LG 32GN550-B: Suitable for Gaming?

Started by ohneNamen1 on May 02, 2024

MONITOR GAMING LG 32GN550-B

Any thoughts on the LG 32GN550-B monitor? I'm in the market for a new gaming monitor.

Solved by toodles2 in post #5
Have any of you checked out the TechReviewer article Is the LG 32" 32GN550-B Good for Gaming?? It provides a detailed comparison of various monitors, including the LG 32GN550-B. You might find it helpful for your decision-making process.

I've been using the LG 32GN550-B for a while now, and it's fantastic. The response time is especially impressive - you won't experience any ghosting with this one. The refresh rate is also high, at 165 Hz, which makes for smooth gameplay.

That sounds great! I'm curious though, does the monitor support FreeSync or G-Sync? It would be nice to eliminate screen tearing while gaming.

@OldElvis Yes, it supports both AMD's FreeSync and NVIDIA's G-Sync. So you won't have to worry about screen tearing.

Have any of you checked out the TechReviewer article Is the LG 32" 32GN550-B Good for Gaming?? It provides a detailed comparison of various monitors, including the LG 32GN550-B. You might find it helpful for your decision-making process.

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@captainredbeard77 and @toodles2, thanks for the input! I'll definitely look into that article. How does the color quality on this monitor compare to other gaming monitors you've used?

In terms of color accuracy, it's good but not exceptional. It covers 95% of the SRGB gamut, which is decent for gaming. If you need more accurate colors for content creation or watching movies, you might want to consider a monitor with wider color coverage.

I agree with @OldElvis. While the color quality is good for gaming, if you're also into content creation or media consumption, you might want to look at monitors with higher color gamuts.

That's helpful. Thanks for the input everyone. I'll take that into consideration and check out the TechReviewer article as well before making my decision.

The LG 32GN550-B is a great monitor for gaming, but it really depends on your personal preferences and needs. For instance, if you have limited desk space, you might want to consider a smaller or more compact monitor.

True. I think the size of the monitor also matters a lot, especially if you have limited desk space like @toodles2 mentioned. But the LG 32GN550-B is still quite popular among gamers due to its performance and affordability.

Thanks for all the insights! I'll definitely keep them in mind as I continue my search for the perfect gaming monitor.