At first glance, LG’s new 27-inch UltraGear 27GN800-B gaming monitor appears virtually identical to another one with a similar model number (27GN850-B). Both are equipped with a fast screen and offer similar specifications across the board, but the new 27GN800-B is actually a little different (and hopefully ends up a little bit cheaper to boot).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 27GN800-B is another LG monitor to feature an IPS panel, just like the 27GN850-B that came before it. And like its predecessor, it offers a native 2560×1440 (QHD) resolution with a respectably fast 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms gray-to-gray response time, making it a good option for gaming with a mid-range and\/or high-end graphics card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both are also FreeSync Premium models that have passed Nvidia’s G-Sync Compatible certification program, which means they can match the display’s refresh rate to the GPU for smoother gaming whether you’re using a Radeon or GeForce GPU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the key specifications at a glance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Size\u201427 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Display type\u2014IPS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Resolution\u20142560×1440 (QHD)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Refresh rate\u2014144Hz<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Response time\u20141ms GtG<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brightness\u2014350 nits<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contrast ratio\u20141,000:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Color gamut\u201499 percent sRGB<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adaptive sync\u2014FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HDR\u2014HDR10<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most of the specifications are the same as 27GN850-B, except for that monitor, LG lists a DCI-P3 color gamut (98 percent) rating rather than sRGB. Power consumption on the newer 27GN800-B is a lower lower as well (45-48W versus 51-55W), but otherwise, both serve up a pair of HDMI inputs, a single DisplayPort connector, and a headphone-out jack, and they each lack built-in speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What this really boils down to (as far as I can tell) is a skimpier stand. The stand on the 27GN800-B does not allow for any height or pivot adjustments, only tilt, whereas the 27GN850-B offers all three. So depending on where pricing lands, it could come down to ergonomics versus economics when debating the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
LG has not announced a price yet, nor has it even formally introduced the 27GN800-B, there is just a product landing page. As a point of reference, however, the 27GN850-B goes for $450 on Best Buy. I would expect (hope, really) the 27GN800-B would come in $50+ below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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