LG LQ625S LG 27LQ625S-PU 27" Full HD Smart LED TV Review

The LG 27LQ625S-PU is a 27-inch 1080p smart TV best suited as a secondary screen for kitchens or bedrooms. Its excellent webOS platform makes streaming easy, but the basic picture quality and weak speakers mean it's only for casual viewing. At around $200, it's a convenient, compact option if your expectations are in check.

If you're looking for a small TV for a kitchen, bedroom, or dorm, the LG 27LQ625S-PU is probably on your radar. It's a 27-inch Full HD (1920x1080) smart TV that runs LG's webOS platform, so you get all the major streaming apps built right in. For around $200, it's a simple plug-and-play solution for adding a screen to a small space without needing a separate streaming stick.

But let's be clear about what this is. This isn't a high-performance display. It's a basic 1080p panel with modest specs: 250 nits of brightness, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, and an 83Hz refresh rate. It's designed for casual watching in well-lit rooms, not for home theater enthusiasts or gamers. The question is whether its simplicity and smart features are worth the trade-off in picture quality.

Our data puts the picture quality and gaming performance in the 1st percentile compared to other TVs. That sounds harsh, but it just means this is a basic panel. The 250-nit brightness is fine for a bright kitchen but can struggle with glare in sun-drenched rooms. The 83Hz refresh rate is a slight bump over the standard 60Hz, but with a 14ms response time, it's not meant for anything faster than casual gaming. Motion handling is just okay.

The audio is even more basic, landing in the 2nd percentile. The dual 5W speakers (10W total) get loud enough to hear dialogue over background noise, but they're thin and lack bass. For a better experience, you'll want to pair this with a soundbar or even a basic set of computer speakers via the audio output.

At around $200, the value proposition is all about convenience over specs. You're paying for an all-in-one package: a decently sized screen and a smart platform in a compact form. If you compared it to buying a 27-inch computer monitor and a separate streaming device, this might come out slightly ahead in simplicity and cost. But if raw picture quality is your priority, even a cheap 4K TV on sale will offer a sharper, brighter image, though likely in a larger size.

This TV exists in a weird niche. It's not competing with the Sony Bravia or LG OLEDs listed in our database – those are proper home theater TVs. A more direct competitor would be something like a TCL 32-inch Class 3-Series, which is often a similar price but offers a larger 32-inch 720p screen. You trade some sharpness for size. For a bedroom, some people might also consider a 24-inch gaming monitor with better response times and a higher refresh rate, but then you'd need to add your own streaming hardware. The LG's main advantage is that webOS experience in a small, tidy package.

Skip this TV if you're a movie buff, a gamer, or an audiophile. The picture lacks the punch for dark-room movie nights, the specs aren't built for gaming, and the speakers are borderline unusable for anything but dialogue. If you want a primary TV for your living room, even a budget 43-inch 4K model will offer a significantly better experience. Also, if your space is very dark, the low contrast ratio will make blacks look gray and washed out.

Should you buy the LG 27LQ625S-PU? Yes, but only if your needs are very specific. Buy this if you want a no-fuss secondary TV for a small, bright room where you'll mainly watch news, YouTube, or casual streaming. The webOS system is genuinely great and makes that experience seamless.

You should skip it if you care about picture quality, plan to use it in a dark room, want to game, or need powerful sound. It's a tool for a specific job, not a versatile entertainment hub. For the price, it does that job well enough.