The LG 27G610A-B is an entry-level 1440p gaming monitor. Part of LG's UltraGear lineup of gaming displays, it sits just below the LG 27G640A-B and above the LG 32G600A-B. It competes with other budget-friendly 1440p gaming models, like the ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS, the MSI G274QPF-QD, and the Dell Alienware AW2725DM. It has a 27-inch IPS panel with a 200Hz refresh rate and includes typical gaming features, like FreeSync VRR to reduce screen tearing. It also has perks to enhance your gameplay, such as Black Stabilizer, FPS Counter, and Crosshair. It has few features otherwise, as it doesn't have USB ports, and it's limited to DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 bandwidth.
Our Verdict
The LG 27G610A-B is decent for PC gaming. It offers a fast enough 200Hz refresh rate for playing games at high frame rates, and it supports FreeSync VRR and G-SYNC Compatibility. It has low input lag for a responsive feel and consistent motion handling at any refresh rate. However, there's still some motion blur and inverse ghosting, especially at low refresh rates. The downside is that this monitor has limited picture quality with a low contrast ratio and washed-out colors in HDR, so it doesn't offer an impactful HDR gaming experience.
200Hz refresh rate with VRR support.
Low input lag for a responsive feel.
Minimal motion blur.
Gets bright in SDR.
Inverse ghosting as the refresh rate drops.
HDR colors aren't vibrant.
Low contrast ratio.
The LG 27G610A-B is alright for console gaming. It has limited compatibility with consoles as it lacks HDMI 2.1 bandwidth. However, it still supports 1440p signals up to 120Hz or downscaled 4k @ 60Hz signals with a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S. It also fails to deliver an impactful HDR gaming experience due to its low contrast and limited color gamut. Fortunately, motion looks decent for the most part, but there's blur and inverse ghosting at low refresh rates. It also has low input lag for a responsive feel at any refresh rate.
Low input lag for a responsive feel.
Minimal motion blur.
Gets bright in SDR.
Inverse ghosting as the refresh rate drops.
HDR colors aren't vibrant.
Low contrast ratio.
Lack of HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for full console compatibility.
The LG 27G610A-B is good for work. It gets bright enough to fight some glare in most well-lit rooms, and its matte coating reduces glare well. It also delivers sharp text clarity thanks to its 1440p resolution. Plus, it comes with an ergonomic stand and a fairly wide viewing angle that helps if you need to share your screen with someone next to you. However, it lacks a USB hub to connect your devices to the monitor.
Good text and image clarity.
Gets bright in SDR.
Matte coating reduces most glare well.
Ergonomic stand.
No dedicated work features, like a USB hub.
Sunny reflections are distracting.
The LG UltraGear 27G610A-B is okay for editing. You need to calibrate it if you want to use it for content creation because colors are inaccurate and oversaturated before calibration. It also has limited picture quality, particularly in HDR, due to its low contrast ratio, lack of local dimming, and washed-out colors. On the plus side, images look fairly sharp thanks to its 1440p resolution, and its ergonomic stand makes it easy to adjust your screen for a coworker or client.
Good text and image clarity.
Gets bright in SDR.
Ergonomic stand.
HDR colors aren't vibrant.
Low contrast ratio.
No dedicated work features, like a USB hub.
Bad out-of-the-box accuracy.
The LG 27G610A-B has decent brightness. It fights glare well in most bright rooms. However, HDR highlights are dim.
Gets bright in SDR.
Highlights are dim in HDR.
The LG UltraGear 27G610A-B has a good response time. There's minimal motion blur for the most part, but there's inverse ghosting that gets worse as the refresh rate drops.
Minimal motion blur.
Inverse ghosting as the refresh rate drops.
The LG 27G610A-B has bad HDR picture quality. Blacks look gray in HDR, and it lacks a local dimming feature to improve its contrast ratio. Colors aren't vibrant in HDR, either.
HDR colors aren't vibrant.
Low contrast ratio.
The LG UltraGear 27G610A-B has decent SDR picture quality. While it displays a wide range of colors, blacks look gray due to the monitor's low contrast ratio.
Displays wide range of colors after full calibration.
Low contrast ratio.
The LG 27G610A-B has mediocre color accuracy. Colors are inaccurate and oversaturated out of the box, so you need to calibrate the monitor to achieve accurate colors.
Displays wide range of colors after full calibration.
Bad out-of-the-box accuracy.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Mar 17, 2026: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.2. We added a new Panel Technology box, including the Spectral Power Distribution (SPD) graph.
- Updated Feb 18, 2026: Review published.
- Updated Feb 13, 2026: Early access published.
- Updated Feb 06, 2026: Our testers have started testing this product.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We bought and tested the 27-inch LG 27G610A-B, which is the only size available. There are similar 1440p models in the UltraGear lineup, which you can see below, but the results are only valid for this model.
| Model | Size | Panel Type | Max Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27G610A-B | 27" | IPS | 200Hz |
| 27G640A-B | 27" | IPS | 300Hz |
| 32G600A-B | 32" | VA (Curved) | 180Hz |
Our unit's label indicates it was manufactured in August 2025 in Vietnam.
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The LG 27G610A-B is a basic, entry-level 1440p gaming monitor that doesn't break the bank. The main advantage of choosing it over other cheap models is its higher 200Hz refresh rate, which offers a smoother feel when playing games at high frame rates. However, its performance doesn't stand out against the competition. While it has good motion handling at high refresh rates, there's more inverse ghosting as the refresh rate drops. Overall, it's still a decent choice for PC gaming if you need a cheap gaming monitor, but other options, like the MSI G274QPF-QD or the ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS, have extra perks, like USB ports and more accurate colors.
Also see our recommendations for the best budget and cheap gaming monitors, the best monitors under $200, and the best gaming monitors under $300.
The LG 27G610A-B and the ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS are entry-level 1440p gaming monitors. Although the LG has a higher refresh rate, motion looks better on the ASUS as it has less blur. The ASUS has a few extra perks, like backlight strobing to reduce persistence blur and a USB-C port, which the LG doesn't have. The ASUS even has much more accurate colors, which is something to consider if you're a content creator.
The LG 27G610A-B and the Dell Alienware AW2725DM are competing cheap gaming monitors. They're similar for the most part, but there are a few differences. For example, the LG has a slightly higher 200Hz refresh rate. However, the Dell still has better motion handling, and it supports VRR with a PS5, which the LG doesn't. The Dell is also much more accurate before calibration, which is something to consider if you don't want to calibrate your monitor.
The LG 27G610A-B is newer than the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B, with a few differences. The 27G610A-B comes with a higher 200Hz refresh rate and better motion handling at high refresh rates. The 27G610A-B also gets brighter and has better reflection handling, so it's the better choice for well-lit rooms. However, the 27GL850-B has a USB hub to connect your devices, which the 27G610A-B doesn't have.
The MSI G274QPF-QD and the LG 27G610A-B are both low-cost, 1440p gaming monitors. While they have similar specs, there are some differences. The LG has a higher 200Hz refresh rate with better motion handling at high refresh rates, but it has worse motion handling at low refresh rates. The MSI is a bit more versatile for work or content creation as it has a wider range of more accurate colors. The MSI also has a USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode, allowing you to easily connect a laptop.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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