At the time I reviewed this model, its price was inflated and regularly sold for £500 here in the UK (and around $500USD). Several competitors were either cheaper or offered more features and better image quality for a similar price. However, now the 27GL850 has dropped back to £430, making it much better value. Its contrast is still a major problem, though.
I got this monitor for £349 with free P/P from overclockers.co.uk - just last week round Oct 30th 2020 :) - I not set it up yet I got it 2 days ago - I am leaving the box for 3 days before I open it due to Covid - I am looking forward to setting it up with my new 3070 :)
At 349 without spending another 100/200 pounds. Looks like you cannot get something close to this. I ask my self are the few features worth that to me. No I dont think so 😂. Been using the same monitor for 8 yeard without issue.
@@frederickone1 I ordered this same monitor from overclockers and it got 'lost' in transit. It has been a full month since I ordered and I still haven't received my monitor. Overclockers is so shit.
In your review you are stating there are other cheaper (and better) options, but I can't find any other 144hz 1440p gsync compatible monitor around this price range just one Acer Nitro which has almost exactly the same specs..
ahh the "i just bought one so i will discredit everything in this review to justify my purchase" you are here to confirm your purchase was the right one to avoid buyers remorse when his view didnt line up with yours you were triggered. first off all IPS displays are not equal i had 2 LG panel issues with dead pixels and and one with severe ips glow and i still recommend some of their higher end models.. the 2k (1440p/144hz) market is saturated with fake HDR 10 support and fancy gimmicks like "nano ips" , "HDRi" and some monitors even just injecting their color accuracy with stuff like "95% DCI-P3" to grab the attention of buyers, this monitor is no different.. its good quality but so is a BenQ EX2780Q and ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ that this monitor is competing with in this price range. also most if not all freesync models are gsync compatible this is no longer an issue. However i do believe the video is overly critical this is not a perfect monitor but it is a damn good one that you will be happy with.
THis video doesnt' make any sense. You CAN clamp the gamut since the LG has SRGB mode, which is among the better calibrated SRGB modes(it's equivalent to the LG 27GL3a). Over-Saturation has little to do with HDR, it's just a requirementfor HDR. All saturation does is make content more vibrant and u have the option to turn it off via SRGB mode. Saturation CAN be reduced or increased by simply going on Nvidia/amd or any control panel. THe viewsonic has a saturation setting on the OSD, but it does NOT have SRGB, so it doesnt' matter if you lower the saturation on the XG270qg, because at software level, the gamut isn't really clamped so u are not sure if you are seeing accurate colors. Not to mention the viewsonic nano cannot get a 10 bit color depth due to g-sync limitation. THe viewsonic also has poor overdrive implementation(standard mode is 5.4ms g2g at 165hz) , unlike the LG where it has a middle ground(fast ) which makes the g2g average better. Sorry man but the LG 27gl850 is still the best overall monitor today. There really isn't a monitor that is "better". 98% dci-p3 and the 2nd fastest resposne time for an IPS 1440p(behind the 38" LG ultrawide). The LG is stil lthe best. great for color reproduction thanks to SRGB and excellent for gaming thanks to being one of the fastest 1440p IPS monitors
I say in the video that you can use srgb mode. However, even though this does offer brightness control (unlike many other similar displays) the colour balance is way off and can't be adjusted. Combined with the poor contrast it makes for a poor experience compared to several other similar displays. All these displays should have a separate low and high gamut mode that's independent of colour balance and other image quality settings but only one or two do.
