01/04/2026 7:56 am
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honestly so done with this old Acer i bought last year. i thought it was 4k but the flickering when i try to run 120hz on my ps5 is driving me insane. my logic was that any 4k screen would work but clearly i was wrong about the hdmi 2.1 stuff. i need something that handles both the series x and ps5 without me having to mess with settings every five minutes.
ive got about 700 bucks saved and i want to buy something this week because the ghosting in warzone is making me lose it. i was looking at the lg ultragear but there are like ten different versions and it's confusing. are there any solid 32 inch options that actually deliver?
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01/04/2026 9:30 am
Wait, how dark is your setup? Unfortunately, most panels have nasty glow at night.
- Dell G3223Q 32 Inch 4K UHD Gaming Monitor Its built better and handles signal handshakes safely without flickering.
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01/04/2026 8:40 am
@Reply #2 - good point! Honestly, most 4K monitors in this price range are kinda disappointing when you actually plug them in.
- LG 32GR93U-B 32-inch UltraGear 4K UHD
- Colors are solid and it handles PS5 VRR fine, but the contrast is pretty bad in a dark room.
- Samsung Odyssey G7 G70B 32-inch 4K
- Fast response but I had issues with scan lines and weird firmware bugs. I'd go with the LG, it's more reliable even if the blacks arent perfect.
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01/04/2026 7:58 am
> my logic was that any 4k screen would work but clearly i was wrong about the hdmi 2.1 stuff. Yeah, the whole hdmi 2.1 rollout was a disaster for marketing and honestly pretty misleading for gamers. To get 4k at 120hz on consoles without flickering or signal drops, you specifically need ports that support high bandwidth frl (fixed rate link). If you want a 32 inch screen that actually works without the headache, I would suggest looking at the LG 32GR93U-B 32-inch UHD 144Hz HDMI 2.1. It is a lot more stable than the older ultragear versions and stays under your 700 budget. Be careful tho because some older 4k monitors claim high refresh rates but only over displayport, which doesnt help your ps5 at all. Make sure to check that the hdmi ports actually support the full 48gbps or at least 40gbps. If you cant find that lg, the Gigabyte M32U 32-inch 4K 144Hz KVM is another reliable choice. I have used the m32u for months and the vrr implementation is solid for both consoles. One thing to watch out for is the hdr performance on these ips panels. It is basically non existent. If you care about peak brightness, you might want to consider waiting or saving for an oled, but for warzone the fast pixel response times on these are actually better for motion clarity. Just dont expect miracles from the local dimming. Also, make sure you are using the actual cable that came in the console box or a certified ultra high speed one.
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01/04/2026 8:30 am
^ This. Also, most people dont realize that HDMI 2.1 is basically a loose term now. I've seen brands slap it on monitors that barely hit the spec. Over the years, I've found that stability is way more important than fancy extras when you're switching between PS5 and Series X. In my experience, if you want a 32-inch screen that wont give you ghosting or sync issues, you should stick to these:
- Gigabyte M32U 32-inch 4K 144Hz IPS
- LG UltraGear 32GR93U-B 32-inch 4K UHD The Gigabyte is a very conservative, safe bet that stays under your 700 dollar budget easily. It handles VRR across both consoles without those weird flickering artifacts. Just make sure your firmware is updated right out of the box... it solves most of the early handshake bugs people complain about.
