The LG 27GP850 Gaming Monitor - Ultimate Budget Gaming Monitor?
2024 ж. 25 Мам.
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Is yesterday's flagship today's value for money king?
At £300, the LG27GP850 definitely makes the cut!
In this video, I talk what's good and bad about this monitor, to help you decide if that is indeed, true.
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Hardware Unboxed’s review of the LG 27GP850;
• LG 27GP850 Review, Fas...
My video on why I switched from the G7;
• Samsung Odyssey G7 - 1...
Thanks for the contrast sample near the G7, really saved my choice, thanks again!
Just what I need...! Thanks for the review
I couldn't believe that you found so many bad things about this monitor. I already order one as I saw on multiple web sites that this monitor is fantastic. The first one was definitely on rtings review.
Great review thanks!
Well, my G7 died, so I decided to buy the 32" version of this and got it with my blue light discount for $272, which I hope I won't be disappointed with.
Great video, great monitor, bad sound :( Keep it up guys, you are cool!
Thank you for the comment! Appreciate the kind words and constructive feedback. Yes, sound was terrible in this video. We are constantly looking to improve and have invested in some better equipment on that front. 😅
I just ordered this monitor, Tuesday I have it.
How are you enjoying it?
@@orlinn3 It is a good monitor but i sold it haha. I bought a better one. The hp x34 ultrawide, a bigger screen and better then the LG. IPS panels contrast not so good, hp x34 is better with the contrast then the LG. It is the 1st time i have an ultrawide screen, i never go back to a 27inch screen ;). It is great that ultrawide. But you need a good pc if you have such screen if you wanna play on max settings.
hello, what do you think about the Asus vg27wq1b? Is this a poor monitor? I ask because I'm obsessed with VA panels however this lg gp850 I'm testing is also not bad, but I'm confused by this low contrast ratio and can't decide.
Adapative sync is locked at Extended mode when u overclock to 180 HZ. So it's there at 180 Hz also.
Good review. A quick question - for gaming and not for photo editing what settings you use on this monitor? Thanks!
Hi Easy, thank you for the comment. The information around the settings is on our video: kzhead.info/sun/e7mCeK-me6mkoGw/bejne.html I hope that helps 🥸
My GP850 makes the exact same sound when you pinch it on the top so I'm afraid the bad build quality is a feature and not a rarity. Then again, it doesn't really matter as long as you're careful not to damage the monitor while moving it, to me at least. Apart from that the true downsides are only minor: the fact that IPS panels don't have great contrast ratio and that this monitor's stand can't swivel which is a bit annoying. But considering the price of 300 euros (I got it when it was in sale for a moment), I'm very happy to own it tbh.
Well summarised, and I second that the current price makes it a very good buy indeed.
I have the G7 for about 1 month now but my main problem is the color uniformity . the top half is brighter than the bottom . the bottom half is darker . u can realize it in white background or if u moved something from the top to the bottom. besides in games specially a game like apex contrast got changed if u moved ur mouse up and down the color of things got dimmed in bottom than top half . so did u have this problem or ur unit have good uniformity
Hey. This is a strange one I have never come across this. Have you tried turning off local dimming and dynamic brightness? Turn them off. They are not worth it. They might be the reason why you are seeing these changes. Maybe. Or a faulty panel.
Great review !! what monitor do you suggest in terms of ghosting/overshoot ? The LG 27GP850-B vs MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD ? the MSI here is about 130€ more i don't think it worth this extra money right ? i am very sensitive to ghosting and overshoot that's why i asked coming from a TN panel 240hz Benq Xl2546
Hi T S, sorry for the delayed response, we missed your comment. Thank you for the positive feedback! We would definitely recommend the LG as there is so little between the two monitors, it would make no sense to spend considerable amount more on the MSI. We will be releasing a settings video for the LG in the next few days which should display the ghosting / overshoot that can be expected. Maybe that could help.
the lg is faster, less ghosting, msi has better contrast, thats all xD
@@silverwerewolf975 The LG should arrive tomorrow ! I'm so excited
@@DoubleTakeTechUk Thanks for the response ended up picking The LG.
@@ts1331brother.. how was your experience with the monitor?
