LG 32UL950-W, a very versatile 4K monitor [Review]

In this peculiar time of teleworking in Actualidad Gadget We have gotten to work with the monitors, an essential element to create a work environment that is not only comfortable, but also healthy, so we recommend that you stay tuned for our future recommendations in the coming dates.

We have been testing the large, high-resolution LG 32UL950-W monitor with functionalities designed for a work environment and connectivity. Discover with us which have been the characteristics that we liked the most about this monitor that will also serve you to play a game of your favorite game or for long hours of work.

Design and materials

We start as always with a point that takes on special relevance, and that is that we are going to place this monitor in our home, and that it will inevitably require space and compatibility conditions. 

This monitor is made of white plastic on the back and black plastic on the frames. There are no "bright" sections for early deterioration and it appears quite robust on our first impressions. If you liked it you can buy it directly98% 1300 1 5 ms 60 Hz Color White" data-aawp-geotargeting="true" data-aawp-click-tracking="title"> HERE.

• Size: 718,2 x 598,0 x 231,2 mm
• Weight : with base: 11,6 Kg
• Weight : without stand: 5,9 Kg
• Vertical mobility, but not horizontal

We have a base that carries most of the weight, It is built in a mixture of plastic and metal with a brushed aluminum finish, which also makes us think that at the level of resistance we will not have any problem with the passage of time, something to be appreciated considering the dimensions.

For its part, there is a joystick in the lower area of ​​the frame to operate the menus, crescent-shaped base that tries to minimize the space occupied on our work table and height adjustment as much as possible, something essential in a product of these conditions and that not all brands take into account.

Technical characteristics

We go to the purely technical section, although we know LG panels well, it never hurts to take into account that we enjoy 31,5 inches in an UltraWide format with maximum resolution UHD (3840 x 2160) on a NanoIPS panel of the firm itself. This panel will then give us a 180 degree viewing angle.

For its part we have a 360nits minimum brightness and 450nits maximum, somewhat above average for this type of product, which makes for an interesting saturation effect.

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• 98% range DCI-P3
• VESA Display HDR

Panel color depth is 8 bit + A-FRC (simulates 10 bit), so we have absolute compatibility with technology HDR, with small differences to the downside of what would be the latest generation HDR 10, however, it is a remarkable feature and that usually makes the price of the product more expensive, it seems more than correct in this section.

We have a ratio of 1300: 1 contrast, 5ms response speed which is borderline acceptable to play and a 60 Hz refresh rate That is not bad at all given the complex characteristics, enough in an IPS panel with HDR technology.

Connectivity and sound

The monitor lacks practically nothing in the connectivity section, we have a port HDMI, a port DisplayPort y two USB-C ports at the image level. Accompanied by a port AUX y two USB 3.1 Traditional.

These USB-C ports have Thunderbolt compatibility 3 and as we have seen in the tests they are able to provide ennergy to our device up to 60W while simultaneously transferring 4K image (up to two monitors simultaneously) and 40 Gb / s data transmission. This USB-C will work with the system Daisy Chain for double external monitoring, which we have not been able to test.

As for the two speakers at the bottom that do not shine excessively because of their bass, they will serve to get us out of a hurry but they will hardly help us to work on a technical level. I recommend purchasing external and dedicated speakers, taking advantage of their AUX input.

In the connectivity section, it is difficult for me to miss something, in addition, those USB-C ports can be used both to charge a device and to connect a keyboard or a mouse through the USB 3.1 ports that are next to it, that is, allows us to do without an alternative HUB, and that will save more space.

User experience

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Once the monitor is placed, we must remember that we have hardware compatible with VESA system that we can anchor on the wall. From my point of view, a monitor of this size looks more and is more productive with a compatible mobile stand.

In terms of connectivity, nothing can be missed, although two USB 3.1 ports may fall short considering that we would like to use it as a HUB for our computer. However, we could expand it through any of the USB-C ports, we do not know if it would produce any kind of interference.

Having USB-C ports compatible with Thunerbolt 3 technology is especially convenient with devices such as Apple's MacBook Pro due to its versatility. In this section my general experience has been quite good, especially if you are looking for a monitor Ultra Wide which has the advantage of being able to work on a split screen in a more natural way.

As a disadvantage we have a refresh rate anchored in lThe 60Hz and 5ms response speed, which are in the average of the monitors but which will not give us an experience especially dedicated to «gaming». However, its versatility with the HDR panel does focus it on a consumption of multimedia content, ignoring the adjusted quality of the speakers. It is an interesting alternative for example for video consoles such as PlayStation 4 Pro where we have tested it with results in line with expectations.

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