LG 27UD88-W 27" White 2018
The 27-inch 4K IPS panel with 99% sRGB coverage and hardware color calibration delivers accurate, factory-verified color for detail-oriented work. USB-C connectivity with 60W power delivery simplifies a modern desk setup, though the package only includes a power cable. This monitor is best for photographers and designers who need a color-accurate 4K canvas and can leverage the single-cable USB-C docking.
Screen 27"
Resolution 3840 x 2160
Panel IPS
Refresh 60 Hz
response time ms 5
adaptive sync FreeSync
46 Overall Score
Price $500
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong ergonomic (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 4 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
Features
| PIP/PBP | Yes |
| Weight | 6.2 kg / 13.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | LG 27UD88-W 27" | ASUS ROG Swift PG27UCDM | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 240 | 240 | 360 | 240 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | G-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG 27UD88-W 27" | 46.5 | 63.6 | 90 | 50.1 | 68.1 | 38.1 | 84.9 | 11.3 |
| ASUS ROG Swift PG27UCDM Compare | 97.3 | 63.6 | 97.9 | 87.5 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.9 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.2 | 63.6 | 79.3 | 87.5 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 92.4 | 46.7 | 79.3 | 74.1 | 91.9 | 99.7 | 89.9 | 95.5 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA Compare | 87.3 | 63.6 | 97.9 | 87.5 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 71.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.7 | 81.9 | 79.3 | 74.1 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 96.2 | 99.9 |
Price
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