LG - UltraGear 27" IPS LED QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC Compatible Monitor with HDR (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Black

Name: LG - UltraGear 27" IPS LED QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC Compatible Monitor with HDR (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Black
Brand: LG
SKU: 6401809
Rating: 4.8 (1064 reviews)

Model: 27GN850-B

SKU: 6401809

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Key Specs
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Maximum Resolution: 2560 x 1440 (Maximum resolution refers to the highest number of pixels that a screen can process and display. Higher resolution signals produce more detailed images.)
- Response Time: 1 milliseconds (The speed at which pixels can change colors is called response time. It is measured in milliseconds (ms).)
- Panel Type: IPS (Technology that affects response time and image quality.)
- Synchronization Technology: FreeSync (AMD Adaptive Sync), G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync) (Generally, these technologies allow syncing between a computer/console game's frame rate and the device's refresh rate for a smoother display without tearing.)
- Screen Size: 27 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Display Connector(s): 2 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
General
- Brand: LG
- Model Number: 27GN850-B
- Product Name: UltraGear 27" IPS LED QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC Compatible Monitor with HDR (DisplayPort, HDMI)
- Color: Black
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS, Windows
Display
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Maximum Resolution: 2560 x 1440 (Maximum resolution refers to the highest number of pixels that a screen can process and display. Higher resolution signals produce more detailed images.)
- Native Resolution: 2560 x 1440 (Native resolution of a screen refers to its single, fixed resolution. Sometimes screens must scale an image up or down in order to fit the native resolution. This can cause a loss of resolution or detail.)
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 (Measured difference between a displayed image's brightest whites and darkest blacks. The larger the first number, the more detail and color that can be displayed.)
- Response Time: 1 milliseconds (The speed at which pixels can change colors is called response time. It is measured in milliseconds (ms).)
- Display Type: LED
- Panel Type: IPS (Technology that affects response time and image quality.)
- Synchronization Technology: FreeSync (AMD Adaptive Sync), G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync) (Generally, these technologies allow syncing between a computer/console game's frame rate and the device's refresh rate for a smoother display without tearing.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (The measurement of the width of a screen compared to the height of a screen, expressed as a ratio.)
- Curved Screen: false
- Brightness: 350 candela per square meter (A measure of the total light output.)
- Screen Size: 27 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: HDR 10 (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- Horizontal Viewing Angle: 178 degrees (The maximum angle at which the display can be viewed with acceptable visual performance from either side.)
- Vertical Viewing Angle: 178 degrees (The maximum angle at which the display can be viewed with acceptable visual performance from above or below.)
Connectivity
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 2
- Display Connector(s): 2 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 0
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
Compatibility
- Wall Mountable: true (The product is able to be secured to a wall. Some products are designed ready to mount, while others may require additional hardware/accessories for installation.)
- VESA Wall Mount Standard: 100mm x 100mm (VESA wall mount standards refer to the spacing of screw holes built into a TV in order to fit with standard TV wall mounts. These standards are implemented into most TVs and monitors.)
Features
- Tiltable: true
- Adjustable Stand Height: true
- Built-In Webcam: false
- Integrated Speaker(s): false
Dimensions
- Product Height With Stand: 22.7 inches
- Product Height Without Stand: 14.4 inches
- Product Width: 24.2 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth (With Stand): 11.5 inches
- Product Depth Without Stand: 2.2 inches
- Product Weight: 14.1 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Stand Included: true
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 Year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 Year
Other
- UPC: 719192641624

Spot snipers easily with this 27-inch black LG UltraGear QHD gaming monitor. The nano IPS display uses nanometer-size particles to enhance color fidelity during tournaments, while the 1 ms response time and 144Hz refresh rate provide smooth gameplay. This LG UltraGear QHD gaming monitor features NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync to minimize screen tearing for lag-free performance, and the three-side borderless design immerses you in the action.

