LG UltraGear 27GS60QC-B 27" Black 2024

The LG UltraGear 27GS60QC-B hits 180Hz with a 1ms response time and a 3000:1 contrast ratio, putting it in the top 15% of displays for speed. The 1000R curve and 2560 x 1440 resolution make games feel immersive without breaking the bank. Just know that 300 nits brightness means HDR10 is mostly for show, and you only get one HDMI port.

The 180Hz refresh rate is the number that matters most here. That's a 72% jump over the old 60Hz standard, and it puts this monitor in the top 15% of all displays we've tested for raw speed. Combined with the 1ms response time, you're looking at a panel that keeps up with fast-paced shooters without turning enemies into smeared blobs. The FreeSync support means AMD GPU owners get tear-free gameplay without paying a premium for G-Sync hardware.

The VA panel gives you that 3000:1 contrast ratio, which is roughly triple what you'd get from a typical IPS panel at this price. Dark scenes in horror games or night maps in shooters look genuinely dark, not washed out gray. The trade-off is viewing angles. Sit off-center and colors shift a bit, but the 1000R curve actually helps here by keeping the edges of the screen pointed at you. The 99% sRGB coverage is solid for gaming, though the 8-bit panel means you won't get the smooth gradients of a 10-bit display. For competitive gaming, none of that matters. For photo editing, it does.

Against the ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B, the LG gives up ultrawide real estate but wins on price. The ASUS is a 34" panel, which is great for immersion, but you'll pay significantly more for it. The Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx is the closest direct competitor, with similar specs on paper, but the LG's 1000R curve and 3000:1 contrast ratio give it an edge in dark scenes. The MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED is in a completely different league with its OLED panel, but you're paying OLED money for it. The Dell S2725QC and HP OMEN 27qs G2 are both solid flat-panel options, but neither offers the curve or the contrast ratio of this LG. If you want the most immersive experience under USD 200, the LG is hard to beat. If you want color accuracy for work, look elsewhere.

Pricing is all over the place right now. In the US, we're seeing listings from USD 123 to USD 210 across 7 vendors. That's an USD 87 spread, which is wild for the same monitor. If you can snag it near the USD 123 mark, this is an absolute steal. At USD 210, it's still decent but you're getting into territory where better panels start appearing. In Canada, the spread is CAD 64, from CAD 170 to CAD 234. The CAD 170 listing is the one to grab if you're north of the border. The feature score in the 92nd percentile combined with that low-end price makes this one of the better value gaming monitors we've seen this year. Just don't pay full retail.

The LG UltraGear 27GS60QC-B lands at 71.8 out of 100 in our database, which puts it in the upper tier for gaming monitors but not quite at the top. The headline numbers are a 180Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and a 2560 x 1440 VA panel with a 1000R curve. That's a solid combo for the price, especially when you see the feature score sitting at the 92nd percentile. But the entertainment score of 66.1 tells you this isn't a do-everything display. It's a gaming monitor first, and it knows it.

The 3000:1 static contrast ratio is the real star here. VA panels do deep blacks better than IPS, and that curve wraps around your field of view in a way that makes racing games and open-world titles feel more immersive. The 300 nits brightness is fine for a dim room but won't win any HDR awards. HDR10 support is there, but at 300 nits, it's more of a checkbox than a feature. Still, for the money, this thing punches above its weight.

If you're doing color-critical work like photo editing or video grading, this monitor isn't for you. The 8-bit panel and 99% sRGB coverage are fine for gaming but fall short for professional color work. The entertainment score of 66.1 in our database reflects this. If you need a monitor for mixed use, like work during the day and gaming at night, the 300 nits brightness and limited ergonomics will frustrate you. The tilt-only stand means no height adjustment, so you'll need a VESA arm if you want proper positioning. And if you have multiple devices to connect, the single HDMI port and single DisplayPort will have you swapping cables constantly. Console gamers who want to use this with both a PC and a console should look for something with more inputs.

The LG UltraGear 27GS60QC-B is a gaming monitor that knows exactly what it is. The 180Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and 3000:1 contrast ratio make it a fantastic choice for competitive and immersive gaming alike. The 1000R curve is a genuine feature, not a gimmick, especially at 27 inches. The weak points are real though. 300 nits brightness limits HDR to a marketing bullet point, and the single HDMI port means you'll be swapping cables if you have multiple devices. But at the right price, especially near that USD 123 low end, this is one of the best gaming monitor deals available right now. Our data backs that up with a 71.8 overall score and a feature set in the 92nd percentile.