Standing screen display size | 27 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 2560x1440 |
Max Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 Pixels |
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LG UltraGear QHD 27-Inch Gaming Monitor 27GL850-B, Nano IPS 1ms (GtG) with HDR 10 Compatibility and NVIDIA G-SYNC, 144Hz, Black
Screen Size | 27 Inches |
Display Resolution Maximum | 2560 x 1440 Pixels |
Brand | LG |
Special Feature | Height Adjustment, Pivot Adjustment, Tilt Adjustment, High Dynamic Range |
Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
About this item
- Designed especially for gaming, this Nano IPS display features vibrant color, contrast, clarity, and detail, while delivering ultra-fast 1ms (GtG) response rates
- With HDR10 support and color performance with 98% coverage of the sRGB spectrum, you'll see the game as the developers intend, with accurate and vivid color
- A high native 144Hz refresh rate with 1-millisecond Motion Blur Reduction keeps you firmly in the action while reducing blur and ghosting, rendering screen objects more clearly
- With compatible video cards, NVIDIA G-SYNC virtually eliminates screen tearing and minimize stutter in high-resolution and fast-paced games for a fast and fluid gaming experience
- Dynamic Action Sync helps reduce input lag to help you respond to on-screen action quickly. Black Stabilizer dynamically brightens dark scenes to help you find enemies in the dark. Enhance your accuracy in firefights with the Crosshair feature
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For gaming | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Picture quality | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
Brightness | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.4 | — |
Value for money | 4.3 | 4.5 | — | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.9 |
Screen quality | — | — | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
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display size | 27 inches | 27 inches | 27 inches | 32 inches | 27 inches | 27 inches |
resolution | QHD Wide 1440p | QHD Ultra Wide 1440p | 4K UHD 2160p | QHD Wide 1440p | FHD 1080p | QHD Wide 1440p |
display technology | LED | LCD | LED | LCD | VA | LCD |
hardware interface | hdmi | hdmi, displayport | hdmi | hdmi, displayport, headphone | hdmi, displayport, headphone | hdmi, displayport |
viewing angle | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees |
mounting type | VESA Compatibility - Mountable: 100 x 100mm | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
From the manufacturer
LG 27GL850-B
Geared Up for Victory
See your way to victory with the innovative 27GL850 UltraGear gaming monitor, providing the crispest visuals and the sharpest clarity. You can experience breath-taking immersion on a Nano IPS display with a 1ms response time.
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Nano IPS Display
Feel Actual Combat with True Colors
Delivers stunning image reproduction that brings your virtual world to life from any vantage point.
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IPS 1ms (GtG)
Designed for Incredible Speed
Providing the minimized afterimage and a fast response time, enjoy a whole new gaming performance.
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NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible
G-SYNC Compatible Validated by NVIDIA
Reducing screen tearing and minimizing stutter for a smoother, faster gaming experience.
144Hz Refresh Rate
An ultra-fast speed of 144Hz allows immediate action on the screen. Experience a smoother, clearer movement during the most action intense gaming.
HDR10
27GL850 supports HDR10, enabling realistic visual immersion with rich colors and contrast. Regardless of the battlefield, gamers experience the sensation of being in the center of it. See all the dramatic colors the game developers intended.
AMD FreeSync Premium
With FreeSync Premium technology, gamers can experience seamless, fluid movement in hi-resolution and fast-paced games. It virtually eliminates screen tearing and stuttering. *Comparison of Mode 'OFF' (left image) and AMD FreeSync Premium.
Dynamic Action Sync Presents Action as It Happens
Get the closest thing to real-time gaming. Dynamic Action Sync elevates your gameplay for a pro-level experience. Respond to action, opponents and every moment with minimized input lag and unbelievable performance.
See Detail in the Darkness with Black Stabilizer
Your gameplay is never in the dark. Black Stabilizer is your ally to attack or defend against enemies hiding in the shadows. It delivers a pro-level gaming experience for enhanced vision and a jump on the competition.