27" Nano IPS LED monitor: The efficient screen type uses LEDs to provide precise backlighting to pixels.
178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles: Allow you to view the screen from a wide range of angles.
Gain an edge with NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility: Never miss a frame of the action as you clinch your victories with lag-free refresh rates.
FreeSync technology: Adaptive synchronization technology that matches the frame rate of the monitor to any compatible AMD graphics card.
350 cd/m² brightness: Produces bright images that can clearly be seen even in well-lit rooms.
HDMI and DisplayPort inputs: Allow you to set up DVD players and other AV sources for a clear, high-quality audio and video signal.
1,000:1 contrast ratio: Ensures images are crisp and clear with deep blacks and bright highlights.
2K Quad HD 2560 x 1440 resolution: Expand your gaming performance in line with the power of your graphics card.
HDR10 (High Dynamic Range): Brings new worlds to life with an experience that surpasses reality.
1 ms response time: Delivers ultrafast performance for precise gaming and video work.
144Hz refresh rate: Delivers powerful performance so that you can get the most out of your games and videos.
27" Nano IPS LED monitor: The efficient screen type uses LEDs to provide precise backlighting to pixels.
178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles: Allow you to view the screen from a wide range of angles.
Gain an edge with NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility: Never miss a frame of the action as you clinch your victories with lag-free refresh rates.
FreeSync technology: Adaptive synchronization technology that matches the frame rate of the monitor to any compatible AMD graphics card.
350 cd/m² brightness: Produces bright images that can clearly be seen even in well-lit rooms.
HDMI and DisplayPort inputs: Allow you to set up DVD players and other AV sources for a clear, high-quality audio and video signal.
1,000:1 contrast ratio: Ensures images are crisp and clear with deep blacks and bright highlights.
2K Quad HD 2560 x 1440 resolution: Expand your gaming performance in line with the power of your graphics card.
HDR10 (High Dynamic Range): Brings new worlds to life with an experience that surpasses reality.
1 ms response time: Delivers ultrafast performance for precise gaming and video work.
144Hz refresh rate: Delivers powerful performance so that you can get the most out of your games and videos.

Whats Included

LG UltraGear 27" IPS LED QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC Compatable Monitor with HDR
Power cord, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable
Warranty Card
Owner's manual
LG UltraGear 27" IPS LED QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC Compatable Monitor with HDR
Power cord, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable
Warranty Card
Owner's manual

Q: What's the difference between this and the GL850-B? All the specs look the same, only difference I see is the name GN850 instead of GL850

A: Hi Jason. The "N" in the model number for the LG 27'' UltraGear™ QHD Nano IPS 1ms 144Hz G-SYNC Compatible Gaming Monitor, Model # 27GN850-B identifies its year of development as 2020 and the "L" in the model number for the LG 27GL850 27'' UltraGear™ Nano IPS 1ms Gaming Monitor with G-Sync® Compatibility identifies it as a 2019 model. The differences between the monitors is that the 2020 model does not have the USB Up-Stream (ver 3.0) and 2 x USB Down-Stream (ver 3.0) ports...^IFV

Q: Does this monitor support 1440p 120hz over hdmi. Or just display port.

A: Hi Jon. The LG 27'' UltraGear™ QHD Nano IPS 1ms 144Hz G-SYNC Compatible Gaming Monitor, Model # 27GN850-B will support 2560 x 1440 @144Hz, 120Hz, 75Hz or 60Hz over HDMI...^IFV

Q: Is there any quality difference on the panels between the Gl850 model and the GN850 model ? Or is it just the year and the usb differences?

A: The LG UltraGear 27" IPS LED QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC Compatible Monitor with HDR, Model # 27GN850-B and Model # 27GL850-B both use the same IPS panel...^IFV

Q: Does this monitor have built-in speakers?

A: Hello MK. The LG 27'' UltraGear™ QHD Nano IPS 1ms 144Hz G-SYNC Compatible Gaming Monitor, Model # 27GN850-B does not have built-in speakers. It has a Headphone Out that you can connect a pair of computer speakers or a Soundbar with a portable in port to...^IFV

Q: Does 4k or HDR have the larger impact on picture quality. Monitors with both seem excessively high and neither tech is new. My 55" TV wasn't that high in price and it has both.

A: The HDR on this monitor is technically there but you will not be able to notice it. Plus the 1ms thing, while technically achievable is of no use in games because of picture distortion. The real number whilst still being able to see everything properly is around 4.65ms which is still pretty impressive. Lastly there is a huge difference between 4k and 1440p on a large tv screen, there is not on a 27 inch monitor. 1440p looks amazing on a good monitor like this one. Just forget about HDR on this monitor, it's not happening.

Q: This monitor have hdmi 2.1 port?

A: No, this has HDMI 2.0, which is sufficient because it’s only a 1440 display. HDMI 2.1 is for up to 4k at 120hz or 8k at 60hz with high dynamic range support. If you’re getting a 4k/8kdisplay, then absolutely make sure it has HDMI 2.1, but for this monitor, it’s not needed to use max spec capability of the monitor.

