LG UltraGear 27G610A-B 27" Review
The LG UltraGear 27G610A-B proves you don't need to spend a fortune to get a monitor that excels at both gaming and work. Its 200Hz refresh rate and great colors make it a rare jack-of-all-trades.
The 30-Second Version
The LG UltraGear 27G610A-B is the Swiss Army knife of gaming monitors. It's incredibly fast, surprisingly color-accurate, and doesn't cost a fortune.
Overview
The LG UltraGear 27G610A-B is a monitor that nails the fundamentals. It's a 27-inch, 1440p IPS panel with a blistering 200Hz refresh rate, and it does almost everything right. The one thing to know? This is a near-perfect all-rounder for gamers who also need a great screen for work or content creation. It's not the flashiest, but it might be the most sensible gaming monitor you can buy right now.
Performance
The 200Hz refresh rate is the star here, landing in the 96th percentile for performance in our database. It's buttery smooth, and the 1ms response time keeps up without a hitch. What surprised us was how good the colors are for an IPS panel at this price—hitting the 96th percentile for color accuracy. The 400-nit HDR400 certification is a nice bonus, though it's more of a 'better-than-nothing' HDR experience than a true showstopper.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Exceptional 200Hz refresh rate for super smooth gameplay. 99th
- Outstanding color accuracy and brightness for an IPS panel at this price. 96th
- Fully adjustable stand (height, tilt, swivel, pivot) is a huge ergonomic win. 92th
- Great balance for gaming, professional work, and office use, with scores in the low 80s across the board. 89th
Cons
- Connectivity is basic—just two HDMI 2.0 and one DisplayPort 1.4, which lands in the bottom 35th percentile. 28th
- Not portable at all, but you weren't planning to take your 27-inch monitor to a coffee shop, right?
- The HDR experience is decent but not transformative.
- The design is functional, not flashy. No RGB here.
The Word on the Street
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 200 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Weight | 5.3 kg / 11.7 lbs |
Value & Pricing
At a street price hovering around $250-$300, this monitor is an absolute steal. You're getting top-tier gaming performance and professional-grade color in one package. It's absolutely worth it.
vs Competition
Compared to the Samsung Odyssey G9 or the ASUS ROG Swift OLED, this LG is the sensible choice. You're trading away extreme curve, OLED's perfect blacks, or 4K resolution for a no-compromise 1440p experience that's just as fast and far more versatile. Against a basic 144Hz monitor, the LG's 200Hz, better colors, and killer stand make it the obvious upgrade. The Dell UltraSharp 27" 4K is a sharper office monitor, but it can't touch this LG's gaming chops.
| Spec | LG UltraGear 27G610A-B 27" | Samsung Odyssey Samsung Odyssey G7 27" UHD 4K 144Hz IPS AMD | ASUS ROG Strix ASUS ROG Strix 27 inch UHD 4K 160Hz IPS AMD | MSI MAG MSI 27" UHD DUAL MODE 4K 160Hz FHD 320Hz FreeSync | BenQ Mobiuz BenQ MOBIUZ EX271U 27" 4K HDR 165 Hz Gaming | Dell UltraSharp Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 31.5" 4K HDR 120 Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 31.5 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 200 | 144 | 160 | 160 | 165 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | - |
| Hdr | HDR10 | HDR10+ | HDR10 | HDR1000 | HDR10 | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG UltraGear 27G610A-B 27" | 92 | 28.2 | 71 | 82.4 | 87.8 | 95.5 | 89.4 | 99.3 |
| Samsung Odyssey G7 27" Compare | 95.1 | 78.7 | 90.5 | 82.4 | 96.5 | 90 | 98.9 | 90.6 |
| ASUS ROG Strix 27 inch Compare | 97.4 | 88.5 | 90.5 | 82.4 | 96.5 | 91.1 | 98.9 | 74 |
| MSI MAG 27" Compare | 97.1 | 80.4 | 90.5 | 82.4 | 96.5 | 97.6 | 96.7 | 76.2 |
| BenQ Mobiuz EX271U 27" Compare | 92 | 88.5 | 90.5 | 82.4 | 96.5 | 92.1 | 91.8 | 74 |
| Dell UltraSharp Dual 31.5" Compare | 97.6 | 72.4 | 90.5 | 82.4 | 87.8 | 58.3 | 97.2 | 90.6 |
Common Questions
Q: What ports does it have for my PC and console?
You get one DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.0 ports. That's enough for a PC and two consoles, like a PlayStation and an Xbox, with no need for a switcher.
Q: Is the color good enough for photo editing?
Yes. With 99% sRGB coverage, it's color-accurate enough for most hobbyist and even some professional creative work. It's a legit dual-threat monitor.
Q: How much power does it use?
It's pretty efficient. It uses less than half a watt in sleep mode, so you don't need to worry about it jacking up your electric bill.
Who Should Skip This
If you're a hardcore sim racer who lives for an immersive curve, or a video editor who demands 4K and perfect color grading, this isn't it. Go look at an ultra-wide or a dedicated 4K pro display instead.
Verdict
If you want one monitor to do it all—game, work, maybe edit a photo or two—this is the one. It's fast, it looks great, and the adjustable stand means you can use it comfortably all day. We rarely see a monitor this well-rounded at this price point. Buy it.