Bought this monitor not too long ago... I was gaming with a 4090 @ 1440p for months.. I should've upgraded sooner but I'm glad I waited for this one. It's amazing.
@@KenzieNakamura lol geez I only had the one and another 4k but wasnt oled and was only 60hz. So I gamed on the 165hz 1440p monitor. I still use the other two. Having 3 monitors is nuts to to me I can't imagine five.
The reviews ive seen comparing the two models do highlight the ASUS's brighter image but from the camera's point of view, the LG's contrast meant you could see more detail in areas that are so bright on the ASUS that it hides detail. I don't know which is more true to life. I want the most accurate image possible. Also, when PC Centric shines the light over the two screens, the LG monitor screen looks pure black whereas the ASUS looks Grey, not black.
QDOLED blacks suffer when you are in brighter conditions. It IS actually getting grey because of lights so you need better lighting control when using them not to mention the purple glare from lights. It will have better brightness than WOLED other than whites and better contrast because of how the technology works but it comes down to what you value more.
Glossy is for a fact a better fit on QDOLED for this reason since the downsides of bad lighting makes matte pointless even if you want less glare. Get blinds or WOLED instead.
As someone who tried the AW3225QF, PG32UCDM, and this one, I prefer the GS95UE for my environment. Not being able to control the light or open my windows is not my favorite with the QD-OLEDs.
@@damirbajI personally used the Alienware… returned and got the LG on preorder and got 4 days before launch date. Dell took almost 45 days to refund me the Alienware. I would returned the LG if I did not love it. But honestly do not let clickbait videos like this blind your choice. If you have the chance to look a them in a store when possible do it. Otherwise you only have the option of buying and returning what you don’t like. I did not liked the awful purple tint all over the qd oled as the room light rise… you see it every single time in any dark scene in a game. Unless you close all your windows and turn all the lights off in the room. Since i am not a vampire I stick with the LG that looks great all the time. I raise the vibrance from 50% to 60% on nvidia control panel and it looks vibrant like the qd oled if is colors that you want. Lg will for sure launch a firmware update to address the color accuracy and hdr like they did with the 27 in last year
@@damirbaj bought the 3225Qf and returned it because the screen was scratched. It looked great but there was no protective wrap on the screen. I tried the 32UCDM but returned it because of the bad history I had with a warranty return. Both QD-OLEDs look amazing but the screen turning purple due to light ruined it for me.
This monitor had crazy promotions with buy 3 items get 20% off and that could be stacked with cash back and the HECA code for an extra 15% off. I got this monitor for around $864 which I think is a steal. I had the Alienware aw3423dw and switched to this monitor, no regrets. I no longer have a light controlled room for my office so the Alienware was getting too difficult to see with so much light (elevated blacks became an issue). The matte coating works perfect for my environment. Also super nice to have speakers built in for when I don’t want to use my iems or headphones. Burn in is covered by both the manufacturers warranty and the additional 2 or 3 year lg premium care warranty as I asked a LG rep myself. Love having hdmi 2.1 for my ps5 and Xbox series x too. I used to have a 270hz acer predator next to my aw3423dw for competitive fps games. Now, it’s everything I need in one monitor. Edit: I keep commenting trying to explain the promotions and cash back but my comments keep getting deleted.
Yep I got the same discount an and it makes this monitor THE choice. A whole $250 cheaper than the 3225QF with no need to worry about raised blacks. 480hz mode an awesome bonus.
@@theyoungjawn For sure, I almost waited for the Asus but the deals on this monitor were too crazy to pass up. I know Asus would never drop the price enough compared to LG.
optimum did a side by side comparison as well and he certainly did not find much of a difference between these 2 monitors, granted that the LG came up on top due to the 480 mode that you can switch to on the fly.
The quality speakers is a real bonus as I literally use the built in speakers my current 4K LG monitor I'm currently using, the whole day and IEM at night. The lack of any speakersin the ASUS is quite a pain. I would swap RGB for decent speakers every time.
@@thepadster123 Non-issue for me on the FO32U2P for my use case (light controlled environment), which is basically the same panel. I personally think it's overblown just like how people were blowing up the matte coating on the LG. You will not notice the raised blacks at all when you are using it for regular use on color saturated content, which I would assume would be most of the time people use their screens. If there is any real nitpicking I can think of, the LG has some black crush that can be hard to fix and dulls shadow details, and the glossy screens can be harder to clean if you don't know how to do it properly (distilled water + clean microfiber towel).
''DULL IN DESIGN'' WHAT! I love its design because of its super clean, professional looks. I love the design because it lacks all the 'Gaming' aesthetic. I enjoy gaming with my friends but I hate the typical RGB lights, shining a bright symbol onto my desk, I passed that age 30 years ago. I would pick the LG over the Gamer looks of the ROG if it had USB C, Dolby Vision and I'm undecided which screen type I prefer as I don't know which is more true to life.
Thanks for the review. I have the ASUS on back order and appreciate you spelling out your preferences so clearly. Anxious to lay my hands on this beast but don't think it will happen until June. Sigh...
I mean, I currently have dual 32 inch 60 Hz refresh HD monitor for my set up. Yes it is a 1080P monitor and it’s a big 32 inch display so you could see the pixels. Definitely thinking about upgrading to a better monitor and this one was perfect because I did not want to compromise on the size of the display but at the same time I want a good quality display with high refresh rate. And this monitor fits everything 32 inches, 4K, 240 so high refresh rate. But the cherry on top is the fact that it’s an OLED which is a big deal because I can’t get over the fact that my main monitors for my main gaming PC set up are not sharp. And for other people, maybe they don’t really care or can’t even tell the difference but I could tell the difference due to the fact that I do daily drive a 15 ProMax, 23 M3 Max MacBook Pro 16in, 24 iPad Pro 13in, and an Ultra Watch. All these have OLED displays and definitely there’s a big difference between OLED and a regular non OLED display. But the price might be a little steep, but I’ll probably just buy one out of the two monitors and it will be my main monitor out of the 2.😊
Dang it I already have my eyes set on a 4k LG C3 42 screen. And now that OLED has hit regular sized monitors and I have a good income finally after all these years. OLED is gonna be a awesome upgrade for me with either size. :)
Its funny you joked about the LG having speakers, because I actually sold my 4k QD oled for the LG because I was tired of all the extra wires and space taken up by my bose speakers since the QD didnt have any sound built in. I will say the QD definitely did "pop" way more in specific games like fortnite, the green grass and blue sky are just way more vivid on the QD vs WOLED
Now looking more into it. The LG32GS95UE actually imo with the semi matte and woled is better, With QD -OLED and glossy screen you get a purple tint on the screen, Blacks are lifted and it gives the illusion the colors are more saturated. Sorta like the edge lit issues but not blooming but its close.