@@TechyTalkUK LG's SRGB mode is factory calibrated the same as a default LG gl83a. Only difference is, u can't change the OSD settings, which doesn'ts matter anyway because SRGB mode emulate true SRGB at 99% accuracy(the same way it is for the 27gl83a). This means that the SRGB mode is GOOD enuogh to do photo editing or content creation without worrying about the saturation messing up the image. Contrast ratio is inconsequential. In a dark room, just turn on a lamp, problem solved. And if u are comparing LG's contrast to OTHER IPS monitors with equally weak contrast(a whopping+300:1 in contrast is inconsequential). This video is PLAIN stupid. There is CURRENTLY NO OTHER 1440P IPS MONITOR THAT CAN BEAT THE LG IN PERFORMANCE(LOW G2G AVERAGE) AND GENERAL USE*98% dci-p3, 133% SRGB, etc. Viewsonic failed when they botched the middle overdrive mode and forced the consumers to play at the slower 5.5ms standard, and also viewsonic doesn't have SRGB mode so the colors will always be inaccurate. VG27aq, FI27q-p has slower response times anda weaker gamut. So there really is no other monitor that's as good. The LG is still the best.
The VG27AQ and gigabyte FI27Q have essentially identical response time to the LG. Contrast ratio is not inconsequential. It's consistently one of the most important factors for buyers, and a 300:1 difference is easily noticeable. The srgb mode isn't 99% accurate. It's consistently off with its colour balance. It's still a good monitor but others are simply better, on average. Nothing to get worked up about.
@@TechyTalkUK Rtings.com gave it a 9,6 post-calibration (you have the settings on their website), so i don't know what you're talking about. Maybe show us some of your own measurements? "a 300:1 difference is easily noticeable" Please stop posting, you're just embarrassing yourself.
Just bought this monitor and although I am incredibly impressed with the size, sharpness and overall superb image quality, I had to disable HDR as it just made things way too dark. After disabling it and readjusting brightness to 100% it was all good
You should never use HDR for anything other than HDR content (you have to constantly switch it back and forth in the Windows settings). In fact, as this display doesn't really do proper HDR, I'd just never turn it on at all. It's such a marketing con that displays like this are sold as HDR capable. I also can't believe you're using the display at 100% brightness - that's crazy bright for normal use.
@@muhammadm241 After disabling Adaptive Sync, I began to love the monitor. Lowered the brightness from 100 to 70 because the monitor was getting pretty hot after about an hour. Even though it is a little darker than I would like, the colors are crisp, and the sharpness is insane. I love it. And I don't see myself going back to 1080
@@JudeHavoc Happy to hear that! I am planning to get my self this monitor in particular for my first ever setup. However may I ask why did you turn off adaptive sync? Isn't it supposed to do a good job increasing the monitor's performance?
The Gigabyte FI27Q and Asus VG27AQ both have better contrast while the former is best for image quality and the latter better for gaming performance. Reviews coming soon (hopefully one by next Monday).
The Gigabyte isn't double the price, at least not here in the UK. It's around £500, which is the same as the LG. The overshoot is not a problem. That's super nitpicking level stuff compared to a difference of over 300 in contrast ratio and the massive advantage of ELMB blur reduction.
I want more accurate colors and contrast at 1440p and 144hz for both content and gaming but I’m torn I’m not sure what to get a few people say the 300+1 contrast isn’t noticeable and some are saying it is and idk what gamut is so not sure there.
I've been browsing for months looking at so many different monitors to go with my 2070 Super rig and honestly I couldn't find anything at this price bracket that seem better for gaming. These monitors have some of the fastest response times based on benchmarks I've seen for an IPS panel. I was consiering a much cheaper AOC monitor but so many issues i've read with thier panels. Same with the Asus TUF monitors which i did consider also. Not saying either are bad, but I've not seen reviews saying these LG ultra gear range being out right bad. The main issues always come down to contrast level and srgb prefernce over the wider colour on the GL850. I'm currenlty using an LG 1080P 60Hz monitor from like 2012 so I think this will be like a solid upgrade.
If you can find it for a decent price, you won't go too far wrong with this display. It has a few issues that are frustrating to find on such an otherwise great display but as an upgrade from a 1080p 60Hz, it should feel like a big step up. Then again, any of the last several years of 144Hz IPS screens will feel like a big step up. :D
This monitor has better menu options than the Lenovo y27q-20, but both use the same panel and the Lenovo goes up to 165hz. The Lenovo is more expensive though and comes with a better stand. I have the Lenovo and am happy with it besides the black level is not as deep as I'm used to on VA.
