Customer Ratings & Reviews

The LG UltraGear 27GS75Q, a confusing name for a simple, yet strong, monitor. LG throws a solid IPS screen with an appropriate resolution for a great 27” size. Coupled with a high refresh rate this should be a real winner. First and foremost, this is billed as a gaming monitor. But does it serve its purpose? Before we jump into that, out of the box, the UltraGear is pretty well equipped. Despite a fairly reasonable price, the stand has a fairly robust height, rotates to portrait, and tilts -5 to 20 degrees (estimated, I couldn’t find my protractor). The weighted stand is fairly wide, and a dark gray texture (the texture is plastic). The top and side bezels are narrow at about 7mm. Below the front lower bezel, which is larger at about 2cm w/ a 5mm chin below that. The chin honestly struck me as a light sensor, or IR receiver, but alas it is neither. The stand is easy to attach, clipping in tool free. The bottom attaches with a wing nut, and you’re in business. Around back you’ll find a DisplayPort 1.4 and 2 HDMI 2.1 ports. The monitor also sports a 3.5mm audio port for headphones or external speakers. There are no internal speakers. The only other port on the back is a DC power jack, and yes, this monitor has an external power brick. It’s small, but only has a 4’ power cord. Powering on the monitor is easy, and it lets off a cheery beep when you do. The beeps appear to be accessibility features that are turned off by default, but it obviously needs to let you know that it has powered on. The accessibility features are nice to see. To power on the monitor simply press in the 4 way joystick found on the bottom center of the display. Once powered on, you’ll find tilting the joystick left or right will adjust volume of the audio output, up and down open the accessibility menu, and another press in will show the on screen menu which changes what each direction does. Up turns the power off, left selects in the input, right goes to game mode, down closes the menu and another click in will open the full settings menu. In settings you’ll see a nice display of the current refresh rate, feature settings, response time, and DAS mode status. The first menu lists what ‘Game Mode’ is active and let’s you select one. The options are Gamer 1, Gamer 2, FPS, RTS, Vivid, Reader, HDR effect, and Color Weakness. I found that Gamer 1 is the most like standard, while the other modes tended to play with the color balance and gamma. The Game Adjust menu is the next option, and this is where you find the tasty settings of ‘Overclock’, which enables 200hz over the stock 180hz, Adaptive Sync, which is on by default, but the set to extended, black stablizer, which can enhance dark scene details. Below those menus you’ll find picture adjust, with the normal color controls. Gamma controls are represented as ‘modes’ and color temp has 4 presets and a manual. Individual RGB channels can be adjusted as well. Input and general are left, and the only interesting piece in input is the ability to turn on or off automatic input switching, which is a great thing. In general you get language settings, the ability to change what settings are found on the first menu, and various energy saving settings. The power LED is off by default, and offers a warm red glow when enabled. Leaving the settings behind, what exactly are we looking at? Well this panel sports a 2560x1440 resolution at a 27” size, HDR support, 200Hz refresh rate and about 300 nits of brightness. If your eyebrows raised at the ‘HDR’ and 300 nits, I don’t blame you. You’re not getting any true HDR experience out of this. Sure it supports HDR 10, but in name only really. Colors look bright and vibrant though. The monitor will wash out severely in a bright room however. That said, this panel is billed for gaming, and here is where it excels. Very rarely can you find such a nice looking panel w/ IPS support and high refresh rate with a usable resolution. So how does it game? Well first, let’s max out this by going to the settings menu and selecting “Overclock” to yes. Once we have that turned on the monitor will reboot. You should now be able to select 200Hz as a refresh rate (if it doesn’t already default to it). Note: You’ll need a GPU from the past few years. I would recommend leaving HDR off in Windows with this monitor. I’d also recommend turning on G-Sync or Freesync, which should be enabled by default. I found leaving the default “Fast” overdrive setting was best, as there was limited overshoot and ghosting in my pictures. Now that we have the monitor optimized, let’s game. The default game 1 settings are appropriate for most games, despite there being an FPS and RTS settings. 1440p is a great resolution for many mid-high end GPUs to drive at high-ultra details. I fired up Counter Strike 2 and found buttery smooth frame rates (my 4090 knocks out plenty of frames to hit 200 FPS+ in this game on Ultra at 1440p). Playing Starcraft 2, one of my all time favorites, was great as well. The colors popped, motion was smooth, and the overall experience was excellent. Dark Souls, a game locked at 60FPS, won’t get a lot from the high refresh rate, but definitely pointed out a weak spot on this monitor with IPS glow very evident in the darker scenes in this game. Luckily the glow was even, without much backlight bleed around the edges. This means dark games, played in dark environments are pretty rough compared to a VA panel or OLED. Of course this is the tradeoff for those beautiful IPS colors that pop and excellent viewing angles. Of mention, the 200Hz overclock is legit. I had no trouble running the resolution at that refresh rate, and I did frameskip tests - with perfect results. Motion also was excellent when doing high speed captures of the UFO motion test on Blur Busters website. This monitor does excellent motion for LCD. The overall experience of the LG Ultragear, especially considering the prices, is excellent. You get a solid 1440p monitor, at an exceptionally high refresh rate, a large variable refresh rate support, and great color. You deal with the realities of IPS technology, but good quality control is evident, as backlight bleed was practically non-existent. LG makes some of the best IPS panels in the business, and even their budget offerings are top notch. Dark scenes will suffer, but if you don’t mind those compromises, this monitor stands out as an exceptional piece of kit for the budget minded high resolution gamer.

