Super Sized Nano IPS! LG 32GQ950 HDR Highlights Unboxing
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Yes, in IPS even HDR1000 without local dimming zones (not edge zones) doesn't make a lot of sense because IPS contrast stays almost the same 1000:1 and only the brightness is increased + 10 bit gradient, so if it is possible, the brightness must be decreased to a level of about 400-500 nits to see deeper black spots by keeping 10 bit smoother color gradient. It gives some liveliness to a picture compared to SDR 400-500 nit look which is usually only 8 bit.
So what I hearing from you is that if you want and amazing HDR experience and it doesn't have local dimming basically do not buy.
@@doctorfresh3856 Yes, an amazing HDR experience is only possible by having for dark scenes OLED/QD-OLED (True Black HDR400/500/600) but for really bright scenes mini-led panels (at least 500 but better 1000 local dimming zones or more).
This panel is obviously for those people who want to economise. The true HDR1000 isn't possible on this panel, basically "SDR" with 10 bit color depth gradient (and only if it is possible to lower the brightness to the level of 400-500 nits at HDR mode to keep the contrast for black areas and 10 bit color + black equalizer can also be used, if possible but it usually doesn't work at HDR mode).
Idk I still use the PG27UQ and it’s gorgeous.
@@LexLutha What don't you know? You have a $2500 monitor with 1100 dimming zones. Of course its going to look good in HDR.
I've seen some guy play Elden Ring and Horizon Forbidden west on this same monitor, If I didn't know better I would have sworn he was playing on an oled. It looked that good
Beleive it or not, I actually returned my LG C2 and bought this. It was driving me nuts using it as an everyday PC monitor. I gotta say the is the nicest IPS panel I ever seen in my life and it's not an exaggeration. Also the panel seems to be wayyy different from the GP950, I don't know what it is, but it feels and looks like a totally different panel. I think a lot of people will make the mistake of thinking this is just a 32 version of the 27, it's definitely not... personally I'd take this over the Alienware QD OLED any day of the week. Everyone is so OLED crazy now, that this monitor isn't getting it's proper shine. This is the best review I've seen of this monitor so far.
I do find myself loving this monitor more and more. It's built to last and looks great once dialed in.
Will I be disappointed coming from an oled?
I choosed this over the AW3423DWF myself, mainly because I don't like the Ultrawide aspect ration but also for not having to worry about burn-in or image retention. I don't use HDR but other then that? It's awesome!
This is Michael. I agree with you completely and I did choose this over the alienware QD oled made by Samsung. Yes, I will get one of those for my living room someday, but for PC gaming this 32" 4K is perfect. It's fast and crystal clear, with the best R GB color you're going to get. Plus you don't have that ultra wide mess which makes using the monitor for everyday work less plausible.
Just did the same! Loving this panel. No more issues with c2 (being a tv issues) and no burn in anxiety! I love pumping the brightness!! 💪🏼
I loved this monitor when I had it (was defective so I returned it). It gets insanely bright so it was able to deliver a super vibrant HDR experience. The contrast is still poor due to its bad dimming zones, but the vibrancy made up for it imo. Lack of auto input switching pushed me to the 38GN950 since I need to use it everyday for my work PC.
Someone needs to make a list of all the modern monitors that have auto input switching.
What was the defect with it?
Yes what was the defect?
What are your settings for the ps5 please help
@@joaquinarchivaldoguzmanloe1073 what questions do you have for this Monitor & PS5? Any issues you need help with ?
I hope to make another video for LG C2 42" because for me that TV it's the real upgrade for gaming monitor!!! I will buy it definitely!!!
Anything specific you would like to see on it?
@@DisplayReality if it's good for watching movies HDR, and if it works acceptable with older cards video for PC, i know it's not work at 120 Hz only in 60 Hz. I have older PC with GTX 1080 but at least I have PS 5.
I just saw this at microcenter, had a nice look to it! Excellent indepth video Viktor!
I think honestly Samsung is missing a lot of sales with the g7 and g8 by not offering a flat 32" version.
The only reason I am still checking out monitor reviews is because if Samsung offered a flat version I would have already upgraded.
See my New Odyssey Monitors leaked video. Odyssey 32" G70A 4k flat incoming..
would you recommend this monitor over GP950 im looking monitor for my playstation 5 single player
I do use my 32GQ950 alot. Its my main due to editing. Gsjes look great too. 32" sure is nice vs 27". Also you can get this on a sale at $649 just recently.
I have a LG 38gl950g ultrawide nano ips and samsung cf791 34 ultrawide I prefect the Samsung colors and is old VA panel
How does this compare to the M32U?
My room is always dark and I always watch content or play in the dark I won't lie I am an OLED fanatic but I bought this 2 days ago. and I swear the contrast is decent as long as you don't put it side by side with an OLED panel. This monitor is so good and it gonna last.
Does your Power Brick of your LG32GQ950 Monitor also gets warm while using?
