LG 27GP950-B vs Gigabyte M27U: Which Monitor Is Better?

27"

M27U

27"

27GP950-B

LG.com

27"

M27U

27"

27GP950-B

27"

M27U

27"

27GP950-B

27"

M27U

27"

27GP950-B

Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our monitors test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Mixed Usage

8.1

No major differences between these monitors for mixed usage. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Mixed Usage

8.1

PC Gaming

8.7

7.2

Console Gaming

7.1

8.1

Office

8.2

8.3

Media Consumption

7.6

Editing

8.3

7.6

Brightness

8.0

Response Time

7.7

HDR Picture

5.6

SDR Picture

6.3

Color Accuracy

8.7

Design

Style

Design Picture

Curved

Curve Radius

Not Curved

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Accelerated Longevity Test

Uniformity Pictures

Longevity Graph

Build Quality

7.0

7.5

Build Quality Picture

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Ergonomics

7.1

7.0

Ergonomics Picture

Back Picture

Height Adjustment

4.3" (11.0 cm)

5.0" (12.8 cm)

Min Height To Top Of Panel

15.0" (38.1 cm)

Tilt Range

-15° to 5°

-20° to 5°

Rotate Portrait/Landscape

Yes, Clockwise

Swivel Range

No swivel

Wall Mount

VESA 100x100

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Stand

Stand Picture

Thickness Picture

Base Width

16.7" (42.5 cm)

14.5" (36.8 cm)

Base Depth

11.5" (29.3 cm)

7.1" (18.0 cm)

Thickness (With Display)

8.9" (22.5 cm)

5.7" (14.6 cm)

Weight (With Display)

17.2 lbs (7.8 kg)

13.9 lbs (6.3 kg)

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Display

Display Picture

Size

27"

Housing Width

24.0" (61.0 cm)

24.2" (61.4 cm)

Housing Height

13.9" (35.4 cm)

14.6" (37.1 cm)

Thickness (Without Stand)

2.2" (5.5 cm)

2.1" (5.4 cm)

Weight (Without Stand)

12.6 lbs (5.7 kg)

10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)

Borders Size (Bezels)

0.2" (0.5 cm)

0.2" (0.6 cm)

Controls

Controls Picture

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

Power Supply

External Brick

Internal

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Picture Quality

Contrast

6.3

Checkerboard Picture

Native Contrast

1,194 : 1

1,072 : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming

1,171 : 1

1,656 : 1

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Local Dimming

2.0

Local Dimming Video

Local Dimming

Yes

Backlight

Edge

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SDR Brightness

8.2

Real Scene

420 cd/m²

391 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

383 cd/m²

411 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

397 cd/m²

414 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

403 cd/m²

415 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

405 cd/m²

415 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

406 cd/m²

415 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

383 cd/m²

411 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

396 cd/m²

414 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

306 cd/m²

415 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

404 cd/m²

415 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

406 cd/m²

415 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

0.004

0.001

Minimum Brightness

75 cd/m²

62 cd/m²

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HDR Brightness

8.1

7.8

EOTF

VESA DisplayHDR Certification

DisplayHDR 600

Real Scene

696 cd/m²

591 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

628 cd/m²

643 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

656 cd/m²

680 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

668 cd/m²

680 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

673 cd/m²

684 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

676 cd/m²

441 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

627 cd/m²

640 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

655 cd/m²

677 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

513 cd/m²

678 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

411 cd/m²

682 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

412 cd/m²

438 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

0.032

0.026

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Horizontal Viewing Angle

7.6

7.1

Horizontal Viewing Angle Video

Horizontal Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Left

38°

31°

Color Washout From Right

37°

33°

Horizontal Hue Graph

Color Shift From Left

50°

35°

Color Shift From Right

52°

42°

Horizontal Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Left

42°

38°

Brightness Loss From Right

42°

40°

Black Level Raise From Left

70°

Black Level Raise From Right

70°

Gamma Shift From Left

38°

30°

Gamma Shift From Right

38°

34°

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Vertical Viewing Angle

8.0

7.7

Vertical Viewing Angle Video

Vertical Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Below

35°

30°

Color Washout From Above

33°

31°

Vertical Hue Graph

Color Shift From Below

64°

40°

Color Shift From Above

63°

47°

Vertical Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Below

37°

33°

Brightness Loss From Above

36°

34°

Black Level Raise From Below

70°

Black Level Raise From Above

70°

Gamma Shift From Below

56°

60°

Gamma Shift From Above

56°

62°

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Gray Uniformity

7.9

7.8

50% Uniformity Picture

50% Std. Dev.

3.434%

4.141%

50% DSE

0.143%

0.141%

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Black Uniformity

4.8

5.0

Native Black Uniformity Picture

Native Std. Dev.

