If you're on a tight budget and primarily interested in casual or competitive gaming, the Lenovo G24-20 may suit you well with its robust refresh rate and adequate size. However, if you're willing to invest more for a larger screen, sharper image quality, and better color performance, which makes it suitable for tasks like digital photo editing, the LG 27GP850 offers a more immersive experience ideally suited to productivity and media consumption. Keep in mind that while the LG has a higher refresh rate and supports a wider range of colors, it costs more than the Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS)
The Lenovo G24-20 (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
4.9/10
6.2/10
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 Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
5.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$195
$389
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) has a price of $195 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.7/10
6.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
N/A
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 Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.7/10
6.0/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
48 - 165 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 Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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