Does your LG32GQ950 gets warm while using? (On the Panel Front and on the Back)
32 inches is very far from super sized. I've had a 32'' monitor for 4 years and I'd love to have a 36'' or 38'' 16:9 4k monitor... Unfortunately, people still think 32'' monitors are "big". Dude, I'd use a 43'' TV as monitor if it didn't hurt my eyes...
Is it bad if this Monitor is at 100% brightness all the Time?
I have mine at 80% and i‘m scared That it didn’t last long Because of That. And Because of the heat
Great question. I can only tell you from my experience. But burn in or image retention is really reserved for oled panels. I have never seen any on an LG Nano IPS. I keep mine at 100% and no issues. Yes heat may be an issue especially with HDR ON but if its not too hot for you, you will not have a problem on an LG nano. Cheaper Fast IPS panels frpm other brands do have some problems but those were first gen Fast IPS. I have other brighter panels and at 100% no problems at all.
Make a video comparative vs neo g8 or g7
How do you turn off HDR on this monitor?
Make sure on your device its off. The monitor menu has an icon that shows if its on or off.
Gah I'm really tempted to buy this monitor even though I have a 55" OLED. I really just want a single display for my PS5 and PC and honestly find HDR an overrated feature. I've heard we should expect some 32" displays with 500+ zones but I'm sure those will be 40-50% more expensive though...
27" 576 amled Mini led should cost around 799/899 from agon, monoprice etc. Lots of options incoming for sure.. but this LG is nice. The color saturation and the no glow is very good due to the new atw polarizer.
Hello, I'm a new viewer. Looking to buy this monitor, but I was wondering where you bought the LG 32GQ950 monitor from. Your monitor retail box looks free of a lot of damage, and I would prefer that too. What retailer do you recommend buying this monitor? Thank you in advance
I got mine from best buy no problem here beautiful out of the box
I bought from Amazon (use my links pls ... lol) it came from ups. But best buy or any retailer is good so you can pick the best looking box or tell to them exchange if it looks banged up. Tho one thing... this lg 32gq950 of you see the pictures has a layer of foam protecting the front. The Neo g7/8 don't have that so its great to see this monitor protected even if say the box has a cut in front it has a layer of strong foam to protect the screen. Just wanted to let you known its very well built and protected.
in nvidia control panel color , should i use 10 bpc or 12 ?
Would you say this monitor looks better than the neo g7 or neo g8? Trying to decide between these monitors.
I love this monitor, I just wish it had an auto switch feature like other monitors. I have to switch inputs manually every time, Not a deal breaker, but kind of annoying.
True its annoying that it does not auto switch. Plus I keep running it off when I use the menu turning it on and getting into the settings lol..
I have the 1440p one and I thought I had a bad monitor?? Now seeing that some people have this issue too. How can 2 monitors that 1 is almost $1000 and the other is over a $1000.00 not have this feature????
@viktor, Hi mate, Thanks for the video.
Got a question for you: Taking everything into consideration, SDR, HDR, Quality etc. Can you rank best monitor from best to worse? LG 32GQ950, NEOG8, NEOG7, Alienware QD-OLED.
I'd like to know like which monitor would you choose if you can only have one from the list and why.
Thanks in advance, great videos man, appreciate it
AW34 QD-OLED > C2 > 32GQ950 , just never go Samsung! They are worst in world , me and my friend tried 3 times both Neo G7/G8 both have ton of issues and 2 of them dead after 2 and 9 days like a joke! Also in Reddit some one post his G8 dead after 1 day!
Viktor please help me out deciding my new monitor.
@@dalbox6429 hi friend... ok I would honestly pick the Alienware AW3423DW. The reason is when I got that monitor I was unimpressed due to the sdr brightness. But after setting hdr on with sdr content and actual hdr content... I find the QD-OLED tech is really great vs the Competition. But I needed that because I wanted an ultrawide. So I would say this is the best ultrawide and don't look at any other UW than this AW3423DW. Now for purely sdr content. The LG just because the curve and Mini led blotches I see when set to high during yt browsing or dark web sites on the Neos. They all are awesome as I use them differently. But here is the winner in each category.
AW3423DW: HDR, Glossy Perfection Screen, Fastest on a pixel Level, True Gsync Ultimate
LG 32GQ950: SDR, Content Creation, Semi Matte but More reflective than the Neos (small bit), Flat Wide Viewing
Neo G7/8: Curved Immersion, SDR True Black Levels, better Semi/Ultra Matte Easy Viewing in Daytime over the LG and AW.
@@DisplayReality Thanks Viktor,
Could you do a LG32GQ950 vs Neo G8?
How do you hard reset the monitor? I'm having the same problem where the picture looks dull. Thank you.
First make sure the eco mode is off. Its in the monitor menu. If it is then just turn off and disconnect all cables for 20min. Let me know friend.
@@DisplayReality thank you. I think it's the eco mode. After disabled the picture looks much better. But I still thinking to return it because mine has a dead pixel on it. Maybe wait for the OLED monitor coming out.
