LG 32GQ950-B review: 4K gaming with great performance

As a rule, all internal work should be pulled through a narrow slot of the cardboard. In this case, a more user-friendly method was chosen where the box is opened via the wide top. In this way, the content can be extracted layer by layer without having to suffer. Under the cardboard cover is the base and the box where the accessories are stored.

Includes power cord, power adapter, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB 3.0 (A to B) cables, cable clip for mouse cable, and cable management clip. Unusually, there are no papers or CD in the box, probably due to the fact that it is a test device.

Although the manual and LG Calibration Studio software including the software manual can be downloaded from the product website, they were only available in English at the time of writing the test. The Quick Start Guide or other usual documents can’t be found either. However, we’re sure LG will have this available before sales start.

The support arm and screen can be found under the top layer of Styrofoam, which also serves to hold the components underneath.

First, the base arm and support should be put together and secured with a screw.

The support arm mounting plate is then attached to the VESA mount and closed using the auxiliary device.

There is also the option to attach the screen to alternate brackets. A VESA 100 x 100 mount is required for this.

optics and mechanics

The design of the LG 32GQ950-B has undergone a revamp compared to its predecessors. Until now, the focus was on black plastic with red accents, but now gray, which shimmers with a violet tone on the back, dominates.

The board is bounded by a narrow strip 2 mm wide on the top and sides. The frame is 20mm wide at the bottom and has the UltraGear logo in the center.

A small clip can be installed under the frame on the right or left side. It serves as a mouse cable holder.

The depth of the LG 32GQ950-B is 32mm on top and outside. The exterior is decorated with a shiny ribbon with vents at the back, top, and sides. The back wall is very well designed in terms of design. It has a reflective surface in which many small hexagons have been fused in different directions, creating a pattern worth seeing.

The reflective appearance also contrasts with the feel of a rough surface and appears remarkably insensitive to fingerprints. The UltraGear logo is integrated as a reflective relief at the top of the rear wall and a glossy magenta. Immediately below is another case that also features a hexagonal shape. It’s about 27mm aft and, in addition to the air supply on the outer frame, has additional air vents on top.

There are two LED strips on each side of the case, which are responsible for lighting the LG 32GQ950-B effect.

The monitor arm mounting plate hangs in the center of the VESA monitor mount. At the rear there is a tilt axis, which can be adjusted to a range of -5 degrees forward and 15 degrees backward.

Pivoting functionality is also possible and allows rotation from landscape to portrait so you can better read long Excel lists.

Unfortunately, this device also does not provide lateral rotation, which we already know from its predecessors and criticized there.

The mounting plate operates on a sliding system inside the monitor arm and its height can be adjusted to a distance of 110 mm. In the lowest position, the lower frame is 75 mm from the table top. Here you need a lot of force to move the screen over the initial resistance.

The support arm looks stable and has a cable management clip in the back area. Of course, the hexagon shape is used again here. At the bottom, the support arm runs firmly at the base. It consists of two cantilevers at an angle of about 120 degrees to each other. To prevent slipping on the floor, three small rubber feet are installed under the base. The chassis has good stability and can also withstand somewhat rougher impacts without overturning directly.

While the front is almost as simple as its predecessors, a lot has happened in the back. Of course, opinions differ when it comes to design, and not everyone will like the shade of purple used as an accent color on the back. However, the back wall is on a level in terms of materials and design, somewhat unusual and looks very attractive. In practical terms, the swivel function was definitely useful for the LG 32GQ950-B, and the lifting position could also be smoother. However, in the end, the screen is very well designed and will be especially popular with fans of the player’s style.