅ SDR accuracy in sRGB mode is pretty decent, with an average Delta E of 1.8, although there's minor shadow lifting.
While HDR provides an expanded color range and higher brightness, it doesn't reach the levels of high-end OLED TVs. SDR accuracy is good overall.
- ⚠️ HDR color performance is worse than SDR, with shadow detail lifting in the gamer mode.
- ⚠️ BT.2020 gamut coverage is around 71-72%, which is acceptable but lower than top-tier monitors in the 80% range.
HDR color accuracy and gamut coverage are areas where the monitor falls short compared to some competitors.
- ✅ The monitor excels in contrast and ambient light handling, making it incredible in both dark and bright rooms.
- ✅ It significantly outperforms QD-OLED panels in bright room contrast.
The monitor's ability to maintain excellent contrast in bright environments is a major selling point.
- ✅ The panel offers exceptional clarity, including text clarity, due to the RGWB sub-pixel arrangement.
- ✅ The new glossy coating significantly improves clarity and crispness compared to older matte coatings.
The combination of the RGWB sub-pixel arrangement and glossy coating results in a razor-sharp and clear picture.
- ⚠️ Viewing angles show a slight green tint off-axis.
- ⚠️ Uniformity and near-black banding can vary due to panel lottery.
- ⚠️ VRR flicker may occur in dark scenes at low inconsistent frame rates with G-Sync enabled.
Despite its strengths, the monitor has some drawbacks, including viewing angle issues, potential uniformity problems, and VRR flicker.
The LG 32GX850A-B receives an 8 out of 10 rating. It offers incredible clarity, input latency, contrast, motion performance, and ambient light handling. Despite some minor inaccuracies and potential uniformity issues, it's a strong contender for gamers seeking top-tier image quality at around $800.
The video concludes with a brief promotion for Calman Verified and Calman Ready displays, emphasizing color accuracy and calibration capabilities.