Can you suggest an all rounder monitor at this price range (300-350 pounds). I'd be using my monitor for work(software development), occasional gaming(not highly competitive though), lightroom and premier pro video editing, watching movies. I am almost satisfied with this monitor, but poor contrast ratio makes me feel like it'll affect my movie watching experience. Is there any other monitor that's better than this in this price range?
Good question. I would recommend the MSI MAG274QRF-QD. The contrast ratio is better, and overall performance is slightly better as well, and now similar price range. I recommend having a look at this video from hardware unboxed, I can’t beat these guys in real testing experience and recommendation, but I agree with them on the MSI based on my research; kzhead.info/sun/ZJmSf8xwiqOfhZs/bejne.html
@@DoubleTakeTechUk But in my country this MSI monitor costs around 470 pounds where as LG GP850 costs only 350 pounds. So, is there any other monitor at this price range, shall I end up with purchasing LG itself. I hope it's contrast ratio won't heavily affect my movie experience.
@@sai9692 in that case, the HPx27q, or the odyssey G7. Only the G7 will truly fix the contrast ratio issue at this price point. It seems to be dropping in price as well, so you might be able to bag one at a good price.
Hi, i have the same monitor on that black shiny plastic are some schratces i have unbox it today why is it so and there is a schrats line on top right and left have you the same?
Thx for the review . I am gonna buy a new monitor . I have BENQ2720z TN panel so I wanna upgrade to 1440p .my main usage gonna be multiplayer fps games specially fast base games like apex legends then watching movies . my current choices are the g7 odyssey the 27inch and the LG Ultra Gear 27GN850-B both are almost with same prices in my country I am too confused which one to buy I want good image quality with low blur cuz my eyes is so sensitive any help will be appreciated . is the different between the 144hz and 240hz worth it ?? . can I overclock the LG to 180hz ?? is there a big different between the LG u reviewed and the one I post because we don't have the model u have in your country.
Hi thanks for the comment. At the same price, G7 is better hands down. 240 hz is nice to have, but it’s the contrast ratio that makes it so much better. I had the G7 before this, and it’s still my favourite. If you don’t mind the curve, and your only viewing from in front m, then G7. I went through this in my other video; check it out. G7 is better all the way, as long as you can live with it’s “quirks” kzhead.info/sun/g7Jrl6aNb56ulJs/bejne.html
@@DoubleTakeTechUk Thx again .ya btw I watched the video u posted with your g7 experience and I put a like btw :D . but did u have issue with g7 GSYNC or they fixed it ??
@@ahmadfawzy5175 that flickering issue is a known issue and present for many people, but it’s not something I noticed once I installed the latest firmware. There’s also the scanline issue; this only appears in very rare images. These were not the reasons I changed, I would still recommend the G7. It’s a faster, better panel at the same price. That being said, if you want to be safe, go for the LG. Thanks for the likes and support!!!
Hi, actually i want to buy one of these monitors LG 27GP850-B vs MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD both at the same price 420€ i dont care very much about the contrast, which do you think is the best for FPS games and why? thanks! btw what model is the mount you bought on this video?
Very good question! The LG is faster for response time (about 1ms, according to hardware unboxed’s measurements gray to gray) and you can over clock it 180hz. That’s about it. Everything else, the MSI is so close, and it has an MBR mode that actually works, so motion clarity, in practice, will be better. I struggle to ignore the contrast ratio, but if I did, I’d still buy the msi if they both cost the same. The difference in speed is so minute, that id never really notice it. At the same price, the MSI is therefore better IMO. I hope this helps!! Btw, for absolute FPS, I think the Odyssey G7 is a great buy right now, it’s dropped to about €500 euros. Different class in terms of speed, if you can live with the curve. The mounts are as follows; The Duronic (no swivel function but you can swivel from the base, the most space saving I could find and the one I’m using); www.amazon.co.uk/Duronic-DM12X1-Monitor-Stand-Profile/dp/B07KGDC1FC The Kensington (has swivel but takes a bit more space) www.amazon.co.uk/Kensington-Monitor-Arm-Vesa-Mount/dp/B08D94SD5Z
@@DoubleTakeTechUk Thank you very much for the information! i think i will buy the 27GL850-B because it will arrive like 1-2 weeks faster to my house than the MSI, btw motion clarity on the 27GL850-B its already very good right? Yes i bought the G7 240hz 1000r curvature for 500€ 1 month ago but i returned it because the monitor doesn't have the space i need to put it far from me, not even with my mount, and i didn't enjoy the 1000r because it's like too much curvate for my taste, if it was 1800r instead of 1000r probably i would have kept it.