Dam was hoping the 1080 would be amazing. Only because im on a 3080 gpu and waiting for the 5090 gpu hence me going for 4 k but was hoping to play now at 1080 . Great review btw love the comedy
The PG32UCDM is aweome but actually for me and my fairly light room the glossy finish is a huge drawback and it is impossible to ignore reflections and the grey looking blacks. 🤢
@@DekuDudein bad lighting conditions only. Get blinds or WOLED since all QDOLED panels suffer with bad lighting worse. Having a matte finish is only pointless on QDOLED and glossy looks better on them. If you want matte get a WOLED panel since you are probably getting a matte panel because of bad lighting control.
I have this LG and going from a older LCD 4k to this new LG its way sharper in game its like going from 1440p to 4k. i don't understand why this is but its very noticeable in fine lines and textures and color range shows the detail of objects much better. Ive started to play older games more because they look so good now a huge surprise. these new oled's are a must i was not getting the value out of my games and my high end pc hardware. 240hz its very smooth and competitive and also no ghosting everything is snappy and clear when moving around in fps games even at lower refresh rates
I have a bright room as I don't want to work in the dark all day every day. Downstairs I have a glossy TV that is next to the window and I absolutely hate the reflections during the day. So I was thinking about this LG or the upcoming asus model with sima panel. But it is hard when a lot of reviewers prefer the QD OLED.
@@lazyturfbattler Exactly what i thought but i dont have that issue. Also its not a touch screen to worry about finger prints. Yes it does get dirty if you rub your face on it but it comes off if you clean it and Yes you dont see this dirt as much on a matt display but you still need to clean it unless you want to save the dirt on your screen. I would rather be able to see the dirt and clean it than not see the dirt and invite germs. Switching from a matt monitor I love my gloss monitor as much.
I'm happy with the LG. For me it's a better option as my room gets a lot of sunlight so the matte screen fits for my situation. I honestly don't think you could go wrong with either one.
first of all you are in denial, because does matte stop reflections? No, worse it disperses it across the entire screen, raise blacks makes them gray, destroy depth, contrast, sharpness, & premium feel, makes it look cheap, but you think matte is good at the expense of everything else.
@@elliotpolanco159 How am I “in denial” when I never said matte stops reflections? I said…and the key words are…”for me” it fits “my” situation because of lighting. I have 2 other OLEDS in my home and I know how the reflections/lighting works. So with all that you said….im still happy with my purchase.
@@baltimore82 there is no "situation". matte doesn't solve anything, it doesn't reduce reflections, it spreads it worse & literally raises a bunch more.
@@thepadster123 you're a deceiver, i have the qd oled odyssey g9, glossy coating gives depth, sharpness, contrast, saturation & vibrancy, with premium feel, matte destroys all of that & raises blacks higher than the qd panel, you're dishonest, & worse matte even in the dark still lacks true blacks, & has a grayish haze in the entire display.
ordered the LG, not because i think its the best monitor, in europe ( or germany? ) they run a preorder bonus, 100€ off the price ( still more expensive then alienware ) but a 5year warranty that includes burn in. So i got the LG just to be "safe" If after 5 years the monitor burns in, prices are so low i prob can just buy another one that will be way better by then. Even tough iam not sure where to go from here. There are small things to improve on these monitors but they got so good, what else is there really? Sure double or triple the brightness especially in 100% window, 1000hz, maybe 8k? but all that are so small upgrades in how you perceive them. i really expect to be happy with this monitor for a long long time, thats why im spending so much on it.
LG listen: Take the monitor in this review and add/improove: WOLED with glossy finish, pixel sound, slim silver design (like samsung) but without silver bezels, add USB-C charging/display, no remotes / smart TV stuff. Easy win.
I’ve tested both and the PG32UCDM blows this away. I play in a closet so completely light controlled and quiet and the fan on the 32GS95UE is audible and very similar to the 27GR95QE I owned before.
@@bandit8623 did you try to clean it yet? I had the Aourus FO32U2 and returned it because it is very hard to clean without scratching it. Does the LG clean as easily as the matte IPS panels?
Ill still get the lg even with the finish, the reason is i would be coming from a 24 inch 165 hz tn panel so it would still be a massive improvement. Also desk space, 2 monitors in 1 eliminates that issue. I will say i will also be waiting for price to drop.
I feel ultrawide OLED monitors are relatively well priced, but 27" and 32" for $1000-2000 don't make much sense due to the lack of real estate. Also, as stated on your video, driving games at 4K and 240Hz is still some time away.
The contrast is the same if not better in the LG since in the QD OLED the semi glossy finish makes black look grey in a light environment which looks even worse then IPS (believe me). The reason that QD OLED looks better is not for the contrast but for the colors and sharpness.
An idea - would it work? If these monitors look quite poor at 32" at 4K, then would the follwing work? Set the monitor to the 1080p resolution setting. Then in game set the game resolution to 1440p. Nvidia DSR would pick that up and render the game at 1440p. When I used to have a 1080p monitor, I used Nvida DSR as often as I could. Still do nowadays with a 1440p monitor.
Had one here and sent it back. 1) The coating is BAD. Like seriously my 27“ 4K LG got a mate coating but is nowhere as grainy as this one. 2) The HDR performance is awful. The colors are washed out and all over the place. Other reviewers messured it and it turned out the color tracking is completely off. I can‘t recommend this monitor. Get something else. Also 32“ is big, don‘t underestimate it. Not sure if 27“ isn’t better for me.
Matte coating is bad on a monitor and everyone speaks about this. Also i notice with monitors you get ok HDR but its not like a LG CX or a midrange LG that does HDR. It will get you by and it might look decent but its not the wow factor, Which being on windows HDR isnt good their either so that makes it worse
@@michaelmichaelagnew8503 people justify their purchases I can’t base it off you a lot of people saying the same thing. This monitor isn’t close to a lg c3 or even c2.
