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Updated April 12, 2024·
If high-fidelity color reproduction is critical for your work in print photo editing, the LG 27EP950 is the superior choice, as it offers suitable capabilities for this purpose which the LG 27EQ850 lacks. However, for gaming or general media consumption, both monitors excel in providing vivid imagery and deep contrasts thanks to their OLED technology, but if budget is a concern, the LG 27EQ850 provides a similar premium viewing experience at a lower cost. Neither monitor is designed for competitive gaming due to their lower refresh rates and response times, but for casual gaming, their vivid color and contrast performance provide an immersive experience. If your work heavily involves digital photo or HDR video editing, you'll find both monitors capable, barring the print photo editing advantage of the LG 27EP950. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
- The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED).
Advantages of the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
- The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED).
Key differences
Cost
$3,000
$1,997
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) has a price of $3,000 and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) costs $1,997.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.4
5.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.6
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
7.9
7.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) | LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,000 | $1,997 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 200 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 1 | |
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 | 0 | 0 | |
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