The LG UltraGear 27″ QHD 180 Hz monitor offers excellent performance and value for gamers. The IPS display delivers sharp 1440p visuals with vibrant colors and wide viewing angles, while the 180 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time provide smooth, responsive gameplay. G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync help eliminate screen tearing and stutter. Build quality is solid with a fully adjustable stand and slim bezels, making it suitable for long gaming or work sessions. HDR10 support is basic and adds only a modest visual boost, and there are no built-in speakers, but these are expected trade-offs at this price. Overall: A strong mid-range gaming monitor that excels in smooth performance and image quality at 1440p.

Let’s get this out of the way, the only thing I regret after using this monitor is possible going up in size. The screen is so crisp, and the colors look really good. If you are looking for a gaming monitor, or just a good overall monitor that happens to work well with games; then this is the monitor for you. Ok, so what makes this monitor special? Let’s begin with the fact that it has a refresh rate of 180Hz and a response time of 1ms. Combine that with the HDR, 2560x1440, and impressive color accuracy; that gives you a quality monitor that can tackle whatever you toss at it. No matter what game I have tried running on it, it’s smooth and crisp. I’ve been playing Fortnite on here with my sons, and the motion looks very crispy. We also played a few rounds of CoD, Apex Legends, Minecraft, and some Forza. Everything looked very good, and the motion was super smooth. I played the new BM:W when it released and it also looked very nice. It’s great that it also supports G-Sync and AMD Freesync. I have been using this with my 2024 ASUS G16 laptop and the G-Sync has been a nice feature to keep everything looking good. Initially I was going to use this on a monitor stand that is built into the desk, but the stand this comes with is so much more robust. Honestly, the stand was a nice surprise. You can choose what height you want, as well as the perfect angle for you. A big plus is all of this is easily adjusted with minimal effort. This is a great monitor, and honestly the 27” size is very good, especially with how close I sit to it at my desk. Refresh rate is great, colors are great, response time and resolution are also top tier. This is an easy recommendation for any gamers, or someone shopping for that gamer in their family.

