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LG UltraGear G8 27G810A
A entry-level pick in the 4k monitors line-up, with 27 in up front.
49/100
27 in180 HzIPS1 msDisplayHDR 4003840x2160
£369best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- G-Sync
- FreeSync
- Adaptive-Sync
- Above-average hdmi ports
- No kvm switch
- Below-average peak brightness
Score profile
Scored against the 4k monitors classWhere the LG UltraGear G8 27G810A wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Size27 "
Resolution3840
Panel typeIPS
Refresh rate180 Hz
Response time1 ms
Peak brightness400 nits
DCI-P3 coverage95
HDR and contrast
HDR certificationDisplayHDR 400
Contrast ratio1000
Ports
HDMI ports2
HDMI version2.1
DisplayPort1
DisplayPort version1.4
Gaming features
G-SyncYes
FreeSyncYes
Adaptive-SyncYes
Ergonomics
TiltYes
SwivelYes
PivotYes
Weight7.4 kg
More specs
USB a ports2
Vesa mount100 mm
HDMI 2 1 ports2
Dci p3 coverage95 %
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowLG UltraGear G8 27G810A vs LG LG UltraGear 32GR93U
LG UltraGear G8 27G810ALG UltraGear 32GR93U
| LGLG UltraGear G8 27G810AThis page | LGLG UltraGear 32GR93U | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49 /100 | 49 /100 |
| Size | 27 " | 31.5 " |
| Refresh | 180 HzBetter | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Response | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| HDR certified | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR 10 |
| Peak | 400 nits | 500 nitsBetter |
Who it's for
Is the LG UltraGear G8 27G810A right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable 4k monitor for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need kvm switch, in which case a higher-tier 4k 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 G8 27G810A worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 49/100 against other 4k monitors, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the LG UltraGear G8 27G810A?
Its g-sync stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Samsung Odyssey G7 LS37FG756EUXXU?
The Samsung Odyssey G7 LS37FG756EUXXU scores 50/100 versus this one at 49/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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