LG UltraGear 27GN950 27" Gaming Monitor
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Product Overview
LG UltraGear 27GN950 is the world's first 4K IPS gaming monitor with 1ms response time. It combines speed with rich color gamut and high dynamic range to produce an immersive visual experience.
Continuing the legacy of the 27GL850 from 2019, which was the world's first IPS monitor with 1ms response time, the UltraGear 27GN950 extends this feat to 4K UHD. The same 144Hz refresh rate and 98% DCI-P3 color gamut are on offer. The 27GN950 further supports VESA DisplayHDR 600.
Naturally, the 27GN950 is compatible with both NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro.
Compared to previous models, which had a 3-side borderless design, this 2020 model comes with 4-side borderless design.
Two other flagship-level gaming monitors debuted with the 27GN950 are the 34-inch 34GN850 and the 38-inch 38GN950, both featuring a curved design in ultra-wide form factor.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 90% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- HDR10, DisplayHDR 600
- Rich color reproduction
- Stand with tilt, pivot, and height adjustments
- Fast 1 ms response time
- High 1000:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
Cons
What external reviewers found***
External score 69% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent contrast
- Great gaming features
- Excellent HDR performance
- Incredible response time
- Bright backlight
Cons
- Poor reflection handling
- Disappointing ergonomics
- Low contrast ratio
- No DisplayPort 1
- No HDMI 2.1
- Unimpressive stand
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream), 2x HDMI 2.0
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
75 x 75 mm
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
450 nits / 600 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (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
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Gamut
98% DCI-P3
Pixel Density
168 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.151 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 144 Hz
Resolution
4K (3840x2160)
Response Time
1 ms (min)
Function
HDR
HDR10, DisplayHDR 600
Licenses
CE, cUL, TÜV-Typ, FCC-B, UL
Operating Humidity
10 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Video
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Performance
Power Consumption
0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable
Debut
2020
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
digitaltrends[1]
Reviewer score 75%The Nano IPS panel is extremely responsive, and easily overclockable to 160 Hz with just the press of a button. Stuttering and tearing is handled by FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync compatibility. The 27GN950 also comes with HDR600 support, which means it can produce up to 600 nits peak brightness when using just one of the HDR zones. The main drawbacks are its contrast performance, an unimpressive stand, and the distinct lack of HDMI 2.1.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- High refresh rate
- Wide color gamut
- Compact design
Cons
- Unimpressive stand
- No HDMI 2.1
rtings[2]
Reviewer score 48%The LG 27GN950-B has an incredible response time, FreeSync support, G-SYNC compatibility, and low input lag. Its 4k resolution makes it a great choice for office use or content creators, but it has disappointing ergonomics. It has decent HDR performance, but its low contrast and terrible local dimming make it less ideal for dark-room viewing.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Incredible response time
- Large screen allows you to open multiple windows at once
- Wide viewing angles
- Great gaming features
- High 160Hz refresh rate and VRR support
- G-SYNC compatibility
- Outstanding HDR performance
Cons
- Low contrast ratio
- Local dimming feature performs terribly
- Poor reflection handling
- Disappointing ergonomics
tomshardware[3]
Reviewer score 84%The 27GN950-B doesn't require calibration, but there are small gains available with a few tweaks. The best gamma preset is Mode 4, and that requires a single click of the red slider to bring grayscale tracking to an error-free state. With Local Dimming on, contrast doubled, and it shows.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent contrast
- Excellent HDR performance
- Bright backlight
Cons
- No DisplayPort 1
- No HDR Effect mode
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References
- ^ LG 27GN950 review: The perfect 4K gaming monitor, almost. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/monitor-reviews/lg-27gn950-monitor-review/. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ LG 27GN950-B Monitor Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/lg/27gn950-b. 2020-11-19. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ LG 27GN950-B 4K 144Hz Monitor Review: One Fast Pixel Mover. [tomshardware]. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/lg-27gn950-b-4k-144hz-monitor-review-one-fast-pixel-mover. 2020-12-14. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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