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LG UltraFine 32UN880 — 32″ · 4K IPS ergo arm
LG

LG UltraFine 32UN880

32″ · 4K IPS ergo arm

84
/ 100
From $699
VS
Samsung ViewFinity S9 wins by 4
Samsung ViewFinity S9 — 27″ · 5K IPS
Samsung

Samsung ViewFinity S9

27″ · 5K IPS

88
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict

Samsung ViewFinity S9 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG UltraFine 32UN880 lands at 84 and Samsung ViewFinity S9 at 88. That puts Samsung ViewFinity S9 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick LG UltraFine 32UN880 if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware

Pick Samsung ViewFinity S9 if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

Samsung ViewFinity S9

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Samsung ViewFinity S9 leads on color (88 vs 84).

Value for money

LG UltraFine 32UN880

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

LG UltraFine 32UN880 more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,599).

LG UltraFine 32UN880 84
vs
88 Samsung ViewFinity S9

Score breakdown

LG UltraFine 32UN880
84
color 84
motion 72
hdr 62
features 82
Samsung ViewFinity S9
88
color 88
motion 72
hdr 62
features 86

Specs side-by-side

LG UltraFine 32UN880 versus Samsung ViewFinity S9 — full spec comparison
Spec LG UltraFine 32UN880 Samsung ViewFinity S9
Panel
4K IPS ergo arm
5K IPS
Size
32"
27"
Release year
2020
2023

LG UltraFine 32UN880

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

Samsung ViewFinity S9

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

FAQ: LG UltraFine 32UN880 vs Samsung ViewFinity S9

Which is better, LG UltraFine 32UN880 or Samsung ViewFinity S9? +

Samsung ViewFinity S9 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is LG UltraFine 32UN880 worth the price? +

At $699, LG UltraFine 32UN880 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in color.

Is Samsung ViewFinity S9 worth the price? +

At $1,599, Samsung ViewFinity S9 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in color.

Does LG UltraFine 32UN880 or Samsung ViewFinity S9 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for picture quality, LG UltraFine 32UN880 or Samsung ViewFinity S9? +

Samsung ViewFinity S9 — leads on color (88 vs 84). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, LG UltraFine 32UN880 or Samsung ViewFinity S9? +

LG UltraFine 32UN880 — more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.