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LG 27UL850-W 27 Inch UltraFine (3840 x 2160) IPS Display with VESA DisplayHDR 400 and USB Type-C Connectivity, White
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LG 27 Inch UltraFine (3840 x 2160) IPS Display

Bottom line: The LG 27 Inch UltraFine IPS Display: True 4K 3840x2160 on a 27-inch IPS panel for dense desktop real estate; main trade-off: 60Hz refresh rate only, so no high-frame-rate gaming advantage.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ True 4K 3840x2160 on a 27-inch IPS panel for dense desktop real estate
  • ✓ Single USB-C cable carries 4K video, data, and laptop charging
  • ✓ Covers 99 percent sRGB for consistent color across web and photo work
  • ✓ VESA DisplayHDR 400 with 400-nit peak luminance highlights
  • ✓ Height, pivot, and tilt adjustable stand plus ultra-thin bezels

Cons

  • ✗ 60Hz refresh rate only, so no high-frame-rate gaming advantage
  • ✗ 350cd/m2 typical brightness dims in sunlit rooms despite the HDR badge
  • ✗ DisplayHDR 400 is entry-tier HDR without local dimming
  • ✗ No wide-gamut DCI-P3 coverage claimed for video or print grading

Manufacturer description

Experience a new level of color on this 27”-class monitor. The wide viewing angle IPS panel provides superior color control covering RGB 99% Color gamut. The VESA displays 400 reaches up to 400-nit peak luminance, and the USB Type-C ports allow 4K video display, data transfer and laptop/mobile device charging, all at the same time over a single cable. LED-Lit. Viewing Angle (CR≥10) 178 degree (R/L), 178 degree (U/D).

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored LG 27 Inch UltraFine IPS Display using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the gaming monitors category. LG's gaming monitors lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for gaming monitors of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • 27 inch UHD (3840 X 2160) IPS display
  • VESA displayHDR 400
  • USB type C connectivity. Brightness 350cd (typ) / 280cd (Min)
  • SRBG 99 percent color gamut
  • Ultra thin bezel and height/ pivot/ tilt adjustable stand
  • 60 hertz

Full Specifications

BrandLG
ColorWhite
ShapeFlat
Voltage100240 volts
Brightness400 candela_per_square_meter
Model NameUltraGear
Resolution4K UHD 2160p
Unit Count1 Count
Color Gamut0.99
Screen Size27 inches
Aspect Ratio16:9
ConnectivityUSB
Display TypeLED
Model Number27UL850-W
Refresh Rate61 hertz
Adaptive SyncFreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Mounting TypeWall Mount
Response Time5 milliseconds
Screen FinishMatte
Series Number850
Full listing titleLG 27UL850-W 27 Inch UltraFine (3840 x 2160) IPS Display with VESA DisplayHDR 400 and USB Type-C Connectivity, White

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