Ok, so what are the better alternatives that cost less? I wouldn't bother if any of them are based on a VA panel and you like fast paced games. Sure the blacks are better on a VA panel, but not when it all starts smearing (something you can't unsee when you notice it). It's true that the contrast ratio isn't the best with this LG model, but it's only noticeable if you game or watch movies in the dark, even then some people might not notice or even be bothered about it. I'd still also have this monitor over any TN panel any day. Even for competitive gaming!
There are loads of IPS alternatives. Asus vg27aq is the better all round option - better contrast, better stand, as good image quality overall and it has ELMB sync.
Will this monitor work on a laptop as a second screen and will the GTX 1650ti in my laptop be able to push the 1440p resolution while gaming and be able to do HDR as well
I just bought it for £339 from currys :) nothing else as good as it or even close to being as fast at that price range unless you go away from IPS panels and i won't ever do that.
Right now I'm using the EX2780Q and I'm more than satisfied with it. I've never personally used the LG 27GL850 or the GL83A but for context I was using the Dell S2719DGF (one of the fastest TNs on the market in terms of response time) for about a month before I exchanged it for the EX2780Q. I didn't notice any difference in ghosting or motion blur on the BenQ vs the Dell in any of my games except for FIFA and PES. I think the fast moving camera combined with the relatively small size of the players really highlighted the differences in motion handling between the two panels. Unless you've been gaming on TN panels for years, I don't think you'd be disappointed by the BenQ's motion blur handling, but that's just based on my own personal experience, you could be more sensitive to that stuff. In terms of contrast ratio and blacks, the BenQ was significantly better than the Dell, which has a contrast ratio of about 900:1 (based on multiple professional reviews). Compared to the BenQ, the Dell was noticeably more washed out in games like COD and Sekiro (even after color calibration). I was surprised because many reviewers claimed that the Dell was the best TN panel on the market in terms of color reproduction and could easily be mistaken for an IPS panel. I'm not sure if the Dell's lack of color "pop" was due to the lower contrast ratio or if it's just a limitation of TN technology, but if it's the former, then I couldn't imagine being satisfied with the LG 27GL8XX line which has an even lower contrast ratio of about 800:1 (based on RTINGS reviews). Again, it's one of those things that based on what you're used to. The built-in speakers and remote for the BenQ are nice to have, but didn't really impact my purchasing decision. Incidentally, the large, rustic-bronze chin of the BenQ started to grow on me after a couple days. It's a subtle touch, but it lends a sophisticated, almost regal aesthetic to the monitor that distinguishes it visually from the hordes of generic looking monitors on the market imo. The stand itself, however, is visually unappealing and ergonomically unfriendly. I replaced it with a monitor arm ASAP. Bear in mind that I got the EX2780Q on sale for 400 USD and I wouldn't spend too much more on a monitor than that. The 27GL83A retails for 380 USD, and if I couldn't find any of these monitors on sale, I would just pick that one up and use it until better monitor technology becomes commercially available.
Trying to decide between LG Class UltraGear 27GL850, ACER Predator XB273UGS and ASUS TUF VG27AQ. LG and ASUS are similar prices but the ACER is about £50 more. I'll be playing mostly on console. PS5 / Series X but do plan on building a new PC. Any ideas??
H ini,I have purchased two monitors and would like some advice on which one to keep. They are both still boxed and I can only return if unopened but I'd really like to put them side to side and play them but obviously can't.So if you could give me your opinion I would be really grateful.The two monitors are the LG gl850 27"and the Samsung CJG52 32" I also have the new Xbox series s and a pc with a Asus GeForce GTX1070 ti What would be the best monitor to keep in your opinion?thanks
You critique everything but the biggest issue. 1ms is literally not usable due to ghosting. The 2ms works great. Overall, this monitor is amazing for the price. So the fact that it doesn’t have a metal stand and rgb, is likely the reason it doesn’t cost over $600
It's not as simple as 1ms or 2ms - there is no way to set a response time in this way. However, you're right that the fastest response time is only available in the Faster overdrive setting, which does indeed suffer a great deal with inverse ghosting, making it unusable. However, the actual average G2G response time in that setting is 2.7ms anyway, according to tftcentral (i don't have the equipment to replicate their response time tests), and this "only" rises to 4.8ms in the Fast overdrive setting. That latter figure is still one of the best average response time measurements for an IPS monitor. Only going for a TN monitor would result in a faster response time.