Q: Is there a removable film protector on the screen shipped this way from the factory? I feel like there is, but can't seem to find it with my fingernail and don't want to pick at something that isnt there.

A: The LG UltraGear 27" IPS LED QHD FreeSync and G-SYNC Compatible Monitor with HDR - Black, Model # 27GN850-B dopes not have any protective film on the screen. If it did have ove, there would be a sticker on the screen letting you know to peel it off...^IFV

Q: Does this monitor pair well with a RTX 2070 Super while using its display port for 144hz 1440p gaming?

A: Yes I have it paired with a 2070 and the G-sync compatibility is smooth as butter. You can check some reviews online for the 27GL850 as it's the same panel the GN850 just lost the USB ports.

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the UltraGear 27" IPS LED QHD monitor's exceptional picture quality, high refresh rate, and vibrant colors as significant strengths. Many appreciate its value for the price and the effective performance of its G-Sync and FreeSync compatibility. However, some users point to the HDR's dimness and the monitor stand's design as potential drawbacks. A few also mentioned issues with IPS glow, though this is often considered inherent to IPS panel technology.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
27GL850 but $50 cheaper!
Uses the exact same panel as the legendary LG 27GL850 but without the USB hub making it $50 cheaper! The 27GL850 is easily one of the best, if not the best, 27" 1440p gaming panel. It matches or exceeds other monitors in clarity of motion (grey to grey response times) and color accuracy at a sub $500 price level (the Viewsonic Elite XG270QG, ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQ, and Gigabyte Aorus FI27Q-P are all $600 or more at the time of this review - and shamefully that Gigabyte model is the third of a product line that didn't actually add DisplayPort 1.4 until that Q-P model). Anyone looking for a premium gaming monitor should look no further as not only is it the best panel, it's at the best price by far. Still can't believe I got this at $449 when the actual 27GL850 (last year's model) is extremely hard to find and going for upward of $600 as well. If I had the extra money, I would buy two more of these.
Posted 5 years ago by mayatola
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great, bright, clear, large!
I bought two of these 27-GN850’s and got them installed about a week ago. These replace 2 22” Dell monitors, so the larger size is definitely a change - and a welcome one at that. The screens are sharp and bright. There’s a very small amount of back-light bleed when blacks are present in the corner, but not anywhere near enough to bother me at all. I like that the monitors support Display Port and 2 HDMI’s. I use my Surface Laptop 3 for both work and pleasure, through a Surface Dock 2 and to each monitor via USB-C to Display Port cables. I also run my Xbox Series S through a sound bar, then to the left monitor via HDMI - all is mostly good. I couldn’t get my Xbox to force 1440p at all (regardless of refresh rate), even though the monitor supports 1440p. The monitor does accept 4K signal, though, so I have my Xbox running at 4K-60hz in the settings. I would chalk this up as an Xbox issue, not a monitor issue. My biggest issue is that the included monitor stands are so ridiculously huge and awkward that they really don’t work well for a standard PC desk. You can see in the second picture that the majority of the back of the stand is actually hanging off my desk. Good thing there’s a wall there to keep it from falling. It was either that or have the monitors leaning off the front of the the desk and risk them tipping over off the front. Again, HUGE stands. I highly recommend either having a large desk with a good surface area or figure out another way to mount the monitors on maybe a VESA stand or some other solution. I may look into doing this myself in the near future. The stands aren’t wobbly, they’re heavy and sturdy, so I don’t worry about stability, they just take up A LOT more room than you’d expect. Oh, and don’t be fooled by the “adjustable height”, these stands don’t go down near as far as you’d hope - my Dell monitor stands put these stands to shame in that regard. Anyway, good monitors, crisp, clear, bright, great quality, heavy duty but awkward stands and good selection of inputs. Very satisfied. I recommend the monitors for the monitor aspect if you can deal with the stands being what they are or find a different mounting solution!
Posted 4 years ago by TMorgan
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great monitor for PS5
First IPS panel I have ever had and wow is it a great difference in colors compared to TN panels. I also have a Dell S2719DGF and out of the box without changing anything it beats the configured Dell in looks and viewing angles don’t change how great it looks. Also it works out of the box with the PS5 at 4K @ 60Hz even thought it’s a 1440p. Also after placing it on performance mode does 1080p @ 120Hz without messing with the monitor or even turning off free sync. The LG is on the left of the picture.
Posted 4 years ago by Kelvin