Crosshair Feature Brings an Accuracy Advantage
Accuracy is at the center of your gameplay with the Crosshair feature. Center-display crosshairs give enhanced vision and pro-level precision for increased accuracy in first-person shooter games.
Ergonomic Design
Complete Your Battlestation
Enhance your gaming experience with eye-catching design, and virtually borderless design. The base can be adjusted to change the tilt, height and pivot of the monitor to help you play game more comfortable.
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Screen Size (Inches)
| 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 |
Panel Type
| IPS | IPS | IPS | VA |
Resolution
| 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 |
Virtually Borderless Design
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Refresh Rate (Hertz)
| 144 | 144 | 144 | 165 |
Aspect Ratio
| 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Color Gamut
| sRGB 99% | DCI-P3 98% | sRGB 99% | sRGB 95% |
Response Time (GtG, in ms)
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
On Screen Control
| ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Adaptive Sync
| NVIDIA G-Sync/AMD FreeSync | NVIDIA G-Sync/AMD FreeSync | G-Sync/FreeSync Premium | G-Sync/FreeSync Premium |
Inputs/Outputs
| HDMI (2)/DisplayPort | HDMI (2)/DisplayPort | HDMI (2)/DisplayPort | HDMI (2)/DisplayPort |
Speakers
| ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
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Product Description
Immerse yourself in your favorite games with this fast IPS monitor featuring a 1ms (GtG) response time, wide viewing angles, and high color accuracy with sRGB 99%. See moving objects on the screen more clearly with a high native 144 Hz refresh rate and 1ms Motion Blur Reduction. NVIDIA G-SYNC support virtually eliminates screen tearing and minimize stutter in high-resolution and fast-paced games for a fast and fluid gaming experience with supported video cards. Dynamic Action Sync reduces input lag and elevates your gameplay, allowing you to respond to your opponents quickly, while Black Stabilizer allows you to see them more clearly in the dark. Use the Crosshair feature for enhanced vision and precision in first-person shooters. Adjust the tilt, height, and pivot for the best ergonomics, ensuring that you have the most comfortable viewing position to play your games.
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Technical Details
Brand | LG |
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Series | 27GL850-B |
Item model number | 27GL850-B.AUS |
Item Weight | 13.5 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 10.8 x 24.2 x 22.6 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10.8 x 24.2 x 22.6 inches |
Color | Black |
Power Source | AC |
Voltage | 110240 Volts |
Manufacturer | LG |
ASIN | B07TD94TQF |
Date First Available | June 28, 2019 |
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4.7 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #17,556 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #602 in Computer Monitors |
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Customers like the quality, color, and response time of the monitor. For example, they say it's a high quality display, the color is very noticeably better, and the picture looks good. Customers are also impresseded with the value, saying it'll be unbeatable for the price. That said, opinions are mixed on brightness and picture quality.
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Customers like the quality of the monitor. They mention it's a high-quality display with 144 Hz refresh rate. Some say that it'll address any quality control concerns they've experienced. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's quality.
"...It has addressed all of the quality control concerns that I’ve experienced throughout my quest of trying to obtain a high refresh rate, 1440p IPS-..." Read more
"Calibration while in hdr mode is very limited. The defaults seemed ok but could use some tweaking...." Read more
"...Pros: Well reviewed panel, Freesync works on Nvidia/Intel now + low framerate compensation means the display doesn't tear below 48 FPS, ICC profiles..." Read more
"...With G-Sync compatibility, it's a dream for gamers seeking responsiveness. The design is sleek, and the adjustable stand adds versatility...." Read more
Customers like the color of the monitor. They mention that the color is very noticeably better on this LG monitor, the screen itself is beautiful, and the picture looks good. They also say that the high refresh rate makes everything look more vivid. Overall, customers are satisfied with the color reproduction and brightness of the IPS display. They find the monitor overall to be a fantastic display, and appreciate the amazing picture and quality out of the box.