TechyTalk good point. Sorry should have clarified setting to the fastest overdrive setting. Honestly, I’m going to end up sticking with the LG. Alienware has sent me 3 25” monitors, all with dead pixels.
I'd personally get the Asus. ELMB is great on it (despite the double strobe thing), making it much more responsive feeling in FPS. It also has better contrast and good enough colour accuracy. It's also generally cheaper. And the stand rotates!
I recently got this monitor, really enjoying it but my one problem is that it seems to have really bad reflections on the screen. Anyone else having this problem?
It mostly is. The whole point of high-end monitors like this, though, is that they can do everything, and high gamut isn't good for most desktop/work/video stuff. Moreover, it's just such a stupid feature to get wrong. These monitors are perfectly capable of offering a proper sRGB mode with adjustable options but they keep messing it up. Will be interesting to see if the 27GN950 fixes my few issues with this display.
What are you saying at 3:57. The 1ms response time mode (setting labeled 'fastest') introduces very visible annoying smearing and nobody leaves this on afaik. Makes the whole video less credible.
@@TechyTalkUK It's the only way to get the 1ms response time you are talking about though. Just thought people should know in general before they return the monitor because of it or something.
hi, thanks for the review. If I am an occasional gamer of not very demanding games, I have a GTX770 and I edit video and photography, would you recommend it? I was also looking at the Asus MZ27AQ option what do you think of this monitor?
If you edit photos and video, I wouldn't recommend it, because of its poor colour balance in srgb mode (unless you have a colorimeter that can do software colour correction). The gigabyte FI27Q offers better overall image quality (review coming soon) and is as good for gaming. The Asus VG27AQ is great too, though I'd recommend the gigabyte more for editing and the Asus for gaming.
this is not a review, he cherry picked inconsequential thigns that doesn't even remotely matter. What matters is 98% DCI-p3 and a low pixel response time. The LG pretty much has ever monitor beaten in those two critical variables.
@@TechyTalkUK Thank you very much for your answer. I have been looking at the lg 27ul500-w, it has better resolution and contrast, will it be better for photography work?
Having not reviewed it, I can't say for certain how good its image quality is. However, I would certainly expect it to be the better option if photo editing is a priority. It is a very different class of screen though - it's only 60Hz compared to 144Hz so it won't be good for fast-paced competitive gaming. All depends on your needs.
No. AOC has better contrast and colour balance. LG is only better for wider colour gamut, which is not very useful. Obviously the g2u is lower resolution as well, but that's why it's less than half the price.
@@TechyTalkUK I absolutely agree with it. It's hard to choose sometimes between Ips and Va. This one has excellent wider color gamuts but at the cost of its low contrast... Constrast is actually very important for over-all image quality : that's true. Because playing in a dark room or at night with a lower contrast like 700/800/1000:1, will not be a pleasant experience : the darks will not be deep at all, colours will look a little bit washed out (along with blacks) and all of that is gonna impact, somehow, the gaming experience and aswell mediacreation... So yes today I would maybe recommend VA panels that have wider colours gamuts like the nice Aorus CV27Q (though it's a little bit pricey). You will get as close like even more colour gamuts (90%) and a 10 bits panel aswell with 165Hz.
The best of this type of monitor I've seen are the Gigabyte Aorus FI27Q and Asus VG27AQ - reviews arriving in the next couple of weeks. You can't really compare to OLED TVs, for a whole host of reasons with the main one being that you can't get a 27in OLED TV.