– OVERVIEW– The LG UtraGear 27” (Model #27GS75Q-B) is an QHD IPS gaming monitor capable of up to 180 Hz refresh rate. It is both NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD Freesync compatible, has a response time of 1ms GtG, and supports HDR10. Its color gamut is sRGB 99% (CIE1931). It has a contrast ratio of 1000:1. It supports 1x DP, 2x HDMI and a 3.5mm headphone jack. – LOOK/FEEL – The 27GS75Q-B has a 3-sided borderless design, with the exception of its chin that probably houses some of the brains as well as down firing speakers. The monitor is fairly thin for an LCD panel and has gloss outer bezels; the backing has a design embossing on a matte surface. The “UltraGear” logo can be seen on the top center backing of the monitor and it is aesthetically pleasing to look at if the back of your system is visible (think open/centered desk design). – SETUP– Setup on LG monitors have been very simple and straightforward. There are no tools required and each section of the monitor (panel, stand) can be easily assembled and disassembled in a few minutes. This monitor is no different as it shares the design philosophy of its siblings. Cable management is very good; I love that the ports are directly behind the monitor as opposed to other monitors that have them located facing down toward the bottom of the monitor. Bringing up the OSD is also very simple; LG employs the joystick method of changing settings. It’s a single button with directional buttons as well as the standard push from dead center. Pressing the center button brings up the main menus where you can find the main settings, input change, game center changes, on/off and exit OSD. A press to the left or right brings up volume levels, and press forward and aft brings up accessibility and beep settings. Going into the main settings, you will find the status of the monitor (Hz, Adaptive Sync, HDR, Response Time, DAS). These settings will change with respect to how your GPU is configured. Other settings like picture adjustments, game adjustments and general settings can be changed here. Everyone has their own preferences, so I won’t comment too much here other than LG does a wonderful job at navigating through the OSD with a single button joystick. – PERFORMANCE – Front and center is the monitor’s refresh rate @ 180Hz, which is fairly noticeable with respect to 120Hz and 144Hz. Albeit not 240Hz, most of us weekend warriors will appreciate this frame rate provided your GPU can drive these frame rates during gaming. I was able to drive this monitor to peak using my 4090 and it looked pretty amazing in terms of frame rates, in my opinion. Brightness looked very good, and contrast ratio for an IPS was also very good. Setting the display settings to HDR and watching LG’s “The Black” on YouTube allowed me to enjoy the rich colors and details at 1440p HDR, with the small exception of black levels that can only be achieved from an OLED panel. But overall, it’s pretty darn good. – GOTCHAS – Documentation didn’t tell me the DP version; I found it looking at the OSD settings that allowed me to choose either 1.4 or 1.2, for compatibility concerns. As far as HDMI, researching the LG website yielded that these are HDMI 2.1 ports. As far as frame rates, if you're coming up from a 144Hz, you may want to stick it out at that refresh rate or jump to 240Hz as you may not see a lot of improvement coming up to 180. – CONCLUSION – The LG UltraGear 27” (Model #27GS75Q-B) is a very capable monitor, provided you have hardware to drive it to its max. At 180Hz, you will notice reduced motion blur and screen tearing for a smoother gaming experience, improved responsiveness and reduced input lag, and enhanced visual clarity and detail, especially in games with fast-moving objects or scenes. There is a lot of value in this monitor with respect to other monitors that may be similarly priced but are at lower refresh rates, so take the time to find out what’s more important to you if frame rates aren’t #1 on your list.

I had purchased the Dell - S2721DGF back in 2022 which uses the same panel as the LG Ultragear 27" model from that timeframe. At the time, the LG model was 144hz and the Dell had been overclocked to 165hz. Both monitors were also 2560x1440. The dell was $50 cheaper so I went with that. I really liked the Dell and am still using it as my second monitor now that I bought this one. Sorry for the back story, but this probably won't make sense otherwise. I didn't need to upgrade from 1440 165hz IPS to 1440 200hz IPS as that seems rather trivial, the main reason for my purchase was that I was having problems with my old secondary monitor because it only had DVI and DP and it wasn't playing nice with my KVM when I reconfigured my desk so that I could swap between my gaming PC and work laptop. I figured I may as well get a marginal upgrade for my primary display, the price was right, and I've always been partial to LG's color processing. With that context in mind, this monitor turned out to be a bigger upgrade than I was expecting. Not only are the colors more suited to my personal preferences after a bit of tinkering (I'll admit I'm a sucker for saturation), but the picture seems sharper, appears to have more contrast, and motion on it is perceptibly smoother. On paper, none of this should really be the case aside from maybe the smoothness as the monitors have basically identical specs (contrast ratio, GTG response time, color gamut), and again the Dell uses an LG panel. 200hz is also only marginally faster than 165hz, so I wouldn't expect much impact there. Regardless, something about it just feels significantly better, I'm not sure why. What makes this even stranger is that the reviews for the Dell S2721DGF on RTINGS beat the reviews for the LG 27GR75Q-B, but this is a different model. I can't find any specs or information that give full technical specs on the 27GS75Q-B, even the LG site is lacking. I don't know if maybe it's a settings difference and I didn't have the Dell set up as well or what the deal is. Long story short, I don't know how to explain why, but I would definitely recommend this monitor if you are in the market for something with the listed specs. That said, I definitely wouldn't spend the money just to go from 144hz to 200hz for example unless you have a good unrelated reason to do so.