How are the blacks? I havent heard anything good about them unless your in a dark room with no light. Whats the point of going OLED without perfect blacks like what you get with WOLED regardless of the light in the background. Think thats more of an issue with glossy monitors vs matte than QD-OLED, though I could be wrong.
ASUS monitors are made with Samsung panels the last I checked. Samsung high end TVs use that glossy screen as well and it's a huge improvement over the matte. Samsung just teased new monitors coming out soon so I'm assuming it'll be a better version of that ASUS.
I was considering the ASUS. But after their warranty fiasco covered by Gamer's Nexus I just can't support them anymore. Thought about the Alienware, but I remember the HORRIBLE reliability issues I had with them back in the day (thankfully their customer service was AWESOME, again, back in the day) so I've had them off my list for quite a while. We'll see how this monitor turns out.
qd oled feels like im playing on crazy good tv, this monitor feels like im playing on a gaming monitor. The colors are better on the qd oled but its not a deal breaker. The matt coating its not a big deal at all feels like all the other monitors ive owned. I got mine tax free for 1299 which is the same price after taxes for the AW3225qf, both amazing monitors whatever you can get a better deal for. For sure you need a high end pc im running a 7900xtx with 7800x3d it handels 4k easily. I wouldnt go below a rtx4080 or 7900xt with a 7800x3d and up.
same, had an old acer screen between 2009 and 2020 (literally one of the first flatscreens they had) and it had a glossy coating, when I had direct sunlight from my windows behind me or ceiling light at night I always saw myself reflecting in the screen in dark games which was so annoying and the reason why i went for matte coating the monitor itself never broke after all those years, I gave it to my aunt and she is still using it which i find kinda amazing
Good review! Love the real world aspect! (Just thinking it will be funny in 30 years when people look back and laugh at our sophisticated technology, like we see CRTs and 100lbs rear projection 720p TVs from early 2000s). Waiting for another live stream with Carl and superchats... You're better off script, imho. Thanks for everything
I had this monitor for about a week and it was nice, but I just kept thinking about my iMac Retina Display and how the colors, the clarity and text even looked -- sure they made some improvements on the monitor to be top of the line, but missing a remote was an odd one, and that the monitor's GUI should have been modeled from the C2/C3 series instead of making it a push button -- no reason why it couldn't have had more modes for productivity and gaming combined given the price tag was $1400
What's peoples' opinion on 1440 oled vs say a 4k ips. I currently game at 1440 with ips monitor. Looking to get a new monitor. If you had to choose between 1440 oled, vs 4k ips... what's your choice??? I run a 4070 ti super with a 14700k
Returned mine. For $1500 it just kept minimizing every time I loaded up a game. So it was basically making my games unplayable and I had to return it and plug in my old monitor 💀 It only worked on the 480 hz mode which looked blurry
I had both. Sold the Asus for the GB. Regretted it a few days later. The GB is just calibrated weirdly. And the way they handle their brightness settings with APL stabilize mode is annoying.
Is the anti glare coating of this monitor the same as lg 27gp950? I have 27gp950, but its coating is like semi-glossy (not quite matte!) and I can see myself in it vaguely! thanks for great review
How about I give you an offer that you can't refuse. Sense you have a lot of monitors you give the last year's lg monitor 🤨 ( gun in the table) I don't think you can refuse it
I live in germany and I can get the LG for 1260 €, while the Asus costs 1700€. Even the cheapest (non curved) QD-OLED the MSI 321URX costs 1400€. Do you think glossy coating and the QD panel is worth the extra price?
@@DekuDude I did end up buying one and I'm very happy with it. I do now prefer the slightly matte coating compared to a glossy one. (I have a galaxy book with a glossy OLED for comparasion). If you have any other questions feel free to ask :)
@@wachi5559 Matt ist nett bei heller Umgebung, aber ich denke, bei mir wird es dann doch der Alienware. Den Preis des Asus finde ich nicht gerechtfertigt und ich mag das Bild möglichst klar und spiele ohnehin in dunkler Umgebung. Da scheint mir der AW etwas knalliger als der LG.
I tested all 3 monitors, Alienware is out of the question. Asus is great but i dont think its better then the LG. The mate coating is more like a semi gloss not the same mate as the older LG models. I prefer the LG all day.
since the 3423dw i've known that qd-oled is the superior tech, burn-ins pending. In addition to a wider color gamut of quantum dot, the color volume of WOLED's just abysmal, once the 4k QD-OLEDs came out i jumped on it and i'm not looking back.
I've been looking to buy the Asus PG32UCDM for about a month now, but I can't find one. Everywhere I look, it's out of stock. Where is a good place to get one?
Loving your videos as I continue to figure out what I want to buy. I just upgraded my PC 7800x3d + 2080s. But I'm still 1080p 240hz gaming. I've never gamed on 1440 or 4k. So I honestly have zero clue which way to go. I mostly play FPS games....cs2 and cs2 lol. I'll keep my zowie xl2546 as a secondary monitor. But wanna play games like helldivers or red dead etc on a better resolution. There are so many options out there that my head is spinning. Do I go with say an MSI MPG 360hz 1440p....do I go with a 240hz 4k. I just have zero clue because I have zero experience with either platforms. Would you have a solid suggestion of where I would find my sweet spot with a budget of around 1500 CAD? Thanks for any help or suggestion you may give in advance.
@@llabelle4367 if you really have a 2080s , keep rocking it , dont be embarrassed if you only have that card its still a decent card. don't let anyone pressure you into upgrading.
I had the asus on pre order and cancelled it. I ended up ordering the Alienware last week instead. With tax there was a $460 difference between the asus and the Alienware in my area. I couldn’t justify spending that much more just to get the asus. I’m hoping the Alienware won’t disappoint. I plan on keeping my asus pg27aqdm for my second monitor and for competitive games that might struggle to push 240hz at 4k. I would have liked to have the asus because it matched my setup better but just wasn’t worth it with such a big price difference.
i don't think you did a great choice! for fps the alienware is curved (not the best for competitive), active cooling (soundy) and matte finish (horrible) !!! well yea the price is better but idk
@@Dragostream I have had the pg27aqdm for over a year now. It’s been a rock solid monitor for me. I have not seen a qd oled in person yet to compare against it but I’ve been very happy either way. I’ll know the difference in a weeks time I guess when I get the Alienware and have them side by side. On another note, the Alienware is a glossy finish not matte……Also the Alienware does not have an aggressive curve like my old samsung g7 did so I don’t think I’ll have trouble adapting. Once my eyes got used to it I didn’t mind the agressive g7 curve either. Curved or flat is just a personal preference thing. Not really sure where the so called mistake lies though… saving $460 going with the Alienware and putting along side the existing monitor I have been very happy with just seems like the logical thing to do. Plus it freed up some money for a Dell monitor arm to go with it. Also every reviewer has stated the Alienware does not have any audible sound from the fan. And I game with a headset so that doesn’t matter to me unless there’s a fan failure down the road.
