Buying Guide
The Best 32-Inch Gaming Monitors
Six 32-inch gaming monitors, mostly 4K, from a 1440p curved budget screen to 240Hz QD-OLED, compared on refresh, HDR and ports.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read6 products evaluated
A 32-inch screen suits a deeper desk, and at that size 4K matches the pixel density of 1440p at 27 inches. Most picks here are 4K, so check that your graphics card can drive it.
We compared listed specifications; we did not test these monitors.
Quick Picks
Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Best Warranty
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDMA 3-year warranty that lists burn-in coverage.
Best for: Long-term OLED ownership.
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Best for Bright Rooms
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 32-inchA Glare Free coating listed as 54% less glossy.
Best for: Rooms with windows or overhead lights.
Check price for Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 32-inch on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best Dual-Mode
LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B4K at 165Hz or 1080p at 330Hz.
Best for: Mixing story games and shooters.
Check price for LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best Mini LED
Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 32-inchA Mini LED backlight on a 1000R curve.
Best for: Avoiding OLED burn-in.
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Best Value 4K OLED
MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLEDA 165Hz QD-OLED with a 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 port.
Best for: Consoles and PCs on one screen.
Check price for MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best Budget 32-Inch
LG UltraGear 32GS60QC-B1440p at 180Hz on a 1000R curve.
Best for: Mid-range graphics cards.
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Our Picks
Best Warranty1 of 6
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM
The ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM pairs a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED panel at 240Hz with a 3-year warranty that lists burn-in coverage.
Best for
- Long-term OLED ownership.
Skip if
- Pass on it if oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
It also carries 90W USB-C power delivery for a laptop. It matches the Odyssey G8 G81SF on refresh rate (240Hz). Like the Odyssey G8 G81SF and MAG 321UP, it has a QD-OLED panel, while the 32GX850A uses an OLED panel.
Like the Odyssey G8 G81SF and 32GX850A, it has a DisplayHDR True Black 400, while the 32GS60QC uses an HDR10. A G-SYNC Compatible is unique to it among these picks, while the 32GS60QC uses a FreeSync. Reaching 240Hz 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.
Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the 32GX850A.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 240Hz
- Resolution
- 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size
- 32 inches
- Panel
- QD-OLED
- Response
- 0.03ms
- HDR
- DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Color gamut
- 99% DCI-P3
- Adaptive sync
- G-SYNC Compatible
- USB-C
- Yes
- Warranty
- 3-year
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the 32GS60QC at the time of writing
Best for Bright Rooms2 of 6
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 32-inch
Samsung's G81SF puts a 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K into a 32-inch screen.
Best for
- Rooms with windows or overhead lights.
Skip if
- Pass on it if oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
Its Glare Free coating cuts reflections that glossy OLEDs show in bright rooms, and it detects logos and taskbars to dim them. On refresh rate it ties with the PG32UCDM at 240Hz. It shares a QD-OLED panel with the PG32UCDM and MAG 321UP; the 32GX850A goes with an OLED panel.
It shares a DisplayHDR True Black 400 with the PG32UCDM and 32GX850A; the 32GS60QC goes with an HDR10. You also get a Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film and logo and taskbar detection to dim static elements. Reaching 240Hz 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.
Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 240Hz
- Resolution
- 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size
- 32 inches
- Panel
- QD-OLED
- Response
- 0.03ms
- HDR
- DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Adaptive sync
- G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
Best Dual-Mode3 of 6
LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B
LG's 32GX850A runs 4K at 165Hz or switches to 1080p at 330Hz for fast shooters.
Best for
- Mixing story games and shooters.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
Its glossy OLED finish looks punchy in a dim room but reflects more in a bright one. On refresh rate it ties with the Odyssey Neo G7 and the MAG 321UP at 165Hz. You get an OLED panel here, which sets it apart from the MAG 321UP and its a QD-OLED panel.