@@felix6815 yes motion clarity is already very very good, you will not be disappointed on that front. Congrats on the decision I hope you enjoy it. How curvy is too curvy, one may ask? 😉
when i search i so confused to choose between ASUS ROG XG27AQ 587€ or ODYSSEY G7 510€ or LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27 367€ and finally yesterday i baying the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B from amazon and i wating for it now and I hope there are no manufacturing defects like bleeding colors. I choose if before the price and 180 hz (adaptatif sync off :( ) not so far to 240 hz like G7 and LG supported 10 bit colors depth with nano ips panel ==> good image quality, and i hope i dont get problem with the contraste. I hope it will be a good choice because I want to be with her for a good time. I am coming from 1080p 60hz :)
If you consider the price difference, the LG is a big value for money buy. I think you will not be displeased. Of course, you bought it from Amazon, so if you find that actually you still want more from your monitor you can always return it and I would recommend the G7. It’s faster, much faster then the ASus.
I just got a LG UltraGear 32GN600-B - LED-Monitor - QHD - 80 cm (32") and i cant run 1440p or 2560 resolution because max supported is full hd 1920 by 1080. I have pentium g3240 with integrated graphics...should i upgrade to i3 or get a new graphics card just enough to run this resolution so that i can do multimedia stuff and not into gaming much..
Interesting question! I3 would be the cheaper option I suppose, but the integrated graphics would be so bad. An old gpu wouldn’t be very expensive either. It highly depends on what gpu you find, but I would recommend pairing something like a AND R7 250 or Nvidia GT 730 with that
I m confused which one to buy between the 2 monitors 1. Asus TUF VG27AQL1A 2. lg 27gp850-b Can you recommend which one is best for daily office work and little bit of gaming.
The gp850 is definitely the better monitor. The ASUS lags behind in consistent response rate performance. It does depend on the budget, the ASUS will still do the job for daily work and bit of gaming, so if you are saving a lot of money, then go for the ASUS. But if its a difference of £30-50, I would recommend the LG.
@@DoubleTakeTechUk thanks, any major difference between lg 27gp850-b and MSI MAG274QRF-QD version?
@@karst89rengan the MSI has better contrast ratio, so overall rated a bit better then the LG.
@@DoubleTakeTechUk thanks mate.. I m just leaning on LG 27GP850-B, but want to know if LG 27GP850-B model is better samsung S2721DGF..?
Could you tell me why my lg ultragear 27 gp850 b settings are greyed out
What VESA mount or monitor arm are you using for the monitor in this video?
Hi Rapture, here is the link: Duronic DM12X1 Monitor Arm: amzn.to/36Up1ct
Could you tell me which stand you bought for your monitor?
The mounts are as follows; The Duronic (no swivel function but you can swivel from the base, the most space saving I could find and the one I’m using); www.amazon.co.uk/Duronic-DM12X1-Monitor-Stand-Profile/dp/B07KGDC1FC The Kensington (has swivel but takes a bit more space) www.amazon.co.uk/Kensington-Monitor-Arm-Vesa-Mount/dp/B08D94SD5Z
Do u know if this exact monitor is compatible with ps5 vrr
It's a great monitor! Absolutely fantastic value for your money. You an tell that LG actually tests their products. It goes with anything you want to pair it with and to my surprise, you an actually set it to 4K with a max of 60hz. I really enjoyed your review. Good points all around. I'm curious though, have you played with the game modes? Do they actually change more than the contrast, brightness and stuff? I've set it to RTS as that looked best to me. I heard a reviewer saying you should set it to srgb for best colour accuracy. I tried it but, didn't look good at all. What is your opinion on this?
Thanks for the awesome comment man! In terms of modes, have game mode 1 tweaked for visual games, game mode 2 for fps and and i actually use the rts mode for rts games a lot. Reader mode is good for when I am doing work. Srgb does not look good I agree, I used that exclusively when doing any video editing or photo editing. It’s annoying to keep changing modes, but it’s the only way to get the most out of your monitor for each purpose. Hope that helps!
