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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize high-quality HDR gaming and media consumption, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 with its infinite contrast and excellent color volume offers a superior visual experience. However, if your focus is on casual gaming and productivity with a tighter budget, the LG 27GP850 provides a good balance between performance and cost. The Samsung may not excel in productivity due to its glossy screen, while the LG’s matte screen is better suited for long hours of work without reflections, but the Samsung's higher contrast and vibrant colors make it a standout for immersive gaming and movie watching. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.0
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
5.2
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.9 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$389
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) has a price of $389 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) costs $1,500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.2
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP850 (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27GP850 (IPS) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$389 | $1,500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 180Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 807:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 365 nits | 241 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 472 nits | 456 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 101.4 % | 99.3 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 0.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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