LG's 480Hz OLED Gaming Monitor is ALMOST Perfect... [Full Review]
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- Опубліковано 26 бер 2024
- Reviewing the LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor (32GS95UE)! Is this 32-inch 4K 240Hz & 480Hz OLED Monitor worth buying for your Gaming PC and PS5/XBOX?
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Hey Chaps! Would you ever use this in 480Hz Mode??
No is the short answer
Yep
I was really looking forward to this monitor, but with this pricetag and no USB-C .. That is really disappointing 😒
Not to mention the brightness of this monitor. I would have thought it could get a lot brighter compared to the QD-OLED's 🤷♂
I think I will pass on this one tbh, since there is absolut 0 chance of me using that 480Hz mode anyway. I might end up getting the LG 32GQ950P-B instead, seeing as the price has gone down a lot over the past few weeks.
No i wouldnt
No, but I'm not a competitive gamer in the slightest. Maybe this thing will appeal to those people but for $1,400 you can do so much better than this. It's trying to be a jack of all trades and master of none.
So much better than the grey blacks on QDOLED in anything but a dark room.
Returned a G8 OLED monitor because of it. Sticking with WOLED from now on.
Yeah - blacks are darker for sure. Each has its advantages - I quite like the Asus QD-OLEDs I have too.
I completely agree. Raised blacks on QD-OLED panels is a deal breaker for me.
The G8 sucks in general for many other reasons, but yeah WOLED is much better for blacks and power efficiency. QD OLED is just a bit more vibrant but 99% of people won't notice the difference.
Awesome video. I wish you would have demo’d the speaker quality.
Great review and thank you for showing a comparison with the Asus QD-OLED. Hope to see a more detailed comparison if possible!
At 8:00 how are you getting 800 nits out of those clouds in HDR mode on the PG32UCDM? On all HDR modes - Gaming, Cinema and Console (P1000) modes they're much dimmer on other PG32UCDMs. I'd be interested to know your settings, or whatever you could've changed to achieve this.
There's been a lot of discussion regarding the aggressive ABL behaviour of these new QD-OLED panels, which seem to be even worse on the PG32UCDm specifically.
I can't post links here, but on reddit, the OLED_Gaming sub and the official ASUS forum there's a lot of unsatisfied people with worse than expected HDR brightness performance in mid to high APL scenes.
Thanks for any additional information you can provide!
My 2 cents. Yes the Asus have some issue with Peak1000 mode but True HDR400 is not affected. Many people have reported this and Asus is aware of this issue. They have fixed previous 27" oled monitor. We gonna wait how they will handle this one.
That's great. So this 4k monitor downscaled to 1080p has the same graphics and performance than the native 1080p if they are both in 480Hz?? Another thing, when you set ultra settings in Cyberpunk including path tracing plus HDR, even a 4090 will just crawl at 4K. How will a combination of DLSS and HDR impact on the graphics quality?
The quedtion is…Has coil whine??I returned ucdm an aw32 for this problem.AND ucdm has flickering withe gsync enabled.Can u test this?
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Can someone please tell me when the monitor should come out? Is there any date?
monitors unboxed just reviewed this reach out to lg and ask them why they don't support burn in warranty the other manufacturers like asus msi and gigabyte support 3 year burn in warranty vs lg default 2 year warranty
replayed the bit about the backlight led thing a few times, did you say cannot turn it off?
I hate how the ports are located underneath the screen. I know that the stand is supposed to be the cable management, but I don't want to see any cables. Especially if I'm paying $1,399
Would this be a better option over a 65in lg g2 oled?
Great vid mate. Can I ask, does it support sound from the pc over display port?
Thanks! And yeah, it does - that's how I tested it.
Great thanks for clarifying that👍🏻
what refresh rate you got when you plugged either the lg 4k oled or ROG into your macbook pro.
How much Hz does it have if you set up RGB 4:4.4 Full PC Mode without DSC?
At 07:40 you are measuring Lux which do not equal nits. At 10% white window both monitors should be at around 500nits.