Indeed, i have this also for around 8 days now and i am verry happy with this monitor. But i need a new pc haha. 1050ti is not good enough for many games to play on 2K.
Don't know if you'll respond but I'm coming from a 2012-2013 benq RL2455hm specifically made for competitive fps on consoles like cod/halo. I think MLG used this monitor back in cod ghosts, been a while idk lol this monitor claims 1ms, and you're saying most manufacturers "lie" about response times. So who really knows what the real response time is on my monitor. You said playing on the "fast" setting is 4.5ms. Which just sounds terrible. I mainly play cod and a few single players like dark souls etc. Am I gonna notice that 4.5ms compared to my old monitor? During the video you said that these monitors have very low input lag, this LG has gotta be better than my old ass benq rl2455hm lol. I'll being playing on a ps5.
Hi FXST Fashion, apologies it has taken some time to get to your comment. Lie is maybe a strong word, manipulate would be better 😅 So, the 1ms is the best time the monitor was able to perform in a certain situation / setting. It never really translate to your real world usage the same. If a company is claiming 4ms vs 1ms, you should know that the 1ms should in theory be faster in general use. I looked up the RL2455hm monitor and that has an average response time of 10ms when tested by displaylag.com. So you are definitely going to see a big improvement. I hope that helps!
@@DoubleTakeTechUk thanks so much for the reply. Apparently yt doesn't notify me, like normal lol. Yeah I looked up my current monitor on that site you used pretty awesome info. Seems like there isn't any info on new monitors. I actually decided to buy the Benq mobiuz Ex2710u, just decided to go all out. Hdmi 2.1
Why u compare va with IPs, besides that va panels don’t have viewing angles, no color, no brightness. The only advantage of va panels is contrast
You are right, I agree. Only reason for that is that we are a tiny channel and we didnt have any other IPS to compare against. Also - back when we did this review the Odyssey G7 was in a battle against all the LG IPS panels so we thought it was a useful perspective to compare them.
is the contrast really that bad? do you have another advice for a 144hz 1440p monitor?
Definitely not “that” bad, we still have this monitor 1 year later!! However, nothing can beat the contrast ratio and deep black of OLED. So my recommendation is one of those new OLEDS - Asus Rog PG27AQDM or LG 27GR95QE-B.
@@DoubleTakeTechUk thx for the repsonse. I decided to buy the Dell2724D, reviews said that it had a better color / contrast than the LG ones. OLED atm is to pricey for me, I guess they will get cheaper in the coming years and then is my time to buy one ;-) have a nice day, I like your videos!
Hi , i currently own ASUS pg278qr and think about upgrade, anything you could recommend? cheers.
What’s your budget? Endgame monitor right now = The Alienware QD OLED. Still a bit pricey though.
@@DoubleTakeTechUk hi , its around 500 pounds
@@templarius22 at 1440p - MSI MAG274QRF-Qd, gigabyte m27q x or odyssey G7. Budget option with very similar performance - LG27GP850. Hope this helps!
@@DoubleTakeTechUk thanks , i'll sure have a look on these
(for all those who have the problem of the loose frame) Hello, I am contacting you regarding the LG Ultragear 27GP850 screen. Do you have the top frame that is not well fixed? I had 3 screens of this brand, and only one out of 3 was correctly attached to the top. comment bellow please
This monitor cost 320€ in my country but i think its too much for this as it doesnt have HDMI2.1 support as i want to connect it to my laptop(Lenovo Legion 7i pro with RTX 4090 and 240hz screen) i will probably add some more money and get Samsung Odyssey G6 which have 240hz and 2.1 HDMI support and cost 400€
What monitor arm stand is used in this video?
Its the Duronic DM12X1
Is that good for designers & video editors? I want to use it for my job & gaming.
Hi Khant, it depends on how accurate you need your colours to be. Personally, I would not recommend it if you are really precise about colours. For general use and chopping up videos / transitions, its perfect. Just the colours are not the top picks.
what would you say if the gp850 was available for 225£?
Bargain! Used or new? That’s very low!
