If you're on a tighter budget and need a monitor that offers a good balance for casual gaming, digital photo editing, and productivity, the LG 27GP83B with its IPS technology is a solid option. For those who prioritize premium visuals and are willing to spend more, the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED with its infinite contrast and better suitability for HDR gaming and media consumption is a great choice, although it might not be as well-suited for tasks that require consistent brightness and color accuracy, such as print photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GP83B (IPS)
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Advantages of the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Good brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.0/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.0/10
9.6/10
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
8.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$389
$1,000
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$600
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$1,000
$1,200
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$1,600
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) has a price of $389 and the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $1,000.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.2/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP83B (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GP83B (IPS) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GP83B (IPS) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 27GP83B (IPS) and the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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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