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LG UltraGear 27GL850 is a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor that features the world's first 1ms response time in an IPS monitor. It combines speed with rich color gamut and high dynamic range to produce an immersive visual experience.
Leveraging LG's Nano IPS technology, the 27GL850 offers 98% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space while offering the speed never-before found in an IPS panel. It also supports HDR10. Naturally, the UltraGear 27GL850 is compatible with both NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync.
The 27GL850 comes with a stand with height, tilt, and pivot adjustments.
Another premium gaming monitor debuted with the 27GL850 is the 38-inch UltraGear 38GL950G.
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Ratings
What we found**
Neo score 87% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Rich color reproduction
- Stand with tilt, pivot, and height adjustments
- Fast 1 ms response time
- 10-bit display panel
- Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
Cons
What external reviewers found***
Ext 56% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Outstanding response time and outstanding response time
- Excellent gray uniformity
- Wide viewing angles and wide viewing angles
Cons
- Disappointing ergonomics
- Doesn't look as good in a dark room
Price Comparison (incl. referral links)*
Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x USB 3.0 (downstream), 1x USB 3.0 (upstream)
Construction
Adjustment | Height
110 mm / 4.3307 in
Adjustment | Pivot
-0° ~ 90°
Adjustment | Swivel
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 15°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
89.4% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
2.22 in / 56.3 mm w/o stand, 10.8 in / 274.4 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
14.36 in / 364.8 mm w/o stand, 22.63 in / 574.8 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
24.18 in / 614.2 mm
Weight
4.2 kg / 9 lbs w/o stand , 6.1 kg / 13 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
350 nits
Contrast Ratio
800:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
Display Diagonal
27" (27 in / 685.8 mm)
Display Type
AH-IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H), LG Display
Gamut
96% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB
Pixel Density
109 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.233 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 144 Hz
Resolution
QHD (2560x1440)
Response Time
1 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
HDR
HDR10
Licenses
BSMI, CCC, CE, cTick, ENERGY STAR, FCC Class B, UL/cUL
Operating Humidity
10 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync
Video
Black Stabilizer, Crosshair, Sphere lighting, DDC/CI, HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) 2.2, Dynamic Action Sync, Flicker-free technology, 6-Axis Control, Nano IPS
Performance
Energy Efficiency
B
Power Consumption
39 W (average) / 65 W (max) / 18 W (eco) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.5 W (off)
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB 3.0 cable
Debut
2019
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External Reviews
rtings[1]
Sentiment Score 56%The LG 27GL850-B is a good monitor for pretty much any use. It's a great gaming monitor, with outstanding response time and low input lag. It has wide viewing angles, good peak brightness, and good reflection handling. It delivers a decent HDR gaming experience, but it's limited by its low native contrast and poor black uniformity.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Outstanding response time and outstanding response time
- Wide viewing angles and wide viewing angles
- Excellent gray uniformity
Cons
- Doesn't look as good in a dark room
- Disappointing ergonomics
User Reviews
References
1. ^ LG 27GL850-B Monitor Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/lg/27gl850-b. 2020-05-01. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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