Also how did you get those live images at the end of the video?
@@bjeyver see my channel test videos playlist.
Will I be disappointed coming from a C2? Image quality comparable?
I love the image quality. The semi matte is nice and better then other matte coatings. The c2 will give you amazing black levels but this monitor is more for desktop usage while the c2 is more for entertainment immersion.
@@DisplayReality how about vs the AW2721D?
If someone would just make a flat, 32 inch, 4k monitor with solid stand......like the LG......and the mini LED panel of the Samsung....they would sell lot hotcakes.
It would be super expensive right now to do that. I'm thinking 2k+. Maybe in a year or two
It's coming friend from LG... they are behind on the OLED and Monitor fronts. But soon they are making a big comeback... Better OLED and new Mini LED monitors..
What are the settings you run for best picture and gaming?
For consoles I need to set black keep to low for test brightness increase. For pc I love gamer 1. Everything is default except brightness 100, contrast 80 faster local dimming, Sharpness 40.
@@DisplayReality so this work well for ps5?
I'll stick with my Samsung QD-OLED for gaming!
I love the glossy screen of my AW3423DW... I wish more monitors would adopt that faster.
Same haha, I can't go back to IPS but I would use it for other applications though
Hi Vik, I got today my Ultragear 48 OLED version, when I have HDR mode on the PS5 I can't use any picture controls, only when I turn HDR off, is that normal?
I have not messed around much with my 42" but disable allm modes on the ps5 maybe even disable vrr. At least try that to see if it's a ps5 issue blocking thebtvs picture settings. Usually vrr or allm will grey out some options. It happens on the Neo G7 and Neo G8. If thats not helping try disconnecting the hdmi cable then reconnect to see if it's a handshake issue on the OLED. I'll try too friend when I hook up.
Yeah no full array local dimming on ips panels along with a typical 1000:1 contrast ration means hdr is not going to be good on this thing.
Got this monitor today. In general it is a great sdr monitor and a good hdr one for very bright games, and a very bad hdr one for very dark games for ex. Resident Evil village. I rma the monitor because it had quite a significant backlight bleed on the bottom right and left, which was distorting the clarity when dark colours were showing. I cannot handle backlight bleed in 2022… i come from a previous gen lg nano, they are beautiful and work very well but that backlight bleed is always there. I dont know how lg did not manage to fix this yet. You can buy 200-300 euros worth of ips monitors that have zero bleed. Anyway, i am thinking of whether i will reorder or go for an oled. I have an lg c1 oled and i have to say the colours pop more in these nano ips monitors, but i think i prefer a little bit less pop, in order to get rid of that annoying bleed
Really... sorry friend I know that Bleed can be annoying. I don't have any fortunately. I say if you love it, get can exchange if not it's better waiting.. at these prices these Monitors should make you feel good
@@DisplayReality Thats great to hear man! If it the backlight bleed was not there i would have kept it, and simply use hdr for bright games. I actually liked its hdr with forza horizon and f1 22. Hmm i may try and get another one or i will get the alienware oled one. I am coming from a 34 inch ultrawide anyway so i learned to live with it already, and i quite like 21:9, but i think they are very fragile, much more than flat 16:9 panels. Mine the panel cracked with just a tiny bump on the front…
Does the 32GQ950 reach 1000 nits in hdr..and how to hard reset the monitor and xbox series x..
It does reach 1000nits on peak highlights. To hard reset a monitir ir console... just disconnect all cables for 20min. Then connect everything back and you should be good.
@@DisplayReality how is the f07 firmware update for gigabyte m28u..I was also thinking of that monitor..and how to check firmware version in m28u which is installed..
Why is it that the home screen on my PlayStation 5 is clocking out 60 Hz really dull but once I start a game it's 120 Hz ? It's really annoying, and I can't figure it out I've tried all the settings on the PlayStation and nothing changes it. Please help
Great showcase! Been waiting on your opinion on this one. I have this and Neo g8 preordered.
Would love to see a vs video on these two monitors.
I will work on that after 1 more LG 32GQ950 video. But the more I use it the more I like it. It's really a big nano ips. A 27GP950 big edition. Lol so it's clean and easy on the eyes while the neo G8 with the local dimming Now i see more of the zones on high. So we need to give and take. Both different but you should experience both to really see the difference. Both are great Monitors.
Has the 32GQ950 improved any of the notable weak spots of the 27GP950? Is the display coating improved so the contrast gets less washed out in a bright room? Can it sustain proper HDR brightness levels for larger area sizes (eg. daylit outdoor environments in HDR games)?
Any more thoughts on this 32GQ950 vs 27GP950 ?
I can show the contrast screen differences from an angle. There is no glow at all. That's the main difference to me. This to me looks like a big GP950. I just need some time but Ill cover both soon.