2.957%

2.072%

Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming

Std. Dev. w/ L.D.

2.231%

6.513%

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Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)

8.5

8.6

Pre Calibration Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture

Picture Mode

sRGB

sRGB Gamut Area xy

102.8%

103.9%

White Balance dE (Avg.)

3.44

2.30

Color Temperature (Avg.)

6,924 K

6,852 K

Gamma (Avg.)

2.26

2.32

Color dE (Avg.)

2.11

2.19

Contrast Setting

N/A

RGB Settings

Default

Gamma Setting

Default

Brightness Setting

Measured Brightness

114 cd/m²

184 cd/m²

Brightness Locked

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Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)

9.7

Post Calibration Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture

Picture Mode

Gamer 1

Custom 1

sRGB Gamut Area xy

101.0%

98.7%

White Balance dE (Avg.)

0.59

0.57

Color Temperature (Avg.)

6,470 K

6,433 K

Gamma (Avg.)

2.18

Color dE (Avg.)

0.36

0.45

Contrast Setting

RGB Settings

50-48-45

97-98-98

Gamma Setting

Mode 2

2.2

Brightness Setting

Measured Brightness

100 cd/m²

102 cd/m²

ICC Profile

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SDR Color Gamut

9.6

9.5

sRGB Color Gamut Picture

sRGB Coverage xy

100.0%

99.3%

sRGB Picture Mode

Gamer 1

Custom 1

Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture

Adobe RGB Coverage xy

88.1%

88.3%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode

Gamer 1

Custom 1

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HDR Color Gamut

8.8

8.4

Wide Color Gamut

Yes

DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture

DCI-P3 Coverage xy

95.5%

92.4%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode

Gamer 1

HDR Mode

Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture

Rec. 2020 Coverage xy

70.1%

68.3%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode

Gamer 1

HDR Mode

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HDR Color Volume

9.0

7.9

DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp

91.8%

59.7%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode

Gamer 1

HDR Mode

Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp

69.3%

35.1%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode

Gamer 1

HDR Mode

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Text Clarity

9.0

ClearType On

ClearType Off

Pixel Type

IPS

Pixels

Subpixel Layout

RGB

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Reflections

5.8

7.3

Average Room

Average Room Off Picture

Bright Room Off Picture

Screen Finish

Matte

Total Reflections

8.4%

5.6%

Indirect Reflections

4.2%

3.0%

Calculated Direct Reflections

4.2%

2.5%

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Gradient

9.9

9.8

Gradient Picture

Color Depth

10 Bit

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SDR Color Volume

9.7

sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture

sRGB In ICtCp

97.7%

sRGB Picture Mode

Gamer 1

Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture

Adobe RGB In ICtCp

92.1%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode

Gamer 1

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Motion

Refresh Rate

8.5

7.5

Native Refresh Rate

144 Hz

150 Hz

Max Refresh Rate

160 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP

160 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI

144 Hz

150 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit

160 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit

144 Hz

150 Hz

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Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)

Variable Refresh Rate

Yes

FreeSync

Yes

G-SYNC

Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)

Compatible (Tested)

VRR Maximum

160 Hz

VRR Minimum

< 20 Hz

VRR Supported Connectors

DisplayPort, HDMI

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VRR Motion Performance

7.8

Pursuit Photo VRR

OD Mode CAD Comparison

See details

Recommended VRR OD Setting

Picture Quality

Variable Overdrive Advertised

Yes

Avg. CAD

167

Best CAD

154

Worst CAD

200

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Refresh Rate Compliance

7.6

Fast GTG Sequence

See details

VRR Compliance

See details

Compliance @ Max Hz

51%

Compliance @ 120 FPS

61%

Compliance @ 60 FPS

78%

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Response Time @ 60Hz

8.4

Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Normal

Off

Rise / Fall Time

4.4 ms

9.0 ms

Total Response Time

9.4 ms

9.0 ms

Overshoot Error

0.6%

0 RGB

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time

6.0 ms

15.5 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time

18.4 ms

15.5 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error

4.4%

0 RGB

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CAD @ Max Refresh Rate

7.9

Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh

CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh

OD Transition Max Refresh Rate

OD balance

0 to 31

Cycle through frames

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Balance

Avg. CAD

144

Best 10% CAD

Worst 10% CAD

245

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Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate

