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LG 32UK550 is an affordable 499 EUR 4K monitor with DCI-P3, HDR10 and FreeSync
LG in Japan is releasing a new monitor that hopefully make it towards western countries soon as well. The reason why would be that this is a 32" Ultra HD screen that supports 10-bit HDR10, DCI-P3 and Freesync, this VA panel based monitor would cost only 500 EUR/USD.
I specifically make mention of this monitor as it'll offer 10 bit, HDR10. At least it's advertised like that, so we assume here it isn't 8 bit+frc. The color gamut is also very respectable at 95% of the DCI-P3 color space (the color space that the film industry uses) and 100% of the sRGB. The VN based panel is only 60 Hz with a rated 4 ms response time though and would offer a brightness of 300 cd/m2, that's listed as SDR. HDR was not yet listed in the specs. The contrast ratio is 3000:1. The panel also offers variable refresh rate support (FreeSync) at 40 to 60 Hz. If you examine the photos you will spot two HDMI 2.0a ports and a single display port 1.2 input. The foot of the monitor is semi-circular and allows you to modify the height up to 110 mm, and in addition, the panel can be tilted between -5º and 20º.
Audio wise it has 5-watt speakers as well as a 3.5 mm port for input. I cannot spot any USB ports. The product it to sell in Japan for 55,000 yen. Converted and with VAT added that is give or take 500 euros depending on your region. Electronics in Japan are often more expensive overall though.
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#5590850 Posted on: 10/01/2018 04:46 PM
Nothing special about this monitor. Might as well just hook up a 4K LG tv since it’s only going to run @ 60hz. Then switch to Game Mode to cut down the input lag.
Nothing special about this monitor. Might as well just hook up a 4K LG tv since it’s only going to run @ 60hz. Then switch to Game Mode to cut down the input lag.
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#5590852 Posted on: 10/01/2018 04:48 PM
Looks exactly like the LG 27UK600 only difference is the Panel (IPS). Not a bad choice if they also offer a 27" version of the VA panel for console gamers.
Looks exactly like the LG 27UK600 only difference is the Panel (IPS). Not a bad choice if they also offer a 27" version of the VA panel for console gamers.
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#5590857 Posted on: 10/01/2018 04:55 PM
LG in Japan is releasing a new monitor that hopefully make it towards western countries soon as well. The reason why would be that this is a 32" Ultra HD screen that supports 10-bit HDR10, DCI-...
LG 32UK550 is an affordable 499 EUR 4K monitor with DCI-P3, HDR10 and FreeSync
that is not affoardable imo, I could get 4k 55" for that price
LG in Japan is releasing a new monitor that hopefully make it towards western countries soon as well. The reason why would be that this is a 32" Ultra HD screen that supports 10-bit HDR10, DCI-...
LG 32UK550 is an affordable 499 EUR 4K monitor with DCI-P3, HDR10 and FreeSync
that is not affoardable imo, I could get 4k 55" for that price
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#5590918 Posted on: 10/01/2018 07:03 PM
It's more expensive than a TV set from LG with same size and performance (and Asus do a better monitor with same perf for 50 Euro less)...
So why chose this one?
*edit* Samsung, Iiyama and Acer are at 399 Euro for same product right now...
It's more expensive than a TV set from LG with same size and performance (and Asus do a better monitor with same perf for 50 Euro less)...
So why chose this one?
*edit* Samsung, Iiyama and Acer are at 399 Euro for same product right now...
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#5590934 Posted on: 10/01/2018 07:45 PM
Its no good for Ray Tracing.
Its no good for Ray Tracing.
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#5590935 Posted on: 10/01/2018 07:47 PM
Sure, but not at same picture quality and with considerable higher input lag.
If we are looking at 10bit panel with HDR, VRR and low input lag (especialy all working at same time) , its more like 1k+ starting price.
that is not affoardable imo, I could get 4k 55" for that price
Sure, but not at same picture quality and with considerable higher input lag.
If we are looking at 10bit panel with HDR, VRR and low input lag (especialy all working at same time) , its more like 1k+ starting price.
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#5590948 Posted on: 10/01/2018 08:38 PM
Not bad IMO. I like LG, they produce some of the best panels around.
Not bad IMO. I like LG, they produce some of the best panels around.
