LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B

LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B

A 32-inch dual-mode OLED that switches between 4K 240 Hz and 1080p 480 Hz, with DisplayPort 2.1 and 90 W USB-C.

  • 32"
  • 4K
  • 240 Hz
  • WOLED
  • DisplayHDR True Black 400

PCPR score

8.7

Excellent

Best price we’ve seen

$900MSRP

List price from the maker. Street prices may be higher.

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The short version

LG's UltraGear 32GX870A-B is a 32-inch 3840x2160 OLED with a dual mode that runs 4K at 240 Hz or 1080p at 480 Hz, plus 0.03 ms response, 98.5% DCI-P3 and DisplayHDR True Black 400. DisplayPort 2.1, two HDMI 2.1 ports, 90 W USB-C and a KVM make it flexible for PC and laptop use. TFTCentral describes it as an update to LG's 32GS95UE. LG's spec table doesn't mention burn-in cover.

Pros

  • Dual mode: 4K at 240 Hz or 1080p at 480 Hz
  • DisplayPort 2.1 alongside two HDMI 2.1 ports
  • USB-C with 90 W power delivery and a KVM
  • Tilt, height, swivel and pivot adjustment

Cons

  • DisplayPort 2.1 runs at UHBR13.5 rather than the full UHBR20 bandwidth, per TFTCentral
  • LG's spec table lists a two-year warranty and doesn't mention burn-in coverage

Best for

  • PC gamers who want 4K sharpness and a 1080p high-refresh mode
  • Desks that share one screen between a laptop and a PC

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Full specifications

Display

Screen size
32"
Horizontal resolution
3,840 px
Vertical resolution
2,160 px
Resolution
4K
Aspect ratio
16:9
Refresh rate
240 Hz
Panel
WOLED
SDR brightness
275 nits
HDR certification
DisplayHDR True Black 400
DCI-P3 coverage
98.5 %

Performance

Response time
0.03 ms
Variable refresh
G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro, Adaptive-Sync

Ports & I/O

HDMI inputs
2
HDMI version
2.1
DisplayPort inputs
1
DisplayPort version
UHBR13.5 (2.1)
USB-C video inputs
1
USB-C power delivery
90 W

Features

Built-in KVM
Yes
Speakers
Yes

Fit

VESA mount
100x100
Weight without stand
5.6 kg
Height-adjustable stand
Yes

Compatibility notes

  • VESA 100x100; LG lists the panel at 12.3 lb (5.6 kg) without its stand
  • USB-C supplies up to 90 W with data and video

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Common questions

What does dual mode do on the 32GX870A-B?

LG's dual mode switches the monitor between 4K at 240 Hz and 1080p at 480 Hz, trading resolution for higher refresh in fast games.

How does the 32GX870A-B differ from the 32GS95UE?

TFTCentral describes it as an update to the 32GS95UE. LG lists DisplayPort 2.1 and 90 W USB-C here, while TFTCentral's review of the 32GS95UE lists DisplayPort 1.4 and no USB-C.

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