LG 32UL500 UltraFine 32" 4K Monitor

MSRP 330 USD72% Neofiliac38% External
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Product Overview

LG 32UL500-W is an affordable 32-inch 4K UHD monitor in LG's UltraFine series. Sharing much of the same features with the 32UL750, it drops the USB hub and DisplayHDR 600 support.
Like the 32UL750, the UltraFine 32UL500 uses a VA panel that trades color gamut for higher contrast and faster response time. This VA panel allows for high dynamic range as well as a good gaming experience. Combined with an impressive 95% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space, the 32UL500 makes for a good option for general multimedia / home applications.
The same batch of UltraFine 4K monitors also include the higher-end 32UL750-W and 32UL950-W.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 72% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Rich color reproduction
  • High 3000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Build-in speakers included
Cons
  • Only tilt adjustment

What external reviewers found***

External score 38% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good contrast ratio and good VRR support
  • Excellent SDR color gamut
  • Outstanding sRGB coverage
  • 4k screen is great for multitasking
  • High contrast ratio
  • Large 4k screen
Cons
  • Terrible ergonomics
  • Disappointing reflection handling
  • No local dimming feature
  • Doesn't get very bright
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2

Construction

Adjustment | Height
N/A
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 15°
Camera
No
Colors
White
Speakers
2x 5W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm

Dimensions

Bezels
88.87% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
1.96 in / 49.9 mm w/o stand, 8.22 in / 208.8 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
16.72 in / 424.6 mm w/o stand, 20.4 in / 518.2 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
28.67 in / 728.1 mm
Weight
5.3 kg / 12 lbs w/o stand , 6.2 kg / 14 lbs w/ stand

Display

Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
300 nits
Contrast Ratio
3000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
Display Diagonal
32" (31.54 in / 801 mm)
Display Type
VA, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Gamut
95% DCI-P3
Pixel Density
139 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.182 mm
Refresh Rate
56 Hz ~ 61 Hz
Resolution
4K (3840x2160)
Response Time
4 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V

Function

HDR
HDR10
Licenses
BSMI, CCC, CE, cTick, ENERGY STAR 7.0, ErP, FCC Class B, UL/cUL
Operating Humidity
10 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
AMD FreeSync
Video
Color Weakness, DDC/CI, Smart Energy SAving, Dynamic Action Sync, HDR Effect, Super Resolution+, Flicker-free technology, Dual Controller, Wide Color Gamut, Low Blue Light, Black Stabilizer, Reader Mode

Performance

Power Consumption
50 W (average) / 39 W (eco) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)

Production

Debut
2020

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External Reviews

rtings[1]

Reviewer score 38%
Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
The LG 32UL500-W has a large screen and 4k resolution that make it a good option for work and media consumption. However, it's hard to place the screen the way you like because it has terrible ergonomics. Also, glare might be an issue because it doesn't get very bright. It has low input lag and VRR support for gaming, but the response time is a bit slow.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Large 4k screen
  • Excellent SDR color gamut
  • High contrast ratio
  • Good contrast ratio and good VRR support
  • 4k screen is great for multitasking
  • Outstanding sRGB coverage
Cons
  • Terrible ergonomics
  • Doesn't get very bright
  • Disappointing reflection handling
  • No local dimming feature

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References

  1. ^ LG 32UL500-W Monitor Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/lg/32ul500-w. 2021-01-19. Retrieved 2021-03-22.

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