LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B Monitor Review

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B and the Samsung Odyssey G5/G55C S27CG55 are both entry-level 1440p gaming monitors, but they have a few differences, mainly due to their panel types. The LG has wider viewing angles, making it the better choice for co-op gaming, while the Samsung has a higher contrast ratio, which is great for gaming in dark rooms. That said, despite the LG having a lower native refresh rate, it has much better motion handling, so fast-moving objects are sharper.

The ASUS TUF VG27AQ and the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B are entry-level 1440p gaming monitors. The LG is the better choice for gaming thanks to its faster response time, while the ASUS is better for office use as it has better ergonomics.

The Dell S2721DGF is a bit better overall than the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B. The Dell has much better ergonomics, better build quality, and better reflection handling. On the other hand, the LG is more accurate out of the box, and for the two units we tested, the LG has better black uniformity, but this varies between units.

The Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx and the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B are very similar 27 inch, 1440p IPS monitors. The Acer performs better gaming-wise because it has a higher refresh rate of 170Hz and better response times. The Acer's stand allows for more ergonomic adjustments than the LG's, so it might be easier to find an ideal viewing position.

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B and the LG 27GN800-B perform quite similarly overall. While the 27GN800-B has a slightly faster response time, it also has a terrible stand with very few adjustment options. That may not be a problem if you plan on VESA-mounting it, however. The 27GL850-B, on the other hand, includes two USB 3.0 ports, offering more connectivity than the 27GN800-B, if that's important to you. 

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B is better than the Acer Nitro VG271UP Pbmiipx. The LG 27GL850-B has better ergonomics, so you can position it to your liking with ease, and has a faster response time that helps deliver slightly crisper motion. The Acer VG271UP has an optional Black Frame Insertion feature to make motion crisper, and although it has marginally better contrast, its terrible black uniformity is noticeable in a dark room.

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B is much better than the Samsung Odyssey G5 C27G55T for most uses. The LG has a much quicker response time to deliver smoother motion in fast-moving scenes. The LG uses an IPS panel that provides wider viewing angles, while the Samsung uses a VA panel that produces deeper blacks for a better dark room viewing experience. 

The LG 27GN850-B/27GN880-B is a slight improvement over its predecessor, the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B. The 27GN850-B displays wider SDR and HDR color gamuts, meaning it's a better choice for content creators. It also has a quicker response time at its max refresh rate, making it a slightly better choice for gaming. However, the 27GL850-B gets brighter and has better reflection handling, so it's a good choice for well-lit rooms. It also has two USB inputs, which the 27GN850-B doesn't have, so you can easily charge your devices while working.

The MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD is a better gaming monitor than the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B. They have similar features with a 1440p resolution, FreeSync support, G-SYNC compatibility, and a very quick response time. The MSI has a black frame insertion feature, which the LG doesn't, but it has a narrow flicker range and can't be used with VRR enabled. The MSI also has much better ergonomics, including a swivel adjustment, which the LG doesn't have.

The Samsung Odyssey G5 S27AG50 is similar for gaming to the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B. The Samsung has a faster 165Hz refresh rate than the 144Hz on the LG, and it has a BFI feature that the LG doesn't have. The Samsung is also a slightly better choice for well-lit rooms because it gets brighter, and if you want to use it for co-op gaming, you can swivel its stand, which you can't do with the LG. The one difference the LG has over the Samsung is that it has USB 3.0 inputs to connect your keyboard and mouse, which you can't do with the Samsung.

The Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 1.0) is a bit better than the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B for most uses. Although they have similar response times, the Gigabyte has a higher refresh rate of 170Hz compared to the LG's 144Hz, resulting in a slightly smoother and more responsive gaming experience. Also, the Gigabyte's input lag is much lower at 60Hz than the LG's, making it more ideal for 60fps console gaming. For those in a well-lit room, the LG has better reflection handling, but it doesn't get as bright. The Gigabyte has more productivity features, including a USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode support, an integrated KVM switch, and a Picture-in-Picture/Picture-by-Picture mode.

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B is better than the ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD. The LG has much better ergonomics, motion handling, and color accuracy, but the ViewSonic has a much better contrast ratio and black uniformity. The LG supports HDR and has a much better gradient performance, but doesn't have a black frame insertion feature like the ViewSonic.

