LG 32 inch LED Monitor 32GK850G

LG LG LED Monitor 32GK850G

LG 32″ LED Monitor 32GK850G

The monitor employs a 31.5” AU Optronics AMVA (Advanced Multi-Domain Vertical Alignment) panel with support for a 165Hz refresh rate and true 8-bit colour support (without dithering). A 5ms grey to grey response time is specified, but as usual this shouldn’t be taken at face value. Some of the key ‘talking points’ for this monitor have been highlighted in blue below, for your reading convenience.

Specification

• Screen size: 31.5 inches
  
• Panel type: AU Optronics M315DVR01 variant AMVA (Advanced Multi-Domain Vertical Alignment) LCD
• Native resolution: 2560 x 1440
• Typical maximum brightness: 350 cd/m²
• Colour support: 16.7 million (8-bits per subpixel without dithering)
• Response time (G2G): 5ms
• Refresh rate: 165Hz (variable, with G-SYNC)
• Weight: 8.5kg
• Contrast ratio: ‘Mega’ (3000:1 panel specification)
• Viewing angle: 178º horizontal, 178º vertical
• Power consumption: 55W typical
• Backlight: WLED (White Light Emitting Diode)

Features and aesthetics

The monitor maintains a modern and smart appearance, free from obvious and (potentially) visually offensive ‘gaming touches’. It uses matte black throughout, with a dual-stage bezel design. This comprises a very slender hard outer bezel as well as a slim panel border that blends in seamlessly when the monitor is switched off. Including both components, the bezel is ~9.5mm (0.37 inches) at the top and sides. The bottom bezel is thicker without as much panel border on show, ~24mm (0.94 inches) in total. The most prominent feature is the 31.5” screen, which employs a light matte anti-glare screen surface as explored shortly.