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#5590965 Posted on: 10/01/2018 09:54 PM
We almost in 2019.And making or buying 60Hz monitor is just stupid
We almost in 2019.And making or buying 60Hz monitor is just stupid
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#5590969 Posted on: 10/01/2018 09:59 PM
While still having an input lag at least 3 times higher then this monitor.
Nothing special about this monitor. Might as well just hook up a 4K LG tv since it’s only going to run @ 60hz. Then switch to Game Mode to cut down the input lag.
While still having an input lag at least 3 times higher then this monitor.
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#5590972 Posted on: 10/01/2018 10:11 PM
Not bad. I'm currently using a LG 4K monitor that I got on sale. Cheaper 4K monitors are always welcome.
You've obviously never gamed at 4K before.
Not bad. I'm currently using a LG 4K monitor that I got on sale. Cheaper 4K monitors are always welcome.
We almost in 2019.And making or buying 60Hz monitor is just stupid
You've obviously never gamed at 4K before.
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#5590993 Posted on: 10/01/2018 11:20 PM
Hey i live in Argentina, i could easily add 50% in taxes so it would take a good salary and half. Thing is not about hipocrisy, it is reality and market. If i had the task of separate people from money on rich countries i would also sell something as silly as a "gaming chair" "gaming desk" or the kind of stuff they overprice and throw at consumers there.
Affordable? My ass is affordable. Thats almost a whole Portuguese salary for a stupid monitor. Sure it delivers goddies for the price but thats not cheap. Im so sick of the hypocrisy of the rich western societies; lots of people on the other side of the planet making a buck or two a day to go eat some rice and vegetables and you guys calling a 500€ monitor affordable. Anyway im just grumpy because im poor.
Hey i live in Argentina, i could easily add 50% in taxes so it would take a good salary and half. Thing is not about hipocrisy, it is reality and market. If i had the task of separate people from money on rich countries i would also sell something as silly as a "gaming chair" "gaming desk" or the kind of stuff they overprice and throw at consumers there.
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#5591009 Posted on: 10/02/2018 12:43 AM
Actually when i hook my PC up to my LG49701V i hardly see any input lag at all if i set the TV to Game Mode. But i prefer my 1440p 144hz g-sync monitor because there's literally no input lag at all with that. Just need a 4K equivalent of that monitor for around £1000. The Asus PG27UQ price is a bad fecking joke.
While still having an input lag at least 3 times higher then this monitor.
Actually when i hook my PC up to my LG49701V i hardly see any input lag at all if i set the TV to Game Mode. But i prefer my 1440p 144hz g-sync monitor because there's literally no input lag at all with that. Just need a 4K equivalent of that monitor for around £1000. The Asus PG27UQ price is a bad fecking joke.
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#5591014 Posted on: 10/02/2018 01:01 AM
I am using a 43in 4k uhd hdr tv as my monitor now and it is fantastic to say the least, fantastic picture, Diablo 3 artwork at 4k is stunning to look at, and the cost of this tv, £350 coming up for 2 years ago......of course i have no issues playing with 30 or 60 fps and drops in fps don't really bother me that much, so i am sorted, but thanks for the thought LG. Lol
I am using a 43in 4k uhd hdr tv as my monitor now and it is fantastic to say the least, fantastic picture, Diablo 3 artwork at 4k is stunning to look at, and the cost of this tv, £350 coming up for 2 years ago......of course i have no issues playing with 30 or 60 fps and drops in fps don't really bother me that much, so i am sorted, but thanks for the thought LG. Lol
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#5591024 Posted on: 10/02/2018 02:00 AM
32" 4k and 500$ is quite good, if you want to go for the monitor route.
The HDR thing is a bit of a mess. At this point in time it can't be any sort of selling point since it lacks any true standardisation
32" 4k and 500$ is quite good, if you want to go for the monitor route.
The HDR thing is a bit of a mess. At this point in time it can't be any sort of selling point since it lacks any true standardisation
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Affordable? My ass is affordable. Thats almost a whole Portuguese salary for a stupid monitor. Sure it delivers goddies for the price but thats not cheap. Im so sick of the hypocrisy of the rich western societies; lots of people on the other side of the planet making a buck or two a day to go eat some rice and vegetables and you guys calling a 500€ monitor affordable. Anyway im just grumpy because im poor.