"...White uniformity is even across the entirety of the screen while the factory calibrated colors appear accurate even next to my calibrated Dell...." Read more
"...Power cableThings I like:- Color accuracy in sRGB mode is about as good as it gets without advanced calibration-..." Read more
"...The color gamut is nice - a little short of a an HP dreamcolor but not too far off. I use this for both art and gaming...." Read more
"...Everything on this monitor is so smooth and just explodes with color...." Read more
Customers like the response time of the monitor. They say it has fast response times comparable to TN panel monitors, the refresh speed is nice, and the input lag is low. The 144Hz refresh rate ensures buttery-smooth gameplay. The monitor is responsive and built well. It runs great at 1440p at 144hz and is G-Sync compatible.
"...to 100% eliminate any ghosting or visual artifacts and it is still very fast. Blows my 8 year old LCD "gaming monitor" out the water in every metric...." Read more
"...has zero backlight bleed and excellent uniformity, contrast, and response time...." Read more
"...Power saving mode is quick to respond to a sleeping computer- Some of the gaming features are neat, even if I won't use them-..." Read more
"...resolution delivers stunning visuals, and the 144Hz refresh rate ensures buttery-smooth gameplay...." Read more
Customers find the value of the monitor to be unbeatable for the price. They say it's a solid deal, with a good compromise.
"...Easily the best in this price range." Read more
"This was an absolute BEST BUY! great price, fast shipping, and the quality is out of this world! We play games like WOW and etc...." Read more
"...displays this makes for a nice choice for an upgrade at a very reasonable price. The 144mhz refresh rate works as advertised...." Read more
"...monitor is far advanced compared to the competition, all this for a fair price. Excellent buy!" Read more
Customers like the performance of the monitor. They mention that it works flawlessly with no issues at all, and that it does everything they need it to. Some say that it's a good solution without requiring tons of GPU power.
"...It's not a huge improvement but it certainly helps for free performance...." Read more
"...Variable refresh works great out of the box (on Windows 10, at least — intending to test with Arch Linux soon, and might update this review)...." Read more
"...I've run everything imaginable through them and it all works flawlessly, excellent picture, performance etc...." Read more
"...One issue that isn't so much related to gaming is that it's spotty in its support for certain docking stations (or any other non-direct connection)...." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the monitor. They mention that the 1440p resolution offers a crisp and detailed picture, and the images are very clear. They also say the images appear to be more smooth than their previous display. The 144Hz display is very nice, and is pretty good for a resolution jump from the native 1080p. Customers also mention that everything is more vivid and clear, and there is very little light bleed. The drop in resolution isn't too noticeable, and it feels right at about 3-4 feet.
"...G-SYNC works as described- Picture quality is great, and the 144hz refresh rate is a game changer if this is an upgrade for you-..." Read more
"...gamut (ADOBE RGB and DCI coverage), bright, great viewing angles, high resolution. Unfortunately they are almost always 60hz...." Read more
"...: Well reviewed panel, Freesync works on Nvidia/Intel now + low framerate compensation means the display doesn't tear below 48 FPS, ICC profiles..." Read more
"The QHD resolution delivers stunning visuals, and the 144Hz refresh rate ensures buttery-smooth gameplay...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the brightness of the monitor. Some mention that it has great brightness, with minimal LED glow. However, others say that it's not the best, and that it could do with being able to turn the brightness even lower. Some customers also mention that the glow looks very apparent in photos, but in real life it't that bad. Overall, the monitor has mixed opinions, and it'll depend on your preferences.
