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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution content and have a larger budget, the Gigabyte M28U offers a sharp 4K display, which is excellent for productivity and detailed media consumption. However, if you're focused on competitive gaming and want to save money, the LG 27GP850's higher refresh rate and responsiveness will provide a smoother gaming experience. Both monitors are well-suited for casual gaming and digital photo editing, but the LG's quicker response times give it an edge in fast-paced games despite its lower resolution compared to the Gigabyte. Neither is ideal for HDR gaming or video editing due to their limited peak brightness and color volumes. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Productivity
8.8
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
160 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1228:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
495 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$470
$389
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) has a price of $470 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1228:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
495 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
65.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.7
6.0
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
7.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
312 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 M28U (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M28U (IPS) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$470 | $389 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1228:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 312 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 495 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 | 99.7 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.7 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 160 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
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PC Gamer
Jacob Ridley | January 2022
"Fundamentally the M28U is an impressive 4K monitor; between the resolution, refresh rate, and IPS panel, it's a great all-rounder for the step up to 4K. Even beyond PC gaming, the inclusion of a HDMI 2.1 port offers 120Hz gaming for consoles, so it's quite the multi-faceted package for its price. Gigabyte has made no major sacrifice to tick all the checkboxes with the M28U."
LG 27GP850 (IPS)
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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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