LG 32GN650-B Ultragear Gaming Monitor 32” QHD (2560 x 1440) Display, 165Hz Refresh Rate, 1ms MBR, HDR 10, sRGB 95% Color Gamut, AMD FreeSync – Black

The best 1440p VA monitor I’ve had
MY STORY:I am someone who works in software development, and my favorite pastime is playing video games. I had a disastrous experience with Gigabyte. I owned the Gigabyte M27Q IPS monitor, which was good initially, but as I used it more, I realized that 27 inches was too small for my needs. So, I decided to buy a 32-inch curved monitor from the same brand, specifically the Gigabyte M32QC. At that time, I didn’t read reviews because I thought, “It’s Gigabyte, a reputable brand, nothing bad can happen.” Unfortunately, the worst did happen. The M32QC had backlight bleeding, excessively pale colors, FreeSync caused pulsing while gaming, and worst of all, it had unbearable ghosting accompanied by smearing. I know all VA panels have ghosting, but this specific Gigabyte model’s ghosting was intolerable—whether in Off/Picture/Balanced modes, ghosting with smearing persisted. The only way to reduce it was to max out Gamma and set the black equalizer to 13, but this made black colors look grayish-green, and the ghosting with smearing remained prominent. I tried to get used to it but couldn’t. This experience made me realize I’m sensitive to ghosting.What happened to that monitor? Luckily, I was able to return it and get a refund. I went back to using the M27Q for a few more months, but again, everything looked too small. So, I decided I needed a 32-inch monitor with at least 1440p resolution, and this time it had to be good. Initially, I wanted to buy the Gigabyte M32Q because it was 32 inches, flat, IPS, with a great price and obviously no ghosting. However, that monitor was no longer available, so I had to look at other brands. I considered IPS monitors, but 32-inch models from reputable brands didn’t fit my budget. Therefore, I looked for a monitor with an excellent VA panel, this time reading reviews. I started with AOC and found they had terrible monitors with severe ghosting. Gigabyte released new models but still had the same awful ghosting. Samsung was excellent but too expensive. Then I remembered LG, which I had overlooked. I looked at the available 32-inch models and their reviews and couldn’t believe it—high-quality VA panels, no pulsing, minimal ghosting (which I’ll detail in the “Analysis” section), vivid colors, and affordable prices. So, I chose the 32GN650-B because it fit my budget and had the features I needed.ANALYSIS:Let’s break it down:1) GHOSTING. If you’ve read my story, you’ll know I’m very sensitive to ghosting and couldn’t afford to buy another monitor with that problem. The LG 32GN650-B does have ghosting, but don’t worry, it’s very minimal, almost imperceptible. When it is noticeable, it doesn’t bother you; it looks natural. Out of the box, it did have some noticeable ghosting (though nothing like the disastrous Gigabyte M32QC), but I was able to reduce it significantly just by changing the response time from “Fast” to “Faster.” That reduces it by about 99%, and if you combine it with the “Gamer 2” profile, you get a clear image. You might notice ghosting only in very dark areas, but it’s tolerable to the point that you forget it’s there. I’ve extensively tested it with deep black content, and I’d give it a 9.5 out of 10 for this aspect, because while there’s still some ghosting, it’s very minimal.2) FREESYNC. I’ve tested it with both low and high FPS, and I can confirm FreeSync works even at 30fps, it’s incredible and doesn’t have pulsing. The experience is similar to an IPS panel. I should mention I tested this feature using the DisplayPort cable that came in the box. I haven’t tested it with HDMI cables. From what I’ve read, this technology doesn’t work with the PS5 on this monitor because it requires HDMI 2.1 compatibility, whereas this monitor has HDMI 2.0. However, it should work fine with the Xbox Series S|X.3) COLORS. I tried all the presets but preferred “Gamer 2” because it offers brightness and color levels that suit my preferences. This aspect is subjective, but in my opinion, the colors are excellent. Also, the monitor operates at 10 bits across all resolutions and refresh rates.4) STAND. The stand is of very good quality—it’s heavy, which is good, and allows height adjustment, tilt, and 360-degree rotation. I couldn’t ask for more from this stand. 10/10.5) RESOLUTION AND HZ. Many might say “1440p on a 32-inch monitor is too little; better go for 4k or a 27-inch QHD.” They have a point, as many brands don’t handle 1440p well on 32-inch monitors. However, I can confirm that on this 32GN650-B model, 1440p looks VERY SHARP. I haven’t had issues with scanlines, even when I’ve lowered it to 60Hz. I’ve tested it by reducing the resolution to 1080p, and it still looks good. No complaints there. Combined with the 165Hz refresh rate this monitor offers, the image looks spectacular.6) HDR. This is the only negative aspect of this monitor, it’s very underwhelming with dull colors. While HDR adds value to monitors, it’s not essential for an excellent experience. Personally, I don’t consider it in my evaluation. It’s bad, but it doesn’t influence my overall opinion.CONCLUSION:If you’re looking for a 32-inch, 1440p monitor with a good refresh rate, FreeSync, a solid stand, and minimal ghosting (almost imperceptible), look no further. This is the monitor you’ve been searching for.

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great monitor been using it daily for a year and no problems the monitor has lots to offer and it look great at a great price. good for gaming, work, or even watching your favorite tv show if your on the fence just go with it you wont be disappointed.

Beautiful.
Can’t believe i got this for under $250. Worth every penny. The beeping when you turn it off if f****ng annoying, but everything else makes up for it.

Crystal clear at high resolutions
Great monitor, crisp color, very reactive.

Muy buen monitor tiene hdr10Es resolución 2k la máxima del Xbox series sCorre a 120hz muy fluido listo para las nuevas consolasEl tamaño adecuado para jugar es de 32 pulgadasDiseño muy gamer

Entrega un poco tardada pero es una gran pantalla y de buena calidad tanto para trabajo. como para ocio.

justo lo que deseaba, es un gran monitor y promete todo lo que cumple en sus características principales gran diseño y calidad, lo conecte por display ort y aproveche al máximo su taza de frecuencia.