The Best LG Gaming Monitors (IPS, Curved, 4K)
Taking a look at the best LG gaming monitors on the market.
The gaming monitor is usually the final purchase after your gaming rig and peripherals have all been sorted. The screen is where the action takes place, so it is often an area where gamers will invest hundreds of hard-earned dollars into a quality gaming monitor that takes care of their specific needs. Today, we will be looking at what LG has to offer and compile a list of the best LG gaming monitors available on the market.
Whether you are into competitive esports, immersive 4K single player, or do a bit of everything, finding the best LG gaming monitor can be quite tricky. What panel type should you go for? Which resolution best suits your games, and what refresh rate would benefit your gaming?
We aim to take care of all these questions today and leave you with the perfect LG model to enhance your gaming experience.
Let’s take a closer look.
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LG 27GL850-B
LG 27GL850-B
The LG 34GN850-B is an impressive QHD ultrawide monitor from LG. This features some fantastic specs and will immerse you into any gaming title you own. A monitor like this is perfect for single-player campaigns and racing games.
This gaming monitor looks amazing on any desk (as long as it is big enough) and comes with a solid stand for easy adjustments. The design follows the other UltraGear models, being mostly black with a touch of red at the back and on the stand. You can adjust the height of the display and also tilt it to get yourself a perfect viewing angle. Not to worry though, the IPS panel gives you a wide range of viewing angles to play with, meaning this could easily double up as your TV in your room.
The thin bezels and sleek display look great and all but how does it perform? Well, this LG monitor has some impressive gamer specific specs under its hood. The 34-inch panel is of course, 1440p, giving you great pixel density and a sharper image. The crisp display is very responsive and features a response time of 1ms alongside a 144Hz refresh rate for the ultimate gaming experience.
This monster comes with native Freesync support but also is G-sync compatible, for buttery-smooth gaming. Overall a solid monitor, with great color accuracy.
LG 34GN850-B
LG 34GN850-B
The LG 34GN850-B is an impressive QHD ultrawide monitor from LG. This features some fantastic specs and will immerse you into any gaming title you own. A monitor like this is perfect for single-player campaigns and racing games.
This gaming monitor looks amazing on any desk (as long as it is big enough) and comes with a solid stand for easy adjustments. The design follows the other UltraGear models, being mostly black with a touch of red at the back and on the stand. You can adjust the height of the display and also tilt it to get yourself a perfect viewing angle. Not to worry though, the IPS panel gives you a wide range of viewing angles to play with, meaning this could easily double up as your TV in your room.
The thin bezels and sleek display look great and all but how does it perform? Well, this LG monitor has some impressive gamer specific specs under its hood. The 34-inch panel is of course, 1440p, giving you great pixel density and a sharper image. The crisp display is very responsive and features a response time of 1ms alongside a 144Hz refresh rate for the ultimate gaming experience.
This monster comes with native Freesync support but also is G-sync compatible, for buttery-smooth gaming. Overall a solid monitor, with great color accuracy.
LG 27GN750-B
LG 27GN750-B
The only 1080p option on this list comes in the form of this model from LG. The LG 27GN750-B gaming monitor is a 240Hz beast, offering the fastest refresh rate from LG’s lineup.
Aside from resolution and refresh rate this monitor shares similar specs to the 27GL850-B and looks the same too. The bezels are thin, further immersing you into the impressive 27-inch display. The IPS panel reproduces colors well and makes your games pop with ease. The ergonomic stand may not be the best tout there but it still features enough adjustment options to get this in a comfortable position for your games. The stand pivots, you can adjust the height, and the tilt feature is excellent.
The main selling point behind this model is its 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, giving competitive players an edge over 144Hz users in competitive games.
The display is crisp on this model and if you re after an upgrade that will reflect your lighting quick reactions, look no further.
LG 27UK650-W
LG 27UK650-W
For gaming in 4K, the LG 27UK650-W is one of their top options. This beautiful 4K LG gaming monitor comes with an IPS panel, HDR 10, and an adjustable stand for the ultimate immersive experience.
This monitor may only sport a 60Hz refresh rate but that is normal for a 4K resolution. The monitor comes with Freesync so you can easily sync up your FPS with the refresh rate for smooth gameplay (just be sure to have a powerful enough GPU). The 27-inch IPS display is fantastic and thanks to the resolution, this monitor is great for work as well as gaming.
The ergonomic stand isn’t as good as the others on this list but it still has some adjustment options. The screen can tilt and pivot, while the curved stand provides a stable base keeping it all nice and steady. This may only feature HDR 109 but it goes a long way in assisting the already brilliant color reproduction and helps you immerse into the gameplay. This also features HDCP 2.2 compatibility, so it will display video from 4K streaming services, consoles, and ultra HD Blu-ray disc.
Overall, the LG 27UK650-W is a great 4K gaming monitor, with low input lag and a great color reproduction and viewing angles. No better way to show off those AAA titles than a 4K gaming monitor.
LG 24UD58-B
LG 24UD58-B
For a smaller and more affordable 4K gaming monitor option, the LG 24UD58-B has you covered. The 24-inch display is about as low as you should go with a 4K resolution and this one does it in style.
This LG monitor may not be the best 4K option they do but the simplistic design is one I like. The bezels are thicker than other models on this list but the whole thing looks sleek and great on any desk. This is quite a low profile monitor compared to the others and that is largely down to a smaller stand. The stand may not be as good as the others on this list but there are still enough adjustment options to keep this in the perfect position.
Like the previous model, this 4K monitor sports a 60Hz refresh rate but this is nothing out of the norm for a 4K display. This option gives you a smaller 24-inch screen to work with and could be more forgiving in the FPS department. the monitor comes within Freesync also to give you some buttery smooth gameplay in glorious 4K. The IPS panel reproduce colors well and the viewing angles from this are excellent, making it ideal if you do more than just game.
The 5ms response time is adequate for the type of gaming that you will be enjoying on this monitor overall this affordable option is a surprising delight.
Final Word
Finding the best LG gaming monitor doesn’t have to be as hard as you think. If you take all those things to consider into account before buying a new monitor, you can be sure never to waste a cent. We have ensured every selection from LG is of high quality, with glowing reviews, and solid performance in our testing.
The standout winner was the LG 27GL850-B. This 144Hz gaming monitor sports a 1ms response time and features a 1440p resolution. This 27 inch IPS display features thin bezels and provides you with wide viewing angles, making it great for more than just gaming.
So, there you have it guys, our breakdown of the best LG gaming monitors. Let us know what you thought of the selections by leaving us a comment below. Better still, head on over to the WePC Community, where you can discuss everything monitor related with our growing gang!