@@DisplayReality Still in return window for my (recently purchased) 27GP950. Is the 32GQ950 enough of an upgrade to return the 27GP950 and buy a 32GQ950 instead?
Looking forward to more "vs" vids 👍
Personally I think it feels and looks like a completey different panel too me. I think it's a mistake to think that this is just a 32 inch version of the 27GP950. It's smoother, colors are way more deep and I think the panel coating is different. I don't know what it is, I can't really explain it, but is the NICEST IPS panel I ever seen in my life. Almost to a point where you won't regret not getting an OLED at this price point. I think because everyone is so OLED crazy now this monitor isn't getting it's proper shine. If you like your GP950, you will Absolutely LOOOOOVE the new GQ....best monitor I ever ever owned, by faaaaar, and I had a 27GN950 that I gave to my nephew.
ITS THE CONTRAST SETTING. There’s a bug where the contrast resets itself to 50 even on the 27gp950. The default value is 70. Very annoying I hope they release a patch for it soon.
Weird how even new 2022 monitors still have issues. Thx for the info friend
Is this an issue where the contrast is reset to 50 but the OSD still reports as 70 until you reset the monitor? Or when the contrast is reset to 50 will you immediately be able to determine that by checking the OSD (and seeing the lower contrast nunber)?
@@petermilian4455 how do you reset the monitor ?
why to compare with m28u if there is m32u?
I only have the M28U... but its brighter than the m32u by 150nits in sdr. But overall the m32u is a better buy vs the m28u.
@@DisplayReality what do you think is better purchase EUR 1100 for LG32gq950 or EUR 850 for m32u?
@@dmitryvoronovich275 m32U is very good. Overall a better value vs the m28u but for hdmi 2.1, next Gen Consoles and ips black equalizer options for great perceived contrast (vs the LG) it's a win. Save money friend and get the m32u. Your not missing out on much. I was going to get the m32u as I know it's good but I just decided to wait a bit to see what's coming out.
Most underrated feature is the calibration 1/2 settings in the OSD letting you upload a 3DLUT for the most accurate picture on consoles and PC.
Nice. Hi Malink. Someone from long past in the Overclockers display forum. Still using this Dell s24dg >D All i care about on this thing is the AT-W polarizer. Did you buy one? It's either this thing or the C2 but i'm just waiting for a pro review from tft or pcmonitrs or Prad. But if you've seen it or used it i really would trust and like to hear your opinion for it's glow and sdr performance in a low lit or dark room. ✌
The contrast is as bad as any other ips. Not sure why you claim is great, seriously
I dont find it bad. Not if you set it up properly or on PC in the nvidia control panel. Plus this atw polarizer helps. I'm more concerned with local dimming zones than IPS vs VA tech. I know what I get into when looking at Nano IPS
@@DisplayReality you can set all you want but that won't change the native contrast of it. It is a sad limitations of IPS still :/
I need a hand. I got this monitor and I love it except for the fact that all of My non gaming programs and dialog boxes show up huge, like 1080P. How can I scale them down. I have another 4K monitor right beside it that's only 28" and it scales everything just fine.
If I go into control panel and display, to change the size of all items I can make them smaller, but then they become microscopic on the other 4K monitor because I'm using both monitors
anyone actually managed to got HDR working and keep it that way? i also installed all LG software avaliable for this, several times factory reseted and unplug for 20 mins, but no luck, still washed out (ECO mode off), DP1.4 and RTX 2070 Super
I wish I can see an example of this dull image you speak of when you turn it on because I’m new to ips panels and the image looks alright when I turned it on. however, I’m not gonna expect oled quality because that’s where I’m coming from since I got both these monitors for pc gaming/work content. Is it really necessary to hard reset the monitors even after the initial try of turning it on? Just wondering.
Do you have HDR on or off?
Off usually but I did tests on both.
Hello. Does anyone know how to turn on beep sounds when you browse the menu and also when you turn off console, it starts beeping before it goes to sleep. Can’t figure out wheres the option to turn off that sound
Could you check out another model from LG, 32UP550? It is more budget friendly and from specs it looks like decent 32 inch 4K panel if you do not necessarily need 120 Hz or more. Your presentations and comparisons are the best i have seen so far on YT. It's not just blah blah it is good or bad like on the other channels when after all you can not really tell the difference, they usually do not show black levels in dark room so you can not judge glow by yourself.
I'll try for more variety on Monitors. Mid range etc thx friend..
i have number 144 in the top corner of screen how I remove it ??
Turn off frame rate icon in the menu.
😡What's taking UA-cam so long on the 4k Uploads? 🤬
It's 4k now thankfully.
@@DisplayReality Hey... You ever think about uploading to UA-cam in HDR?
@@doctorfresh3856 my editing software can't do HDR. Maybe on an iphone? I'll see if I can borrow a friend's at least for a couple of videos in hdr.
Help me, lg32gq950 or Samsung neo g8?
Neo G8 for play and 32GQ950 for work..