@@TechyTalkUK Thanks, yeah you're right. I'm thinking I could put monitor money towards a telly instead and knock out 2 probs. Look forward to the reviews. 👍
@@TechyTalkUK care to explain how those two monitors are better than the LG? the LG got them beat in both pixel response times and color gamut. The LG is still the best IPS 1440p monitor that isn't that $2000 LG super ultrawide
Their pixel response times are identical in practical terms (all rated at 1ms and measured at around 5ms average g2g). The gigabyte and lg also have essentially identical extended colour gamuts (~95% dci-p3 and 140% srgb) while the Asus has a slightly extended gamut (110% srgb). However, an extended gamut isn't a good thing in and of itself. It's only useful for HDR, and only the gigabyte is rated for a credible HDR standard, and even then it's still bad HDR that isn't worth the bother. Meanwhile, the gigabyte has better contrast than the LG, a better srgb mode and loads more features for the price and the Asus has better contrast and ELMB, which makes it by far the best in class for gaming.
@@TechyTalkUK Nano IPS 98% DCI-p 133% SRGB>>>>>>Innolux IPS 95% DCI-P3 125% SRGB. Response times, ALL of the review sites have the LG beating the Aorus and the VG27aq. a decent margin. The LG's "fast" setting at 144hz has the fastest pixel response times for an IPS 1440p monitor(presuming the $2000- ultra wide isn't facotred in). VESA400 doesn't mean jack shit. NOBODY uses HDR400 so that extra contrast doesn't mean If the gamut and pixel response times are beat(which are the two most critical variables that determine which monitor is better in the context of gaming and overall use), then those YOU mentioned are useless.
No you have to use display port. I connected using hdmi and windows allowed only 100hz. Connected to display port and got 144hz. Good thing LG give a display port cable. Thank you LG.
I just got this monitor and when I tried it on Ps4 pro output 4k 60HZ via HDMI the image was a bit too good so I connected my RTX3070 via HDMI and in windows I can set 3840x2160 both in windows Display (it scales up to 150%) and in nVidia settings at 60 Hz. In games I can pick resolution 3840x2160 at 60 Hz how is that possible it is 1440p, it has hidden 4k 60 Hz on HDMI and use same panel as the lg27ul650 and same HDMI setup only to have a different displayport setup with 144Hz and max 1440p. Im confused :) When I connect my RTX 3070 with display port I only get the 1440p option.
How would this compare to the Dell S3220DGF? Buying a monitor mostly for gaming in a week or 2 and I’ve narrowed it down to these 2. Or is their something else that a compared? I’m cool with 27 or 32 inch
The LG will be much better for faster-paced gaming due to its better (real world) response time. The Dell would be better for watching video and some slower paced games due to its screen size and higher contrast.
Do you think that it's worth it to pay extra 70 bucks for LG 27GL850, rather than buying cheaper 27GL83A? I'm about to buy a new monitor and I'm just wondering if that wider color gamut is worth this extra money (27GL83A doesnt have any usb port (it's not a problem for me) and has wide colour gamut (DCI-P3) which is the main difference
Oh, interesting, I hadn't seen that monitor before (looks like it might not be readily available in the UK :-/). It's hard to say for certain until I've tested it but my gut instinct would be to get the 27gl83a. It does depend on your priorities, though. If you just want a fun vibrant picture for gaming and video then the wider gamut is beneficial. However, if you work at your screen or edit photos or video, the normal gamut is better. Also, remember, HDR is rubbish on these wide gamut displays - a wide colour gamut alone does not make for HDR (contrast is far more important).
@@TechyTalkUK Thanks for replying. In Poland the difference between 27GL850 and 27GL83A is (300zł), so about 58 pounds. So that's why I'm wondering and asking you for the advice :) My only "concern" is if this difference in color gamut is visible (in the sens that the colors in games/videos/websites benefit from this wider color gamut so I would see the difference and benefit with this colors or I can just simply make 83A more saturated and it will look "the same"). And isn't it a good idea to invest this money to buy 850 for the future, beacuse DCI-P3 will be the next color gamut standard in the "near" future?
