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LG 27GL83A UltraGear

QHD Monitor

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LG 27GL83A UltraGear is a mid-range 27-inch QHD gaming monitor. It features an IPS panel with 1ms response time and supports both G-SYNC and FreeSync. This combination makes it an interesting option not only for gaming but also for general home entertainment.

Compared to lower-tier models of the same generation ("GL"), the 27GL83A has a middle-of-the-road QHD resolution that, while not breaking any records, allows for sharp images and texts without the need for scaling at 27 inches. LG has also endowed the 27GL83A with an ergonomic stand (really just a red-accented version of the same stand found in LG's business line ("B" series) with height, tilt, and pivot adjustments.

Still, the 27GL83A is far from being the cream of the crop: For example, it is limited to 144Hz maximum refresh rate. For home use, it also misses any USB support.

A similar monitor that is perhaps more appropriate for content creators who also game is the 27GL850, thanks to its Nano IPS panel.

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What we found

Neofiliac score 83%

Pros

Stand with tilt, pivot, and height adjustments
Fast 1 ms response time
High 1000:1 contrast ratio
10-bit display panel
Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC

Cons

What external reviewers found

External score 58%

Pros

Superb motion handling
Excellent response times
Very good peak brightness
Outstanding response time
High resolution and large size
Extremely low input lag

Cons

Poor black uniformity
Disappointing ergonomics
Low contrast ratio

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rtings^[1]

Reviewer score 58% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from rtings have found:

The LG 27GL83A-B is a good monitor for almost any use. It has remarkable motion handling and outstanding low input lag, which is great for gaming. It performs well in an office environment with its wide viewing angles and great peak brightness. On the downside, it may be difficult to place it comfortably due to its lack of swivel and limited ergonomics.

Pros

Extremely low input lag
Wide viewing angles
Outstanding response time
High resolution and large size
Very good peak brightness
Superb motion handling
Excellent response times

Cons

Disappointing ergonomics
Low contrast ratio
Poor black uniformity

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^ LG 27GL83A-B Monitor Review. [rtings].

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