Hey great review but, you did not mention the issues that the, LG 32GQ950,LG 32GQ850, have.
Both monitors do not auto switch inputs. So if you are on your pc and you turn it off, then you turn on your ps5/xbox. You have to manually switch inputs, these 2 monitors do not switch them like any $100 monitor will do??
Also you can not have your pc or console turned on at the same time, say you just want to switch over to your console and your pc is on. You will not be able to switch to console, you have to turn off your pc, in order for the montior to switch over or vice versa!!!
Another thing I was testing out last night, I had both my pc and ps5 on, and was trying to swtich over, well once I tried doing this, the audio compelety turned off on my pc, had to restart the pc and had to pull the plug on the ps5, since you cant swtich over, and all youi have is a black screen.
I have the 1440p model, and my friend and other people on reddit who have the 4k model can confirm the same issues I am having with this new monitor.
I have contacted LG, they pretty much told me that the auto switching is a feature that will not be coming in any future FW updates.
Look its a beautiful monitor but for the $$$$$ they are asking, and a feature that $100 monitor has, kinda puts a bad taste in your mouth, you know.
I do not know if you are having these issues, but every review that I have seen does not mention these issues???
I have returned 3 of these montiors to micro center thinking I just got a bad one, but all of them do the same thing.
Well hope this helps someone out.
I understand the issue. But its not marketed or promoted in anyway. It's just a feature that is not included on these Monitors. Its not a defect but a missing option that's very useful to many... you and me both. It should have been included tho for sure...
@@DisplayReality I hear you man. I just picked one of these up yesterday, from Micro Center.
Right off the bat, as soon as I turned it on, bright red pixel in the middle of the monitor.
After that, I enabled hdr, looks great like you have stated. Turned of hdr, and stuck pixels all over the monitor??
I guess I got a lemon, went back and got another one just now, hopefully all is good with this one.
Anyways good review and you got a sub, did not know about your channel. Will be looking out for more vids from you man.
Did you find a solution to changing consoles/pc. Do you use a dock or hub?
Would love to see the comparison between GQ950 vs 279M1RV
The problem with this monitor is the bad implementation of HDR. Just to less zones to show proper HDR content. Its a shame for manufacturer to label their products as "HDR 1000" when this is not actually true. Its worth 749. Not more.
7:00 min --> the perfect example: 1168 nits but the dark areas are also waaaaaaaaaaay to bright because the monitor lacks enough zones to dimm the darker areas properly. The Acer CG437KP had also 16 Zones and rubbish HDR 1000 :D
Sending it back today what a waste of time and money
What was wrong with yours friend?
@@DisplayReality Gaming experience was amazing at 120 Hz on my PS5, but It was weird because the whole menu on my PS5 was only showing 60 Hz really dull and also all my apps like Netflix and UA-cam were only showing at 60hz and not 120hz I called LG and Sony I had all the settings correct on my PS5 for 4K but it never changed to 120 Hertz except for gaming. So paying almost $1,000 I want to get the best of everything including scene 4K on the home screen of the PS5 including all apps Netflix, UA-cam Etc. I don't know if I should just try getting another monitor and maybe that was defective or shooting for the C2 what do you think?
Do u know how i talk to LG to send me the 48 inch monitor 48QG900 but in a 20 inch after the purchase ?
I didn't buy it but it looks a very good Oled Monitor, and my Table is small
Fantastic video. Thanks for that. Last night I received the same one and I wanted to ask a few questions. What mode for ps5 will be the best in your opinion AV or PC? And how did you get this 120Hz on monitor? I tried last night out of the box but it sticks to 60. Not spend lots of time on it yet so asking for some help because your settings look amazing so bright and so colorful. Thanks
The cable you are using more than likely is the reason for why you aren't seeing those higher refresh rates.
AV downscales your 4k 120 to 1440 120, PC downscales it to 1080 120.
I had the same issue I returned my a couple ago.
I was only getting 120hz during the game on my PS5, but once as was at the home menu it would return to 60hz, and the same 60hz with UA-cam and Netflix apps 🤦🏾♂️
Looks like it has the best black uniformity of an IPS panel.
It's the best IPS type I have seen for sure. No Glow at all.
Hello Viktor! Very nice unboxing video! I am very interested in this monitor i want to upgrade from a Asus PG27AQ 27" 60hz IPS- Gsync monitor. I have always loved the colors of the Asus IPS panel and the G-sync module but its only 60 hz and i think its about time to upgrade to something new with more hz and brightness. This could be a good successor maybe. I realy looking forward to you testing this thing out and compare it against other monitors like the Gigabyte and Samsung models.
I'd like to see vs Neo G7. I had the Neo for a few days, but it had too many annoyances for me (SDR and tone mapping amongst them). I think vs M28U on UA-cam video might be misleading vs in person because of the IPS glow. The comfort of not having to see past IPS glow is something you have to appreciate for real. I'd also like to see vs IPS with lots of zones but with out the ATW polarizer like the PG32UQX (UQXE) or similar.
