LG UltraFine 32BN88U-B 31.5" Black Texture 2020
The 31.5-inch 4K IPS screen provides 95% DCI-P3 coverage and HDR10, paired with a C-Clamp stand that extends, retracts, swivels, pivots, and adjusts height and tilt. A USB-C port handles video, data, and 55W charging in a single cable, while AMD FreeSync reduces tearing during occasional gaming or video playback. It's best for desk professionals and designers who demand precise 4K detail and all-day ergonomic adaptability.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong color (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong display (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Response Time | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 95% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Power | 55 |
| Weight | 16.8 kg / 37.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | LG UltraFine 32BN88U-B 31.5" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW | Samsung Odyssey G60SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 31.5 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 27 | 34 | 27 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | IPS | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | - | 240 | 120 | 240 | 240 | 360 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR10+ |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG UltraFine 32BN88U-B 31.5" | 91.7 | 63.1 | 88.5 | 67.8 | 36 | 87.7 | 4.7 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG Compare | 96.1 | 57.7 | 97.9 | 84 | 98 | 81.4 | 99.3 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 98.2 | 76.6 | 98.7 | 95.8 | 56 | 99.3 | 98 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 57.7 | 77.4 | 84 | 98 | 81.4 | 99.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 99 | 73.9 | 85.8 | 89.9 | 98 | 95.4 | 98 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.4 | 40 | 77.4 | 67.8 | 99.5 | 87.7 | 94.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall62.9
- Gaming52
- Office64.7
- Creative73.9
- Portable11.2
- Professional73
- Entertainment54.4
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