@@malnogar2015 Nie spodziewałem się tutaj polaka. Miłe zaskoczenie :) Zrobiłem spory research i w końcu zdecydowałem się na GL83A. Wszystko jest w porządku i mi odpowiada. Wykonałem testy i trafił mi się dobry egzemplarz także jestem zadowolony. Dziękuję za Twój komentarz i pozdrawiam rodaka.
I actually picked up this monitor LAST NIGHT and had to return it TODAY. The response times were great, but the display uniformity was a big letdown. I was hoping to use this monitor for content creation, but the entire bottom right quadrant had a warm tint. It also had a "stuck" pixel right in the middle. I really expected a lot out of it because it seemed like gaming monitors have come a long way. However, if this is the BEST gaming monitors can offer, then I'll stick to a "professional" monitor that can offer good response times and screen uniformity...even if that means I'm with 60-75Hz.
Yeah, quite a few of this latest generation of 27in IPS gaming screens have relatively poor screen uniformity. However, as they all suffer from it and it's not too bad (IMO for gamers), it wasn't something I mentioned here. However, if you're looking at a professional screen (which will indeed be much better for image quality) then response time really isn't a concern at 60-75Hz - you're not going to feel the difference between 4ms and 8ms (for instance) at 60Hz. Either you need a gaming screen with fast response time and refresh rate, and you're willing to make a few compromises in image quality, or you don't, in which case you're better off with a pro display.
The Gigabyte FI27Q offers better overall image quality and all but identical gaming performance, for the same price here in the UK. The Asus VG27AQ offers better image quality in some ways (contrast) but not in others (colour gamut) but has much better gaming performance thanks to ELMB, and it's cheaper.
@@TechyTalkUK yeah but according to reviews of VG27AQ, ELMB isn't working as intended and is just a marketing gimmick just like LG27GL850 isn't a true 1 ms monitor because "faster mode" isn't working as intended either, these are both the downsides of respective monitor.
@@TechyTalkUK Does Gigabyte and ASUS offer software for on screen controls like LG?? I'm currently using a EIZO monitor with remote and it allows me to change picture settings on the fly, LG offers software to change settings, having to switch between gaming mode and web browsing mode on the monitor itself is a inconvenience I'd like to avoid.
On the brink to buy a new monitor and pc . I want to game on 4K / 144hz Monitor with the 3080 card . There are 3 options for me . Is this one but the 27” , Acer Predator or Acer predator x27 or ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQ . What would you suggest I should buy ?
Well, the x27 and pg27uq are much, much more expensive than the LG. A totally different class of monitor. Those two do produce amazing HDR and the 4k resolution can look amazing too. However, overall I wasn't won over, considering their price. The 4k was annoying as you'll generally have to run games at a lower res and doing so then messes up all your window sizes on the desktop. Some apps also don't scale up properly. You're still only getting a 27in size display for all that money. Your mileage may vary though. Between those two, there's almost no meaningful difference in performance and image quality. I'd probably go for the Acer as it's generally slightly cheaper and I think looks a bit nicer. As for the LG. If you're tempted by the hdr of the other two screens then the low contrast of this screen will be a big disappointment. It is (despite what some people say) noticeably worse than many similarly priced rivals. Otherwise it's an ok screen and definitely has the best gaming performance of the three you mentioned. Unfortunately, right now there actually isn't a standout 27in monitor. The Asus VG27AQ is a good option that's generally cheaper than the LG and has better contrast.
For gaming performance and desktop use I'd get the LG. For higher contrast (mainly good for watching video), the MSI is better. Edit: sorry, just seen the bit about for your Xbox. Same basic points apply, but if you're not using a fast refresh rate pc, the high refresh rate of both monitors is rather wasted.
