Buying Guide
The Best 32-Inch Curved Gaming Monitors
From the 32GS60QC to the Odyssey Neo G7: four monitors ranked on refresh rate and screen size, with who should skip each one.
By The PC Journal editorial team
11 min read4 products evaluated
32-inch screens fit a standard desk depth, but resolution changes how close you can sit. Every monitor here measures about 32 inches, is curved and refreshes at 120Hz or more, ordered by refresh rate.
Our comparison rests on published figures for refresh rate, resolution and size; nothing here was tested in-house, and where a maker leaves out response, we say so.
Quick Picks
Our 4 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
LG UltraGear 32GS60QC-B
The cheapest way into this group, below the VG32WQ3B.
Best for: Getting 1000R curved screen for the least money.
Our take Check price for LG UltraGear 32GS60QC-B (opens in a new tab)
VA Panel
ASUS TUF Gaming VG32WQ3B
A VA panel.
Best for: Buyers who want a VA panel.
Our take Check price for ASUS TUF Gaming VG32WQ3B (opens in a new tab)
Premium Pick
Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 32-inch
A Mini LED backlight Samsung calls Quantum Matrix at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor.
Our take Check price for Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 32-inch (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
CRUA 32-inch 4K 160Hz Curved
A 1500R curve.
Best for: Buyers who want 1500R curve.
Our take Check price for CRUA 32-inch 4K 160Hz Curved (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The cheapest way into this group, below the VG32WQ3B. | Getting 1000R curved screen for the least money. | Check price for LG UltraGear 32GS60QC-B (opens in a new tab) |
| A VA panel. | Buyers who want a VA panel. | Check price for ASUS TUF Gaming VG32WQ3B (opens in a new tab) |
| A Mini LED backlight Samsung calls Quantum Matrix at the highest price in the group. | Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor. | Check price for Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 32-inch (opens in a new tab) |
| A 1500R curve. | Buyers who want 1500R curve. | Check price for CRUA 32-inch 4K 160Hz Curved (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 4
LG UltraGear 32GS60QC-B on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
LG's 32GS60QC is a 32-inch 1440p screen at 180Hz with a tight 1000R curve.
Best for
- Getting 1000R curved screen for the least money.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when hDR10 support without a DisplayHDR certificatio is a problem.
Why we like it
It costs a fraction of the 4K models and asks far less of the graphics card. It matches the VG32WQ3B on refresh rate (180Hz). On screen size it ties with the Odyssey Neo G7 and the CRUA 32 4K at 32 inches.
Like the VG32WQ3B, it has a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution, while the Odyssey Neo G7 uses a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution. No other pick in this guide offers a 99% sRGB color gamut; compare the VG32WQ3B, which has a 90% DCI-P3 color gamut. It also comes with two HDMI inputs and one DisplayPort. It undercut the VG32WQ3B and every other pick on price at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 180Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 32 inches
- Response: 1ms
- HDR: HDR10
- Color gamut: 99% sRGB
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync
Pros
- 180Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- 99% sRGB colour coverage
- FreeSync to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- HDR10 support without a DisplayHDR certification
VA Panel2 of 4
ASUS TUF Gaming VG32WQ3B on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASUS's VG32WQ3B is a curved 31.5-inch 1440p VA screen at 180Hz.
Best for
- Buyers who want a VA panel.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: a VA panel that can smear dark transitions.
Why we like it
VA contrast and the large size suit slower single-player games. It matches the 32GS60QC on refresh rate (180Hz). Like the 32GS60QC, it has a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution, while the Odyssey Neo G7 uses a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution.
No other pick in this guide offers a 90% DCI-P3 color gamut; compare the 32GS60QC, which has a 99% sRGB color gamut. It also comes with a 3-year warranty and 90% DCI-P3 coverage. On price it sat second of 4, between the cheaper 32GS60QC and the pricier CRUA 32 4K, at the time of writing. The trade-off is screen size; for more, the 32GS60QC comes in at 32 inches.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 180Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 31.5 inches
- Panel: VA
- Color gamut: 90% DCI-P3
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync
- Warranty: 3-year
Pros
- 180Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- 90% DCI-P3 colour coverage
- FreeSync to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- a VA panel that can smear dark transitions
- Screen size trails the 32GS60QC (32 inches)
- Costs more than the 32GS60QC at the time of writing
Premium Pick3 of 4
Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 32-inch on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Samsung's Odyssey Neo G7 uses a Mini LED backlight behind a 32-inch 4K screen at 165Hz.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the 32GS60QC, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
The 1000R curve is steep for a 16:9 monitor, and its Quantum HDR2000 label is Samsung's own rating rather than a VESA tier. It reaches 2,000 nits peak with Quantum HDR 2000, and CoreSync lighting on the back matches on-screen colours. The 1000R curve fills your view.
On refresh rate it sits mid-pack at 165Hz: the 32GS60QC offers 180Hz, and the CRUA 32 4K comes in at 160Hz. It shares a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution with the CRUA 32 4K; the VG32WQ3B goes with a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution. Reaching 165Hz at 4K needs DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC or HDMI 2.1 on your graphics card, and a GPU able to render well above 100fps at 4K.
