LG UltraFine 32UL500-W 32" Silver/White 2020
Delivers a responsive 160Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time with FreeSync Premium on a 4K VA panel for smooth gameplay. 95% DCI-P3 coverage ensures accurate color, though the 250-nit brightness limits HDR impact, while the ergonomic stand and PIP/PBP add desktop flexibility. Best for competitive gamers who prioritize motion clarity and deep contrast in solo or dimly lit setups.
Screen 31.200000762939453
Resolution 3840x2160
Panel VA
Refresh 160 Hz
response time ms 4
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
HDR HDR10
74 Overall Score
Price $385
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong feature (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong ergonomic (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average compact (25th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 9 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 31.2" |
| Resolution | 3840 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz |
| Response Time | 4 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 95% |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | Yes |
| Weight | 6.2 kg / 13.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | LG UltraFine 32UL500-W 32" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED | Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 LS32BG852NNXGO | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW | Dell UltraSharp U3425WE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 31.200000762939453 | 26.5 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34.13999938964844 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 3440x1440 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | VA | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 160 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 4 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | HDR10 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | Quantum HDR 2000 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG UltraFine 32UL500-W 32" | 65.2 | 24.9 | 83.6 | 86.1 | 77.3 | 63.8 | 66.8 | 90.8 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.4 | 74 | 75.5 | 72.2 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 93.1 | 86.1 |
| MSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED Compare | 97.9 | 55 | 98.8 | 91.7 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 81.9 | 90.8 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 LS32BG852NNXGO Compare | 93.1 | 31.9 | 92.2 | 97.3 | 90.3 | 87.4 | 87.6 | 78.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 98.3 | 79.9 | 85.3 | 91.7 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 95.4 |
| Dell UltraSharp U3425WE Compare | 86.3 | 86.9 | 80.7 | 97.3 | 90.3 | 56.1 | 99.8 | 86.1 |
Price
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