@@dustygood044944g Your points about the DELL monitor are valid! However, I had the PG27AQDM monitor for 3 months and then I sold it, because the MATTE finish you don't realize how bad it is until you compare it to a GLOSSY one side by side made it look like a Full HD monitor, as it ruined the image quality so much. Definitely a monitor for competitive gaming, but with poor image quality. The dell yea is solid monitor
it comes down to the resolution. All the ultrawides are only 1440p I believe where as the 32 inch are 4K. I personally went with a 32inch 4K and love it.
I had the PG32UCDM but it suffered from the blanking issue a tried all the fixes online and nothing worked for me it appears to be a bug with the proximity sensor on them
Lately all i had was LG monitors. This looks amazing as well and the semi matte coating isnt a issue. The issue is more QD OLED / Glossy screen which puts out a purpleish tint and the blacks are lifted but no one talks about that Meanwhile the LG holds its contrast pure blacks and it doesn't look like a mirror but that gets overlooked lol
I had the ASUS and the orange tint you get from HDR mode is absolutely crap. You cant change the colour temp to your liking, being locked out of changing settings imo is ridicules. Glossy panel aside, looking at qd oled as a whole and the amount of issues with the display being prone to micro scratches and even cleaning the display given you issues id personally stay away. I have the LG on preorder so will judge for myself but qd oled is not the one
Bought this monitor not too long ago... I was gaming with a 4090 @ 1440p for months.. I should've upgraded sooner but I'm glad I waited for this one. It's amazing.
Yeah 1440p bottlenecks a 4090.
waiting for 1 of my 5 1440p 165hz monitors to break so I have an excuse to buy this one haha!
@@KenzieNakamura lol geez I only had the one and another 4k but wasnt oled and was only 60hz. So I gamed on the 165hz 1440p monitor. I still use the other two. Having 3 monitors is nuts to to me I can't imagine five.
@@KenzieNakamura5 is crazy
@@ZackSNetwork nonsense
The reviews ive seen comparing the two models do highlight the ASUS's brighter image but from the camera's point of view, the LG's contrast meant you could see more detail in areas that are so bright on the ASUS that it hides detail. I don't know which is more true to life. I want the most accurate image possible. Also, when PC Centric shines the light over the two screens, the LG monitor screen looks pure black whereas the ASUS looks Grey, not black.
I have this lg. it’s amazing. I would highly recommend it
QDOLED blacks suffer when you are in brighter conditions. It IS actually getting grey because of lights so you need better lighting control when using them not to mention the purple glare from lights. It will have better brightness than WOLED other than whites and better contrast because of how the technology works but it comes down to what you value more.
Glossy is for a fact a better fit on QDOLED for this reason since the downsides of bad lighting makes matte pointless even if you want less glare. Get blinds or WOLED instead.
PC Centric always tempting me with shiny new toys!
This dude already cost me like 5k.... hahahaha But I'm happy with what I got.
As someone who tried the AW3225QF, PG32UCDM, and this one, I prefer the GS95UE for my environment. Not being able to control the light or open my windows is not my favorite with the QD-OLEDs.
How did you manage to try all three?
@@damirbajI personally used the Alienware… returned and got the LG on preorder and got 4 days before launch date.
Dell took almost 45 days to refund me the Alienware.
I would returned the LG if I did not love it.
But honestly do not let clickbait videos like this blind your choice.
If you have the chance to look a them in a store when possible do it.
Otherwise you only have the option of buying and returning what you don’t like.
I did not liked the awful purple tint all over the qd oled as the room light rise… you see it every single time in any dark scene in a game. Unless you close all your windows and turn all the lights off in the room.
Since i am not a vampire I stick with the LG that looks great all the time.
I raise the vibrance from 50% to 60% on nvidia control panel and it looks vibrant like the qd oled if is colors that you want.
Lg will for sure launch a firmware update to address the color accuracy and hdr like they did with the 27 in last year
@@damirbaj bought the 3225Qf and returned it because the screen was scratched. It looked great but there was no protective wrap on the screen. I tried the 32UCDM but returned it because of the bad history I had with a warranty return. Both QD-OLEDs look amazing but the screen turning purple due to light ruined it for me.
what about the AW curvature, bro? Is this too much for productivity?
@@Xpert45 It doesn’t bother me but for personal usage YMMV. I say get it and if you don’t like it, return it.
This monitor had crazy promotions with buy 3 items get 20% off and that could be stacked with cash back and the HECA code for an extra 15% off. I got this monitor for around $864 which I think is a steal. I had the Alienware aw3423dw and switched to this monitor, no regrets. I no longer have a light controlled room for my office so the Alienware was getting too difficult to see with so much light (elevated blacks became an issue). The matte coating works perfect for my environment. Also super nice to have speakers built in for when I don’t want to use my iems or headphones. Burn in is covered by both the manufacturers warranty and the additional 2 or 3 year lg premium care warranty as I asked a LG rep myself. Love having hdmi 2.1 for my ps5 and Xbox series x too. I used to have a 270hz acer predator next to my aw3423dw for competitive fps games. Now, it’s everything I need in one monitor.
Edit: I keep commenting trying to explain the promotions and cash back but my comments keep getting deleted.
Yep I got the same discount an and it makes this monitor THE choice. A whole $250 cheaper than the 3225QF with no need to worry about raised blacks. 480hz mode an awesome bonus.
@@theyoungjawn For sure, I almost waited for the Asus but the deals on this monitor were too crazy to pass up. I know Asus would never drop the price enough compared to LG.
You definitely wasted your money on this for dumb consoles.
@@ZackSNetwork I have a pc with a 4090, a backup pc with a 3080ti and the consoles lol
meanwhile in Australia its still $2399 aud, the Alienware qd oleds are much cheaper here though
optimum did a side by side comparison as well and he certainly did not find much of a difference between these 2 monitors, granted that the LG came up on top due to the 480 mode that you can switch to on the fly.