"...Very bright and clear colors at any brightness, I experience almost zero glare from a bright window behind me at full brightness...." Read more
"...The glow looks very apparent in photos but in real life it's not that bad. This is due to being edge-lit with edge LEDs and not selectively dimmed...." Read more
"...Its plenty bright even in quite a bit of sunlight though I've heard HDR 400 is a bit low compared to some other high resolution monitors in this..." Read more
"...TFT Central recommends brightness of 23 with a boost to red - it was too dim and way too red, so I'm guessing LG has adjusted out-of-the-box..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the picture quality of the monitor. Some mention that they have no dead or stuck pixels, while others say that the white pixels flickered in the screen. They also mention that the monitor started black with line flickering. Some customers also report an abundance of dead and stuck pixels that make the picture noticeably blurry.
"...Horrendous backlight bleed, and a stuck pixel to go with it. Amazon rectified the issue within 2 days, and the second panel is better...." Read more
"...Cons: I had to exchange the first panel I received. First panel had one dead pixel out of the box, and the vertical edges of the display were much..." Read more
"One day in. No dead pixels, monitor in perfect condition. I'll play with the settings some later, but out of the box everything looks great...." Read more
"...Con's- Possible QC issues - One stuck pixelI have had this monitor for about two months now...." Read more
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I experienced colors very slightly being off and slight ghosting out the box on initial set up using display port, however setting display port version to 1.2 instead of 1.4 fixed this issue. Another reviewer reported this issue also, not sure what is really changing here. Possibly the cord provided but not sure, this monitor cant use any of the features that DP version 1.4 has, so 1.2 is plenty adaquate. To set this its located deep in the settings somewhere, good luck.
The many settings are moderately confusing to navigate as some settings are only available on some modes with pleny of sub menus, however game modes allow the most settings and you can make it perfect as you see fit. The response time is very impressive, I turned it down to low response to 100% eliminate any ghosting or visual artifacts and it is still very fast. Blows my 8 year old LCD "gaming monitor" out the water in every metric. The software G sync works great with my RTX 2080 super, however the frame rate is 5-15 fps lower than it would be with conventional V sync. So if you are pushing the limits of your graphics card you may experience some studdering or delay. Above 75 fps the monitor was smooth and fast. If you cannot maintain 75+ fps at 1440p then I would not intend on using G sync or lower the graphics settings, as it is software G sync and does have some processing to do so the higher the average framerate the better. Doing full rgb colors reduced the max from 144hz to 120hz, but makes it look that much better. If I get into a game that my 2080 decimates I may change this back. I sucessfully overclocked to 165 hz without issues (set custom resolution in Nvidia control panel with a higher hz), however I dont see the need as its so smooth already at 144hz there is little difference going higher. My experience is it doesnt really look smoother than 144hz until you get into the 200s, which unfortunately this monitor cannot do. If you have a great graphics card that cant quite do 4K, get this monitor you wont regret it. Easily the best in this price range.
I did not buy this display because I am a hardcore gamer; I bought it because I wanted a quality monitor with good color reproduction, a uniform panel, and good response time. My purchase was based solely on the off chance of LG producing a monitor where quality control wasn’t an after-thought. Now that it has finally arrived, I am proud to report that this monitor delivers. The display has zero backlight bleed and excellent uniformity, contrast, and response time. White uniformity is even across the entirety of the screen while the factory calibrated colors appear accurate even next to my calibrated Dell. Outside of sRGB mode, the colors do come off as over-saturated, although some may prefer the added vibrancy of the Nano IPS technology (I did not). Black levels are on par with most other IPS-type displays that I’ve used despite the specified measurement coming in at a somewhat lower figure than similar displays. As for response time, it seems universally accepted by the monitor community that the fast setting is adequate in preventing overshoot. The faster and fastest settings produce undesirable artifacts known as coronas. Despite this monitor not having variable overdrive, I have had no perceivable issues when it comes to gaming as I do tend to binge on CS:GO from time to time.
