LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B 32" Black 2025

The LG 32GX850A-B is the glossy 4K OLED that finally gets everything right, and it's priced to actually sell. If you're still on a 1440p IPS panel, this is your upgrade.

The 0.03ms response time and 165Hz refresh rate put this in the top tier of gaming displays, and our data backs that up. The dual-mode 330Hz at 1080p is the surprise here. It's not a gimmick. Drop the resolution and this thing turns into a twitch shooter's best friend. The 275 nits typical brightness doesn't sound huge on paper, but the Micro Lens Array+ tech makes it punch harder than expected, and the 1.5M:1 contrast ratio means dark scenes look properly inky. HDR True Black 400 certification is the cherry on top.

Against the ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG and MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2, the LG wins on size and that dual-mode flexibility. The ASUS and MSI are 27-inch panels, so if you want 32 inches of 4K OLED, the LG is the obvious pick. The Samsung Odyssey G60SD is a closer fight, but Samsung's matte coating loses to LG's glossy finish for pure image pop. The Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA is another 27-incher that can't match the LG's screen real estate. If you're on a desk with limited space, the 27-inch options make more sense, but for a primary gaming display, the LG's size and gloss are hard to beat.

Pricing is all over the place. In the US you'll see listings from USD 582 to USD 1,091, which is a wild spread. The sweet spot is under USD 800, and at that price this monitor is a steal. In Canada the range is tighter, CAD 900 to CAD 1,108, and the lower end of that is still a solid deal. If you're paying over USD 1,000, you're overpaying. Shop around and don't get hosed by the high-end listings.

The LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B is a 32-inch 4K OLED that nails the fundamentals so hard you almost forget it's not perfect. The one thing to know: this is the glossy 4K OLED console and PC gamers have been asking for, and it's actually priced like a human bought it. The dual-mode trick, 165Hz at 4K or 330Hz at 1080p, is a genuinely useful bonus for competitive players who don't want two monitors.

If you need USB-C connectivity for a laptop setup, this isn't it. Go grab the Dell UltraSharp U4025QW instead. And if you're tight on desk space, the 32-inch footprint plus the 9117g weight means you'll want a sturdy desk. Competitive esports players who only care about 1080p should just buy a dedicated 360Hz 1080p panel and save the cash.

Buy it. The LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B is the 4K OLED gaming monitor to beat right now, especially if you can find it under USD 800. The picture quality is top-tier, the dual-mode refresh rate is a real feature, and the stand is actually good. The minor annoyances, headphone jack placement, auto-input switching, no speakers, are exactly that: minor. This is the monitor I'd recommend to anyone who wants one display for both cinematic 4K gaming and competitive 1080p play.