The quality speakers is a real bonus as I literally use the built in speakers my current 4K LG monitor I'm currently using, the whole day and IEM at night. The lack of any speakersin the ASUS is quite a pain. I would swap RGB for decent speakers every time.
Ive been rocking the PG32UCDM for a couple months now! Absolutely love it! Just waiting for 21:9 oled with a 2160p vertical resolution!
Thoughts on the raised-blacks issue?
Overblown or irritating??
I’ve got 0 issues with this monitor! I’m in a light controlled environment
@@thepadster123 Non-issue for me on the FO32U2P for my use case (light controlled environment), which is basically the same panel. I personally think it's overblown just like how people were blowing up the matte coating on the LG. You will not notice the raised blacks at all when you are using it for regular use on color saturated content, which I would assume would be most of the time people use their screens. If there is any real nitpicking I can think of, the LG has some black crush that can be hard to fix and dulls shadow details, and the glossy screens can be harder to clean if you don't know how to do it properly (distilled water + clean microfiber towel).
@Tunnelsnakes
Thank you 🙏
If you don't mind me asking, Where did you get your PG32UCDM? I've been trying to buy one for over a month, but it's out of stock everywhere I look.
''DULL IN DESIGN'' WHAT! I love its design because of its super clean, professional looks. I love the design because it lacks all the 'Gaming' aesthetic. I enjoy gaming with my friends but I hate the typical RGB lights, shining a bright symbol onto my desk, I passed that age 30 years ago. I would pick the LG over the Gamer looks of the ROG if it had USB C, Dolby Vision and I'm undecided which screen type I prefer as I don't know which is more true to life.
I LOVE my AW3225QF ~ Never been happier
Lol
@@genlongtsang1093 ?
Got mine brand new just black screens,freezes and frame jumps everywhere returned in one day lol
@@_alice_synthesis_4258 Good news, you can just replace it because Dell has great service 👍
@@_alice_synthesis_4258 When did you get it and was it hdmi or dp you used?
I've been touting the potential advantages of glossy screens since 2011. Nice to see your take on this, Markus. 🙂
Good to see them side by side
Thanks for the review. I have the ASUS on back order and appreciate you spelling out your preferences so clearly. Anxious to lay my hands on this beast but don't think it will happen until June. Sigh...
The Asus warranty scandal ought to make you reconsider going with Asus!
I have a second hand dell monitor, it works well enough and was a tiny fraction of the price. Fair play for not pushing BS hype.
I mean, I currently have dual 32 inch 60 Hz refresh HD monitor for my set up. Yes it is a 1080P monitor and it’s a big 32 inch display so you could see the pixels. Definitely thinking about upgrading to a better monitor and this one was perfect because I did not want to compromise on the size of the display but at the same time I want a good quality display with high refresh rate. And this monitor fits everything 32 inches, 4K, 240 so high refresh rate. But the cherry on top is the fact that it’s an OLED which is a big deal because I can’t get over the fact that my main monitors for my main gaming PC set up are not sharp. And for other people, maybe they don’t really care or can’t even tell the difference but I could tell the difference due to the fact that I do daily drive a 15 ProMax, 23 M3 Max MacBook Pro 16in, 24 iPad Pro 13in, and an Ultra Watch. All these have OLED displays and definitely there’s a big difference between OLED and a regular non OLED display. But the price might be a little steep, but I’ll probably just buy one out of the two monitors and it will be my main monitor out of the 2.😊
Dang it I already have my eyes set on a 4k LG C3 42 screen. And now that OLED has hit regular sized monitors and I have a good income finally after all these years. OLED is gonna be a awesome upgrade for me with either size. :)
Its funny you joked about the LG having speakers, because I actually sold my 4k QD oled for the LG because I was tired of all the extra wires and space taken up by my bose speakers since the QD didnt have any sound built in.
I will say the QD definitely did "pop" way more in specific games like fortnite, the green grass and blue sky are just way more vivid on the QD vs WOLED
Now looking more into it. The LG32GS95UE actually imo with the semi matte and woled is better, With QD -OLED and glossy screen you get a purple tint on the screen, Blacks are lifted and it gives the illusion the colors are more saturated. Sorta like the edge lit issues but not blooming but its close.
I’m hoping LG releases a version of this monitor with glossy coating
How long can each of them last and how’s the warranty? Which one is more likely to have quality issue like burn-ins in the long term?
Dam was hoping the 1080 would be amazing. Only because im on a 3080 gpu and waiting for the 5090 gpu hence me going for 4 k but was hoping to play now at 1080 .
Great review btw love the comedy
Glad you enjoy :)
The ASUS PG32UCDM is such an amazing monitor looks so crisp and well built!
The PG32UCDM is aweome but actually for me and my fairly light room the glossy finish is a huge drawback and it is impossible to ignore reflections and the grey looking blacks. 🤢
Is it always grey or just when light is shining at it?
@@DekuDudein bad lighting conditions only. Get blinds or WOLED since all QDOLED panels suffer with bad lighting worse.
Having a matte finish is only pointless on QDOLED and glossy looks better on them. If you want matte get a WOLED panel since you are probably getting a matte panel because of bad lighting control.
In Australia, the Alienware 4K OLED is 1000 dollars cheaper currently than the LG and the Asus so it does not make sense to buy the other versions
I have this LG and going from a older LCD 4k to this new LG its way sharper in game its like going from 1440p to 4k. i don't understand why this is but its very noticeable in fine lines and textures and color range shows the detail of objects much better. Ive started to play older games more because they look so good now a huge surprise. these new oled's are a must i was not getting the value out of my games and my high end pc hardware. 240hz its very smooth and competitive and also no ghosting everything is snappy and clear when moving around in fps games even at lower refresh rates
I have a bright room as I don't want to work in the dark all day every day.
Downstairs I have a glossy TV that is next to the window and I absolutely hate the reflections during the day.
So I was thinking about this LG or the upcoming asus model with sima panel. But it is hard when a lot of reviewers prefer the QD OLED.
Just upgraded from 1080 to 2k with the 165hz Benq 27inch and I love it 😁
Cope
cope thats not even close
keep coping 😂😂😂
My next monitor shall have glossy finish.
I have the Alienware glossy and it’s much better than I expected. I don’t see any noticeable glare even though I have my windows behind me.
