The LG 27MN60T-W is an entry-level 27-inch, 1080p monitor. It's limited in features, but it has a few extra modes to help with productivity, like a Reader Mode that removes blue light to reduce eye strain. It doesn't offer much in terms of gaming either, as it's limited to a 75Hz refresh rate. It does have FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) support to reduce screen tearing while gaming, but it only works within a narrow range and isn't ideal for competitive gaming.
Our Verdict
The LG 27MN60T isn't bad for mixed usage. It's acceptable for office use because it has a large 27-inch screen and wide viewing angles if you need to share your screen with someone else, but it has limited text clarity due to its low pixel density. It's unremarkable for media consumption because it has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray in the dark, and you can't watch the latest content in 4k. Unfortunately, it's mediocre for gaming as it has limited features and a low 75Hz refresh rate with mediocre motion handling, so motion looks blurry. Also, this monitor doesn't support HDR at all.
- 27-inch screen.
- Great reflection handling.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Low pixel density limits text clarity.
- Terrible ergonomics.
- Doesn't get bright.
The LG 27MN60T is acceptable for office use. Its 27-inch screen size is big enough to view your entire work area at once or place two windows side-by-side. However, with a 1080p resolution and low pixel density, the text clarity is just decent. It has great reflection handling if you want to use it in a room with a few lights, but it doesn't get bright enough to fight strong glare. Unfortunately, its stand only offers tilt adjustments, making it hard to place in an ideal position.
- 27-inch screen.
- Great reflection handling.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Low pixel density limits text clarity.
- Terrible ergonomics.
- Doesn't get bright.
The LG 27MN60T is mediocre for gaming. It's limited to a 75Hz refresh rate, and although it supports FreeSync VRR, it only works within a narrow range. It has low enough input lag for a responsive feel, but its motion handling is mediocre due to its slow response time. Also, it's disappointing for dark room gaming because it has a low contrast that makes blacks look gray.
- Low input lag.
- FreeSync VRR support.
- Mediocre motion handling.
- Low native contrast ratio.
- Only 75Hz refresh rate.
The LG 27MN60T is unremarkable for media consumption. With a low 1080p resolution, you can't watch the latest high-resolution content in 4k. It also has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray in the dark and doesn't have a local dimming feature to further improve it. It has wide viewing angles if you want to watch content with a friend next to you, but it's hard to adjust to an ideal position due to its limited ergonomics.
- 27-inch screen.
- Great reflection handling.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Low pixel density limits text clarity.
- Terrible ergonomics.
- Doesn't get bright.
- Low native contrast ratio.
The LG 27MN60T is alright for content creators. It has an excellent color gamut and impressive accuracy before calibration, so you won't have to worry about calibrating it unless you need perfectly accurate colors. Its 27-inch screen size offers enough work space, but with a 1080p resolution and low pixel density, the text clarity is just okay. It doesn't support HDR either, which is disappointing if you need to edit videos in HDR.
- 27-inch screen.
- Great reflection handling.
- Impressive accuracy before calibration.
- Low pixel density limits text clarity.
- Terrible ergonomics.
- Doesn't get bright.
- Low native contrast ratio.
- No HDR support.
The LG 27MN60T doesn't support HDR.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 15, 2024: Added that the Dell P2425H has a USB hub.
- Updated Oct 19, 2022: Review published.
- Updated Oct 14, 2022: Early access published.
- Updated Oct 07, 2022: Our testers have started testing this product.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 27-inch LG 27MN60T, which is the only size available for this model and doesn't have any variants. It's mainly sold at Costco in the United States, although you can also find it with some other third-party retailers. While there are similar models available, like the LG 32MN60T-B, the results are only valid for this specific model.
| Full Model Code | Size | Resolution | Refresh Rate | Panel Type |
| 27MN60T-W.AUS | 27" | 1080p | 75Hz | IPS |
Our unit was manufactured in July 2022; you can see the label here.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The LG 27MN60T is a basic 1080p monitor that doesn't have anything special about it versus the competition. It's what you can expect for a cheap, entry-level model like this one, though. It's fine for what it is, a 27-inch, 1080p office monitor, but if you want better performance, you'll naturally have to pay more.
Also see our recommendations for the best monitors under $200, the best budget monitors, and the best monitors for work.
The ASUS VG246H and the LG 27MN60T-W are both cheap 1080p office monitors, but the ASUS is a much better choice for office use. The main difference is that the ASUS has much better ergonomics, making it easier to place in an ideal position. The ASUS also gets brighter, which is important if you want to use it in a bright office.
The Lenovo D27-30 and the LG 27MN60T-W are both 1080p monitors with a 27-inch screen size, but they have a few differences, mainly due to having different panels. The LG has a panel with wider viewing angles, meaning the image remains consistent from the sides. It's also much better to use in well-lit rooms as it gets brighter and has better reflection handling. On the other hand, the Lenovo is better for dark rooms because it has a higher contrast that displays deeper blacks.
The LG 27MN60T-W and the HP 27F are both basic 1080p office monitors. They're very similar in terms of features, inputs, and ergonomics, but the main difference is that the HP gets much brighter. It means it's a better choice to use in well-lit office spaces.
The MSI Optix G273 and the LG 27MN60T-W are different types of 1080p monitors. The MSI is geared more towards gamers as it has a higher 165Hz refresh rate, resulting in better motion handling. While the LG is designed more for productivity, the MSI is still the better office monitor because it gets much brighter, making it a better choice for well-lit offices.
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