First Response Time

3.1 ms

4.4 ms

Total Response Time

7.5 ms

7.0 ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Fast

Balance

Motion Blur Picture

RGB Overshoot

5.6%

4 RGB

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot

22.7%

9 RGB

Worst 10% First Response Time

3.7 ms

8.2 ms

Worst 10% Total Response Time

11.6 ms

9.5 ms

Heatmap First Response

Heatmap Total Response

Heatmap RGB Overshoot

Response Time Table

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CAD @ 120Hz

7.8

Pursuit Photo 120Hz

CAD Heatmap 120Hz

OD Transition 120Hz

OD balance

0 to 31

Cycle through frames

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Picture Quality

Avg. CAD

156

Best 10% CAD

Worst 10% CAD

264

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Response Time @ 120Hz

Worst 10% First Response Time

6.0 ms

8.5 ms

RGB Overshoot

0.0%

1 RGB

Total Response Time

8.0 ms

6.9 ms

First Response Time

4.3 ms

5.4 ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Normal

Picture Quality

Worst 10% Total Response Time

11.0 ms

10.1 ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot

0.0%

6 RGB

120Hz First Response Heatmap

120Hz Total Response Heatmap

120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot

Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table

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CAD @ 60Hz

7.3

Pursuit Photo 60Hz

CAD Heatmap 60Hz

OD Transition 60Hz

OD balance

0 to 31

Cycle through frames

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Off

Avg. CAD

194

Best 10% CAD

Worst 10% CAD

312

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Response Time @ 60Hz

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Normal

Off

First Response Time

4.4 ms

9.0 ms

Total Response Time

9.4 ms

9.0 ms

RGB Overshoot

0.6%

0 RGB

Worst 10% Total Response Time

18.4 ms

15.5 ms

Worst 10% First Response Time

6.0 ms

15.5 ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot

4.4%

0 RGB

60Hz First Response Heatmap

60Hz Total Response Heatmap

60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap

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Backlight Strobing (BFI)

Backlight Strobing Picture

Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture

Backlight Strobing (BFI)

No BFI

Yes

Maximum Frequency

N/A

160 Hz

Minimum Frequency

N/A

60 Hz

Longest Pulse Width Brightness

N/A

243 cd/m²

Shortest Pulse Width Brightness

N/A

243 cd/m²

Pulse Width Control

No BFI

Pulse Phase Control

No BFI

Pulse Amplitude Control

No BFI

VRR At The Same Time

No BFI

Yes

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VRR Flicker

9.4

VRR Flicker Video

VRR Flicker Graph

Dark Gray Flicker

0.3 RGB

Middle Gray Flicker

0.7 RGB

Light Gray Flicker

0.7 RGB

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Image Flicker

Backlight Picture

Flicker-Free

Yes

PWM Dimming Frequency

0 Hz

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Inputs

Input Lag

8.9

Native Resolution @ Max Hz

4.2 ms

3.7 ms

Native Resolution @ 120Hz

4.9 ms

4.8 ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz

9.2 ms

8.7 ms

Backlight Strobing (BFI)

N/A

7.5 ms

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Resolution

9.0

8.8

Native Resolution

3840 x 2160

Aspect Ratio

16:9

Megapixels

8.3 MP

Pixel Density

164 PPI

163 PPI

Measured Screen Diagonal

27.0"

Screen Area

310 in²

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PS5 Compatibility

PS5 Compatibility Photo

PS5 Compatibility Table

4k @ 120Hz

Yes

4k @ 60Hz

Yes

1440p @ 120Hz

Yes

1440p @ 60Hz

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz

Yes

HDR

Yes

VRR

Yes

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Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

XSX Compatibility Photo

XSX Compatibility Table

4k @ 120Hz

Yes

4k @ 60Hz

Yes

1440p @ 120Hz

Yes

1440p @ 60Hz

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz

Yes

HDR

Yes

VRR

Yes

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Inputs Photos

Inputs 1

Inputs 2

Video And Audio Ports

DisplayPort

1 (DP 1.4)

DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth

No DisplayPort 2.1

Mini DisplayPort

HDMI

2 (HDMI 2.1)

HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth

48Gbps (FRL 12x4)

24Gbps (FRL 6x4)

DVI

VGA

Daisy Chaining

3.5mm Audio Out

HDR10

Yes

3.5mm Audio In

3.5mm Microphone In

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USB

USB-A Ports

USB-A Rated Speed

5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

USB-B Upstream Port

Yes

USB-C Ports

USB-C Upstream

No USB-C Ports

Yes

USB-C Rated Speed

No USB-C Ports

5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

USB-C Power Delivery

No USB-C Ports

15W

USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode

No USB-C Ports

Yes

Thunderbolt

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macOS Compatibility

macOS Screenshot

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Features

Additional Features

HDR10

Yes

Speakers

Yes

RGB Illumination

Controllable

Multiple Input Display

PIP

PIP + PBP

KVM Switch

Yes

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On-Screen Display (OSD)

OSD Picture

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27"

27GP950-B

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M27U

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27GP950-B

LG.com

27"

M27U

27"

27GP950-B

27"

M27U

27"

27GP950-B

27"

M27U

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27GP950-B