What more didnt you like about the Neo G7? Or issues... I would appreciate your opinion...
@@DisplayReality The main issues were the dim SDR and HDR tone mapping and sharpness. You are right that cinema produces the best look, but I still had blow outs in light areas and black crush and for some reason it looked like it was missing detail. I could not find settings I was happy with. The blacks were excellent, but almost too good in that something very black seemed to suck the detail away from light areas around it. I did comparison to HDR image on my CX and it definitely was losing details. My 32GQ950 has the details. Color didn't seem that great to me, but I didn't try any digital vibrance. SDR I missed the color and brightness of IPS. I knew I was sending the NEO back once I hooked my 27GN950 back up and I thought it looked better. Now the vanity items I guess? The select buttons are horrible and any time you use them the whole monitor wobbles. Next up is the curve. While not a deal breaker, if I have a choice I prefer flat. Seeing how I was messing with settings a lot it was very annoying. Last thing is I come in to my room looking at the side of my monitor. The NEO looks like ass from the side. At the end of the day I fooled with it for 4 days straight and wasn't happy. The 32GQ950 has awesome SDR and HDR I can live with. It's the first monitor I've owned (except the NEO) that I actually want to use HDR mode.
Sadly, I can’t do oled. They give me headaches and blurry vision. I returned my lg g2 65” oled. I couldn’t take it anymore. The reflection is horrible also. I bought this monitor upgrading from my 2019 lg 27ul600 monitor. Very minimal eyestrain. Minimal eyestrain > picture quality . One more thing, the text on the oled felt off.
Maybe 65" was abit too big? But this one is good no matter what :D
Hi, i will sell my LG C2 42 because it is to big for me. I will buy the LG 32GQ950. My question is can play at 1080p on the LG 32GQ950 and it will look good?
Yes friend. The GQ950 can scale very well. 1080p and 1440p look very good. I tried the 1440p ps5 on this 4k monitor with Gran turismo 7 it looked very good at 1440p
This , NEO G7 or NEO G8 for HDR gaming? Build quality?
Same question.
Idk why I am liking the Neo G8 more and more. This LG is really nice! The color is better to my eyes but the HDR is better on the Neos. I'll have a vs up soon. The Neos are winning by a little right now for me.. I still need more time. I did miss all those dimming zones for sure tho.
@@DisplayReality only thing holding back Neo G8 is the quality control.
@@freazyknight for sure. Samsung needs to step it up
@@freazyknight after 3 weeks of having it. I have to say my neo G8 developed scan lines. i thought i had a golden panel.
Hello I just got this and have been playing god of war ragnarok on it and when I play I notice my screen flickers constantly. Could this be the vrr? Should I switch it to basic mode instead of extended? Thanks
Try basic. See what happens. I will try for a future video review.
I am also getting the dim monitor effect and I don't know what to do...
Make sure eco energy mode is off. Then disconnect all cables and turn off if you see no improvement. In 15min reconnect then try hdr on pc or console let it switch to hdr mode I mean then switch back. Cyberpunk on Xbox is the game I tried. Also try contrast 80
@@DisplayReality this was it… lmao black level was high!
Hi Viktors! Are you getting any USB issues? I’m trying to connect a monitor lamp but it doesn’t seem to be working
Hi what is 2.1 pc and 2.1 AV where does it need to be?
What do you think is better, Gamer 1 or Gamer 2? And Why?
Question is, LG27GP950B or this new one? The LGGP27950B is going for £600 these days, compared to £800 when released. And then the one in this video is £1000 🤔
Edit: I would've had the 27GP950-B but it had a dead pixel and I returned it.. then it wasn't in stock anymore.. this was exactly 1 year ago.. and so I bought the M28U which honestly was noticeably worse that the LG one but it was the only HDMI 2.1 available at that time. So now I'm not sure if I should maybe sell my M28U and get that LG one again? Maybe for black friday it will be even less than £600 lol
This is basically a 32" GP monitor. Seriously... Other then no it's glow due to the ATW polarizer it's basically a 32" GP950.
Wassup bro! How can I turn dsc on to get 10-bit color with 144 hz? Also how do I turn HDR on?
Hey Viktor! Can you please consider making a comparison video on this vs a Neo G8 without the greenscreen? Just the two monitors next to each other on a table. I would love to see them compared in dark and bright rooms
What should local dimming be set to when HDR is on? For gaming?
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NEO G7 OR 32GQ950??
For gaming multimedia and work
32GQ950 for what you say... especially for work. Those the Neo g7 is great for consoles and pure gaming... its basically IPS vs VA. What do you like or prefer...
This? Or the Alienware Qd Oled? Cus ive already bought alienware for a really good sale (Saved 800$).
Alienware is perfect at that price. Its really about ultrawide vs 16:9. I love both. Alienware wins because of the true hdr experience and glossy screen.
What device are you using to measure brightness? I’d like to purchase one.