I work on a Macbook Pro 16" (video/photo) and game on a PS5. Any drawbacks with those use cases? Will I need to worry about burn-in?
I think you're fine. I recommend to choose wallpaper shuffles and dock hide in settings to help prevent burn in. I would also remember to turn off the display when not in use.
Tom, you make great videos. No details spared. Keep up the good work :)
What I want to know is why they aren't putting polarising layers on QD-OLEDs and providing a Matte option. That purple glow is a no no.
Which monitor would you recommend between the two, LG or Asus?
ok first fantastic review been waiting for this don't get be wrong perfect time ok got a question because i got a 3080 gpu 4k may not be reached in a perfect way so the 1080 may be important until i get a 5090 card ,, so this may be the one but if you were me what would you do,, really like to hear your view and if anyone is in the same boat as i let me know what you may do .
many thx god bless
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could you run the Windows HDR Calibration app with 100% scaling to see what you get? it pretty much only gets to 600 nits on there and I dont undestand why
I’ve been trying to decide to get the 27gs95que or this 32inch version. I know RTINGS says the Alienware3255qf is the best monitor for the series x, but it’s a coin flip to receive one with scratches, plus I’m not big on the white back frame.
nice review, subscribed
Cheers!
What about VRR flicker?
What's the pixel cleaning like on this? does it nag you every x hours of usage or does it just handle it while in standby mode?
Handles during sleep or when you turn off
That bottom bezel makes this monitor look so good. I don't know why most monitors still have a larger bottom bezel, compared to the other sides.
Except for Zowie, they still use bezels from the 90s.
1080p stretched over 32"? 4:12 Grainy when cropped?
Matte finish vs glossy QD-OLED, $1399 vs $899+ QD-OLED, zero burn-in warranty vs 3yr QD-QOLED.
Sure, 480hz mode is cool, but the negatives severely outweigh positives.
Wait for the ASUS with WOLED then. Also WOLED is still less prone to burn in than QDOLED.
The 2 year warranty is still something that sucks on the LG especially for that price. My 4K 27“ LCD LG got a red stripe on the right side 5 months after warranty end..
@@Mutio86If Woled is less prone to burn, why is there no burn-in guarantee from LG? That’s ridiculous
10:08 apparently LG does offer 2 year warranty on the panel including for burn-in.
@@Alinho295 LG does offer a 2 year warranty for the panel including burn in as he says in the video. Others offer a 3 year warranty though and especially for the asking price that‘s a no go.
But like I said, ASUS will release a monitor with the same panel. Plus we‘ll see others like Gigabyte as well. So there‘s lots of competition and I expect the prices to drop. I won‘t buy one until autumn anyways. With Blackfriday etc. that’s the best time to shop tech. Until then I‘ll hold on to my current LG. Even when the red stripe sucks but at least it’s pretty much on the right and not in the middle of the panel. ASUS or Dell would‘ve just replaced the monitor as it‘d still be within warranty *sigh*. If I were to buy an LG again definitely only with a warranty extension.
Sorry, my man, but I can read the Polish Lg website. They state 45 days 😂
Interesting that people don't mention the KVM switching ability for the ASUS. Won't be for everyone of course but for people that have two computers, it will come in clutch. Sure you can get an actual KVM switch but still nice to have built in.
I REALLY want to preorder this monitor but its currently not even coming up as a product on LG Australia website even though Amazon US and LG US have had it up for preorder for ages.
Is it worth getting this just for productivity? Is there a display perhaps with comparable image quality but without the 240hz/RGB gaming features?
240Hz is making use of Windows/apps silky smooth making feel your computer more responsive and fast. IMHO all monitors should be a gold standard to have high refresh rate if you are gaming or not.
