This is the budget pick if you want a larger gaming screen with some curve to it. At 32 inches, it's noticeably bigger than the typical 27-inch monitor — more immersive in games, but also means you'll turn your head a bit to see the edges. The curve helps pull the corners toward you so the whole picture feels more natural to look at.
The screen refreshes 165 times per second, which is plenty smooth for most games, and the VA panel gives you deeper blacks than the cheaper IPS screens — helpful when you're creeping through dark hallways in a shooter. Colors aren't as punchy as premium panels, but they're good enough that you won't notice unless you put them side by side with something fancier.
The HDR sticker is mostly decorative. It'll get bright enough for a sunny room, but don't expect the dramatic pop real HDR delivers.