LG UltraGear 27GN800-B 27" Black 2021
The 27-inch QHD IPS panel with 1ms response time, 144Hz refresh rate, and G-Sync Compatible/FreeSync Premium support ensures sharp, tear-free motion. Its 99% sRGB color gamut and HDR10 improve visual accuracy, while the virtually borderless design reduces distractions. This monitor suits desktop gamers who prioritize responsive 1440p gameplay over portability or advanced stand adjustments.
About This Monitor
The 27-inch QHD IPS panel with 1ms response time, 144Hz refresh rate, and G-Sync Compatible/FreeSync Premium support ensures sharp, tear-free motion. Its 99% sRGB color gamut and HDR10 improve visual accuracy, while the virtually borderless design reduces distractions. This monitor suits desktop gamers who prioritize responsive 1440p gameplay over portability or advanced stand adjustments.
- Screen size 27
- Resolution 2560 x 1440
- Panel type IPS
- Refresh rate 144
- Response time ms 1
- Adaptive sync G-Sync Compatible
- HDR HDR10
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong color (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong performance (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong feature (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong display (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average social proof (31th percentile) 31th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Power | 45 |
| Weight | 6.0 kg / 13.2 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | LG UltraGear 27GN800-B 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Alienware AW-Series 34 240Hz QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor 34.2-inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 57 | 39.70000076293945 | 34 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 7680x2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | VA | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 120 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR10 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 1000 | DisplayHDR 600 | VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 Tr |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG UltraGear 27GN800-B 27" | 76.3 | 39.9 | 68.8 | 72.9 | 49.3 | 74.9 | 68 | 30.7 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.6 | 73.6 | 75.5 | 72.9 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 93 | 97.7 |
| MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare | 96 | 63.4 | 97.3 | 86.7 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 82.6 | 92.2 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA Compare | 97.3 | 73.6 | 99.6 | 97.4 | 72.1 | 88.3 | 99.1 | 97.7 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.6 | 86.6 | 98.2 | 97.4 | 72.1 | 57 | 99.1 | 97.7 |
| Alienware AW-Series 34 240Hz QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor 34.2-inch Compare | 98.3 | 79.6 | 85.4 | 92.1 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 97.7 |
Usage Scores
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