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The 4 Best LG Monitors of 2024 Reviews

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Best LG Monitors

LG is a South Korean brand that's well-known in the world of electronics, as they make a wide range of products, including monitors. Their monitor lineup offers both gaming and office solutions, so you'll likely find what you need. They make displays in a variety of sizes, from small 24-inch models to large 48-inch monitors, and they even make OLED monitors that deliver fantastic picture quality. When looking for an LG monitor, there are many different options available for various needs and budgets. Some of their monitors are also versatile, like if you need something for gaming and working on the side, but they have dedicated office and content creation monitors if that's what you're looking for. They do have a lot of dedicated gaming options, and they tend to perform well.

We've bought and tested over 50 LG monitors. Our recommendations for the best ones are below. If interested, you can also learn about LG's TVs here.

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Best LG Monitors


  1. Best LG Monitor

    The best monitor from LG that we've tested is the LG 27GR95QE-B. It's a premium monitor that combines fantastic gaming performance with high-end picture quality. It's also the best LG gaming monitor because it has a high 240Hz refresh rate that makes it ideal for playing competitive games, and it has FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) support and G-SYNC compatibility. Additionally, it has a near-instantaneous response time at its max refresh rate that makes motion look smooth, but it has overshoot at lower refresh rates, leading to inverse ghosting with fast-moving objects.

    This monitor is great for dark room gaming because it has an OLED panel that displays perfect blacks, and there isn't any blooming around bright objects either. LG also has another OLED monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, the LG 45GR95QE-B, a 45-inch ultrawide monitor with a 3440x1440 resolution. It's good if you want such a big screen, but with lower pixel density than the 27GR95QE-B, images aren't as sharp. One downside to these monitors is that OLEDs risk permanent burn-in with constant exposure to the same static elements over time, but this isn't so much a concern if you play various games.

    See our review

  2. Best Upper Mid-Range LG Monitor

    If you're concerned about the risk of burn-in on the LG 27GR95QE-B or want a higher resolution, then LG has a few good 4k monitors in the upper mid-range price category. The LG 32GR93U-B is a premium 4k gaming monitor with a big 32-inch screen, but it has worse picture quality than the 27GR95QE-B because it doesn't display the same deep blacks. While its 144Hz refresh rate is lower than on the 27GR95QE-B and it isn't as ideal for gaming at high refresh rates, it's the better choice for console gaming as it can take full advantage of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with a ton of details in your games.

    It also has incredible motion handling, especially at high refresh rates, and the response time is still excellent at 60Hz, leading to minimal motion blur. It's also better than the 27GR95QE-B for use in bright rooms, as it has great peak brightness and reflection handling. That said, if you find its 32-inch screen too big for your needs, you can also consider the LG 27GR93U-B, which is a smaller alternative that tends to cost less.

    See our review

  3. Best Mid-Range LG Monitor

    If you don't want an upper mid-range 4k monitor, you can save money with a 1440p monitor, and the LG 27GR83Q-B is an excellent gaming monitor that doesn't cost much. It's different from the LG 32GR93U-B because it doesn't have the same high resolution, so images aren't as sharp. However, it's still excellent for PC gaming with a very high 240Hz refresh rate, which is ideal even for competitive gaming. If you don't need such a high refresh rate, you can also check out the slightly cheaper LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B, which has a lower 180Hz refresh rate.

    One thing that stands out about the 27GR83Q-B is its remarkable motion handling, and you won't notice motion blur even at low refresh rates. It even has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, which is ideal if you have a modern graphics card that supports HDMI 2.1. It also supports all common signals from gaming consoles, as it can even downscale 4k signals, which results in a more detailed image than native 1440p.

    See our review

  4. Best Budget LG Monitor

    While LG doesn't have as many budget-friendly options as other brands, there are some good choices, like the LG 32GN650-B, which is also sold as the 32GN63T-B at various retailers. It's a basic gaming monitor that offers good performance, and it's an ideal choice if you need something simple with your first gaming setup. While it has a bigger screen than the LG 27GR83Q-B, it has the same 1440p resolution, meaning the pixel density is lower, and the image clarity isn't as good. It also has a lower 165Hz refresh rate than the 27GR83Q-B, and it has worse picture quality as it doesn't get as bright and has worse viewing angles, but that's the trade-off you need to make for getting a cheaper monitor.

    It's still a good gaming monitor with FreeSync VRR support to reduce screen tearing and G-SYNC compatibility. Unfortunately, its motion handling isn't anything special because there's black smearing with fast-moving objects, but that's typical for monitors with a VA panel like this one. On the plus side, its VA panel delivers deep blacks in dark rooms with decent black uniformity.