Glossy is absolute shit. Attracts fingerprints everywhere and the glare from a single light source is outrageous
@@lazyturfbattler Exactly what i thought but i dont have that issue. Also its not a touch screen to worry about finger prints. Yes it does get dirty if you rub your face on it but it comes off if you clean it and Yes you dont see this dirt as much on a matt display but you still need to clean it unless you want to save the dirt on your screen. I would rather be able to see the dirt and clean it than not see the dirt and invite germs. Switching from a matt monitor I love my gloss monitor as much.
Stop fingering your monitor then.@@lazyturfbattler
@@emmanuelj18. what aliebware has glossy screen? please let me know!!!!
I just swapped out a 240hz matte finish for a glossy 360hz and I'll never go back to matte
can u tell me the modelname of the 360hz please
I'm happy with the LG. For me it's a better option as my room gets a lot of sunlight so the matte screen fits for my situation. I honestly don't think you could go wrong with either one.
first of all you are in denial, because does matte stop reflections? No, worse it disperses it across the entire screen, raise blacks makes them gray, destroy depth, contrast, sharpness, & premium feel, makes it look cheap, but you think matte is good at the expense of everything else.
@ elliotpolanco159
Not sure how much you know about qd-oled but that’s the one that ‘raises blacks’ unless you’re gaming exclusively in the bat-cave
@@elliotpolanco159 How am I “in denial” when I never said matte stops reflections? I said…and the key words are…”for me” it fits “my” situation because of lighting. I have 2 other OLEDS in my home and I know how the reflections/lighting works. So with all that you said….im still happy with my purchase.
@@baltimore82 there is no "situation". matte doesn't solve anything, it doesn't reduce reflections, it spreads it worse & literally raises a bunch more.
@@thepadster123 you're a deceiver, i have the qd oled odyssey g9, glossy coating gives depth, sharpness, contrast, saturation & vibrancy, with premium feel, matte destroys all of that & raises blacks higher than the qd panel, you're dishonest, & worse matte even in the dark still lacks true blacks, & has a grayish haze in the entire display.
Glossy finish beats matte coating all day every day!
ordered the LG, not because i think its the best monitor, in europe ( or germany? ) they run a preorder bonus, 100€ off the price ( still more expensive then alienware ) but a 5year warranty that includes burn in. So i got the LG just to be "safe"
If after 5 years the monitor burns in, prices are so low i prob can just buy another one that will be way better by then. Even tough iam not sure where to go from here. There are small things to improve on these monitors but they got so good, what else is there really? Sure double or triple the brightness especially in 100% window, 1000hz, maybe 8k? but all that are so small upgrades in how you perceive them. i really expect to be happy with this monitor for a long long time, thats why im spending so much on it.
LG listen: Take the monitor in this review and add/improove: WOLED with glossy finish, pixel sound, slim silver design (like samsung) but without silver bezels, add USB-C charging/display, no remotes / smart TV stuff. Easy win.
I’ve tested both and the PG32UCDM blows this away. I play in a closet so completely light controlled and quiet and the fan on the 32GS95UE is audible and very similar to the 27GR95QE I owned before.
Ultimately there’s more choice for consumers and competition drives prices down so I’m all for this product being on the market.
the matte coating kills it for me. i hope there's a glossy (but not ridiculously glossy) version.
coating looks great. sitting in front of me now
@@bandit8623 did you try to clean it yet? I had the Aourus FO32U2 and returned it because it is very hard to clean without scratching it. Does the LG clean as easily as the matte IPS panels?
If it could drop to 27” without dropping to 1080p it would be a great monitor. It’s really only useful at 4k 32”.
Ill still get the lg even with the finish, the reason is i would be coming from a 24 inch 165 hz tn panel so it would still be a massive improvement. Also desk space, 2 monitors in 1 eliminates that issue. I will say i will also be waiting for price to drop.
that olympus map wallpaper is so cool🥺🥺💜
I feel ultrawide OLED monitors are relatively well priced, but 27" and 32" for $1000-2000 don't make much sense due to the lack of real estate. Also, as stated on your video, driving games at 4K and 240Hz is still some time away.
the more vibrant colours and pictures on the asus one is due to the qd oled pixels on the screen not the coating
100% agree. Glossy is just better because of contrast improvements.
The contrast is the same if not better in the LG since in the QD OLED the semi glossy finish makes black look grey in a light environment which looks even worse then IPS (believe me).
The reason that QD OLED looks better is not for the contrast but for the colors and sharpness.
An idea - would it work?
If these monitors look quite poor at 32" at 4K, then would the follwing work?
Set the monitor to the 1080p resolution setting. Then in game set the game resolution to 1440p. Nvidia DSR would pick that up and render the game at 1440p.
When I used to have a 1080p monitor, I used Nvida DSR as often as I could. Still do nowadays with a 1440p monitor.
I am lucky enough to own the PG27AQDM I know its only 1440p but I'm pretty much maxing out the 240hz and it is simply amazing.
Glad this is only an opinion. I love this monitor. A click of a button gives 480hz 1080p is just too OP.
Great video! What is the name of that second wallpaper shown--red background with sword guy?
it's probably from ghostrunner 1 or 2
They're all looking dandy but the improvements aren't substantial over the AWDF and nothing is making me wanna replace my LGC2 for the price.
Had one here and sent it back.
1) The coating is BAD. Like seriously my 27“ 4K LG got a mate coating but is nowhere as grainy as this one.
2) The HDR performance is awful. The colors are washed out and all over the place. Other reviewers messured it and it turned out the color tracking is completely off.
I can‘t recommend this monitor. Get something else.
Also 32“ is big, don‘t underestimate it. Not sure if 27“ isn’t better for me.
Matte coating is bad on a monitor and everyone speaks about this.
Also i notice with monitors you get ok HDR but its not like a LG CX or a midrange LG that does HDR. It will get you by and it might look decent but its not the wow factor, Which being on windows HDR isnt good their either so that makes it worse
I have this monitor and everything you said Im not experiencing. Sounds like you got a bad monitor.
@@michaelmichaelagnew8503 people justify their purchases I can’t base it off you a lot of people saying the same thing. This monitor isn’t close to a lg c3 or even c2.
It is well known that the QD-OLED has noticeably mmore color volume, especially at peak brightness, which it also has more of compared to LGs WOLED.
