LG 27GP83B (IPS)
LG 27GP83B (IPS)
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CASUAL GAMING: Fair—6.0/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Fair—6.0/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Fair—6.2/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Poor—5.9/10
RESOLUTION: Good—7.0/10
BRIGHTNESS: Fair—6.8/10
CONTRAST: Poor—5.9/10
COLOR VOLUME: Poor—5.6/10
REFRESH RATE: Good—7.2/10
RESPONSE TIME: Very Good—8.0/10
TEXT QUALITY: Good—7.0/10
The LG 27GP83B is a midrange priced 27-inch monitor with an IPS panel that offers good clarity and color coverage, making it suitable for digital photo editing. It has a decent refresh rate that enhances the gaming experience and includes variable refresh rate (VRR) support to reduce screen tearing, suitable for both casual and competitive gaming. The stand is adjustable for ergonomic comfort during long periods of use. It lacks strong HDR performance since its brightness and contrast are only fair, meaning it's not ideal for HDR gaming or media consumption. If you prioritize a balance between gaming and productivity with reasonable color accuracy for creative work, this monitor offers a blend of features that could serve well in a versatile setup. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Pros
- Good refresh rate for gaming
- High screen resolution enhances image quality
- Adjustable stand for ergonomics
- Wide color gamut for photo editing
Cons
- Low contrast affects dark scene details
- Peak brightness could be higher
- Not suitable for HDR gaming
- Limited ports for connectivity
Ratings by Category
Productivity:3.2
The productivity score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, screen size, pixels per inch, ergonomics and screen coating.
Casual Gaming:3.0
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Competitive Gaming:3.0
The competitive gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, total response time, variable refresh rate, strobing and brightness.
Media Consumption:3.0
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $389 | ||
Screen Size | 27" | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | ||
Screen Type | LED | ||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | ||
Refresh Rate | 180Hz | ||
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | 807:1 | ||
SDR Peak Brightness | 365 nits | ||
HDR Peak Brightness | 472 nits | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | ||
sRGB Color Gamut | 101.4 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | ||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | ||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | ||
Persistence Blur Score  | 7.3/10 | ||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | ||
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | ||
Coating | Matte | ||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | ||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | ||
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | ||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | ||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | ||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | ||
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Paolo Reva | July 2021
"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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