If I had to nit-pick, and I do because this is a review where transparency informs prospective buyers, I will say that the strength of the presence of IPS glow on my display falls on the moderate end of the spectrum. This could be due to the fact the panel is 27 inches, which is a decent amount of real estate for this phenomenon to occur. It is also important to keep in mind that this is something that varies on a per panel basis. Without a doubt, it is a consequence of choosing to utilize an IPS panel for one’s computing purposes. Regardless, it is nothing unexpected or anything that cannot be addressed by adjusting the brightness level as well as the viewing distance, height, and angle. Besides simply turning down the brightness, placing the monitor further away is one way to remedy the matter. Another way to minimize the glow is to position the screen in such a way that one’s gaze meets the center of the screen as IPS-type displays fare better when the height of the top bezel is of equal height or greater in relation to one’s eyes. A final tip is to manipulate the screen’s tilt angle as oftentimes angling it upwards reduces glow.
By applying these adjustments, I can easily say that this is overall the best monitor that I’ve used to date. I will not sit here and bash Asus’ most recent iteration of their high refresh rate, 1440p IPS-type display, the PG279QZ, as one can refer to the top review of the PG279QZ to see what types of problems plague those monitors. What I will say is that it’s a breath of fresh air to see that quality control still exists in consumer-grade monitors. Realistically, no manufacturing process is going to produce near perfect monitors all of the time; however, this purchase has instilled confidence in me when it comes to the LG brand. I imagine that this model will provide all disillusioned monitor buyers a glimmer of hope when it comes to having a fighting chance at obtaining a quality monitor in this realm of the market.
***As per a request in the comments, I've attached pictures of the monitor at brightness of zero, 50%, and 100%. I also managed to track down another monitor from Micro Center, so I posted the same array of shots for this sample too. The results were very similar; however, a small circular area of bleed does exist in the top left corner. It is somewhat noticeable on a black screen unless I increase the height of the stand. To identify the pictures of the second monitor, please see the pictures without the headphones in them. Despite trying several approaches and platforms, the photo uploader refuses to retain the sequence in which I had originally ordered them).***
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2019
I did not buy this display because I am a hardcore gamer; I bought it because I wanted a quality monitor with good color reproduction, a uniform panel, and good response time. My purchase was based solely on the off chance of LG producing a monitor where quality control wasn’t an after-thought. Now that it has finally arrived, I am proud to report that this monitor delivers. The display has zero backlight bleed and excellent uniformity, contrast, and response time. White uniformity is even across the entirety of the screen while the factory calibrated colors appear accurate even next to my calibrated Dell. Outside of sRGB mode, the colors do come off as over-saturated, although some may prefer the added vibrancy of the Nano IPS technology (I did not). Black levels are on par with most other IPS-type displays that I’ve used despite the specified measurement coming in at a somewhat lower figure than similar displays. As for response time, it seems universally accepted by the monitor community that the fast setting is adequate in preventing overshoot. The faster and fastest settings produce undesirable artifacts known as coronas. Despite this monitor not having variable overdrive, I have had no perceivable issues when it comes to gaming as I do tend to binge on CS:GO from time to time.
If I had to nit-pick, and I do because this is a review where transparency informs prospective buyers, I will say that the strength of the presence of IPS glow on my display falls on the moderate end of the spectrum. This could be due to the fact the panel is 27 inches, which is a decent amount of real estate for this phenomenon to occur. It is also important to keep in mind that this is something that varies on a per panel basis. Without a doubt, it is a consequence of choosing to utilize an IPS panel for one’s computing purposes. Regardless, it is nothing unexpected or anything that cannot be addressed by adjusting the brightness level as well as the viewing distance, height, and angle. Besides simply turning down the brightness, placing the monitor further away is one way to remedy the matter. Another way to minimize the glow is to position the screen in such a way that one’s gaze meets the center of the screen as IPS-type displays fare better when the height of the top bezel is of equal height or greater in relation to one’s eyes. A final tip is to manipulate the screen’s tilt angle as oftentimes angling it upwards reduces glow.