@@BlazeNarutoShippuden that will not happen this generation of console gaming.. their marketing team for each new console is pushing 4k 60fps the 120 claim just seem like an after thought for xbox. most high demanding games will still be 30 fps maybe exclusives will hit the 60 fps mark and with esports titles dabbling in the higher refresh rates.. still leaves the issue of screen tearing. even the newer consoles do not support freesync/gsync tech. so safe bet just go with a 4k 60hz monitor/tv.
Get the LG 27GL83a over this. Exact same monitor and specs, cheaper price tag, and a way better colour gamet. Only downside is that it doesn’t have USB ports which isn’t that serious. G7 is great from what I heard but make sure you have the specs for it or else you’re wasting your money.
I have it, love it although the HDR is meh.........would definitely recommend if you can find it on sale on Amazon. I got mine for like $700 and it dont regret one second of it.
I like the Asus VG27AQ over the LG 27GL850. Biggest problem is that the ASus VG27AQ has no USB ports. Also look at so good ad the LG at at 60 Hz/60 FPS in games. It's best really if you can maintain over 100 FPS. The fact that you can do black frame insertion AND variable refresh rate at the same time is pretty awesome and of course it's lower priced than the LG 27GL850.
@@TechyTalkUK ELMB-SYNC is absolute crap. Blurbusters proved how bad the crosstalk is, and it's not worth the added input lag. As a matter of fact, ALL elmb-sync is bad, the only ELMB sycn monitor that is "tolerable" is the VG279qm at 240hz framerate, anything belwo that, cross talk is aggressive. VG279aq also doesnt' have a wide gamut and is SLOWER than the LG whren it comes to gaming. So i don't get why ppl even compare them. it's not ven remotely close.,l
Link to blurbusters? I only see links to Tftcentral who tested it and found slightly more noticeable crosstalk than some others they've tested but still concluded with, "ELMB-sync is certainly usable and helps improve motion clarity overall, making tracking of moving objects easier. The fact you can use this at the same time as FreeSync/G-sync is a nice additional bonus for those where their refresh rate will vary."
But asus vg27aq has DP 1.2 and This is not enough to support 165hz 2k with HDR in the same time, but LG has DP 1.4 , (anyway it is not important because the HDR is bad on both monitors)
so basically he slates whats been called best all round 1440p money/performance monitor and provides you with ZERO alternatives LOL just look at that Dislike button work like magnet ;)
@@TechyTalkUK did u go into details on vg27aq or its fresh brother vg27aqL1a? both of them are worse than this LG in tests and all they offer is 165- 170hz refresh for more money and contrast is just as poor and both asus have smearing issues. im looking to buy good 27 144 ips panel and so far there is none that i would be happy with ;( and know it alls like you dont help. im not sure about this lg as its the cheapest from what i looked into and most people rate it. low price scares me a little and makes me think that colours etc will disappoint
@@TechyTalkUK you do know a 165hz refresh rate means nothing if the monitor performs terribly at those refresh rates. Id much rather take a Wide colour 144hz display that can perform at those refresh rates rather than a 165 SRGB panel with abysmal overshoot and response times.
I bought this at launch and can't say im over the moon with it. I try to forget how much I paid for it. Its OK. Can't say for sure though as ive never had anything better to compare it with. Pretty sad that I prefer to watch RU-vid on this Xiaomi A1 old cheapy crappy phone than on my expensive monitor.
ButterMilkHoney no it’s because of how it displays greens and reds. It’s still a beautiful display but the colour gamut isn’t the best. I ended up returning mine for the 83a instead
Seemingly, a lot of people have been lead to believe the LG is the best thing ever and didn't like me suggesting it isn't the best anymore. It's still a very good monitor but it's far from perfect and I believe other screens are better on balance (depending on pricing in your local area).
It's around the same price here in the UK too. However, other newer monitors that cost the same have more features and better image quality (most notably, better contrast).
The Gigabyte Aorus FI27Q and Asus VG27AQ are both better and the same price (last time I checked). I'll be uploading reviews of them in the next couple of weeks.
