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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution displays for detailed images and text and you're engaged in professional tasks such as photo editing, the LG UltraFine 5K is a great choice with its superior image clarity. However, if gaming, particularly with fast-paced visuals, is more your focus, the LG 27GP850 offers a higher refresh rate which translates to smoother gameplay. It's also more affordable, but doesn't match the UltraFine's excellence in image quality. The UltraFine's glossy screen could cause reflections, so if you prefer matte displays to reduce glare, the LG 27GP850 would be preferable. Keep in mind, the UltraFine may not be the best for HDR gaming or media due to its unknown HDR peak brightness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0
5.0
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.0 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.2
8.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
218 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$389
$1,179
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) has a price of $389 and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) costs $1,179.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.0
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 27GP850 (IPS) | LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$389 | $1,179 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2880 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 180Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 807:1 | 1200:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 365 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 472 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 101.4 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 14 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 218 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
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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