By applying these adjustments, I can easily say that this is overall the best monitor that I’ve used to date. I will not sit here and bash Asus’ most recent iteration of their high refresh rate, 1440p IPS-type display, the PG279QZ, as one can refer to the top review of the PG279QZ to see what types of problems plague those monitors. What I will say is that it’s a breath of fresh air to see that quality control still exists in consumer-grade monitors. Realistically, no manufacturing process is going to produce near perfect monitors all of the time; however, this purchase has instilled confidence in me when it comes to the LG brand. I imagine that this model will provide all disillusioned monitor buyers a glimmer of hope when it comes to having a fighting chance at obtaining a quality monitor in this realm of the market.
***As per a request in the comments, I've attached pictures of the monitor at brightness of zero, 50%, and 100%. I also managed to track down another monitor from Micro Center, so I posted the same array of shots for this sample too. The results were very similar; however, a small circular area of bleed does exist in the top left corner. It is somewhat noticeable on a black screen unless I increase the height of the stand. To identify the pictures of the second monitor, please see the pictures without the headphones in them. Despite trying several approaches and platforms, the photo uploader refuses to retain the sequence in which I had originally ordered them).***
What's in the box?
- Your new panel and stand (w/ cable management system)
- HDMI 2.1 and DP 1.4 cables
- Power cable
Things I like:
- Color accuracy in sRGB mode is about as good as it gets without advanced calibration
- Power saving mode is quick to respond to a sleeping computer
- Some of the gaming features are neat, even if I won't use them
- G-SYNC works as described
- Picture quality is great, and the 144hz refresh rate is a game changer if this is an upgrade for you
- The monitor settings are intuitive, and the controls are better than the four button system present on other panels
What I don't like:
- Backlight bleed still present in second panel
- The stand is flimsy, and has a lot more give than I'd like. I'll be replacing it soon.
- On the topic of the stand, the cable management system is a joke. It amounts to a hook on the back in an inconvenient location. If your machine is to the left of your monitor... You will not use this.
- The power cable has an ENORMOUS power supply that takes up more than half of a standard power strip
Overall, I'd have no trouble recommending this monitor. I'm happy to accept that I got a bad panel the first time, and that it isn't the norm. Expect to replace the stand, but other than that... Well done LG.
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Performance-wise, this thing is the ultimate all-rounder for the price. While it is advertised as having a 1ms response time speed, this is only with the "Faster" overdrive mode turned on, which causes a lot of inverse ghosting. Keeping it in the "Fast" setting completely eliminates ghosting but reduces the response speed to around 4ms. This is still excellent, much faster than my gaming skills can take advantage of. Typically with an IPS panel like this one, you're sacrificing some reaction time performance you'd get with a typical TN panel that most gamers end up selecting. But the LG's 4ms response time is still pretty much unheard of for an IPS panel, and more than fast enough to keep up with its 144hz refresh rate. A hardcore gamer could go with an ultra-fast 1080p 240hz TN panel in this price bracket with a 1ms response time, but you'd be sacrificing a lot of colour accuracy and overall picture quality in order to do so, and the difference between 4ms and 1ms is pretty much imperceptible to 99% of people out there. It wouldn't be worth it.
It comes with plenty of handy features. The clickable joystick located on the bottom of the panel is MUCH easier to operate for navigating through the monitor's options menus then your typical buttons are. The menus themselves are easy to navigate, with several pre-set screen profiles to pick from, as well as two fully customizable profiles you can save. It has a black stabilizer feature that improves visibility in darker games as well as a customizable crosshair overlay for gamers with a slightly less than pure con . It is both FreeSync and G-Sync compatible (nice), has two HDMI ports, a DisplayPort 1.4 input, headphone jack, and dual USB 3.0 ports.
The stand is very solid. It's nice and heavy, the height adjustment is buttery smooth, and the screen can pivot 90° into portrait mode.
If I had to nitpick, there are two drawbacks to this panel. The first is that screen brightness is only 350 nits, and the contrast levels are 1000:1, which isn't going to touch a VA panel monitor. No VA monitor comes close to reaching this LG's performance however.
