LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
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CASUAL GAMING: Best in Class—9.5/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Poor—5.4/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Fair—6.6/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Good—7.8/10
RESOLUTION: Very Good—8.0/10
BRIGHTNESS: Fair—6.0/10
CONTRAST: Best in Class—10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME: Poor—5.6/10
REFRESH RATE: Poor—4.9/10
RESPONSE TIME: Best in Class—9.5/10
TEXT QUALITY: Fair—6.9/10
The LG 27EQ850, an OLED monitor, excels in vibrant color representation and high contrast, making it excellent for HDR gaming and media consumption. It is particularly good for print photo editing due to its broad color coverage. Given its premium price, it is more suitable for enthusiasts who prioritize image quality. Its large screen and high resolution ensure a sharp and detailed image, which is desirable for productivity. The monitor's lower refresh rate, however, makes it less optimal for competitive gaming, where fast refresh rates are key. This would be a less suitable choice for budget-conscious gamers or those seeking the best response time for fast-paced gameplay. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Ratings by Category
Casual Gaming:4.9
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Media Consumption:4.4
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating
Productivity:3.6
The productivity score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, screen size, pixels per inch, ergonomics and screen coating.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,997 | ||
Screen Size | 27" | ||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | ||
Screen Type | OLED | ||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | ||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | ||
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | ||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 nits | ||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | ||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | 1 ms | ||
Strobing / BFI | No | ||
Persistence Blur Score  | 5/10 | ||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | ||
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | ||
Coating | Matte | ||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | ||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | ||
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | ||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | ||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | ||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | ||
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