LG UltraGear 27GS60QC-B 27" Black 2024
The 1000R curved VA panel with a 3000:1 static contrast ratio delivers deep blacks and immersive depth for dark game scenes, paired with a responsive 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. AMD FreeSync support and a sharp QHD resolution at this price point offer smooth, detailed gameplay without tearing. This monitor is best for competitive and story-driven gamers who prioritize contrast and immersion over peak HDR brightness.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong feature (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong performance (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong color (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202663/100
Buyers praise the monitor's value, color, and smooth gaming performance, but several report dead or stuck pixels and a poor stand.
- Great value, color, and smooth gaming performance for entry-level.
- Multiple reports of dead or stuck pixels within months.
- Stand lacks height adjustment; VESA mount recommended.
- Power plug design is bulky and inconvenient for power strips.
- Q1 202640/100
Mixed reviews: some praise picture quality and price, but many report poor warranty support, color calibration issues, and defective pixels.
- Warranty support is nonexistent; claims ignored, LG blames subcontractors.
- Color calibration impossible for mixed use; manual unhelpful.
- Picture quality, thin bezels, and refresh rate praised by some.
- Dead pixels reported early; replacement never delivered.
- Q1 202573/100
Buyers praised the monitor's looks and value, but a verified flickering issue with FreeSync and mounting hardware complaints tempered enthusiasm.
- Monitor looks gorgeous once set up and offers great value.
- Screen flickering occurs when AMD FreeSync is enabled.
- Flickering may be fixable via cable, driver, or settings adjustments.
- Mounting hardware issue noted; buyer would consider alternatives.
Based on 17 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1000 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 19 |
| Weight | 4.8 kg / 10.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | LG UltraGear 27GS60QC-B 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Dell S2725QC | Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | VA | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 240 | 280 | 120 | 240 | 160 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG UltraGear 27GS60QC-B 27" | 69.8 | 45.2 | 64.3 | 91.6 | 49.3 | 82.5 | 42.1 | 90.4 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR Compare | 99.7 | 73.6 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 98 | 93.4 | 98.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.3 | 95.5 | 99.9 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.3 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 44.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO Compare | 86.8 | 82.2 | 73.8 | 91.6 | 90.5 | 87.8 | 99 | 81.3 |
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare | 85.2 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 85.9 | 90.5 | 75.9 | 87.9 | 72.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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