In conclusion, this is the best all-around monitor in it's price range by a pretty significant margin. It's well built, it has a gorgeous display, and runs as smooth as a good TN panel without sacrificing performance as a result.
The only competition really out there close to it in price is the Aurus AD27QD, which while brighter, doesn't have quite as good colours and a slower response time while currently being priced higher.
Reviewed in Singapore on July 31, 2021
-Colores hermosos
-144hz y tiempo de respuesta excelente
-Muchos puertos y conexiones
-Marca confiable
-Resolución 1440p bien lograda
-Marcos pequeños
-Rotación de 180 grados y tilt decente
-Fácil de usar/configurar
-Distintos accesorios y cables ya incluidos
-Perfecto para gaming/multimedia/edición
-Gsync funciona perfecto
Meh:
-Materiales de construcción, si bien se siente resistente en su mayoría, a su vez se siente delicado y duro al manipular la pantalla para rotarla o maniobrar con ella.
-Tiene diversas funciones y modos para muchos tipos de circunstancias pero también carece de otras como un filtro de luz azul o contador de fps (Cabe destacar que los únicos modos que puedes personalizar son jugador 1 y2, no puedes editar los otros perfiles ya preestablecidos)
-El precio es cuestionable, lo compre en 9500, pero a mi gusto este monitor podría costar perfectamente 1000-1500 pesos menos.
Contras:
-Imposible de actualizar el firmware, intente actualizarla de 1000 formas y no se pudo, aunque realmente no importa mucho.
-Blacklight bleed (En cuartos oscuros se nota las fugas de luz en las esquinas cuando hay un fondo negro)
-Negros mediocres, si bien los demás colores son hermosos y vivos, los negros están meh y si estas en cuarto oscuro se ven las fugas de luz.
-HDR y modo "Más rápido" inservibles (El HDR se ve bien por unos minutos pero después la pantalla no puede con tanto brillo y los colores se ven quemados, no vale la pena activarlo) (el modo Más rápido si tiene una mejora en responsividad y de echo puedes sentir el juego de una manera asombrosa, pero..... A costa de sacrificar toda la calidad de imagen, ya que el movimiento deja rastros morados y satura ciertas partes de la pantalla) En juegos sin muchos detalles como lol, Overwatch, etc.. no se nota mucho y podría considerarse, pero en juegos con muchos detalles es horrible.
De igual predeterminado "Rápido" es suficiente.
Conclusion:
Como mi primer monitor de 144hz:
-Es muy bueno! tiene todo lo que busco.
la resolución 1440p es una cosa de otro mundo, ayuda mucho a la productividad y se ve demasiado nítido todo, más los plus que tiene al poder girarse y sus distintos modos, lo mejor si tu principal uso será en juegos y multimedia por los colores y lo responsivo que es para gaming.
Pero al comprar este monitor entiendes que:
-sacrificas los negros profundos
-aceptas el blacklight bleed o fugas de luz
-aceptas que el HDR no es bueno
-gastas unos 1000 pesos de más a cambio de tener una marca confiable como lo es LG.
Reviewed in Mexico on November 9, 2021
-Colores hermosos
-144hz y tiempo de respuesta excelente
-Muchos puertos y conexiones
-Marca confiable
-Resolución 1440p bien lograda
-Marcos pequeños
-Rotación de 180 grados y tilt decente
-Fácil de usar/configurar
-Distintos accesorios y cables ya incluidos
-Perfecto para gaming/multimedia/edición
-Gsync funciona perfecto
Meh:
-Materiales de construcción, si bien se siente resistente en su mayoría, a su vez se siente delicado y duro al manipular la pantalla para rotarla o maniobrar con ella.
-Tiene diversas funciones y modos para muchos tipos de circunstancias pero también carece de otras como un filtro de luz azul o contador de fps (Cabe destacar que los únicos modos que puedes personalizar son jugador 1 y2, no puedes editar los otros perfiles ya preestablecidos)
-El precio es cuestionable, lo compre en 9500, pero a mi gusto este monitor podría costar perfectamente 1000-1500 pesos menos.
