The 5 Best 32-Inch Monitors - Black Friday 2024

The best 32-inch monitor we've tested is the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80. It's a 32-inch, 4k monitor with a QD-OLED panel that makes it fantastic for different uses. It's focused on gaming, as it has a 240Hz refresh rate and a near-instantaneous response time for sharp motion, also making it the best 32-inch gaming monitor. Its HDMI 2.1 bandwidth makes it a great choice for both PC gaming with modern graphics cards and for console gaming. It also delivers fantastic picture quality thanks to the near-infinite contrast ratio that helps it display deep blacks in dark rooms. Highlights pop in HDR, and colors are vivid for a remarkable HDR experience.

It has a few useful features, like Tizen OS built-in, so you can stream movies and shows without even needing your PC. It also has a USB hub with two USB-A ports to connect your devices, but if you want something with a USB-C port, the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED is also a great choice. However, it's harder to find than the Samsung at times. One thing to know is that OLEDs like these risk burn-in with constant exposure to the same static elements over time, but using the monitor for varied usage reduces the risk of burn-in.

If you find that the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 is too expensive, or you're worried about burn-in, then check out the Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75. It's a 4k monitor like the G80SD, but without a QD-OLED panel, it doesn't display the same deep blacks and bright highlights. That's the trade-off for getting something cheaper, but it has Mini LED backlighting that helps it display deep blacks. It doesn't have a near-instantaneous response time either, but the motion handling is still good enough for gaming, and it has a 165Hz refresh rate. However, if you want something with a 240Hz refresh rate, the higher-end Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 is something else to consider, but it costs more.

Since the Neo G7 doesn't risk burn-in like the Samsung, it's a great choice for office work. It delivers sharp text, gets bright enough to fight glare, and has good reflection handling, which is great if you want to use it in a well-lit room.

If the Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75 is still too much out of your price range, the Gigabyte M32U is a good mid-range alternative. Although it has a 4k resolution like the Samsung, leading to sharp and detailed images, there are a few trade-offs for getting it. It doesn't have Mini LED backlighting, and its local dimming is much worse, making blacks look gray in dark rooms. Highlights don't pop in HDR, either.

Besides that, it has different features than the Samsung, making it even more versatile for work purposes. For example, its KVM switch makes it easy to use the same keyboard and mouse with two different computers connected to the monitor. It also has a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode, but with only 15W of power delivery, it isn't enough to charge your laptop while using it. If you want something that delivers more power over USB-C and also has a bigger USB hub, the Dell U3223QE is another great choice, but it doesn't have as many gaming features as the Gigabyte.

If you're on a more limited budget, you can save even more money by getting something with a 1440p resolution, which is useful if you don't want a 4k monitor like the Gigabyte M32U. The LG 32GP850-B is another good option, which you can also find as the 32GP83B-B at different retailers, and both variants perform the same. It has lower pixel density than the Gigabyte, so images look less sharp and detailed, and it doesn't have as many productivity features as the Gigabyte, as it lacks a KVM switch and USB-C port, but that's the trade-off for getting something cheaper. Still, it's fine if you need something for working and gaming in a well-lit room, as it gets bright enough to fight glare in a well-lit room and has wide viewing angles.

In terms of gaming, it has a slightly higher 180Hz refresh rate than the Gigabyte, but you can only achieve that with a DisplayPort connection, as it's limited to HDMI 2.0 bandwidth. That said, it still offers good motion handling like the Gigabyte, so fast-moving objects are crisp, and it has a handful of gaming features like crosshairs and a black stabilizer.

If you're looking for a 32-inch monitor on a budget, there are a few good options, but you'll have to sacrifice performance. A monitor like the LG 32GN650-B is decent overall, and you can also find it as the 32GN63T-B at different retailers, as both variants perform the same. Sadly, though, it's a step down from the LG 32GP850-B/32GP83B-B, as it doesn't get as bright and has worse motion handling with more smearing. However, it still has a 165Hz refresh rate, and it's good enough if you want an entry-level gaming monitor.

One difference is that the 32GN650-B has a different panel type, resulting in a higher native contrast for deeper blacks, which is great for dark room gaming. However, it also has worse viewing angles, so the edges of the screen look washed out if you sit close or share your screen with a friend.