Good review, although as an FPS streamer I'm so undecided on what monitor to upgrade to from my 1440p 240hz...or if I should even bother
Dude I always keep a twix up my sleeve for when I need a quick snack
Great review! I enjoy both competitive and single player games so this monitor is very intriguing to me. Definitely would use the 480 Hz mode for OW and Valorant. My one question though is glossy versus matte; is it really that big of a difference or are people over exaggerating?
glossy the light comes straight into the eyes which gives intense colors but also even dazzling whites. The surface takes reflections like a mirror. It is however quite pretty in a room when it is turned off. Matte screens greatly attenuate reflections, and the image is softer, a little less dazzling but with less intense colors. I personally prefer matte for a gaming/working/text PC etc. It's much more comfortable and relaxing when you spend time on it
hey, can I play 1440p with this monitor? Want to play some games in 4k but warzone in 1440p, 1080p is to low. Is that possible? how much hz can I expect, 240hz in 1440p?
Hey Tom, does the display port do power delivery? Could you use a DP to USBC cable to use a MacBook?
I don't believe so sadly
It does not do power delivery and it has no USB-C port. The display ports on this monitor do not deliver power nor is that a spec that exists over the native display port connector standard.
@@Thetechchap thanks Tom! Any chance of an updated monitor buying guide? Seems there is a gap for one! I can't find a good up to date one anyway! 😅
It looks gorgeous, I just have one question, nowadays are there many video games in 4K resolution running stably at more than 200 fps ?… at least with the most powerful graphics card to take advantage of those 240Hz of this monitor or do the adaptive sync technologies make the monitor run at much lower hertz and without realizing it?
Cyberpunk 2077 without DLSS at 4K with raytracing and RTX4090 runs @30 FPS
You'd need to drop settings and use dlss to hit 240hz 4k even with the 4090.
Are you sure the stand is plastic? Looking on LG’s site, under dimensions for weight it says with stand: 19.8, without stand 12.3.
Would a plastic stand really weigh 7lbs?
Cover can be plastic. Some metal inside can cause this weight...
How did you measure 800-900 nits in a 10% window? Monitors Unboxed measured only 700 or so nits in a 10% window.
Finally a review of this monitor, thanks. Now I look forward to the review of the AORUS FO32U2P.
Where did you buy that stormtrooper that's on your desk?
Is there a 27 inch version of this panel?
When will this monitor be on sale?
They should have also added a pass through/display link with the thunderbolt
It's DOA at the price they're asking.
The QD-OLED options are both cheaper and better, offering glossy panel coating, similar levels of SDR & HDR peak brightness, actual burn-in warranty. Minus that niche 1080p480hz mode.
I thought the LG WOLED panel would have better peak brightness levels with all that MLA tech they're marketing, but it seems to be gimped in this monitor to the point that it isn't any brighter than the competing QD-OLED panel.
depends on the region, in EU the Asus costs 1500EUR, while AW is around 1140EUR (incl. tax, varies slightly by country). If LG prices it reasonably then it will probably be less expensive than the Asus or at least same. But so far we have no info of pricing outside the US.
As for WOLED panel, there is still a good chance that Asus will tune it differently than LG and give a much brighter monitor, similar what they did with last gen WOLED releases.
@@patrikmedia True. It will most likely have the USB-C as well.
But the design of the stand and monitor is really horrible compared to the LG. It looks like something a 12 year old kid designed 😵💫
@@Iddqd_84 it is confirmed to have KVM and 90W PD usb-c with dp alt. so essentially it's the exact copy of the QD-OLED variant but with a different panel. it's pretty much perfect, but price will be eye-watering for sure and still a couple more months of waiting.
QD-OLED still has grey issues. Not really worth much considering the level of grey when reflected by light. If it's fixed in this year's model probably
Can I just use my gaming monitor as a TV? But would it be a waste of money?
how does this work with mac os? in terms of text
Yo Tom where did you get the storm trooper from mate?
It's a UBTECH First Order Stormtrooper Robot from about 6 years ago!
@@Thetechchap Thanks mate
Didn't you buy the KEF LSX?
Does it have VRR Flickering issue?
The reason why 1080p at 32 inches looks better than cropped is because 4K to 1080p is a perfect 4:1 ratio so it’s utilising 4pixels whereas the crop isn’t a perfect scaling.
When is it hitting the UK? Can't find that anywhere.
