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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget, the LG 27GP850 offers a similar experience to the LG 27GP83B for a lower price. Both monitors are well-suited for gaming with good refresh rates and response times, but you won't notice a big difference in HDR gaming or media consumption between the two. For productivity, image clarity, and digital photo editing, either monitor will perform well. However, remember they are not ideal for professional color work like HDR video editing or print photo editing due to their limited color volume and contrast. If cost-saving is a priority and you're not seeking the absolute best in HDR capability, the LG 27GP850 is the more economical choice without making major sacrifices in performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GP83B (IPS)
- The LG 27GP83B (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GP850 (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- The LG 27GP850 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GP83B (IPS).
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.0
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
6.0
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.2
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
Cost
$389
$389
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) has a price of $389 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 27GP83B (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GP83B (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GP83B (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 27GP83B (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27GP83B (IPS) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 27GP83B (IPS) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$389 | $389 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 180Hz | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 807:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 365 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 472 nits | 472 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 101.4 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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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LG 27GP83B (IPS)
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Monitor Nerds
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."
LG 27GP850 (IPS)
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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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