LG company presented to the world a rather interesting monitor that can perform two functions at once – this is a monitor for work and a smart TV for viewing entertainment content. In some scenarios, this is very convenient because not all interiors have enough room to accommodate a monitor and TV. At the same time, the LG Smart Monitor with the index 32SQ780S (yes, in LG the monitor is called smart, similar to TVs) has a 31.5-inch screen, a built-in USB Type-C hub, for a price only. $500 (more than reasonable for a 4K monitor) and a special addition to the desk with height adjustment functionality.

But the main advantage of LG Smart Monitor, of course, is the support of smart TV functions, implemented thanks to the play of grace of the webOS operating system. Thanks to this, the monitor supports Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit technologies, can be used as an external monitor or a full-fledged TV without an additional signal source, and also gives its potential owner access to a sea of ​​​​entertainment content – applications to simple video games. For example, you can watch series and movies through streaming services like Netflix.

Also, it is very nice that the monitor in webOS boasts the GeForce Now application – with a gamepad, the user will be able to play modern video games on the monitor even without a gaming computer under the table. In fact, there are many programs in webOS that will allow you to enjoy entertainment content, so the monitor can be used for both work and entertainment. At the same time, the features allow you to get maximum comfort from the picture on the screen – the refresh rate is 65 Hz, the matrix is ​​high-quality and bright, but there is no HDR.

Still, this monitor has enough ports for any scenario; There’s USB Type-C for 65W of laptop power, three USB Type-A 2.0 ports, and even built-in Ethernet. Yes, the monitor does not have a built-in webcam or high-speed ports for data transfer, but the number of connectors allows you to connect an external webcam for video calls via the webOS application. Among the shortcomings, it is worth highlighting only the fact that the manufacturer did not add the latest remote control to the set – it will have to be purchased separately.