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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and are engaged in digital photo and print photo editing where accurate colors are vital, the Acer XB323U-GX would be a superior choice despite its higher price. However, if your focus is on casual and competitive gaming, the LG 27GP850 offers a balance of good gaming performance and image clarity at a lower cost, though it may not be as suitable for color-critical work or provide as immersive experience in media consumption due to its smaller screen and lower HDR peak brightness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.3
6.0
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$1,147
$389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP850 (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $389 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 472 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 173.4 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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