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LG 27GN800-B Review

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Updated Dec 21, 2023 3:50 PM

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The LG 27GN800-B might disappoint some with its limited black levels and difficult-to-adjust stand, but features such as a swift response time, a high refresh rate, and low input lag make it ideal for players.

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Table of Contents

Product Snapshot

Overview

The LG 27GN800-B is an affordable 2020 release that promises to deliver sublime color thanks to high color accuracy, and with support for a variable refresh rate, users will be assured of enjoying a smooth gaming experience that is devoid of screen tearing. The display also has a super quick 1ms response time, and with an input lag that’s as low as 4ms, they noted that there was no sluggishness or delay in responses. The gaming monitor boasts compatibility for GPUs that rely on either an NVIDIA G sync or AMD FreeSync graphics card, which is great for users that would like to switch their GPUs every now and then. It also comes with basic HDR support, and averaging about 11.7 pounds in weight, it is far easier to carry around compared to the 18.46 pound LG 27GL83A-B. Make sure to get to the end of this LG 27GN800-B review to find out what else the display has in store, and find out whether or not it can match up to some of the top computer monitors in the market.

Consensus

our Verdict

The LG 27GN800-B is a great display for gamers, with a fast response time and easy portability. Unfortunately, its contrast ratio and black levels are quite low, and its stand is hard to adjust.

ReasonS to Buy

  • High color accuracy
  • Fast response time
  • Low input lag
  • Wide viewing angles

Reason to Avoid

  • Low contrast ratio
  • Mediocre black levels
  • Hard to adjust stand

LG 27GN800-B Specs

Display TypeLCD
HDMI Inputs2
HDR FormatYes
Max Resolution2560 x 1440
Panel TypePanel TypeIPS
Refresh Rate144 Hz
Response TimeResponse Time1 ms
Screen size27"
Sync TechnologySync TechnologyAMD FreeSync

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Test Results

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Brightness (nits)304
Contrast Ratio (as ratio x:1)841
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy)93.2
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv)0
Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy)100
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy)89.4
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy)67.6
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy)0
Input Lag (ms)8.9
Response Time (ms)3.3
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left)50
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right)47
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above)31
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below)31
Reflections % (Total Reflections)4.8

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Score Card

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Expert Score

78

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86

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True Score

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  • Rtings
    101.4

    Category Trust Rating

    70
    The LG 27GN800-B is a good all-around monitor. It delivers exceptionally smooth motion due to… Read More

    By:

    Rob Shafer
  • Notebook Check
    70.75

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    “No bottom line found for this product” Read More

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    Alex Alderson
  • Display Ninja
    17.45

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    86
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    Samuel Breton

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