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Compared To Other Brands


  • Variety of models and sizes.
    If you're looking for an LG monitor, including the best LG ultrawide monitor, you'll find an array of options available from them. They make 34 to 45-inch ultrawide displays, or you can find plenty of models in the 27 and 32-inch range.
  • Great gaming features.
    Since LG mainly focuses on gaming, most of their monitors offer fast refresh rates and excellent motion handling. Their options tend to have a better response time than the competition, too.
  • OLED displays.
    LG makes their own OLED displays, and they're becoming an industry leader in OLED gaming monitors. These offer better picture quality and better motion handling than LED-backlit LCD monitors.
  • Limited ergonomics.
    LG isn't known to make good stands. Even their highest-end office monitors don't offer many ergonomic adjustments, so they're hard to adjust.
  • Low contrast ratio on lower-cost models.
    Since most of their budget and mid-range models have IPS panels, they have a low contrast ratio, and blacks appear closer to gray when viewed in the dark.

LG vs Dell

LG and Dell directly compete with each other as they make office and gaming monitors. Dell's models usually have much better ergonomics and more office features. However, LG excels with gaming, offering a wider range of models with better motion handling.

LG vs Samsung

Samsung and LG target similar markets, with both brands offering high-end gaming monitors with advanced features. While LG mainly uses IPS panels with wide viewing angles, Samsung typically uses VA panels with high contrast. Samsung monitors are usually plagued with firmware issues, which is rare on LG monitors.

LG has a wide selection of displays available, from high-end to budget-friendly monitors, and they make great gaming monitors. They're better than the competition in that regard, as they have some good options at every price point for any type of gamer. Their gaming monitors tend to have better motion handling than displays from other companies, which is great. While they also have good office monitors, they don't offer as many features as other brands, like ergonomic stands or KVM switches. Regardless, LG is a reliable company that makes good monitors for various uses.

Lineup

LG offers different monitor lineups: UltraGear for gaming, UltraWide (as the name suggests, for ultrawides), and UltraFine for office monitors. Their naming convention can be confusing at first, but once you learn, it's fairly easy to tell which lineup the monitor belongs to.

LG's model names start with a number, which indicates the size, followed by the lineup letter:

  • G: UltraGear lineup for gaming.
  • W: UltraWide lineup.
  • U: UltraFine lineup, their office lineup with mainly a 4k resolution.

The next letter is the year: R (2023), Q (2022), P (2021), or N (2020). The next set of numbers relates to the model's position in their lineup. The higher the number, the higher-end it is; 600 and 650 are the lowest-end models, while 950 or 95 is the premium model, and their mid-ranges are either 850 or 83.

Some models have another letter following those sets of numbers, but not all of them have it. They usually represent a feature or resolution of the monitor:

  • F: Native FreeSync support.
  • G: Native G-SYNC support.
  • Q: 1440p resolution.
  • U: 4k resolution.

Lastly, one final letter can represent the body's color: W for white and B for black.

For example, the LG 27GN950-B is a premium 27-inch monitor in the UltraGear lineup, released in 2020, and the body is black. The LG 24GL600F is an entry-level 24-inch model from 2019 with native FreeSync support. Lastly, the LG 27GR93U-B is a premium 4k gaming model released in 2023 with a black body.

Recent Updates

  1. Dec 12, 2023: Replaced the LG 32GQ950-B with the LG 32GR93U-B and renamed to 'Best Upper Mid-Range Monitor' for consistency with other articles; replaced the LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B with the LG 27GR83Q-B because it has a higher refresh rate.

  2. Aug 14, 2023: Renamed the LG 27GR95QE-B as the 'Best LG Monitor', replaced the LG 45GR95QE-B with the LG 32GQ950-B, and renamed to 'Best 4k LG Monitor' to be representative of their lineup; replaced the LG 32GN600-B with the LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B for consistency with other articles.

  3. Apr 19, 2023: Replaced the LG 48GQ900-B and the LG 32GQ950-B with the LG 45GR95QE-B and the LG 27GR95QE-B to reflect their superior performance; replaced the LG 27GN650-B with the LG 32GN600-B because it's easier to find; removed the LG 40WP95C-W because it doesn't fit into the scope of the article.

  4. Dec 14, 2022: Restructured article to reflect currently available monitors; replaced the LG 27GP950-B with the LG 48GQ900-B because it's much better and added the LG 32GQ950-B as the 'Best Upper Mid-Range Monitor'; replaced the LG 32GP850-B with the smaller LG 27GP850-B; replaced the LG 27GN800-B with the LG 27GN650-B because it's easier to find; removed the LG 34GP950G-B.

  5. Sep 06, 2022: Restructured article to reflect how users are looking for LG monitors; renamed the LG 27GP950-B to 'Best LG Monitor' and the LG 32GP850-B to 'Best Mid-Range'; replaced the LG 27GN650-B with the LG 27GN800-B as the budget monitor for consistency; replaced the LG 34GP83A-B with the LG 34GP950-B because it's better overall and added the LG 40WP95C-W.

Conclusion

LG makes monitors for both office use and gaming, and they're available in a wide range of sizes and shapes. Their UltraGear models usually offer great gaming performance with outstanding motion handling, even better than most other companies, and they also have a few 4k gaming monitors. On the downside, LG's options have limited ergonomics and rarely offer swivel adjustments; if that isn't an issue, you'll be happy with most of their monitors.

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