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HDR Tests

The LG 32UD99 accepts HDR10 signals, so we added our HD Fury Integral to the signal path to simulate the format. When the monitor senses a proper input, it switches automatically into HDR mode and displays a brief message on the screen.

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The RGB test shows a blue shift that increases as brightness levels rise. The error isn’t too grievous at around 8dE. Darker steps are closer to the mark. Overall, the blue tint is only slightly apparent. EOTF measures almost right on the line with only the tiniest variations. This bodes well for color tracking and overall image quality, which is much better than the monitor’s 2000:1 sequential HDR contrast value would suggest. While we’d love to see a full-array backlight on every monitor, the cost is quite a bit higher. LG has maximized the potential of this display with a superb IPS panel part and solid engineering. The LG 32UD99’s HDR quality is superior to other edge-lit screens and is only bested by the premium-priced Dell UP2817Q and its zone-dimming feature.

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Christian Eberle is a Contributing Editor for Tom's Hardware US. He's a veteran reviewer of A/V equipment, specializing in monitors. Christian began his obsession with tech when he built his first PC in 1991, a 286 running DOS 3.0 at a blazing 12MHz. In 2006, he undertook training from the Imaging Science Foundation in video calibration and testing and thus started a passion for precise imaging that persists to this day. He is also a professional musician with a degree from the New England Conservatory as a classical bassoonist which he used to good effect as a performer with the West Point Army Band from 1987 to 2013. He enjoys watching movies and listening to high-end audio in his custom-built home theater and can be seen riding trails near his home on a race-ready ICE VTX recumbent trike. Christian enjoys the endless summer in Florida where he lives with his wife and Chihuahua and plays with orchestras around the state.