I know this monitor isn't going to be as bright. But in clarity, pixel response, is there much difference in how clear this is over the acer cg437k? I have it, it's my second VA panel, but I had always had an ips beforehand. My first VA was an sj55w.
But I'm sick of the blurring and smear. I play a lot of pixel an retro, and mu current gpu, an financial situation will not permit me to get a c2, because vrr an absolute must for me. Bit the visual depth is an important third next to visual clarity. I know ips doesn't have the contrast that VA does. That is the only redeeming quality of the cg437k to me. But the cg437k needs to go. It's gsync does not play nice with my amd freesync gpu, 5700xt thicc III ultra. Cause my system to reboot, or games to just crash when enabled. And switching to a 23.5 inch freesync panel, the crashes, the issues are gone.
Anyway. This lg seems to fit most of my requirements for my next monitor, fast ips panel, deep color, higher hdr spec, freesync, and 32 inches. The 43 was too big for my desk and I am basically forced to sit least than 3 foot from the panel.
Is there a VA panel close to the performance and price range, a lot of people on reddit have claimed VA panels are so good now, ips panels are just an afterthought and outdated tech trying to survive this new display landscape.
The Neo G7 is a very good VA panel if you can deal with VRR flickering on games with poor frame pacing (common VA issue). In terms of image depth it’ll blow any IPS out of the water. The pixel response times of the Neo series are excellent for VAs. Dark transitions will still be faster on a nano IPS however these are the first VA panels tuned to death, they don’t smear like other VAs. Just avoid the G8 and G9, they got scanlines issues.
Is this the best hybrid monitor on the market in terms of 4k gaming and productivity? I’m a developer and was looking at the Neo G8 and this
This would be better for work. It's bright in full screen if you work with alot of white scenes. Saturation is great. No Abl at all. Curve may be too strong for work depending..
I'm trying to decide between Sony m9 and the ultragear 32q 950.any suggestions.using a ps5
The M9 seems like a better choice for ps5. More zones for HDR and seems to be brighter in sdr. I will try to get as soon as they release.
please side by side with neo g8
I ahead them side bybside as I type this. Both are Great. Ill try for this wk friend.
You know what Viktors, I wonder what the input lag will be on this monitor? As we all know 1ms is just marketing. I am noticing some input lag on the ps5, at 60hz games? On pc its great do not notice ant input lag. Got to wait for Hardware Unboxed to do the review on this monitor.
Really you notice lag? I haven't noticed but I have not connected my ps5 yet. I'll hook it up this wk.
Hey what's setting are you running to get the best image in sdr
I’m looking for an deep rich image that shows blacks appearing black and not hazy gray, and gives you that wow looking picture. Safe to say the Neo G7 wins in that regard vs the LG 32GQ950?
Yes... black is truly black on the Neos. Especially black movie bars. I had recorded diablo 2 on this but the bars I could not get right. For hdr or movie with bars the Neos for sure...
Do you have a link to the neon PS shapes? I'd love for that to be my live wallpaper
can you get the Corsair Xeneon 32UHD and compare it to this? I am buying this LG or the Corsair. Not sure which to go with. both are $999
I will try for that corsair but in the future. That monitor would fit my desk needs and I have the corsair lights, camera etc.. that can be mounted. Both would be comparable but I do love the LGs color. I will try friend.
Do you connect to a hub to change from pc to Xbox or what are your solutions for multi hardware with this monitor
So far I only connect PC or 1 console. But a switch would be needed for multi consoles. There are 2.1 switches available now.
Any VS video between this & neo g7? Need it for MacBook (video editing/reading) & PS5 (gaming).
I have a couple of videos I'm working on. But for video editing the LG is better. I love the 32GQ950 for work and creating. On the Neos you need to have local dimming off as during editing as it flickers alot for example. But the Neos are best for pure gaming
Thx for reply… seems like this panel is a good “hybrid” for gaming/editing. I’m currently using 2017’s CHG70 32”
I can’t get it to overclock. Any tips on how to overclock it to 160
On pc it should be as simple as switching it in the osd menu on the monitor friend.
What setting do you recommend putting the Local Dimming on?
Awsome video . Would you recommend this or Lg 42 C2? mainly for Series X/ PS5 gaming. Thanks.
The OLED in ISF mode looks great because of the Glossy screen but game mode is too dim to me for the size. But for anything else I would choose this for PC .
Hi why does hdr look more dim on color?
Possible to do a direct 27GP950 to 32GQ950 comparison highlighting differences in IPS glow, backlight zone control / zone bleed (seems to have a smoother brightness falloff), SDR color / saturation and HDR experience (black crush, low color saturation when there are bright 600+ nit highlights)?
Does the ATW Polarizer improve perceived contrast vs 27GP950 or offer any other significant improvements?
