LG 32GR93U
LG 32GR93U Review & Specifications
32GR93U by LG from the UltraGear series, is a 31.50″ IPS monitor with a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz. It supports a 10-bit color depth, displays up to 1073741824 colors, and offers the following color space coverage: 100.00% sRGB , 95.00% DCI-P3 . The panel delivers 400 nits of brightness, and can reach up to 500 nits peak, has a static contrast ratio of 1000:1, a response time of 3.50 ms, with an input lag of 4.00 ms. It has a pixel density of 140 PPI, with viewing angles of ° horizontal and ° vertical. The screen covers 89.46% of the front surface. It uses a W-LED backlight and has a Anti-glare/Matte (3H) screen coating. Typical power consumption is 65.00 W, with a maximum of 70.00 W.
General Work Usage
The LG 32GR93U earns a solid 86.5% work usage rating, indicating reliable performance in most productivity scenarios such as office tasks, spreadsheets, and research work. It utilizes an IPS panel—a top-tier choice for productivity. IPS and similar panels deliver exceptional color accuracy, wide viewing angles, and consistent brightness across the screen. Their resistance to burn-in makes them especially well-suited for prolonged use involving static content like spreadsheets, toolbars, and text editors. The monitor’s very high resolution of 3840×2160 ensures excellent workspace flexibility and visual clarity for office work and complex layouts. With a pixel density of 140 ppi, the display offers very clear text and smooth images. Some users may still prefer scaling settings to enhance readability, especially for long working sessions. With a typical brightness of 400 nits, and peaks up to 500 nits, this monitor maintains excellent visibility even in well-lit office spaces.
The LG 32GR93U has color space coverage of: 100.00% sRGB , 95.00% DCI-P3 , which gives this monitor exceptional color gamut coverage, making it a top-tier choice for professionals working in color-sensitive applications such as photo editing (Photoshop, Lightroom), video grading, or design production. Colors appear rich, consistent, and accurate across supported spaces. Combined with 8-bit + FRC support, the monitor achieves visually smooth color transitions, suitable for semi-professional or enthusiast-level work. While not native 10-bit, FRC allows for near-10-bit results in most scenarios.
The work performance-per-price score of 37.6% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for professional productivity use. With a respectable 86.5% work suitability score, it may still be a reasonable option for users seeking reliability over savings.
Gaming and Media Usage
The LG 32GR93U earns a solid 81.3% rating for gaming and media use, offering smooth visuals, decent color accuracy, and responsive performance that will satisfy most gamers and movie enthusiasts. It utilizes an IPS panel, which is widely appreciated for accurate color reproduction, wide viewing angles, and consistent brightness. These panels are a balanced and reliable choice for gamers who enjoy vivid visuals and moderate HDR. High-end IPS models often support local dimming zones and high peak brightness levels, enhancing the experience in HDR games and bright rooms. While response times are slightly slower than OLED or TN, recent advancements have greatly reduced motion blur and input lag. The monitor’s very high resolution of 3840×2160 offers excellent visual clarity, enhancing textures, fine details, and overall realism in both games and media. A capable GPU is recommended for optimal performance at this level. The monitor offers a high refresh rate of 144 Hz, providing fluid gameplay and improved responsiveness over standard 60 Hz displays, and the 3.50 ms response time ensures smooth motion with minimal trailing effects.
The monitor offers excellent ergonomic capabilities, allowing for highly customizable positioning that supports long, comfortable usage sessions across both work and entertainment, and includes basic connectivity options, suitable for casual or single-device setups.
Specific ergonomic adjustments and connectivity details can be found in the specifications section below.
Performance per Price
The gaming performance-per-price score of 24.7% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for gaming-focused users. Its respectable gaming suitability rating of 81.3% may still justify the price for certain use cases, though better-valued options exist.
With a performance-per-price score of just 37.2%, this monitor does not offer strong value in its category. However, its high-end overall quality of 85.5 pts may still justify the purchase for users prioritizing build excellence, display fidelity, or brand preference over cost.