@@ghinochips5842 true.. WOLED for the WIN.. QD-OLED fake blacks... so bad.. I never buy again an QD-OLED.. Always WOLED
How are the blacks? I havent heard anything good about them unless your in a dark room with no light. Whats the point of going OLED without perfect blacks like what you get with WOLED regardless of the light in the background. Think thats more of an issue with glossy monitors vs matte than QD-OLED, though I could be wrong.
@@michaelmichaelagnew8503 Blacks are perfect, unless your room is moderately lit. Dont worry about it.
@@inceptionsd in DARK rooms Blacks are rly good.
ASUS monitors are made with Samsung panels the last I checked. Samsung high end TVs use that glossy screen as well and it's a huge improvement over the matte.
Samsung just teased new monitors coming out soon so I'm assuming it'll be a better version of that ASUS.
What’s a good 4K monitor if you’re coming from a top end TV?
I was considering the ASUS. But after their warranty fiasco covered by Gamer's Nexus I just can't support them anymore. Thought about the Alienware, but I remember the HORRIBLE reliability issues I had with them back in the day (thankfully their customer service was AWESOME, again, back in the day) so I've had them off my list for quite a while. We'll see how this monitor turns out.
qd oled feels like im playing on crazy good tv, this monitor feels like im playing on a gaming monitor. The colors are better on the qd oled but its not a deal breaker. The matt coating its not a big deal at all feels like all the other monitors ive owned. I got mine tax free for 1299 which is the same price after taxes for the AW3225qf, both amazing monitors whatever you can get a better deal for. For sure you need a high end pc im running a 7900xtx with 7800x3d it handels 4k easily. I wouldnt go below a rtx4080 or 7900xt with a 7800x3d and up.
I have a lot of light on my monitors as it is, glossy wouldn’t be good for me
Matte coating is literally why I want to buy the LG.
same, had an old acer screen between 2009 and 2020 (literally one of the first flatscreens they had) and it had a glossy coating, when I had direct sunlight from my windows behind me or ceiling light at night I always saw myself reflecting in the screen in dark games which was so annoying and the reason why i went for matte coating the monitor itself never broke after all those years, I gave it to my aunt and she is still using it which i find kinda amazing
Good review! Love the real world aspect! (Just thinking it will be funny in 30 years when people look back and laugh at our sophisticated technology, like we see CRTs and 100lbs rear projection 720p TVs from early 2000s).
Waiting for another live stream with Carl and superchats... You're better off script, imho.
Thanks for everything
I had this monitor for about a week and it was nice, but I just kept thinking about my iMac Retina Display and how the colors, the clarity and text even looked -- sure they made some improvements on the monitor to be top of the line, but missing a remote was an odd one, and that the monitor's GUI should have been modeled from the C2/C3 series instead of making it a push button -- no reason why it couldn't have had more modes for productivity and gaming combined given the price tag was $1400
What gpu is recommended for this monitor?
please add chapters to your video so people can find the information they want easier
Hey question off topic from where I can download that Apex wallpaper? Thanks in advance.
What's peoples' opinion on 1440 oled vs say a 4k ips. I currently game at 1440 with ips monitor. Looking to get a new monitor. If you had to choose between 1440 oled, vs 4k ips... what's your choice???
I run a 4070 ti super with a 14700k
I only play Apex legends and its locked to 300 fps. What Monitor would you choose? 4k 240hz or 1440p 360hz? or 1080p 480hz on this one?
i went with the msi 271 qrx
Nice to see someone else's thoughts QD vs W OLED.
It's more glossy versus matt
Purple qled sucks. Matt WOLED also. I need glosy woled.
Returned mine. For $1500 it just kept minimizing every time I loaded up a game.
So it was basically making my games unplayable and I had to return it and plug in my old monitor 💀
It only worked on the 480 hz mode which looked blurry
That only happens to me on COD i thought i was the only one! after like 1 minute its fine though
How would you compare the PG32UCDM and the Gigabyte FO32U2P?
I had both. Sold the Asus for the GB. Regretted it a few days later. The GB is just calibrated weirdly. And the way they handle their brightness settings with APL stabilize mode is annoying.
Is the anti glare coating of this monitor the same as lg 27gp950?
I have 27gp950, but its coating is like semi-glossy (not quite matte!) and I can see myself in it vaguely!
thanks for great review
Similar to the GP950, better than the 1440p OLED GR95 (less moiré)
This might be off topic but where did you get the animated wallpapers? Especially the one at 8:11
Wallpaper engine probably
How about I give you an offer that you can't refuse.
Sense you have a lot of monitors you give the last year's lg monitor 🤨 ( gun in the table)
I don't think you can refuse it
I live in germany and I can get the LG for 1260 €, while the Asus costs 1700€. Even the cheapest (non curved) QD-OLED the MSI 321URX costs 1400€. Do you think glossy coating and the QD panel is worth the extra price?
Ich überlege gerade genauso. :D
@@DekuDude I did end up buying one and I'm very happy with it. I do now prefer the slightly matte coating compared to a glossy one. (I have a galaxy book with a glossy OLED for comparasion). If you have any other questions feel free to ask :)
@@wachi5559 Matt ist nett bei heller Umgebung, aber ich denke, bei mir wird es dann doch der Alienware. Den Preis des Asus finde ich nicht gerechtfertigt und ich mag das Bild möglichst klar und spiele ohnehin in dunkler Umgebung. Da scheint mir der AW etwas knalliger als der LG.
@@DekuDude Ja, wenn einen curved nicht stört und man kein Problem mit Licht hat dann ist der Alienware sicher ne gute Option
I'm curious about Asus PG32UCDP releasing this Autumn. Also WOLED with dual mode 240/480hz. How it will be comparing to that Lg
I tested all 3 monitors, Alienware is out of the question. Asus is great but i dont think its better then the LG. The mate coating is more like a semi gloss not the same mate as the older LG models. I prefer the LG all day.
What GPU and CPU do I need for this LG 32gs95ue monitor?
Asus PG32UCDM feels to me is the flagship of top monitors to get. Next to that is MSI URX and this last lol
Then again, Asus is supposed to release this panel with a glossy finish
And woleds have deeper blacks, so better for general media consumption
WOLED’s do not have deeper blacks in a dark environment.
since the 3423dw i've known that qd-oled is the superior tech, burn-ins pending. In addition to a wider color gamut of quantum dot, the color volume of WOLED's just abysmal, once the 4k QD-OLEDs came out i jumped on it and i'm not looking back.
for me it is a very easy choice, buy a qdoled tv and a woled monitor, I play esport in monitor and 50 50 for single player game anyway.
