The LG 27GS95QE-B is a 27-inch, 1440p gaming monitor with an OLED screen and is an update to the LG 27GR95QE-B, advertised to have higher brightness. Part of the LG UltraGear lineup alongside the ultrawide LG 34GS95QE-B, it has a 240Hz refresh rate, and thanks to its DisplayPort 1.4 port and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, you can reach its maximum refresh rate with any type of connection. It also supports all common VRR types, including FreeSync and G-SYNC compatibility, to reduce screen tearing. Beyond its gaming performance, it also offers a remote to control the monitor from a distance, as well as a headphone output with DTS Headphone:X support for 3D sound and an optical audio output.
Our Verdict
The LG 27GS95QE-B is incredible for PC gaming. It offers a high 240Hz refresh rate with support for all common VRR types to reduce screen tearing. It also has low input lag for a responsive feel, and motion looks incredible thanks to its near-instantaneous response time. Additionally, it's a fantastic choice for dark room gaming as it displays perfect blacks without any blooming. Unfortunately, there's noticeable VRR flicker with changing frame rates, which can get distracting in dark scenes.
- Near-infinite contrast ratio.
- 240Hz refresh rate with VRR support.
- Exceptionally fast response time.
- Low input lag.
- Noticeable VRR flicker with changing frame rates.
The LG 27GS95QE-B is incredible for console gaming. It has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, so it supports any signal from the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, including downscaled 4k @ 120Hz signals, but it's still limited to a 1440p resolution. Gaming feels responsive thanks to its low input lag at any refresh rate, and it has outstanding motion handling. Luckily, your games also look realistic thanks to its excellent HDR picture quality with its deep blacks.
- Near-infinite contrast ratio.
- HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for console gaming.
- Exceptionally fast response time.
- Low input lag.
- Limited to 1440p resolution.
The LG 27GS95QE-B is decent for office use in certain circumstances. It has wide viewing angles and good ergonomics that make it easy to share the screen with a coworker or client, as they'll see a consistent image from the sides. It has great reflection handling and overcomes glare in most environments, but not extremely bright ones. Unfortunately, it has worse text clarity than other 27-inch, 1440p monitors, and its OLED panel is prone to burn-in with exposure to static elements over a long period.
- 27-inch screen.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Good ergonomics.
Great reflection handling.
- Some text clarity issues due to RWBG layout.
- Risk of burn-in.
- Can't fight really intense glare.
The LG 27GS95QE-B is excellent for content creators in certain circumstances. The 27-inch screen is big enough to open two windows next to each other. It also has wide viewing angles and good ergonomics if you often need to share your screen with coworkers or clients. Additionally, it has fantastic accuracy before calibration in the sRGB mode. On the downside, text clarity is just okay, as there's color fringing around text, and it's also prone to burn-in, which could be problematic with static elements.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Good ergonomics.
Great reflection handling.
- Near-infinite contrast ratio.
- Fantastic accuracy in sRGB mode.
- Some text clarity issues due to RWBG layout.
- Risk of burn-in.
- sRGB mode locks some settings.
The LG 27GS95QE-B has decent brightness. It's bright enough to fight glare in most rooms unless there are really bright light sources facing the screen. It also gets bright enough in HDR for small highlights to pop, but larger highlights are dimmer.
- Bright enough for most rooms.
- Can't fight really intense glare.
The LG 27GS95QE-B has a near-instantaneous response time, leading to exceptionally crisp motion.
- Exceptionally fast response time.
- Outstanding refresh rate compliance.
The LG 27GS95QE-B is remarkable for HDR. It displays deep blacks in dark rooms, and there isn't any blooming around bright objects either. It also displays a wide range of colors in HDR, but not all colors are bright and vivid.
- Near-infinite contrast ratio.
- No blooming around bright objects.
- Not all colors are bright and vivid in HDR.
The LG 27GS95QE-B has exceptional picture quality in SDR. It displays deep and inky blacks without any blooming, and it also displays a wide range of colors.
- Near-infinite contrast ratio.
- No blooming around bright objects.
The LG 27GS95QE-B has fantastic accuracy. It has a dedicated sRGB mode with incredible accuracy, but because it locks many picture settings, you may still want to calibrate it for the most customization.
- Fantastic accuracy in sRGB mode.
- sRGB mode locks some settings.
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 Nov 10, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.1. We removed the Vertical Viewing Angle test.
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Updated Jun 26, 2025:
We measured the Input Lag in the 'sRGB' Game Mode.
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Updated Jun 13, 2025:
We updated text throughout to match the new and updated tests with Test Bench 2.1, including in the Verdict section.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 27-inch LG 27GS95QE-B, which is the only size available for this monitor. The results are only valid for this model.
| Model | Size | Resolution | Panel Type | Refresh Rate | Firmware Version Tested |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27GS95QE-B | 27" | 1440p | OLED | 240Hz | 3.03, 2.02 |
Our unit was manufactured in December 2023; you can see a photo of the label here.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The LG 27GS95QE-B is a fantastic gaming monitor that combines a fast 240Hz refresh rate with the incredible picture quality of an OLED. It's a great choice if you want the best of both worlds regarding picture quality and a smooth gaming experience, and it's a significant upgrade over the brightness and motion handling of the LG 27GR95QE-B. However, it has some drawbacks, as other monitors with a QD-OLED panel have higher refresh rates and brighter colors. If that's important to you, consider the Dell Alienware AW2725DF, which has a 360Hz refresh rate and more vivid HDR colors.
See our recommendations for the best 240Hz monitors, the best 1440p gaming monitors, and the best 27-inch gaming monitors.
The LG 27GS95QE-B and the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG are very similar 27-inch OLED gaming monitors. The ASUS is a better option if you prefer the vividness of a glossy screen. The ASUS is also a better choice if you find VRR flicker distracting, as it has a setting to reduce this, though it causes some stutter. However, the LG is better if you prefer a more consistent display in different lighting conditions with its matte screen. It's also a better choice if you plan to use the Xbox Series X|S with your monitor, as it's more compatible with that console.
The MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED and the LG 27GS95QE-B are premium 27-inch gaming monitors. If vivid HDR colors are important to you, then the MSI is the better choice, as it has far more vibrant HDR colors.
The LG 27GS95QE-B and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SD S27DG602S are both 27-inch OLED gaming monitors. The Samsung is the better choice for most people. It has an option that significantly reduces VRR flicker while gaming, a higher refresh rate for a more responsive feel while gaming, more vivid colors in HDR, and clearer text. However, the LG is a better choice if you plan to use your monitor for console gaming, as it has outstanding compatibility with both consoles.
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF and the LG 27GS95QE-B are both 27-inch OLED gaming monitors. If you're in a brighter environment, the LG is a better choice as it has better SDR and HDR brightness, so it's better at fighting glare, and deep blacks don't appear purple in a brighter room, unlike the Dell. However, the Dell has a higher refresh rate for a smoother feel and more vibrant HDR colors for a more immersive gaming experience.
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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