@@DoubleTakeTechUk used, refurbished supposedly in very good condition
@@Anaumalus if there is no doubt on it’s quality, it’s a good buy. How do you verify that it’s panel is still in good condition/ age? If you have the option to use it, test it (dead pixels, IPs glow, colour performance) and return if any problems, then it might be worth it.
I got a clip like thing dunno what it is
What's the difference between 27GP850 and 27GP850-B?
Iv seen this come up a few times; I have never actually seen a 27gp850. As far as I know, there’s only a 27gp850-b. Do share a link to the other one with me, I can have a look.
They are one and the same.
B = black
15 years ago premium panels feom LG had native contrast of 1500:1 and this...flagship has 700 ! gp850 was on my radar, and I wish somebody to list the alternatives suggested ! The GN, GP830 so i can check them. If not I will stay with my RX340 ! Cost me 60£ in 2021.
You should improve your microphone setup. what you are using now is amateur grade, you are muffled sounding. Good quality mics can be had today for peanuts money...
Thank you for the feedback. We've had a few bad audio days in the past but are working to improve this massively. If you come across some of our newer videos, you will hear the difference. Appreciate the honest feedback though 👍
Freesync basic o extended a 144hz?
If you are using freesync, normally extended is recommended but it may introduce screen flickering and reduce the refresh rate. Settings video coming out soon 🤓
Woowwww I bought 27" x 3 today I am 100% sastified
Racing sim setup I take it? 😝
when is lg replacing LG 27GP850 with a new model!!!
Lg 32GQ850 is out now my friend, that’s the spiritual successor to this.
THIS MONITOR OR AORUS FI27Q
Marginal gains with the Aorus. Go for the better budget buy. LG IMO!
Would you recommend dell S2721DGF as an alternative?
Yes, if it’s cheaper. Before this, about a year ago, the Dell was my preferred budget option. However, I think the discontinued them.
@@DoubleTakeTechUk what about dell G2724D is it better then this one?
Motion blur option worst thing on earth ... If you want get dry eyes and headash go ahead use it !
is this monitor good for mac mini too? Please help
I’m not an expert on macs, but I know that they are excellent at content creation. So, the colour performance and maybe HDR become important. It depends on your use case - if you are just using the max for daily use, then this monitor is a bargain. But if you really want to use it for content creation, and better connectivity like usb c, then I would recommend dishing out for something like the LG 32UN880-B UltraFine Ergo. Personally, if I have a Mac mini and MacBook, I’d like to have usb c connectivity, 4K and the absolute best colours. Basically, find similar specs to Apple’s own displays (extremely expensive, I know!). Otherwise, if feel like I’m missing out on the beautiful (albeit controlled and suffocating IMO) experience of macOS. Hope this helps…
Budget? budget my ass xd
Porque coño sale el título en español si el vídeo está en otro idioma.
400€ in EU budget price really?
That’s expensive. We are getting it for £279 here in the UK at the moment. No Black Friday bargains?
@@DoubleTakeTechUk £279 ?? I can’t find it for anything under 350
@@Enqlandboh Seems like prices have gone up! If you check on price spy or Pangoly, it came down as low as £280 back in November at Currys
What size is your desk
It’s 64 by 2200mm. Standard IKEA walnut worktop cut slightly to fit my room.
@@DoubleTakeTechUk thx bro ♥️
kurwa rojo muw po polsku
i can still use adaptive sync when 180hz...
LG gp850b at 360€ or msi mag274qrd for 550€ ?
If you have 550€ than for sure mag274qrf-qd
The MAG is definitely the better monitor, if you can afford it, go for it. LG is the budget buy, I would say it's 5-10 percent lower in general performance then the MAG
I think the price difference isn't not worth . I think I'll go with LG unfortunately
@@DoubleTakeTechUk Are you kidding us? The color on the MSI is washed out... It really is a disgusting monitor. The LG is light years away from this monitor. lol
@@biboulou28 thanks for the comment, im definitely not kidding you, but you are totally entitled to your opinion. I am just giving you mine, based on the spec data and other popular reviews. For those that would like double check; kzhead.info/sun/nJeRY91-n2Jjmn0/bejne.html In summary, the MSI has better contrast ratio then the LG, and that’s just fact. User experience may vary of course. To be clear, we are talking about the MSI MAG274QRF-QD here, which is what I assumed the person above was talking about.