It shares a DisplayHDR True Black 400 with the PG32UCDM and Odyssey G8 G81SF; the 32GS60QC goes with an HDR10. 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. Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk.
G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. It was priced above the MAG 321UP and below the PG32UCDM at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 165Hz
- Resolution
- 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size
- 32 inches
- Panel
- OLED
- Response
- 0.03ms
- HDR
- DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Adaptive sync
- G-SYNC, FreeSync Premium Pro
Pros
- 165Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- a OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the 32GS60QC at the time of writing
Best Mini LED4 of 6
Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 32-inch
Samsung's Odyssey Neo G7 uses a Mini LED backlight behind a 32-inch 4K screen at 165Hz.
Best for
- Avoiding OLED burn-in.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the 32GS60QC was cheaper at our last price check.
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 ties with the 32GX850A and the MAG 321UP at 165Hz. 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. It was priced above the 32GS60QC and below the MAG 321UP at the time of writing.
Key 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
Best Value 4K OLED5 of 6
MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED
The MSI MAG 321UP is a 32-inch QD-OLED that stops at 165Hz, which keeps its price below the 240Hz models.
Best for
- Consoles and PCs on one screen.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
Its HDMI 2.1 port carries full 48Gbps bandwidth for 4K at 165Hz from a console or PC. On refresh rate it ties with the 32GX850A and the Odyssey Neo G7 at 165Hz. It shares a QD-OLED panel with the PG32UCDM and Odyssey G8 G81SF; the 32GX850A goes with an OLED panel.
It is the only pick here with a FreeSync Premium Pro; the PG32UCDM has a G-SYNC Compatible instead. 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. Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. It was priced above the Odyssey Neo G7 and below the 32GX850A at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 165Hz
- Resolution
- 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size
- 32 inches
- Panel
- QD-OLED
- Response
- 0.03ms
- Adaptive sync
- FreeSync Premium Pro
Pros
- 165Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- FreeSync Premium Pro to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Refresh rate trails the PG32UCDM (240Hz)
- Costs more than the 32GS60QC at the time of writing
The catch
It gives ground on refresh rate, where the PG32UCDM offers 240Hz.
Best Budget 32-Inch6 of 6
LG UltraGear 32GS60QC-B
LG's 32GS60QC is a 32-inch 1440p screen at 180Hz with a tight 1000R curve.
Best for
- Mid-range graphics cards.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: hDR10 support without a DisplayHDR certification.
Why we like it
It costs a fraction of the 4K models and asks far less of the graphics card. Its 180Hz refresh rate ranks third of 6 here, behind the PG32UCDM (240Hz) and ahead of the MAG 321UP (165Hz). It is the only pick here with a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution; the Odyssey G8 G81SF has a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution instead.
It is the only pick here with an HDR10; the Odyssey G8 G81SF has a DisplayHDR True Black 400 instead. A FreeSync is unique to it among these picks, while the MAG 321UP uses a FreeSync Premium Pro. It also comes with two HDMI inputs and one DisplayPort. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the Odyssey Neo G7 was the next step up.
Key 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
- Refresh rate of 180Hz, behind the PG32UCDM (240Hz)
The catch
If screen size is your priority, the PG32UCDM (32 inches) is the stronger choice.
How We Chose These 32-Inch Gaming Monitors
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- How these picks were ranked
- We set side by side six monitors on refresh rate, resolution, screen size and panel from manufacturer specifications. We did not test them in-house, and panel and HDR are missing for at least one pick.
- The shared baseline
- All 6, from the PG32UCDM to the 32GS60QC, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Odyssey Neo G7 and the 32GS60QC give no panel; the Odyssey Neo G7 and the MAG 321UP give no HDR.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the 32GS60QC ($150 to $250) to the PG32UCDM ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a 32-Inch Gaming Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much refresh rate you need
The PG32UCDM tops refresh rate at 240Hz and the MAG 321UP sits lowest at 165Hz; 2 picks share the top figure. Start with the PG32UCDM if refresh rate decides it.
