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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent image clarity for HDR gaming and media consumption, the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) with its superior contrast and color depth is an outstanding choice but at a premium price. However, for competitive gaming, the LG 27GP850 (IPS) with its higher refresh rate and response time offers smoother gameplay at a midrange price. The 27GP850 also performs well for productivity and casual gaming, but its contrast and HDR experience won't match the W-OLED. If print photo editing is critical, neither of these monitors is ideal. Choose based on whether you value high-end visuals or gaming performance and affordability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.4
6.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.9
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$3,000
$389
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) has a price of $3,000 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.6
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,000 | $389 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 472 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 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 | 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 | 0 | 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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