Monitor Information
| Manufacturer | LG |
|---|---|
| Monitor Model | 32GR93U |
| Monitor Series | UltraGear |
| Current Price Amazon | $460 ❗N/A |
| Amazon Price Updated | 2 months, 2 weeks ago. |
| Launch Date | 3 years, 6 months ago. |
| Monitor Available | False |
| Panel Size / Type | 31.50" / IPS |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels, Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p |
| Refresh Rate / Response Time | 144 Hz / 3.50 ms |
| Brightness / Contrast | 400 - 500 nits / 1000:1 |
| Color Depth / Coverage | 10-bit (FRC) / DCI-P3: 95.00% |
| Pixel Density | 140 PPI |
| Screen Ratio / Curvature | Screen-to-Body Ratio: 89.46% , Flat screen |
| Backlight / Coating |
W-LED
Anti-glare/Matte (3H) |
| Power Consumption | Typical: 65.00 W , Max: 70.00 W |
Performance and Features Evaluation (Max 100 pts)
Calculated Performance and Performance per Price Scores
Additional Features and Information
| Connectivity | 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream), 2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out (4-pole (sound+mic); DTS HP:X) |
|---|---|
| Ergonomic Adjustments | Height Adjustment , Pivot , Tilt , VESA Mount (100x100mm) |
| Included Accessories | DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB Type-A to Type-B cable |
| Additional Features | 3-Side Virtually Borderless Design, Adaptive-Sync technology, AMD FreeSync Premium, Auto Input Switch, Black Stabilizer, Color Weakness, Crosshair, Dynamic Action Sync, Factory Calibrated, Flicker-free technology, FPS Counter, Game Mode, HDR Effect, Hexagon Lighting, HW Calibration, Low Blue Light, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, On-Screen Control, On-Screen Display, Reader Mode, Smart Energy Saving, True Color Pro |
32GR93U Compared to Monitors with Similar Performance and Features
Monitor Quality & Features per Price Table
| Brand | Monitor (Desc) | Price (Desc) | Work (Desc) | Play (Desc) | Overall (Desc) | Work/$ (Desc) | Game/$ (Desc) | Overall/$ (Desc) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ |
$1100
|
↓
-5.8%
|
99.4%
|
70.6%
|
85.8%
|
18.1%
|
9.0%
|
15.6%
|
|
| ASUS |
$634
|
0.0%
|
97.8%
|
71.6%
|
85.6%
|
30.9%
|
15.8%
|
27.0%
|
|
| ViewSonic |
$688❗
|
0.0%
|
96.4%
|
75.4%
|
85.4%
|
28.0%
|
15.3%
|
24.8%
|
|
| Lenovo |
$565
|
↑
6.6%
|
96.2%
|
75.2%
|
84.8%
|
34.1%
|
18.6%
|
30.0%
|
|
| ASUS |
$2982
|
↑
0.1%
|
96.0%
|
73.7%
|
85.4%
|
6.4%
|
3.5%
|
5.7%
|
|
| LG |
$400❗
|
0.0%
|
87.9%
|
82.2%
|
86.2%
|
44.0%
|
28.8%
|
43.1%
|
|
| LG |
$460❗
|
0.0%
|
86.5%
|
81.3%
|
85.5%
|
37.6%
|
24.7%
|
37.2%
|
|
| BenQ |
$1100
|
0.0%
|
82.5%
|
84.8%
|
85.3%
|
15.0%
|
10.8%
|
15.5%
|
|
| ASUS |
$3050
|
↓
-1.0%
|
81.7%
|
82.5%
|
85.8%
|
5.4%
|
3.8%
|
5.6%
|
Monitor Comparison and Detail Specifications Table
| Specification | Perf Chart | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price |
$1100
|
↓
-5.8%
|
$634
|
0.0%
|
$688❗
|
0.0%
|
$565
|
↑
6.6%
|
$2982
|
↑
0.1%
|
$400❗
|
0.0%
|
$460❗
|
0.0%
|
$1100
|
0.0%
|
$3050
|
↓
-1.0%
|
| Brand | BenQ | ASUS | ViewSonic | Lenovo | ASUS | LG | LG | BenQ | ASUS |
