LG UltraGear 32GQ850-B 32" Black 2022

A 32-inch QHD speed demon with color accuracy that embarrasses most gaming panels. If you want one monitor for gaming and work, this is it.

The 240Hz refresh rate with a 1ms GtG response time is the real deal, and the overclock to 260Hz is a nice bonus if your GPU can push frames that high. What surprised us most is how well the color holds up at speed. The 98% DCI-P3 coverage and 450 nits brightness mean you're not sacrificing vibrancy for frames. FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync compatibility both work, so tear-free gaming is covered no matter which GPU camp you're in. The 89th percentile performance ranking puts it above most gaming monitors, though OLED competitors still beat it on pure response time.

The ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG and MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 are the obvious rivals, both OLED panels with faster response times but smaller 27-inch screens. The Samsung Odyssey G60SD brings 360Hz to the table, but you'll pay for it and lose the Nano IPS color accuracy. The LG's 32-inch size and 99th percentile connectivity make it the pick if you want one monitor for gaming and work. If pure speed is your only concern, the OLEDs win. If you want a big, versatile panel with killer color, the LG is the smarter buy.

Pricing isn't listed, which makes this tricky, but based on the spec sheet this monitor earns its keep if it lands anywhere near typical 240Hz QHD pricing. You're getting top-tier color, elite connectivity, and a fast panel in one package. If you can find it for less than a comparable OLED, it's a no-brainer. If it's priced like an OLED, you've got a tougher decision.

The LG UltraGear 32GQ850-B is a 32-inch QHD Nano IPS panel that pushes 240Hz, overclockable to 260Hz, and it's one of the best-connected monitors we've seen. The headline here is speed plus color. You get a 1ms GtG response time, VESA DisplayHDR 600, and 98% DCI-P3 coverage, which puts it in rare company for a gaming display. If you want a big, fast screen that doesn't make your games look washed out, this is a serious contender.

But let's be real about the panel. LG calls it Nano IPS with ATW, and the specs back up the color claims. The connectivity is absurd for a gaming monitor, sitting in the 99th percentile with three USB-C ports alongside HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort. That's workstation-level I/O on a gaming panel. The only real head-scratcher is the weight, over 8kg, so make sure your desk or monitor arm can handle it.

If you're a competitive esports player who needs the absolute fastest response time, skip this and grab an OLED like the MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2. The Nano IPS panel is fast, but OLED is still king for pure motion clarity. Also, if you need something portable or light, this 8.2kg beast isn't it.

The LG UltraGear 32GQ850-B is the monitor to beat if you want a large, fast, color-accurate display that can handle both gaming and creative work. The 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time are excellent, and the Nano IPS panel delivers color that OLED competitors can't match in this price range. The weight and power draw are minor annoyances, not dealbreakers. Buy it if you want one monitor that does everything well.