Contras:
-Imposible de actualizar el firmware, intente actualizarla de 1000 formas y no se pudo, aunque realmente no importa mucho.
-Blacklight bleed (En cuartos oscuros se nota las fugas de luz en las esquinas cuando hay un fondo negro)
-Negros mediocres, si bien los demás colores son hermosos y vivos, los negros están meh y si estas en cuarto oscuro se ven las fugas de luz.
-HDR y modo "Más rápido" inservibles (El HDR se ve bien por unos minutos pero después la pantalla no puede con tanto brillo y los colores se ven quemados, no vale la pena activarlo) (el modo Más rápido si tiene una mejora en responsividad y de echo puedes sentir el juego de una manera asombrosa, pero..... A costa de sacrificar toda la calidad de imagen, ya que el movimiento deja rastros morados y satura ciertas partes de la pantalla) En juegos sin muchos detalles como lol, Overwatch, etc.. no se nota mucho y podría considerarse, pero en juegos con muchos detalles es horrible.
De igual predeterminado "Rápido" es suficiente.
Conclusion:
Como mi primer monitor de 144hz:
-Es muy bueno! tiene todo lo que busco.
la resolución 1440p es una cosa de otro mundo, ayuda mucho a la productividad y se ve demasiado nítido todo, más los plus que tiene al poder girarse y sus distintos modos, lo mejor si tu principal uso será en juegos y multimedia por los colores y lo responsivo que es para gaming.
Pero al comprar este monitor entiendes que:
-sacrificas los negros profundos
-aceptas el blacklight bleed o fugas de luz
-aceptas que el HDR no es bueno
-gastas unos 1000 pesos de más a cambio de tener una marca confiable como lo es LG.
from a gaming perspective I have played several games on this and the monitor works fantastically. Great visual quality, colours and refresh rate. very responsive.
from a designer perspective (used with Macbook pro):
What I like -
1. Fairly colour accurate screen on calibration. Covers most of the sRGB space. out of the box factory calibration was not up to the mark. not having hardware calibration device with me had to do manual calibration both with monitor settings as well as colour profiles on the mac display settings. Do check rtings channel for calibration profiles.
2. good amount of IO: has a USB throughput which helps you connect your accessories like mouse and keyboard which helps in cable management
3. Anti reflective coating on screen makes it less distracting to work on
4. Pretty bright. Thought around 300-350 nits of brightness will be less compared to what I have on my mac. but believe me based on the size on the screen it is pretty bright. i never go above 15-20% while working.
5. Works with Mac's true tone technology as well when Mac is not kept in clamshell mode. Though it feels a little finicky I have kept True tone off.
6. Size and aspect ratio is perfect for split screen working. makes me very productive.
7. Fairly adjustable viewing modes.
What I dont like:
1. Text is not as crisp as I expected. Had to increase monitor sharpness to reach desired.
2. Stand design takes a lot more space in desk which allows for lesser space for keyboard and mouse.
Overall: Very satisfied with my purchase :) makes for a great monitor to work on, game and view videos.
2k Res, 144 hz, IPS 1ms response, HDR, I mean you read the description obviously.
In practice :
+ Amazing Picture quality, brightness and colors, it was an out-of-this-world upgrade for me compared to my ASUS VG248QZ
+ Responsive and high refresh rates
+ Easy to tweek settings, all options have a description which helps understand what it does and it displays at the top the main settings status like refresh rate, adaptative-sync, response time, HDR...
+ Sturdy Build
~ Adaptive-Sync, didn't really see any difference from not having it on my ASUS VG248QZ so far.
- HDR rendered the image bland, turned it off. It allows the HDR input but the end result is mediocre.
Overall, I am happy with this monitor, I may upgrade my GPU (1660ti) so I can appreciate it even more!
Not recommended if HDR is your main concern.
I will provide an update to this review if anything significant changes.