| Size / Type | 27.00" / IPS | 27.00" / IPS | 27.00" / IPS | 27.00" / IPS | 32.00" / IPS | 27.00" / IPS | 31.50" / IPS | 38.00" / IPS | 31.50" / OLED |
| Resolution | 5120 × 2880 | 5120 × 2880 | 3840 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Hz / Response | 60 Hz / No data ms | 60 Hz / 5.00 ms | 75 Hz / 5.00 ms | 60 Hz / 4.00 ms | 60 Hz / 5.00 ms | 144 Hz / 3.40 ms | 144 Hz / 3.50 ms | 144 Hz / 1.00 ms | 98 Hz / 0.10 ms |
| Nits / Contrast | 400 nits / 2000:1 | 400 nits / 2000:1 | 400 nits / 2000:1 | 400 nits / 1000:1 | 1000 nits / 1000:1 | 400 nits / 1000:1 | 400 nits / 1000:1 | 350 nits / 1000:1 | 250 nits / 1000000:1 |
| Color / Coverage | 10-bit / DCI-P3: 98.00% | 10-bit / DCI-P3: 99.00% | 10-bit / DCI-P3: 95.00% | 10-bit / DCI-P3: 99.10% | 10-bit / DCI-P3: 97.00% | 10-bit / DCI-P3: 95.00% | 10-bit / DCI-P3: 95.00% | 8-bit / DCI-P3: 98.00% | 10-bit / DCI-P3: 99.00% |
| Pixel Density | 218 PPI | 218 PPI | 163 PPI | 163 PPI | 137 PPI | 163 PPI | 140 PPI | 116 PPI | 139 PPI |
| Curvature | Flat | Flat | Flat | Flat | Flat | Flat | Flat | Flat | Flat |
| Backlight | W-LED | Edge LED (Local Dimming) | W-LED | W-LED | Mini LED | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED | None |
| Coating | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) |
| Speakers | 2 x 3 W (watts) | 2 x 2 W (watts) | 2 x 3 W (watts) | 2 x 3 W (watts) | 2 x 3 W (watts) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | 2 x 3 W (watts) |
| HDR | HDR10, DisplayHDR 400 | No data | DisplayHDR 400 | No data | No data | No data | No data | HDR10, DisplayHDR 600 | No data |
| Local Dimming | ❌ | Enabled (Edge-lit) | ❌ | ❌ | Enabled (Mini LED) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Power | No data | Typical: 31.04W | Typical: 29.00W , Max: 32.00W | Typical: 35.00W , Max: 240.00W | Typical: 46.62W | Typical: 50.00W , Max: 55.00W | Typical: 65.00W , Max: 70.00W | Typical: 50.00W | Typical: 38.00W |
| Panel Brand | BOE | BOE | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data | AU Optronics | JOLED |
Monitor Specifications Table
| Brand | Monitor (Desc) | Size | Resolution | Panel Type | Bright. | Contrast | Depth | Hz | Resp. | Curvature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ | 27.00" | 5120 × 2880 | IPS | 400 nits | 2000 : 1 | 10-bit | 60 Hz | None ms | Flat | |
| ASUS | 27.00" | 5120 × 2880 | IPS | 400 nits | 2000 : 1 | 10-bit | 60 Hz | 5.00 ms | Flat | |
| ViewSonic | 27.00" | 3840 × 2160 | IPS | 400 nits | 2000 : 1 | 10-bit | 75 Hz | 5.00 ms | Flat | |
| Lenovo | 27.00" | 3840 × 2160 | IPS | 400 nits | 1000 : 1 | 10-bit | 60 Hz | 4.00 ms | Flat | |
| ASUS | 32.00" | 3840 × 2160 | IPS | 1000 nits | 1000 : 1 | 10-bit | 60 Hz | 5.00 ms | Flat | |
| LG | 27.00" | 3840 × 2160 | IPS | 400 nits | 1000 : 1 | 10-bit | 144 Hz | 3.40 ms | Flat | |
| LG | 31.50" | 3840 × 2160 | IPS | 400 nits | 1000 : 1 | 10-bit | 144 Hz | 3.50 ms | Flat | |
| BenQ | 38.00" | 3840 × 2160 | IPS | 350 nits | 1000 : 1 | 8-bit | 144 Hz | 1.00 ms | Flat | |
| ASUS | 31.50" | 3840 × 2160 | OLED | 250 nits | 1000000 : 1 | 10-bit | 98 Hz | 0.10 ms | Flat |
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