LG 32' 4K Smart UHD Monitor unboxing / setup / testing

In this video, I unbox, setup and review LG's 32SQ780S-W 32” 4K UHD smart monitor, including an overview of webOS features and Ergo Stand, with a comparison to its closest competitor - the Samsung M8.

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0:00 : Intro
0:37 : Unboxing & Setup
2:07 : Features
4:46 : Comparison with Samsung M8
6:40 : Conclusions

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[ThatMarkGilroy]

Hope you enjoyed this one folks! A word to all the videographers - my gamma settings were accidentally switched in this video so apologies for everything looking a bit blown-out in my a-roll. Managed to salvage things (just about) but normal service will resume in my next video!

[parshvashah]

32sq780s
The monitor is slow compared to all other monitors with same specs due to Web OS (Smart), if you are looking to buy a monitor to function as a TV more then its good.
The speakers do not have base but the volume is extremely nice.
It is a VA panel display and not IPS.
I think the brightness is high even though specs-wise it is low. I tend to work in an environment that has 'curtains on' level light, and it is too bright in that situation even when I set the brightness of the monitor to 0.
Also, in the Youtube app, you cannot type using your mobile. Mobile Keyboard is not supported for some apps, so you will need to type using magic remote.


I will not recommend this for daily 9-5 work or gaming, but only for TV-like purposes or some light work that does not require speed typing or clicking.

I am returning this just to replace it for same specs without Web OS but with IPS Display.
Probably buy 32un880 or 32bn880u.

[eugene]

great video, looking at this or Samsung Smart Monitor M8

would you recommend this? Mainly would using it for my PS5 and streaming YouTube/other apps

[OgDj]

Great review!
What’s the name of the lights in the back of the monitor

[Notchedto]

Nice bit of kit & cracking review & comparison as always Mark! Was very impressed with the built in backlights…..until I saw the Govee strip 😊 superb review as always my friend!

[maheshgvelly]

Is this good for photo and video editing ? And how do you switch between work and home laptop ?

[Catsmeat]

Thanks for a nice review! I wonder what the speakers are like? I heard from reviews that they are pretty bad on the Samsung M8.

[GianniTamai]

which of the two has the best speakers?

[whispahhh]

Hiya Mark,
Got this monitor for Christmas after watching this vid, once I plug my MacBook pro in the display is capped at 30hz, Do you have any recommendations for 4k 60hz HDMI cables?

[vthunder]

Was having second thoughts about this purchase until watching your video compared to M8. Silly how I do that with monitors. :) Thx.

[kaylavue]

Will this be good for medical coding, online school and light gaming (like Sims 4) I don’t really want to buy a fancy gaming computer since I’m not a gamer.

[BV]

Great Video. Would You Still Consider recommend this Monitor -- I currently have a Samsung LS32A700NWNXZA but Find myself needing Apple Airplay 2 when I cant have my Macbook Air Connected via cable. I would want to be able to extend the Macbook without being tethered. Would You recommend this, or something like Samsung M70A 4K UHD Smart Monitor which would also allow me to incorporate Airplay 2. The TV features are not as important as I also have a Smart TV in the room. That does have AirPlay but the image is not so good with spreadsheets etc. THANKS

[nlspoh]

I’m upgrading from a 27” 4K monitor, hoping I can use the 100% windows scaling for work, as it’s too tiny on 27”.

I’ve been watching LG’s smart monitor release for a while, and the only place selling it in Canada is Best Buy (but won’t ship till August). Decided to order it from the US instead and pay a little more for imports.

I’ve tried the Samsung M8, but I hated the Tizen OS. Also the smart assistant features would only work half the time. I’m hoping WebOS is better, and I’ve ordered the optional Magic Remote with voice assistant.

I really like LG’s ergo stand! It’s a shame the M8 needs a 3d printed adaptor for VESA support. But it’s amazing how thin it is

[TheAndrewch]

Are you using one keyboard and mouse to control both laptops?

[landiaturley]

Which one would you get if they are the same price?

[Abdulfaroq]

Hii. Your video really helped me clear my mind a little bit. I live in a college dorm and I do some Premier Pro and Photoshop stuff as well(Not professional) . Lg gives me a smart features, which I really think will be helpful for me and LG smart monitor without Ergo cost 300$. I am thinking about LG 32UP83A-W, IPS (95% DCI-P3) for 399$. What would you suggest?

[karolm.]

Is that monitor charge macbook simultaneously with displaying images in 60hz ?

[holasoyenrique]

Great video! It's a shame isn't available in Mexico yet. How about the speakers?

[EGWebber]

I'm told the new Mac-mini M2 Pro has a problem working with the LG 32” UltraFine™ Display Ergo 4K Monitor. Is this correct?

[johnnypezona]

Hi there! Great video! You got a new subscriber! Does this LG smart monitor have HDMI 2.1 120Hz? Because it would be perfect for my PS5. I am a gamer and a content creator as well. Would be nice to play on my PS5 while I film myself playing for my YouTube channel. After that I could edit my 4K gaming videos and my 4K travel content for another channel of mine. In my country I see it online on some websites seeing it has 144Hz.