A lot of pictures for little money? This is what you get with the LC Power LC-M32-QHD-165-C-V2. SamaGame reveals in the test what else sets the gaming monitor apart.
Table of contents
- High quality, but only tiltable
- What the product name says
- Curved for gamers
- Buttery smooth gameplay
- The resolution is completely sufficient
- Bright and high contrast
- Geared for gaming
- LC Power LC-M32-QHD-165-C-V2 in the test: Conclusion
“LC Power? Never heard of it.” That’s probably what most gamers will answer when asked about the German hardware manufacturer. LC Power has been on the market for over 20 years and has specialized in production inexpensive computer hardware specialized. The 32-inch model, which has been available since August 2023, deserves special attention.Gaming monitor LC-M32-QHD-165-C-V2. The strongest selling point: The screen is available over the counter for the ridiculous price of 240 euros. In this test we will clarify whether the part is good to play with.
High quality, but only tiltable
The LC-M32-QHD-165-C-V2 is installed and ready for use in just a few simple steps. Despite its low price, the workmanship is first class, and the metal base ensures it stands firmly on the desk. The rear view of the LC Power is impressive thanks to the individually adjustable RGB lighting and is visually reminiscent of Samsung’s Odyssey series. Compared to about this Odyssey Neo G8 However, the ring on the back cannot be made to glow. The ergonomics options of the LC-M32-QHD-165-C-V2 are also limited. The screen can only be tilted. It cannot be adjusted in height, swiveled or turned into portrait format.
What the product name says
On the other hand, the monitor was convincing in almost all other areas. Many of the inner values can already be found in the product name. The LC-M32-QHD-165-C-V2 comes with a large 32-inch display, (W)QHD resolution (Wide Qetc High Definition) and a refresh rate of 165 Hertz. The “C” stands for Curved. Thanks to its expansive size (80 centimeter screen diagonal!), up to three DIN A4 windows can be placed next to each other, making the monitor also suitable for working or multimedia applications. If you use Excel a lot, you should use a flat panel to get a flat row display.
Curved for gamers
However, the curvature is perfect for gaming. The manufacturer compresses the display with 1,500R. The information means that the panel is curved with a radius of 1,500 millimeters (i.e. 1.5 meters). This allows gamers to delve even deeper into the game.
Buttery smooth gameplay
Particularly important for gamers: a high refresh rate. Thanks to the 165 Hertz image frequency, the LC Power updates the image 165 times per second. This ensures wonderfully fluid movements when playing and ensures that opponents literally appear on the scene earlier. Short switching times are required so that what is happening on the screen is not only fluid but also streak-free.
The switching time describes how long it takes for a pixel to switch from black to white or between different shades of gray. Due to their design, VA monitors often have long switching times, which can lead to the formation of streaks when moving quickly. It’s different with the LC Power: the monitor takes just 6.1 milliseconds to change the image. In the test, the short response time ensured that the panel did not smear even during hectic movements.
The resolution is completely sufficient
The monitor is also sharp enough for gaming. With its WQHD resolution it shows 2560×1440 pixels, which enables a detailed image impression. The color fidelity is somewhat low at 96 percent, which leads to minimal green cast on faces in films and series – but the very high color space coverage in the sRGB range (99 percent) ensures an overall crisp color representation. However, the LC Power is unsuitable for photo and video editing: the monitor only covers 87 percent of the HDR color space DCI-P3.
Bright and high contrast
The contrast of the LC-M32-QHD-165-C-V2 is impressive. Thanks to a ratio of 4,351:1, particularly dark scenes come into their own when gaming (and watching films). The monitor is also bright enough with its 408 candela per square meter. In the test, the factory brightness setting (level 43) proved to be sufficient even in daylight.
Geared for gaming
The connection options are more than sufficient. In addition to dual DisplayPort, the LC Power has HDMI on board. Only a USB hub is missing. The monitor scores points with its extensive gaming features: FreeSync and G-Sync are on board to counteract image tearing. The FPS counter is also useful for gamers (frames phe second).
LC Power LC-M32-QHD-165-C-V2 in the test: Conclusion
Price-conscious gamers can hardly ignore the LC Power LC-M32-QHD-165-C. Although the monitor doesn’t cost much, it impressed in the test with a high refresh rate, short switching times and rich contrast. The only drawback is the lack of height adjustability.
