LG 32GP850 180Hz 32″ Nano IPS model
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The monitor adopts a 31.5″ 2560 x 1440 (WQHD or 1440p) Nano IPS panel. This includes a light matte anti-glare screen surface and has a 1000:1 static contrast ratio and 178°/178° viewing angles specified. A 180Hz (165Hz + internal factory overclock) refresh rate is supported, alongside Adaptive-Sync. This includes AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia’s ‘G-SYNC Compatible Mode’ – the monitor is specifically certified for Nvidia’s VRR technology. A 48 – 180Hz VRR range plus LFC is assumed. 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) colour support is included, with a flicker-free WLED backlight offering a 98% DCI-P3 colour gamut and 350 cd/m² typical maximum luminance. The monitor offers basic HDR support, responding to HDR10 support but without even the lowest VESA DisplayHDR level achieved. The colour gamut and 10-bit colour support can still potentially be put to good use, however. A 1ms grey to grey response time is specified, but as usual don’t pay too much attention to this figure. An integrated low input lag technology is included; DAS (Dynamic Action Sync).
An MBR strobe backlight mode is included. The included stand offers tilt, height and pivot adjustment and attaches using a quick-release mechanism. 100 x 100mm VESA mounting is included for alternative mounting. The ports face backwards, to the right of the stand attachment point. These include; DP 1.4, 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, 2 USB 3.0 ports (plus upstream), a 3.5mm headphone jack and DC power input (external ‘power brick’). A ‘Black Stabilizer’ gamma enhancement mode is included to enhance visibility in dark scenes, for a competitive edge. Whilst an on-screen crosshair and ‘FPS Counter’ (refresh rate display) is also included.
Further details can be found on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is listed for ~$600 USD. Versions without the 180Hz overclock or USB ports is also available, the 32GP750 (32GP750-B) and 32GP83B (32GP83B-B).