Should be in just a couple of weeks - in April
I just picked up the asus swift pro 540 hz and I can say for sore I miss playing on my OLED C9 55.. I might have to sell this one to upgrade now..
USB C PD port in the ASUS is definitely the decisive factor for me. The possibility to use it for gaming on a PC and being able to connect either a work laptop or a Mac Book is great.
This display with a glossy screen + usb c would be perfect, I don’t know why LG didn’t offer 2 versions, matte and glossy.
The raised blacks on the QD-OLEDs in bright environments just sucks
Any idea when this will be available for preorder here in the uk
April i believe
@@Thetechchap Thanks Tom
LG should have gone with a glossy panel. On top of that, they don't offer any burn-in warranty.
Interesting how all these reviewers who got them for free forget to mention burn in warranty problem.
@@Jubitu9 Well I wouldn't be that quick to judge. LG might not have made that clear with the reviewers guide.
@@Jubitu9 Did you even watch the video yet? he says quite clearly it offers a 2 year panel warranty including Burn in (he used those specific words, burn-in is covered).
@@droknronAlso the Asus with the same panel offers even a 3 year warranty.
I have LG Oled G series tv with 5 years warranty.
480hz mode + DLDSR upscaling :3
Do games look better on tbis than a 55inch OLED TV? im torn..
Im guessing this lloks sharp as hell?
higher ppi so a lot sharper
@LCJammer just what I'm thinking... mst look stunning!
Does anyone have a WOLED MLA gaming panel that's at least 120 Hz ?
You're not the only that's been waiting for this we all need it 🤙
The thing is thiese screen reglective coatings make oleds look like ips anyway
So what happened to displayport 2.1?
No point of dp 2.1 yet... lol theres zero hardware that can take advantage of it.
@@matthewrezuke8130 the GPUs coming next year will. Putting DP 1.4 especially on monitors at this price tier is r3tarded lol
Only the Gigabyte one coming will have DP 2.1 with UHBR20. Thats it lol
@@chy.0190They aren't coming next year, LMAO. And no, upping the generation wouldn't do anything even if "next year's GPUs" could somehow take advantage of it.
Plz review ultrawide version
I'd love to see this industrial design with the ROG's glossy cover glass and better thermal management. I guess the quest for a perfect monitor is still ongoing!
Good for you. Lg offers 45 days in Poland
UK when?
i want 2 of this.
UK/EU RELEASE DATE: LG have just told me that a UK/EU release date has not yet been scheduled, which they say means it will definitely not be available before May for these regions. Bear in mind that LG aren't particularly consistent or reliable with their communications, so this info could mean something... or it could mean absolutley nothing :/
Sweden Will have this monitor in stores first in June.
Did you mention the fact that it has a fan? This is a huge Minus in my book!
Is W-OLED or QD-OLED better?
And what's the differences?
W-OLED is your common OLED display type.
From what I've seen, QD-OLED is newer and better in the sense that its colors are more vibrant and the screen more uniform. I think they usually can get a little brighter, too?
The main visual benefit is more color vibrancy.
I think it's the same technology as W-OLED, but it has a Quantom Dot layer in the panel(QD), that gives it it's even stronger colors and uniformity.
Why do some claim, no burn in warranty when he clearly says it does for 2 years. I‘d critic the time though, ASUS offers a 3 year warranty on the QDOLED 32 inch and I am sure they will offer one for the WOLED version as well.
Yes ASUS will offer a pretty much same speced version with an LG WOLED panel. I‘d definitely wait that one out and then you can really pick the best one for you. Remember that Gigabyte is also launching OLED monitors.
Just a heads up, I've had the Asus PG32UCDM and i sent it back. It locks you out of changing any settings while in HDR mode. I'm very partial to a cooler colour Temp / white balance and it doesn't let you change this to your liking making everything look yellow / orange. I was utterly disappointed and very annoyed. Isn't it up to the user on how they want to see their picture? Especially when these things cost more than £1k. Absolutely unacceptable imo, you can change these settings on a tv for Christ sake, Ill be trying the LG next
Thats very interesting because HDR color accuracy is much better with wider color gamut than LG not to mention fucked up EOTF for HDR. And HDR settings are locked both on LG/Asus. You can pick HDR mode and calibrate colors for DCP-I3 and SRGB mode along with Gamma. Check MonitorUnboxed review for LG - you goofed sending it back my man.
