LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" Black 2021
The 27-inch QHD IPS panel achieves a true 1ms response time at 165Hz with G-Sync compatibility, eliminating tearing for fast-paced titles. Its 98% DCI-P3 coverage and factory-calibrated color accuracy make it a rare gaming display that handles color-critical work without a premium price. This monitor is best for competitive gamers who also edit photos or video and need a single, responsive screen for both tasks.
Screen 27"
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel IPS
Refresh 165 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync G-Sync Compatible
HDR DisplayHDR 400
76 Overall Score
Price $250
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong color (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong social proof (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong ergonomic (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong performance (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average portability (15th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 5 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 | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 320 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 98% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Power | 48 |
| Weight | 6.3 kg / 13.9 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Dell S2725QC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 165 | 240 | 240 | 360 | 280 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" | 90.7 | 15.2 | 70.6 | 73.1 | 79.4 | 79.4 | 61.1 | 90.6 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 97 | 73.2 | 76.8 | 73.1 | 91.1 | 98.2 | 94 | 90.6 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 63.8 | 77.6 | 86.6 | 91.1 | 98.2 | 83.4 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 91.6 | 46.1 | 77.6 | 73.1 | 91.1 | 99.6 | 88.8 | 95.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.6 | 83.9 | 77.6 | 73.1 | 91.1 | 99.4 | 95.8 | 100 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 75 | 81.4 | 89 | 73.1 | 91.1 | 45.2 | 88.8 | 95.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $250
Newegg 1 offer From $250
Amazon 1 offer From $380
Price History
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Usage Scores
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