I don’t have a choice on the light in my room. I have too many windows so the matte would probably be the best for me.
I bought this monitor recently and I’m loving it
Un related question but im tryna buy a pc and i wanna get a amd ryzen 7 7700x and a radeon 7900xt is this a good combo?
Spend the extra and get a 7800x3D
About the sponsor, I looked everywhere but wasn’t able to find the 1000 nits brightness Helios 16
I've been looking to buy the Asus PG32UCDM for about a month now, but I can't find one. Everywhere I look, it's out of stock. Where is a good place to get one?
new egg pre order, also, b&h is launching them on june 2nd for the first time, so theyre youre best bet
What if I just want to use it as a tv with Apple TV 4K ? Is it overkill ? I judt want it to watch shows and movies.
Did you buy it? I was going to use it with an Apple Tv as well.
I'm keen to see what you think of the gigabyte Aorus and the other MSI (the more expensive one with the terminator brain built into it)
I wonder what the price would be if they skipped the 1080p 480hz mode and removed the speakers
does the lg have a fan?
Why is he not mentioning the raised black of QD-OLED due to ambient light ?
probably because he is sponsored by Asus.
I’m not too keen on having a 4K monitor. But I am definitely interested in a 1440p OLED monitor. Do those exist?
yes. example alienware 360hz
Most of the OLEDs are 1440p
Can it be used at 1440p 144 hz or 240 hz
Loving your videos as I continue to figure out what I want to buy. I just upgraded my PC 7800x3d + 2080s. But I'm still 1080p 240hz gaming. I've never gamed on 1440 or 4k. So I honestly have zero clue which way to go. I mostly play FPS games....cs2 and cs2 lol. I'll keep my zowie xl2546 as a secondary monitor. But wanna play games like helldivers or red dead etc on a better resolution. There are so many options out there that my head is spinning. Do I go with say an MSI MPG 360hz 1440p....do I go with a 240hz 4k. I just have zero clue because I have zero experience with either platforms. Would you have a solid suggestion of where I would find my sweet spot with a budget of around 1500 CAD? Thanks for any help or suggestion you may give in advance.
Man that 2080 super is holding you back. It’s slower than a 3060ti. The 7800x3d is meant for 4070ti Super/RX 7900xt and above.
@@ZackSNetwork Hahaha I brain farted it. It's a 4080s....my old card was a 2080s.
@@llabelle4367 if you really have a 2080s , keep rocking it , dont be embarrassed if you only have that card its still a decent card. don't let anyone pressure you into upgrading.
@@msg360 nope definitely have the 4080. I think I've decided to go with the MSI MPG 271QRX
@@llabelle4367 yeah thats a good monitor and 1440p will work better with your 4080 in the long run.
I had the asus on pre order and cancelled it. I ended up ordering the Alienware last week instead. With tax there was a $460 difference between the asus and the Alienware in my area. I couldn’t justify spending that much more just to get the asus. I’m hoping the Alienware won’t disappoint. I plan on keeping my asus pg27aqdm for my second monitor and for competitive games that might struggle to push 240hz at 4k. I would have liked to have the asus because it matched my setup better but just wasn’t worth it with such a big price difference.
i don't think you did a great choice! for fps the alienware is curved (not the best for competitive), active cooling (soundy) and matte finish (horrible) !!! well yea the price is better but idk
@@Dragostream I have had the pg27aqdm for over a year now. It’s been a rock solid monitor for me. I have not seen a qd oled in person yet to compare against it but I’ve been very happy either way. I’ll know the difference in a weeks time I guess when I get the Alienware and have them side by side. On another note, the Alienware is a glossy finish not matte……Also the Alienware does not have an aggressive curve like my old samsung g7 did so I don’t think I’ll have trouble adapting. Once my eyes got used to it I didn’t mind the agressive g7 curve either. Curved or flat is just a personal preference thing. Not really sure where the so called mistake lies though… saving $460 going with the Alienware and putting along side the existing monitor I have been very happy with just seems like the logical thing to do. Plus it freed up some money for a Dell monitor arm to go with it.
Also every reviewer has stated the Alienware does not have any audible sound from the fan. And I game with a headset so that doesn’t matter to me unless there’s a fan failure down the road.
@@dustygood044944g Your points about the DELL monitor are valid! However, I had the PG27AQDM monitor for 3 months and then I sold it, because the MATTE finish you don't realize how bad it is until you compare it to a GLOSSY one side by side made it look like a Full HD monitor, as it ruined the image quality so much. Definitely a monitor for competitive gaming, but with poor image quality. The dell yea is solid monitor
@@dustygood044944g
Please, tell me what do you think about the QD glossy vs the matte W-oled when you get your new monitor
So ultrawide or 32inch? I'm looking at the two types and dunno what to get in for OLED
it comes down to the resolution. All the ultrawides are only 1440p I believe where as the 32 inch are 4K. I personally went with a 32inch 4K and love it.
I had the PG32UCDM but it suffered from the blanking issue a tried all the fixes online and nothing worked for me it appears to be a bug with the proximity sensor on them
The asus is about 400-500€ more than the lg in germany
The difference between qd and woled are much bigger than a glossy or matte finish.
Yeah, if you're spending that much on a monitor, even the smaller details count. I'd pick the Asus as well.
Kinda off question but do you have a gaming nvidia control panel settings video?
This LG is great, don't pick the ASUS guys. Don't do that to yourself.
Just grabbed the LG for $980 out the door
Lately all i had was LG monitors. This looks amazing as well and the semi matte coating isnt a issue. The issue is more QD OLED / Glossy screen which puts out a purpleish tint and the blacks are lifted but no one talks about that
Meanwhile the LG holds its contrast pure blacks and it doesn't look like a mirror but that gets overlooked lol
Would a rtx 4070ti super be a compatible with this monitor
yes
I just cant get used to the redness of the qd oleds. Thats why i chose the LG
I had the ASUS and the orange tint you get from HDR mode is absolutely crap. You cant change the colour temp to your liking, being locked out of changing settings imo is ridicules. Glossy panel aside, looking at qd oled as a whole and the amount of issues with the display being prone to micro scratches and even cleaning the display given you issues id personally stay away. I have the LG on preorder so will judge for myself but qd oled is not the one
Ok so I’m new to all this Somone be real with me is this monitor or is the ultra gear 45 inch curve better