BenQ EX321UX vs LG UltraGear 32G650B-B
Two of the gaming monitors in our best gaming monitors, ranked by official specs comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: 31.5-inch, 16:9, 4K UHD, 144 Hz official refresh, 700 nits official typical brightness, IPS
Check price at AmazonBest for: 31.5-inch, 16:9, QHD, 300 Hz official refresh, 450 nits official typical brightness, IPS
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | BenQ EX321UX | LG UltraGear 32G650B-B | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official refresh rateThe official refresh rate on the maker's specification table. When the table lists both a native rate and an overclock rate, we score the native figure. When only an overclock figure is published, we score that and say so. | 144 Hz | 300 Hz | 40% |
| Official resolution (megapixels, computed)Computed from the official pixel dimensions (width × height ÷ 1,000,000) and labelled computed. A 2560×1440 panel is 3.69 MP; a 3840×2160 panel is 8.29 MP; a 5120×2880 (5K) panel is 14.75 MP. | 8.29 MP | 3.69 MP | 25% |
| Official typical brightnessThe official typical or SDR typical brightness, not a peak HDR figure. If the table does not list a typical value, this field is Not listed. | 700 nits | 450 nits | 20% |
| Official panel sizeThe official panel size in inches. When a table lists a marketed size and a viewable size, we score the official viewable size. | 31.5 inches | 31.5 inches | 15% |
| Official resolution | 3840×2160 | 2560×1440 | info |
| Megapixels (computed from official resolution) | 8.29 MP | 3.69 MP | info |
| Official refresh rate | 144 Hz | 300 Hz | info |
| Official typical brightness | 700 nits (Brightness (typ.)) | 450 nits (Brightness (Typical, Minimum)) | info |
| Official panel size | 31.5 inches | 31.5 inches | info |
| Official aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | info |
| Official panel type | IPS | IPS | info |
| Official color gamut | 99% Adobe RGB, 99% P3 | Not listed | info |
| Official typical contrast (not scored) | 1000:1 | Not listed | info |
| Official GtG response time (not scored) | 1 ms | Not listed | info |
| Official display colors | 1.07 billion colors | Not listed | info |
| Official HDMI 2.1 ports | 2 | Not listed | info |
| Official height adjustment | 100 mm | Not listed | info |
| Official flicker-free | Yes | Not listed | info |
| Official I/O ports | Power Delivery(USB C / Thunderbolt ): 65 · HDMI (v2.1) eARC: 1 · HDMI (v2.1): 2 · DisplayPort (v2.1): 1 · USB C(PowerDelivery 65W, DisplayPort Alt Mode, Data): 1 · USB Type-C Upstream (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps, Data only): 1 · USB Type-A Downstream (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps, power char… | USB Down-stream: Yes (2ea) · DisplayPort: Yesx1 · USB Up-stream: Yes (via USB-C) · HDMI: Yesx2 · HDMI Version 2.1: Yes · DisplayPort Version 1.4: Yes · USB Type-C: Yes · USB-C (Data Transmission): Yes · USB-C (Power Delivery): 15 W | info |
| Source note | Megapixels are computed from the official resolution 3840×2160. | Megapixels are computed from the official resolution 2560×1440. | info |
| Official USB-C power delivery | Not listed | 15 W | info |
| PanelPick score | 5.4/10 | 5.2/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
BenQ EX321UX
Better published figure on: Official resolution (megapixels, computed), Official typical brightness.
What we like
- Official table lists a 144 Hz refresh rate
- Official table lists a 4K UHD (3840×2160) resolution
- Official typical brightness is 700 nits
Watch out for
LG UltraGear 32G650B-B
Better published figure on: Official refresh rate.
What we like
- Official table lists a 300 Hz refresh rate
- Official table lists a 2560×1440 resolution
- Official typical brightness is 450 nits
Watch out for
Verdict
On published specs, the BenQ EX321UX scores higher (5.4 vs 5.2). Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the BenQ EX321UX if this sounds like you: 31.5-inch, 16:9, 4K UHD, 144 Hz official refresh, 700 nits official typical brightness, IPS.
- Choose the LG UltraGear 32G650B-B if this sounds like you: 31.5-inch, 16:9, QHD, 300 Hz official refresh, 450 nits official typical brightness, IPS.
- BenQ EX321UX: BenQ official specifications: BenQ EX321UX
- BenQ EX321UX: BenQ official tech specs: BenQ EX321UX
- LG UltraGear 32G650B-B: LG official specifications: LG UltraGear 32G650B-B