LG UltraGear 32GQ850 32" QHD Gaming Monitor (2022)

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Product Overview

LG UltraGear 32GQ850 is a high-end 32-inch QHD gaming monitor in LG's 2022 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit IPS panel that reaches 260Hz max refresh rate and covers 98% of DCI-P3 color space.
Notably, this monitor supports HDR up to DisplayHDR 600. In terms of color reproduction, one can expect above average performance. The included stand comes with tilt, pivot, and height adjustments that make for a more ergonomic viewing experience. With a fast 1 ms response time, this display is a good gaming option. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty.

Ratings

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Neofiliac score 90% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • DisplayHDR 600
  • Rich color reproduction
  • Stand with tilt, pivot, and height adjustments
  • Fast 1 ms response time
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
Cons

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    Specifications

    Connectivity

    Ports
    2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out (4-pole; DTS Headphone:X), 2x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 1x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream)

    Construction

    Adjustment | Height
    110 mm / 4.3307 in
    Adjustment | Pivot
    -0° ~ 90°
    Adjustment | Swivel
    N/A
    Adjustment | Tilt
    -5° ~ 15°
    Camera
    No
    Colors
    Black
    VESA Mount
    100 x 100 mm

    Dimensions

    Bezels
    89.51% screen-to-body ratio
    Size | Depth
    2.13 in / 54 mm w/o stand, 10.94 in / 278 mm w/ stand
    Size | Height
    16.85 in / 428 mm w/o stand, 19.84 in / 504 mm w/ stand
    Size | Width
    28.11 in / 714 mm
    Weight
    5.9 kg / 13 lbs w/o stand , 8.2 kg / 18 lbs w/ stand

    Display

    Aspect Ratio
    16:9
    Brightness
    440 nits / 600 nits (peak)
    Contrast Ratio
    1000:1 (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
    IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H), LG Display
    Gamut
    98% DCI-P3
    Pixel Density
    93 ppi
    Pixel Pitch
    0.272 mm
    Refresh Rate
    48 Hz ~ 260 Hz
    Resolution
    QHD (2560x1440)
    Response Time
    1 ms (min)
    Viewing Angle
    178° H / 178° V

    Function

    HDR
    DisplayHDR 600
    Licenses
    CE, FCC Class B, J-Moss, RoHS, TUV-Type, UL/cUL
    Operating Humidity
    10 % ~ 80 %
    Operating Temperature
    0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
    Variable Framerate
    NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium
    Video
    Wide Color Gamut, Black Stabilizer, Smart Energy Saving, Reader Mode, User Define Key, Color Calibrated, Low Blue Light, Dynamic Action Sync, HDR Effect, Motion Blur Reduction Technology, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, Flicker-free technology, Crosshair, 3...

    Performance

    Power Consumption
    0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)

    Production

    Accessory
    DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable
    Debut
    2022

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