G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. At our last price check it topped the group, with the CRUA 32 4K the nearest cheaper option.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 165Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 32 inches
- Response: 1ms
- Adaptive sync: G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro
Pros
- 165Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro to reduce screen tearing
- Mini LED backlight Samsung calls Quantum Matrix
Cons
- Costs more than the 32GS60QC at the time of writing
Also Consider4 of 4
CRUA 32-inch 4K 160Hz Curved on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
CRUA's 32-inch 4K screen curves at 1500R and runs at 160Hz with built-in speakers.
Best for
- Buyers who want 1500R curve.
Skip if
- Skip it if refresh rate matters most to you; the 32GS60QC offers 180Hz.
Why we like it
The maker specifies an HDMI 2.1 input. Its 160Hz refresh rate is the lowest in this group; the 32GS60QC leads at 180Hz. On screen size it ties with the 32GS60QC and the Odyssey Neo G7 at 32 inches.
Like the Odyssey Neo G7, it has a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution, while the 32GS60QC uses a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution. It is the only pick here with a 120% sRGB color gamut; the 32GS60QC has a 99% sRGB color gamut instead. Reaching 160Hz at 4K needs DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC or HDMI 2.1 on your graphics card, and a GPU able to render well above 100fps at 4K. Its price falls between the VG32WQ3B and the Odyssey Neo G7, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 160Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 32 inches
- Color gamut: 120% sRGB
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync
Pros
- 160Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- 120% sRGB colour coverage
- FreeSync to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- Refresh rate trails the 32GS60QC (180Hz)
- Costs more than the 32GS60QC at the time of writing
How We Chose These 32-Inch Curved Gaming Monitors
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- What we compared
- We compared four monitors on refresh rate, resolution, screen size and response, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house.
- The shared baseline
- All 4, from the 32GS60QC to the CRUA 32 4K, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The VG32WQ3B and the CRUA 32 4K give no response; the Odyssey Neo G7 gives no color gamut.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the 32GS60QC ($150 to $250) to the Odyssey Neo G7 ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a 32-Inch Curved Gaming Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Refresh rate across these picks
Here refresh rate runs from 160Hz on the CRUA 32 4K to 180Hz on the 32GS60QC. The 32GS60QC is the pick for refresh rate.
Screen size
Here screen size runs from 31.5 inches on the VG32WQ3B to 32 inches on the 32GS60QC. Start with the 32GS60QC if screen size decides it.
Color gamut
The 32GS60QC lists 99% sRGB; the VG32WQ3B lists 90% DCI-P3; the CRUA 32 4K lists 120% sRGB. Rule out the mismatches before looking at price.
Features beyond the spec table
The VG32WQ3B: a 3-year warranty. The Odyssey Neo G7: a 1000R curved screen. The CRUA 32 4K: built-in speakers.
Budget
$150 to $250 buys the 32GS60QC and the VG32WQ3B; $250 to $500 buys the CRUA 32 4K; $500 to $1000 buys the Odyssey Neo G7 at our last check.
How to Choose a 32-Inch Curved Gaming Monitor
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Getting 1000R curved screen for the least money | 32GS60QC | The cheapest way into this group, below the VG32WQ3B |
| Buyers who want a VA panel | VG32WQ3B | A VA panel |
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor | Odyssey Neo G7 | A Mini LED backlight Samsung calls Quantum Matrix at the highest price in the group |
| Buyers who want 1500R curve | CRUA 32 4K | A 1500R curve |
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Key specs side by side
The 32GS60QC leads on refresh rate at 180Hz, ahead of the VG32WQ3B at 180Hz. "Not listed" means the maker leaves that figure out.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32GS60QC | 180Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 32 inches | 1ms |
| VG32WQ3B | 180Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 31.5 inches | Not listed |
| Odyssey Neo G7 | 165Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | 1ms |
| CRUA 32 4K | 160Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
The 32GS60QC was the lowest-priced pick and the Odyssey Neo G7 the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $150 to $250 | 32GS60QC, VG32WQ3B |
| About $250 to $500 | CRUA 32 4K |
| About $500 to $1000 | Odyssey Neo G7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Odyssey Neo G7 worth paying more than the 32GS60QC?
On the figures both makers state, it adds little. It does not win everywhere: the 32GS60QC still leads on refresh rate (180Hz). The 32GS60QC was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if a feature outside the spec sheet matters to you.
What makes the 32GS60QC the Lowest Price Here?
It earns the label for the cheapest way into this group, below the VG32WQ3B. It suits getting 1000R curved screen for the least money.
Do the 32GS60QC and the Odyssey Neo G7 differ on resolution?
The 32GS60QC and the VG32WQ3B use 2560x1440 (1440p); the Odyssey Neo G7 and the CRUA 32 4K use 3840x2160 (4K).
Beyond the specs, what sets the 32GS60QC and the VG32WQ3B apart?
The 32GS60QC: a 1000R curved screen. The VG32WQ3B: a 1500R curved 31.5-inch screen. The Odyssey Neo G7: a Mini LED backlight Samsung calls Quantum Matrix.
Who should choose the VG32WQ3B?
The VG32WQ3B carries our VA Panel label for a VA panel. It ranks second of 4 here.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the 32GS60QC, chosen for the cheapest way into this group, below the VG32WQ3B. Look at the VG32WQ3B for a VA panel, the Odyssey Neo G7 for a Mini LED backlight Samsung calls Quantum Matrix at the highest price in the group and the CRUA 32 4K for a 1500R curve if those matter more to you.
Measure desk depth before buying a larger screen.