The Gigabyte G27Q and LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B are two very good monitors, and they both have a 1440p resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. The Gigabyte gets brighter, so it does a better job at combatting glare and makes highlights stand out a bit more in HDR. On the other hand, the LG has a much quicker response time at 60Hz, so motion looks less blurry in 60fps games.

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B is slightly better than the ASUS VG279Q for most uses. The LG has a higher resolution screen, and it supports HDR. The VG279Q has much better ergonomics and an optional black frame insertion feature. The LG has better motion handling overall, with a faster response time that delivers extremely clear motion, with almost no blur behind fast-moving objects.

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q1A and the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B are both gaming monitors but with very different specs. The ASUS has a 1080p resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate, while the LG has a 1440p resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The ASUS' slightly higher refresh rate and better response times provide a marginally better gaming experience, but its smaller screen size and lower resolution make it less ideal for work and media consumption. The LG has significantly better ergonomics, but it still doesn't allow for swivel adjustment.

The Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T is a much better gaming monitor than the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B. The Samsung has a VA panel that displays deep blacks, and it has better uniformity. It also has a 240Hz refresh rate, the response time is a bit quicker, and it's available in both a 27 and 32-inch size. However, the LG has an IPS panel with much better viewing angles.

The ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q is better than the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B. The ASUS has much better ergonomics, it gets brighter, there's a BFI feature, and you can overclock its refresh rate to 170Hz. However, the LG has a lower input lag and it has wider viewing angles.

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B is much better than the AOC CQ27G2 for most uses. They use different panel technologies, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. The 27GL850-B has wider viewing angles, much faster response times, and higher peak brightness. The 27GL850-B supports HDR, but this doesn't add much. On the other hand, the AOC CQ27G2 has a much higher native contrast ratio, resulting in much deeper blacks.

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B is slightly better than the BenQ EX2780Q in mixed usage. Ergonomics are significantly better on the LG, as well as gradient performance. There's less color bleeding on the LG, but its black uniformity and contrast ratio are much worse than the BenQ.

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B is a much better monitor than the ASUS TUF VG27VQ. The 1440p resolution provides clearer images, plus the viewing angles, response time, and gradient handling are much better on the LG, and it supports HDR. Instead, the ASUS has a much better contrast ratio and higher refresh rate, which might please some gamers who don't mind losing some picture quality. 

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B and the Dell S3220DGF have very similar overall performance, with the LG being marginally better. The LG has an IPS panel with much wider viewing angles, it gets brighter, and it has better reflection handling. The LG's response time is much faster, but the Dell has a slightly higher refresh rate, a bigger screen, and a higher contrast ratio thanks to its VA panel.

The two monitors use different panel technologies, each with advantages and disadvantages. The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B has an IPS panel that allows wider viewing angles, whereas the Samsung CHG70 has a VA panel and offers better dark room performance thanks to the much better contrast ratio and local dimming feature. The LG has slightly faster response time, but the Samsung has a black frame insertion feature that can help make motion look crisper.

The LG 27GN950-B is better than the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B. The 27GN950-B has a higher 4k resolution, it gets brighter, has a bit quicker response time, and has better color accuracy. However, the 27GL850-B has much better reflection handling.

Overall, the Lenovo Y27q-20 is a bit better than the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B. The Lenovo has a slightly higher refresh rate, better ergonomics, and better color accuracy out of the box. However, the LG gets a little brighter in SDR and HDR, and it has better response time when running at 60Hz.

For most uses, the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B performs much better than the AOC CG27G1. The LG has an IPS panel that provides wider viewing angles and it can't get a lot brighter, making it more suitable for bright environments. Also, the LG supports HDR and has a much faster response time, at both maximum refresh rate and at 60Hz. On the other hand, the AOC has a VA panel that has significantly better dark room performance and it has an impressive out-of-the-box color accuracy.

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B is slightly better than the 27GL650F-B. The 27GL850-B has a faster response time, resulting in clearer motion with less blur. The 27GL850 also has a better native resolution, so you can see more fine details in your favorite games, and it has an optional USB hub.

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B is significantly better than the Dell S2716DG. The LG has an IPS panel that offers much better viewing angles, has better gray uniformity, as well as color accuracy. The LG also has better reflection handling and gradient performance, but the Dell has a black frame insertion feature that helps reduce motion blur and its ergonomics are much better.

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B is much better than the Dell S2719DGF for most uses, especially if ergonomics aren't important for you. The LG has much better picture quality, with wide viewing angles, much better gradient handling, and HDR support. The LG also has slightly better motion handling, with a slightly faster response time, resulting in slightly clearer motion.

