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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch contrast and color depth for vivid HDR gaming and media consumption, the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) will deliver superior image clarity despite its higher price. However, if refresh rate and responsiveness are more important to you, especially for competitive gaming, the less expensive LG 27GP83B (IPS) with its good refresh rate and variable refresh rate range will offer a smoother experience. The OLED model may not be as well-suited for productivity due to fair text quality, while the IPS offers good text clarity and is still capable of satisfactory gaming and media viewing at a more affordable cost. If budget is a concern and mixed use including productivity is intended, the LG 27GP83B (IPS) could be the more balanced choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27EQ850 (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 27GP83B (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
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP83B (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
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,997
$389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,997 and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) costs $389.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is not suitable for print 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 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) | LG 27GP83B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,997 | $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 | 200 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 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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Paolo Reva | July 2021
"The LG 27GP83B-B offers today’s sweet spot in gaming specs and capabilities in a well-designed premium package. It’s the first 1440p upgrade over the previous releases such as the LG 27GL83A-B with improvements in image quality thanks to its Nano IPS panel."
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