[SOLVED] 32" 4K monitor IPS vs VA

[Jeronimod]

Hello,

I want to buy a 32" 4K monitor. This monitor will be mainly use for console gaming (PS4-PS5) and some office work (Excel, Word, Web surfing,etc)

I would like to have your recommandations between
LG 32UN650 (IPS)
https://www.lg.com/ca_en/desktop-monitors/lg-32un650-w
LG 32UN500(VA)
https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-32un500-w-4k-uhd-monitor

The IPS Model is 496$ ans the VA is 346$.
Does the IPS realy worth the extra 150$? The main difference is the IPS vs VA, all the rest is the same except for the stand, but I will use a monitor arm, so it doesn't change anything for me.

Does the VA model is OK for console gaming and office work?

 

[Darkbreeze]

Do you have your heart set on 4k, because honestly you are going to have pretty limited performance at 4k with those consoles. Word is that the PS5 will only be able to run 120fps at upscaled 1080p, not at true 4k.

Plus, neither of those monitors are particularly promising. They are the most budget LG offerings in their class.

You could get a pretty outstanding LG 1440p 144hz 1ms 32" VA display for less than that IPS panel that supports both Freesync and G-sync.

PCPartPicker Part List

Monitor: LG 32GK850F-B 32.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor ($439.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $439.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-09-13 19:30 EDT-0400

And no, I would not pay an extra 150 dollars for an IPS panel. Honestly, not even a very good one that doesn't have IPS glow or other issues, which that one, isn't.