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B is slightly better than the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QZ for most uses. For gaming, the PG279QZ has better ergonomics, and an optional black frame insertion feature, but if these aren't very important to you, the 27GL850 has better motion handling overall, with a better response time, and it supports HDR.

Although the LG 32GK650F-B and the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B look almost identical, the 27GL850-B performs better overall. The 27GL850-B has an IPS panel with much better viewing angles, better reflection handling, and faster response time. It also supports HDR and has better gradient handling, but the 32GK650F-B has a higher contrast ratio due to its VA panel, and a black frame insertion feature. Text doesn't look as clear on the 32GK650F-B, as its bigger screen results in a lower pixel density.

The Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD and the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B are very similar overall. For gaming, the LG has slightly better motion handling, and is the better choice if you are sensitive to motion blur or overshoot artifacts. The AD27QD is more feature-packed, including better ergonomics, an optional black frame insertion feature, and countless additional gaming features.

For most uses, the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B is better than the LG 32GK850G-B. The 27GL850-B provides better visibility, as it has wider viewing angles, higher peak brightness, and better reflection handling. The 27GL850-B supports HDR and its response time is faster. However, the 32GK850G-B's VA panel has a higher contrast ratio and a slightly higher refresh rate. The 27GL850-B is a native FreeSync monitor, while the 32GK850G-B supports G-SYNC natively.

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B is much better than the HP OMEN 27 for most uses, but they offer very similar performance for gaming. The HP has better reflection handling and an optional black frame insertion feature, but the LG has slightly better motion handling overall, with slightly clearer motion. The LG supports HDR and has much better viewing angles, as well as slightly better ergonomics.

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B and the MSI Optix MAG271CQR use different panel technologies, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. The MSI looks better in a dark room, as it has better contrast, but the LG has better viewing angles, and it supports HDR. The Optix has an optional black frame insertion feature, and it has better reflection handling.

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B and the HP OMEN 27i perform very similarly, but the LG is slightly better overall. The LG supports HDR, although this doesn't add much. The LG has a slightly faster response time, but there's also more overshoot in our recommend 'Fast' overdrive setting. The LG is also more accurate out of the box. On the other hand, the HP is better-built, with excellent build quality.

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B is slightly better than the Razer Raptor 27 144Hz. The 27GL850-B has a much faster response time, resulting in much clearer motion with almost no noticeable blur behind fast-moving objects. The Razer Raptor has an optional black frame insertion feature, though, which can help improve the appearance of motion. The LG also has a slightly more adjustable stand, and it can be VESA mounted.

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B is slightly better than the Pixio PX7 Prime. The LG has slightly better viewing angles, and a faster response time, resulting in slightly clearer motion, although most people won't notice this.

The Acer Nitro XV273 Xbmiiprzx is slightly better than the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B. The Acer has a significantly better contrast ratio and a higher refresh rate, as well as better black uniformity and peak brightness. However, the LG has a higher resolution of 1440p and supports wide color gamut. Additionally, the Acer has a better build quality and reflection handling than the LG.

The Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q is marginally better than the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B. The FI27Q has a much better build quality and ergonomics, as well as a better contrast ratio and color accuracy, but the LG has significantly better black uniformity. They perform similarly in terms of motion handling, but the LG has a faster response time, whereas the AORUS FI27Q has a higher refresh rate.

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B is better than the Acer Predator XB271HU Bmiprz. The LG supports HDR and can handle reflections better, which is important when there are a few lights in your room. The Acer, on the other hand, has a black frame insertion feature that helps make the image look crisper.

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B and the ViewSonic Elite XG270QG are two similar-performing monitors. The ViewSonic has a max refresh rate of 165Hz, G-SYNC support, a black frame insertion feature to help reduce motion blur, and better ergonomics. The LG supports HDR and has much better out-of-box color accuracy. Even though the LG has a max refresh rate of 144Hz, the two monitors still have a very similar response time, except the LG is quicker at 60Hz.

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B is a bit better than the LG 27GN750-B. The 27GL850-B has a 144Hz refresh rate, 1440p resolution, a wider SDR color gamut, and better gradient handling. The 27GN750-B has better contrast, a 240Hz refresh rate, and its response time is a bit better, but the response time at 60Hz is still better on the 27GL850-B.