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Updated April 12, 2024·
If cost is a major concern and you're content with a smaller screen and lower resolution for casual gaming and productivity tasks, the Gigabyte G24F-2 might be sufficient. It offers a reasonable experience at a budget-friendly price. However, if you're willing to invest more for a larger screen, higher resolution, and overall better gaming and image quality, the LG 27GP850 would likely be a better choice. The LG offers a sharper image, which can enhance both gaming and media consumption. Note that neither model is ideal for HDR content, so if top-tier visuals in this regard are a priority, you might want to consider other options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS)
- The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GP850 (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good response time
Key differences
Productivity
4.9
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1100:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$140
$389
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) has a price of $140 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.7
6.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1100:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
Unknown
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 Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
6.0
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
48 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP850 (IPS) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$140 | $389 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 24" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 170Hz | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1100:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 472 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 125 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 180 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 92 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.2/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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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