LG really makes some great displays. As a gamer and photographer, a display of this caliber and cost is appreciated. You really get a great deal for a quality IPS LED, 27", QHD (2560x1440), fast 180hz refresh rate. With these specs alone, I am happy to report that this makes editing photos and playing the newest games a blast. If you are in the market for a great display and are trying to get a good bang for your buck, look no further. Using this display so far has been great from day to day work tasks and then jumping on Steam to play well into the night. Pros: -Fast 180hz refresh rates -QHD resolution -1ms response time -27" IPS is a quality screen for great color reproduction -NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD Freesync compatible. -1x Display port and 2x HDMI inputs allow for flexibility in connecting your PC and Playstation/Xbox/Switch Cons: -Plastic look and feel (just mount it) -No built in speakers (let's be honest, gamers are rocking a good headset already) -Steam tells me I can push this display to 200hz refresh rate but I have issues with flickering. (not LG's fault though)

Straight up this monitor is the pinnacle of exactly what you should get in a QHD 27” led backlit IPS display. LG is always at the cutting edge of display tech and even sells panels to other manufacturers to use so it’s no surprise that this is exactly what youd expect, perfection at an affordable price. There is 3 inputs on this 2 HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort which is perfect with auto input switching. There is also an audio jack if you use that. If your new to monitors there is always a sweet spot where pixel density is too low versus size and thankfully this is the “ideal” at 27” size and QHD resolution it allows you to run your resolution at 100% so no scaling issues for Mac users or lag for windows users. It has special overclocking modes for Nvidia GPUs above 30 series you can go up to 200hz and extend the adaptive refresh to meet your system which is great. Speaking of lag this has genuine 1ms response time and barely any ghosting even when overclocked which is really great to see it doesnt become a blurry mess. The stand is the classic LG style where it leaves plenty of room on the desk for anything and includes excellent cable management options to hide everything. 
The user menu interface on this is easily the best out there. If you come from other brands you may know the struggles of those and the pain that it becomes navigating them. This one just has everything exactly where youd think it should be and is extremely intuitive with the joystick on the center bottom right where youd expect it. Perfect! Honestly it just doesn’t get any better value for an IPS panel monitor today this is the top dog in the QHD 27” IPS bracket and I fully recommend this over any others out there.

Now I wouldn’t necessarily call this a cheap monitor, however relative to other monitors, especially on sale, this is a great monitor that doesn’t break the bank. I have a 50 inch 4k tv that I like to casually game on, but I wanted something that I could also hook my consoles up to that can handle 120hz at 1440p, and this fits those needs perfectly. If you plan on playing without a headset, you will need speakers, and if you want 120hz then you’ll need a 2.1 ultra high speed HDMI cable as well, 2.0 doesn’t support that. It also had some really strange flickering out of the box, but I changed some settings and it went away. I’m not entirely sure which one was causing it, but there was some sort of dynamic brightness setting that I imagine was the culprit. I’ve been using it quite a lot for the week I’ve had it, and I really have no complaints. Is it the best monitor in the world? No, but for $250 (what I bought it for) I’d recommend it to anyone. If you have the means to get a 4k 240hz monitor for your juiced up PC, absolutely go do that. If you’re just looking for a monitor that allows you to do 120hz on your PS5 and Xbox without spending more on the screen than you did on the console, this is the monitor for you.

I was going to give this item 4 stars, but I got it for $165 or something similar. If you can get it for that price too, I highly recommend it. It does exactly what it says in the item description. Having Freesync and G-sync is a good feature. Reasonably high refresh rate. Pretty good latency. Having HDR10 is great. Let's just compare this to an OLED monitor. Refresh rate is up in the air, so I am not sure how to compare the two. It is comparable to some OLEDs, not sure what to say. The response time is what, 80% of the performance of an OLED? At 30% of the price. Utilizing HDR10 makes colors better. Probably at least 60% of the performance of an OLED, again at 30% of the price. Overall a good pick. I would not pay more than $200 for this product though.

Excellent gaming monitor all around. The QHD resolution paired with the 180Hz refresh rate makes gameplay incredibly smooth, and the 1ms response time keeps everything sharp and responsive. Colors look great for an IPS panel, motion handling is solid, and G-SYNC / FreeSync compatibility eliminates tearing without hassle. HDR10 is a nice bonus, even if it’s not the main reason to buy it. Bottom line: A high-performance, well-rounded gaming monitor that delivers smooth gameplay, strong visuals, and great value for the specs.

This monitor was not only super nice and adjustable, but it is extremely nice to use! I love 1440p gaming and the difference was wild. Never going back to 1080p gaming honestly.

Probably the best monitor you can buy right now where you get the most bang for your buck. IPS, 180hz, HDR, 1m response, with free/G sync is pretty standard in this range these days, but where this monitor stands out is the OSD, stand, and display port 1.4. When I was comparing options, I was surprised to find out how many new monitors don't have DP 1.4 or HDMI 2.1. The OSD has high end features including a built in FPS display which is awesome for console gaming. Just be sure to use a HDMI 2.1 to DP 1.4 if you want the full benefits of VRR and for the FPS counter to work. Minus one star for brightness. It would be great if it were over 300 NIT.

