LGReleased 2021
LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" 1440p IPS
A entry-level 1440p monitor for anyone building a living-room setup, leading with 165 Hz.
48/100
165 HzIPS1 msHDR101000:1100x100mm
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Why we rate it
- G-Sync
- FreeSync
- Tilt
- Above-average hdmi ports
- Below-average refresh rate
Score profile
Scored against the 1440p monitors classWhere the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" 1440p IPS wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Size27 "
Panel typeIPS
Refresh rate165 Hz
Response time1 ms
Peak brightness400 nits
HDR and contrast
HDR certificationHDR10
Contrast ratio1000
Ports
HDMI ports2
DisplayPort1
USB-C0
KVM switchNo
Gaming features
G-SyncYes
FreeSyncYes
Ergonomics
TiltYes
SwivelYes
PivotYes
VESA mount100
Height adjust110 mm
Audio
Built-in speakersNo
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowLG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" 1440p IPS vs Alienware Alienware AW2725DM
LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" 1440p IPSAlienware AW2725DM
| LGLG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" 1440p IPSThis page | AlienwareAlienware AW2725DM | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48 /100 | 50 /100Better |
| Refresh | 165 Hz | 180 HzBetter |
| Size | 27 " | 27 " |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Response | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| HDR certified | HDR10 | HDR400 |
| Peak | 400 nits | — |
Who it's for
Is the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" 1440p IPS right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable 1440p monitor for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need the brightest, sharpest panel, in which case a higher-tier 1440p monitor is the better call.
Home cinema viewer
Wants the best picture for films and gaming nights.
okay
Everyday watcher
Mixed TV, streaming and the odd console session.
good
Budget upgrader
Replacing an older set without overspending.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" 1440p IPS worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 48/100 against other 1440p monitors, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" 1440p IPS?
Its g-sync stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" OLED QHD Gaming Monitor?
The ASUS ProArt PA278QV 27" OLED QHD Gaming Monitor scores 49/100 versus this one at 48/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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