One thing we can say about ergonomic high-resolution screens is that they are often more expensive than other types.

Of course, during a sale or something, you may still buy some at a decent price, but basically, things are pretty much the same, and they have been for a couple of years.

This sort of display, on the other hand, generally includes high-end features that match the costs, usually better availed by media professionals.

And, in today’s LG 32UN880-B Review, we’ll look if the features of this monitor really match its salty prices. So, without further ado, let’s see if this monitor is truly worth the money it costs right now.

Design

Because this monitor is from the same line as the LG 27UN880-B, they are almost identical.

The overall sizes are the most significant difference between the two, with this one being 32 inches long and measuring: 28.1 x 16 x 25.2 inches.

Aside from that, it’s completely finished in the mainstream matte black color. It also features 3-sided borderless bezels, which helps it fit within the contemporary category.

The stand, like with nearly any ergonomic display, is the thing that makes it stand out, and it’s frequently the display’s masterpiece. 

The stand features a matte black design and several adjustments, including Tilt, Height, Swivel, Pivot, Extend, and Retract, all of which contribute to this monitor being regarded as fully ergonomic.

When we look at the rear of the display, we can see straight away that they chose to keep the entire panel plain and sturdy. The whole rear is devoid of eye-catching features, with just the LG logo lending some attention. 

It’s also worth noting that this monitor has VESA support, allowing you to mount it on the wall if desired. There are also 2x 5W out speakers with decent sound, nothing spectacular, but it does have a nice quality running in.

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Connectors

We can also see that there is a bunch of connectors, which is typical for this price range. This display includes 2x HDMI, 1x HDMI, 1x USB-C, 1x Headphone-out, 2x USB downstream ports.

Features

Panel type

One of the earliest and most obvious signs that the display will be professional-focused is the IPS panel. 

The two most common panel types for this display category are IPS and VA, with the latter offering lower costs but worse color accuracy.

Because of its low color accuracy and viewing angles, the TN is a panel that should not be considered for a professional display. 

Of course, each panel has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, but the IPS’ excellent viewing angles and color accuracy make it one of the finest panel options for professional displays. 

The IPS panel also allows the display to have great levels of color gamut and supported colors, but we’ll get further into these features in the image quality section.

Brightness

In order to keep the pricing as low as possible, they opted not to use the best brightness ratio available for displays at the time.

Instead, they took a step back and increased the LG 32UN880-B‘s brightness to 350 nits.

This brightness ratio is sufficient to ensure that you see the right pictures even while using the display during the day.

Also, if the screen is exposed to sunlight while you’re using it, you can be confident that the brightness ratio and the IPS’ increased viewing angles will allow you to view the exact pictures without difficulty.

Refresh rate and Response time

They included support for AMD FreeSync to keep the pictures smoother and compensate for the display’s relatively low refresh rate, which will decrease screen tearing throughout your use. 

Unfortunately, this monitor only has a 60Hz refresh rate, which isn’t the greatest you can get right now.

On the other hand, we must keep in mind that this display is somewhat niched, and the targeted consumers aren’t very concerned with the image’s smoothness. 

Also, at this price range, the best this monitor could offer was 75hz, which would be beneficial but would also add a few dollars to the monitor’s final price. 

This monitor features a 5ms response time, which is an unnecessary feature for professionals because it can’t do anything other than reduce the command to screen speed. 

Another frequent characteristic to see in this sort of monitor is the 5ms figure, which is more than enough for professional displays.

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Image Overall Quality

One thing to keep in mind is that the LG 32UN880-B and its 27-inch version have nearly identical features, so if you don’t want a 32-inch screen, the 27-inch one should suffice. 

Both have the same image quality, however owing to its larger size, this one has a lower image sharpness. 

The 32-inch, on the other hand, is a better match for the 4K resolution, since there will be enough screen space to avoid displaying tiny pictures owing to the high resolution. 

As a result, the 32-inch model has a clear advantage in terms of general usability and image quality.

Furthermore, thanks to the real 10-bit pattern supporting up to 1.06B of colors, this monitor can achieve ridiculous levels of color gamut, making this feature a must-have for media professionals. 

Also, this monitor offers a DCI-P3 95 percent color gamut, which is broader than sRGB, but you must ensure that the programs you use support this sort of gamut. 

To help with all of this, they chose to add HDR 10 support, which increases the contrast between colors and darkens the shadows even more. 

Of course, if you’re looking for a monitor just for HDR compatibility and want to get the most out of it, an HDR 600 or HDR 1000 display is the way to go. 

So, in general, we can conclude that this monitor is a better choice than its 27-inch counterpart, at least in terms of features, because it is larger and has a higher resolution. 

However, keep in mind that this model costs $200 more than its younger brother, so the  27-inch version may be preferable for you in the end, depending on your needs.

Final thoughts

When to buy it

If you need a good 32-inch 4K ergonomic monitor, you surely won’t go wrong with the LG 32UN880-B.

Note, however, that its 27-inch version is costing 200 bucks less, so depending on your needs it may be better to afford this one and save some money, as both have basically the same features. 

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