I ended up settling on this monitor amid the myriad of options and sales while I walked around Best Buy for an hour. One because it was on display and I enjoyed the picture, and 2 because it checked my boxes of wants/needs. Newer versions DisplayPort and HDMI, 1440 resolution and 180mhz that can be overclocked to 200 in the menu. So far I have been nothing but satisfied and if you get it on sale…it’s an LG so you know it’s good.

Overall I am very satisfied with the monitor. The color and contrast looks good and it offers a lot of customization. I think the single button under the display is intuitive to use and the software that comes with the monitor is easy to navigate with the button. It would be better if the max brightness is slightly higher because during the day the glare from the sun ever so slight obscures the display. However at the price point I think the display is really good. Also, the stand is very nice in that it offers customization in tilting angle as well as height adjustment. If you are looking into 1440p gaming monitor and you are looking for a $200 level monitor you should consider this.

LG UltraGear IPS QHD 180Hz 27-Inch Monitor Review The LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD IPS monitor delivers a strong performance for the price boasting impressive specs like a 2560x1440 resolution, a fast 180Hz refresh rate, and a 1ms response time. Here’s a breakdown of its strengths and a few drawbacks: Design and Build Quality The monitor features a sleek and modern design with a matte finish that minimizes glare, making it ideal for brightly lit environments. The ergonomic stand offers tilt, height, and pivot adjustments, ensuring comfortable positioning for extended use. The build quality feels solid, with a premium aesthetic that aligns with its price point. Display Performance The IPS panel shines with vibrant colors, wide viewing angles, and excellent clarity. Its QHD resolution strikes a great balance between sharpness and performance, and the 180Hz refresh rate provides buttery-smooth visuals, especially in fast-paced games. Whether you’re gaming or multitasking, the performance is snappy and immersive. HDR support is present but limited, with highlights lacking the punch seen in higher-end HDR displays. Backlight Bleed One notable drawback is the backlight bleed, which is especially visible in dark scenes or in low-light environments. While not a dealbreaker for most users, it can be distracting if you often play darker games or work with content that involves deep blacks. This is a common issue with IPS panels, and the severity may vary from unit to unit. Additional Features • Adaptive Sync: With both NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync support, screen tearing is virtually eliminated. • Connectivity: Includes multiple ports, such as DisplayPort, HDMI, and USB, making it versatile for various setups. Conclusion The LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 180Hz IPS monitor offers excellent performance, vibrant visuals, and a well-thought-out design. While the backlight bleed is a minor downside, the overall quality and features make it a worthwhile investment for gamers looking for a responsive and color-accurate display. If you’re seeking a balance of speed, resolution, and style, this monitor is a solid contender. Rating: 4/5 Pros: • Smooth 180Hz refresh rate • Vibrant and accurate colors • Matte finish minimizes glare • Adjustable ergonomic stand Cons: • Backlight bleed in dark scenes • Limited HDR performance

With all the bells and whistles, given the price I had thought it was a 1080p resolution. To my surprise when i had gotten home it was at 1440p. Solid monitor all around with the ability to adjust refresh rate, hdr and for some unholy reason the option to Overclock this bad boy.

This monitor is absolutely stunning. Upgrading from 1080p to 1440p feels like a massive leap — the difference is instantly noticeable. QHD resolution has completely changed my expectations; there’s no way I could go back to 1080p now. Everything appears sharper and more detailed, even in games I’ve played for years. I’m spotting visual elements I never noticed before. The colors are vibrant, and the higher refresh rate brings an incredible level of smoothness, especially during fast-paced scenes. With a 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, gameplay stays fluid and responsive. Plus, the support for both G-SYNC and FreeSync means no more screen tearing or stuttering — it just works. If you’re considering a move to 1440p, this monitor is a solid choice. It nails both performance and image quality, and I’ve had zero regrets making the switch. You’ll notice the upgrade immediately.

I bought this as a secondary monitor for my setup on sale, and at $229 it is truly hard to beat, it is amazing. 1440p, IPS LED and 180Hz refresh rate, no complaints. Actually looking to buy a second matching one when funds allow.

The monitor works great. Amazing clarity, and a 144Hz refresh rate. The stand is not bulky, and can be worked to fit on even small desks comfortably. The tilt function is very sturdy. The monitor will not fall out of a tilted position like some cheaper monitors can do.

Performance is awesome. Frame rate is spot on and price point is affordable