@@MrM-dl5zm not at all mate it looked shit. Orange tint to it. I’ve had it confirmed to me that the LG you can change colour temperature in HDR mode.
@@MrM-dl5zmObjectively untrue, lol.
I would say the LG not having a type-c is why I would pick the Asus. Having a MacBook, I can see myself needing that extra connection method.
27-Inch 4K QD-OLED high nits brightness min 120Hz that's all I want. Been waiting for that for soooo long. 32-Inch is just to big when you sit quite close to the monitor.
So all I’m hearing is wait for ASUS dual mode ?
Vincent from HDTV test claimed the monitor is 1300 nits.
I need a good monitor with 240hz which is 32 and has a OS the perfect one for me is the Samsung G6
It looks grainier than 32 inches at 24 inches 1080p cause at 32 inches 1080p pixel are 4:1 while at 24 inches 1080p it is a strange ratio for the display
I’d like it more if it was glossy. Love the design though
Oh that's a gorgeous looking monitor. Shame is doesn't have usb-c honestly. I would rather go for the ASUS although im not a fan of the design
25” 1080p oled at 540hz with .01ms response time and 99% DCI-P3 would be just perfect
The only thing that I dislike about the monitor is the size. I would literally kill to have a 480hz 27 inch OLED monitor.
About the claims of text quality. @ 9:53, compare the size of text vs finger. The text is ~ 24 point, double what's normal for a browser or word document, which exaggerates text clarity and reduces fringing. Is this review really a paid ad?
Remember Samsungs new 32" OLED monitor too. It looks nice.
Not sure sure about that burn in warranty
If the monitor can do 480 internally, I don't see why they couldn't do a 4K 120Hz BFI mode that runs 3 identical frames, then a black, from a 120Hz signal.
if this was 42 inch ill defo buy it
i am waiting for your ROG and alienware monitor review video
The dual mode seems like a bit of a gimmick, I'd just rather have what seems like the slightly better QD-OLED option. Personally I'm waiting to see what the Gigabyte FO32U2P is like, I'm hoping it might be a bit cheaper than the Asus and MSI options.
The 480 Hz will make the image much clearer in the motion. To obtain better clarity than this monitor‚ you'll have to get something with 500+ Hz and BFI‚ like PG248QP‚ but this monitor isn't OLED‚ it is TN. So, this LG is the best monitor for the ones that want really good motion clarity and an OLED panel‚ at least for the moment.
Also‚ was peak brightness set to low or high?
I'll take the glossy screen every time, at least until someone figures out a good matte coating, which I haven't seen so far. OLED blacks shouldn't be gray imho.
With lights on theres no true blackcks on either screen coating
QD oleds loose too much contrast
And even W-oled with glossy display with ambient light the screen reflects too much to apretiate blacks
LG literally has a good matte coating on this monitor
No USB-C is a dealbreaker for me 😢
Others say it is 3. Gen. Oled? NOt 2. gen...
Lovely monitor. Nothing bad to say, pricey but it was, never made to be cheap... Yet 😉
I'm not using my monitor for computer. I'm only gonna use it for TV only by using soundbar. Blu-ray player Nintendo switch Amazon firestick.
These panels are too dimm, that’s my biggest gripe with all the OLED monitors released this year.
Mini-LED’s are nice and bright but the black levels can be sub par.
It's an OLED, the colors are obviously the best you can get on a display. Bettern than IPS, VA and TN. The only thing than can beat it might be MiniLED or MicroLED
How's text clarity vs a 4k IPS panel? The problem with OLEDs is that text is slighly blurry so I wonder how this one performs.
Its tack sharp on qd-oled from what I have seen. check OLED_Gaming subreddit we have pic comparing text clarity for all 3 panels (ips, woled, qd-oled)