Buying Guide
The Best 32-Inch Curved Gaming Monitors
Three monitors compared, from the 32GS60QC to the CRUA 32 4K, with the trade-offs of each named.
By The PC Journal editorial team
11 min read3 products evaluated
At 32 inches, a curve helps keep the corners in view. Every pick is a curved 31.5 to 32-inch monitor, ordered by refresh rate.
This is a research roundup, not a lab test: refresh rate, resolution and size come from each maker's published specs; gaps in the specs are flagged, not filled in, and no figure here comes from our own testing.
Quick Picks
Our 3 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
CRUA 32-inch 4K 160Hz Curved
The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a 1500R curve.
Best for: Buyers who want the most complete package.
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) |
| The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a 1500R curve. | Buyers who want the most complete package. | Check price for CRUA 32-inch 4K 160Hz Curved (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 3
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
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for 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. It matches the VG32WQ3B on refresh rate (180Hz). On screen size it ties with the CRUA 32 4K at 32 inches.
Like the VG32WQ3B, it has a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution, while the CRUA 32 4K uses a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution. It is the only pick here with a 99% sRGB color gamut; the VG32WQ3B has a 90% DCI-P3 color gamut instead. It also offers two HDMI inputs and one DisplayPort. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the VG32WQ3B was the next step up.
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 3
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
- Pass on it if a VA panel that can smear dark transition rules it out for your setup.
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 CRUA 32 4K uses a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution.
It is the only pick here with a 90% DCI-P3 color gamut; the 32GS60QC has a 99% sRGB color gamut instead. It also offers a 3-year warranty and 90% DCI-P3 coverage. Worth noting too: 180Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen.
Its price falls between the 32GS60QC and the CRUA 32 4K, based on our last check. If screen size is your priority, the 32GS60QC (32 inches) is the stronger choice.
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 3
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 the most complete package.
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 at 32 inches.
No other pick in this guide offers a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution; compare the 32GS60QC, which has a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution. No other pick in this guide offers a 120% sRGB color gamut; compare the 32GS60QC, which has a 99% sRGB color gamut. 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. It was the highest-priced of the 3 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the VG32WQ3B and the rest.
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 lined up three monitors on refresh rate, resolution, screen size and color gamut, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house.
- The shared baseline
- All 3, from the 32GS60QC to the CRUA 32 4K, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size and share FreeSync adaptive sync.
- Who each pick suits
- The 32GS60QC for the cheapest way into this group, below the VG32WQ3B; the VG32WQ3B for a VA panel; the CRUA 32 4K for the highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a 1500R curve.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the 32GS60QC ($150 to $250) to the CRUA 32 4K ($250 to $500).
What to Look for in a 32-Inch Curved Gaming Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much refresh rate you need
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 across these picks
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. Settle this first, then compare prices.
Features beyond the spec table
The 32GS60QC: two HDMI inputs and one DisplayPort. The VG32WQ3B: a 3-year warranty. 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 at our last check.
Check ports and cables
High refresh rates at 1440p and 4K need DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1. Consoles need HDMI 2.1 for 4K at 120Hz.
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 who want the most complete package | CRUA 32 4K | The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with 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.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Color gamut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32GS60QC | 180Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 32 inches | 99% sRGB |
| VG32WQ3B | 180Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 31.5 inches | 90% DCI-P3 |
| CRUA 32 4K | 160Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | 120% sRGB |
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By price at the time of writing
The 32GS60QC was the lowest-priced pick and the CRUA 32 4K 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CRUA 32 4K 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 CRUA 32 4K differ on resolution?
The 32GS60QC and the VG32WQ3B use 2560x1440 (1440p); the CRUA 32 4K uses 3840x2160 (4K).
What should I check before buying the CRUA 32 4K?
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. In this guide it ranks third of 3, as our Premium Pick pick.
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 CRUA 32 4K: a 1500R curve.
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 and the CRUA 32 4K for the highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a 1500R curve if those matter more to you.
Measure desk depth; a 32-inch curved screen needs room.