Panel
The PG32UCDM, the Odyssey G8 G81SF and the MAG 321UP list QD-OLED; the 32GX850A lists OLED.
A gaming monitor above a keyboard and mouse on a black desk Response
The PG32UCDM, the Odyssey G8 G81SF, the 32GX850A and the MAG 321UP list 0.03ms; the Odyssey Neo G7 and the 32GS60QC list 1ms.
Features beyond the spec table
The Odyssey Neo G7: a 1000R curved screen. The MAG 321UP: a console mode. The 32GS60QC: two HDMI inputs and one DisplayPort.
A gaming desk with a monitor, a racing-style chair and shelves of figures Budget
$150 to $250 buys the 32GS60QC; $500 to $1000 buys the Odyssey Neo G7, the MAG 321UP, the 32GX850A and the PG32UCDM at our last check.
How to Choose a 32-Inch Gaming Monitor
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term OLED ownership | PG32UCDM | A 3-year warranty that lists burn-in coverage |
| Rooms with windows or overhead lights | Odyssey G8 G81SF | A Glare Free coating listed as 54% less glossy |
| Mixing story games and shooters | 32GX850A | 4K at 165Hz or 1080p at 330Hz |
| Avoiding OLED burn-in | Odyssey Neo G7 | A Mini LED backlight on a 1000R curve |
| Consoles and PCs on one screen | MAG 321UP | A 165Hz QD-OLED with a 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 port |
| Mid-range graphics cards | 32GS60QC | 1440p at 180Hz on a 1000R curve |
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Key specs side by side
The PG32UCDM leads on refresh rate at 240Hz, ahead of the Odyssey G8 G81SF at 240Hz. "Not listed" marks panel where the Odyssey Neo G7 and the 32GS60QC leave the figure out.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG32UCDM | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | QD-OLED |
| Odyssey G8 G81SF | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | QD-OLED |
| 32GX850A | 165Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | OLED |
| Odyssey Neo G7 | 165Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | Not listed |
| MAG 321UP | 165Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | QD-OLED |
| 32GS60QC | 180Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 32 inches | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the 32GS60QC, sat in the $150 to $250 tier, 2 tiers in all up to the PG32UCDM at $500 to $1000; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $150 to $250 | 32GS60QC |
| About $500 to $1000 | Odyssey Neo G7, MAG 321UP, 32GX850A, PG32UCDM |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PG32UCDM worth paying more than the 32GS60QC?
On paper it adds refresh rate (240Hz against 180Hz). The 32GS60QC sat in the $150 to $250 tier and the PG32UCDM in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if refresh rate decides your purchase.
What makes the PG32UCDM the Best Warranty?
It carries the badge for a 3-year warranty that lists burn-in coverage. The 32GS60QC, the cheapest pick, sat in the $150 to $250 tier against $500 to $1000 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It makes sense for long-term OLED ownership.
Do the PG32UCDM and the 32GS60QC differ on resolution?
The PG32UCDM, the Odyssey G8 G81SF, the 32GX850A, the Odyssey Neo G7 and the MAG 321UP use 3840x2160 (4K); the 32GS60QC uses 2560x1440 (1440p).
Beyond the specs, what sets the PG32UCDM and the Odyssey G8 G81SF apart?
The PG32UCDM: a 3-year warranty that lists burn-in coverage. The Odyssey G8 G81SF: a Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film. The 32GX850A: a dual mode that switches to 1080p at 330Hz.
Who should choose the Odyssey G8 G81SF?
The Odyssey G8 G81SF carries our Best for Bright Rooms label for a Glare Free coating listed as 54% less glossy. It ranks second of 6 here; it suits rooms with windows or overhead lights.
Bottom Line
The ASUS PG32UCDM is the pick for long-term OLED ownership, and Samsung's G81SF suits bright rooms. LG's 32GX850A covers shooters with its 330Hz mode, and the 32GS60QC keeps a 32-inch screen affordable.
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