LG Monitor 27GN850-B 27GN850B 27" QHD Wide 1440p (27GN850)

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It offers impressive gaming performance because it has a high 144Hz refresh rate with VRR support, the response time is incredible, and input lag is extremely low. Additionally, the LG 27GP850-B has a USB hub and a black frame insertion feature, which reduces the appearance of blur in some situations, but both features are not there on the LG 27GN850-B (this review). Gamma follows the target curve very well, and the color temperature is extremely close to the 6500K target.

Its an easy way to keep track of that special something Youve had your eye on or save gift ideas for friends and family. Unfortunately, the LG UltraGear 27GN850-B doesn't have an optional black frame insertion feature to help reduce motion blur.Clearer, Smoother and Faster With Adaptive-Sync (FreeSync™) technology, gamers can experience seamless, fluid movement in hi-resolution and fast-paced games.

The LG 27GN850-B is an impressive gaming monitor that has features most people should enjoy, such as VRR support, an incredible response time, and extremely low input lag. Unfortunately, the sRGB mode locks many settings, including the Response Time and Black Stabilizer settings, so if you want to use those settings, you'll need to use the 'Gamer 1' mode that has oversaturated colors. Editors at RTINGS lauded this device’s IPS panel tech, explaining that the image on this gaming monitor remains accurate when viewed from the sides.It has a QHD 2560 x 1440 27-inch screen, delivering visual immersion, and it supports both FreeSync and G-SYNC reducing screen tearing. For presentation nerds, the 27GN850-B's 16:9 screen proportions empowers them to progress past the constraints of 4:3 and produce more interesting slides with more information on each.

While most casual gamers may not notice, the 27GN800-B has a slightly faster response time and a lower 60Hz input lag. Like at its max refresh rate, the 'Normal' overdrive setting results in the clearest motion with the least amount of overshoot.

This probably won't bother most people but I like to keep everything neat and cable-managed so these things annoy me. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. However, it's not a good choice for dark rooms because it has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks appear closer to gray.