To me it's hard to really spot other than maybe having more contrast at an angle. I will vs it soon friend. Tho I do love and miss the led Sphere look on the GN and GP as this new hexagon look is just ok.
never using shitty ips over VA. its easy to adjust for the low brightness of VA by altering room lighting while the crap contrast in ips has no solution at all.
Search before talk about something atleast! IPS only have bad contract but what about VA panel?! Scanlines - flickering - ghosting - overshooting - black smearing - poor view angels - chance of dead pixel or panel dead = extremely high , if ips panel worth 3000$ , VA panel worth 1000$ .
thanks for your reviews. what do you think is better for gaming 4k expirience : lg gq950 or samsung neo g8 for pc? i'm choosing this two and can't decide. i have lg g1 for console gaming and want that pc gaming expirience will be closer (local dimming,hdr and picture quality)
I will vs then this upcoming wk. I'll try for all that you listed to compare. The Neo G8 for HDR but the everything else they are tied and its more about curve vs flat. I will show.
@@DisplayReality yeah i also think about curve monitor. Never had like this , maybe 42 c1 is also good for gaming on PC, but I’m scaring size 42….
Is nano IPS better than mini LED? Which is the best choice between this monitor and the Neo G7?
Mini led is the backlight technology, so it can be IPS or VA which are the panel types. Nano IPS is LGs version of IPS which provides better colors and pixel response times
Nano is a panel type of IPS. If this had 1196 zones like the Neos that would be something. It's coming tho. I have seen the LG road map. Next year or maybe even later this yr. I'm sure announced at ces 2023/24!
@@DisplayReality any link to that roadmap?
@@DisplayReality Where do you go to see monitor company roadmaps?
@@stardust9329 I can't link my info but a great place is tftcentral uk they have great info.
How do this compare to the MSI MPG321UR-QD in terms of color accuracy?
The MSI QD is nice! This basically is a GP950 at 32" not much has changed other then no ips glow due to the new polarizer.
Can u disable the local dimming? How it compare with samsung neo g7 in sdr mode with local dimming off ? It's very important to me
Yes you can, I actually have it off lol
Yer I just got it and it's much better with it off there is so much blooming with it on and glow it's lot better with out it on
Hey man, a fan of your work. What I'd like to see is how this stacks up against the other nano ips monitors that you highly praise like the dell s2721dgf, the lg 32gp850 and the lg 27gp950.
Sure I'll put them up against each other. Honestly the more I use the 32GQ the more I like it. Sometimes it's hard to vs Monitors so soon after release as in real-world scenarios gaming then I can really say what I see or feel. I really don't like reviewing a monitor as we need to compare it to the competition too to see of its even worth the numbers we are see like the nits, zones, color etc...
Is the speed or input lag lower then neo g8? Looking for a second monitor for fps games
Many have not tested the input lag but I feel its just as fast as the GP950. Same as the Neos
I am debating if its better using hdr or not what do you use and what settings? Thanks
I honestly prefer sdr. To me it has a deeper picture in sdr mode. Just a preference.
@@DisplayReality what settings do you use?
which is BEST On HDR Contents GQ950 or neo G8?
NEO g8. Its more impactful and brighter! Plus that VA picture gives you very deep images. A Vs video is coming up...
@@DisplayReality great, im watching for this two models.
But G8 has several issues... scanline..
Gsync bugs.. performance not match as spec sheet (they said HDR2000) but actually they wrote peak value. (Just a second)
Lg has 32 local dimming zones make worse in hdr and black screen...
High price in korea...
Almost 1250$.....for 950
1050$ for G8
Im really confuzing which is will be my best choice....
Cyberpunk is known for having poor HDR
I think it had some issues at first, but it got squared away quickly (PC anyway). It's on like every list of best HDR games.
Compare it to lg c2 42 please 🙏
are you using an xbox or a pc in the video?
Both... but cyberpunk was xbox as I want to use the pc for the vs video but if it shows any washed image on any monitor ill use xbox.
lg 32gq950b or asus pg32uq or corsair xeneon32uhd or aorus fi32u ?
I love my LG 32GQ950 as its very bright on PC. HDR looks really nice for an IPS. The FI32U is too low in brightness and the Xenon is really for ppl who use there accessories. The PG32UQ is nice joelsterg4k has a review on it but he stated it malfunctioned within a wk...
@@DisplayReality sorry, what is “wk”?
@@Dav-er1xs sorry.. within 1 week i meant.
I had the same experience. Just dull out of the box and messed with every setting it had. I tried to update the firmware, but it was up to date. I was checking out other monitors and tried to find a replacement, but other than the Samsung monitors, on paper everything else is a step down. I was getting ready to return it and wait to see what comes out next year, but then it just warmed up or something. I think it just need a break in period or something I can't even put my finger on it. Now I'm worried it won't last if it started that rough.
How did you find a FW update file? (All I see is a color collaborator) can’t find it there website
I turned off every ECO or powersaving setting there was, after that much better.
Turning off the stupid Eco and Power saving features is a must do for a lot of monitors To get their best performance