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Updated April 22, 2024·
If gaming is a priority, especially fast-paced or competitive gaming, the LG 27GP850 with its good refresh rate and response time offers a smoother experience. However, if you prefer a larger screen for a more immersive media consumption or productivity setup and are willing to invest more, the Samsung S43CG70 with its Mini LED panel provides better contrast and may be more suitable for HDR content. The LG is more cost-effective for casual gaming and general use, but the Samsung’s advantages come into play for specific, higher-end use cases that require a larger display and superior contrast. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.0
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
4.9
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$389
$999
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) has a price of $389 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.2
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP850 (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 27GP850 (IPS) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$389 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 807:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 365 nits | 400 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 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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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