LG has followed Samsung into the market for smart monitors; PC monitors with a built-in TV platform for apps and features such as Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit.
Samsung was the first brand to launch a smart monitor in 2020 built on its own Tizen platform. LG followed in late 2022 with webOS-based smart monitors.
LG is now adding two inexpensive smart monitors to its line-up with the 32-inch 32SR53FS and the 27-inch 27SR50F.
IPS LCD with Full HD
Neither of the two new monitors set new standards in any way. They are basic, low-contrast IPS LCD displays with Full HD (1920x1080) resolution. There are built-in 2x 5W speakers.
However, they are now powered by webOS 23 instead of webOS 22 in the existing model. LG's webOS 23 offers a redesigned user interface and popular apps such as Apple TV, Disney+ and Netflix. Both monitors feature Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit.
The 32-inch LG 32SR53FS. Photo: LG
Smart monitors should not been be seen as professional monitors intended for graphics or video editing, and they are not optimized for gaming either, but be seen as all-round PC monitors that can double as small TV screens with streaming capabilities. And apps such as Microsoft 365 let you use them for certain desktop tasks without a PC.
LG's 32-inch 32SR53FS and 27-inch 27SR50F will be available soon starting in the US for $200 and $230, respectively.
LG 32SR53FS and 27SR50F – specifications
| Panel type |
IPS LCD |
| Dissolution |
1920x1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| Diagonal |
27" or 31.5" |
| Pixel density |
82 or 70 ppi |
| Refresh rate |
60Hz |
| Response time (G2G) |
5 ms (27") or 8 ms (31.5") |
| Luminance |
250 cd/m² (typical) |
| Contrast ratio |
1000:1 (27") or 1200:1 (31.5") |
| Color depth |
8-bit |
| Interfaces |
AirPlay 2 and HomeKit
Miracast
2 x HDMI
2 x USB-A
1 x headphone output |
| Ergonomics |
Tilt, blue light filter, VESA (100x100 mm), flicker-free backlight |
| Other |
Remote control
webOS 23
2x 5W speakers |
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