LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B 26.5" Black 2023
The 27-inch OLED panel with 240Hz refresh and 0.03ms response time delivers fluid motion and 1000 nits peak brightness for stark contrast. Its 98.5% DCI-P3 color coverage and G-Sync compatibility provide accurate, tear-free visuals for both gaming and media work. This monitor is ideal for competitive gamers and video editors who need high refresh rates and color precision in a desktop setup, though it lacks portability.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong color (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong performance (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong display (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average portability (13th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q4 202488/100
Buyers praise the monitor's immersive 45-inch OLED display, excellent colors, and smooth 240Hz performance. Setup is easy, though finding support software on LG's website is difficult. Price is considered steep but justified.
- Immersive 45-inch OLED screen with great colors, contrast, and response rate; wraps around view for gaming.
- High 240Hz refresh rate and G-Sync support deliver fluid motion in graphics-intensive games.
- Easy setup and strong build quality; praised as best monitor used by one buyer.
- Support software is hard to find on LG's website; price considered steep by some.
- Q2 202395/100
Buyers in Q2 2023 praised the monitor's image quality and versatility for gaming, though some noted it's dim with energy savings on and wished for 4K/glossy options.
- Excellent image quality and performance for various game types, described as 'ultimate' and 'stunning'.
- Matte finish appreciated, but desire for 4K and glossy alternatives to make it perfect.
- Smart energy savings makes display too dim for gaming; users advised to disable it.
- Potential burn-in concern mentioned, but not yet observed; long-term reliability uncertain.
Based on 14 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 26.5" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
| Screen Finish | matte |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.03 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 1000 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 98.5% @ CIE1976 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit+FRC |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 74 |
| Weight | 7.3 kg / 16.2 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B 26.5" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW | Samsung Odyssey G60SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 26.5 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 27 | 34 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED | IPS | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 240 | 240 | 120 | 240 | 240 | 360 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR10+ |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B 26.5" | 98.7 | 13 | 76.6 | 67.8 | 29.3 | 98 | 53.8 | 71.7 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG Compare | 96.1 | 57.8 | 97.9 | 84 | 99.2 | 98 | 81.4 | 99.3 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 98.2 | 76.6 | 98.7 | 95.8 | 85.4 | 56 | 99.3 | 98 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 57.8 | 77.4 | 84 | 95.6 | 98 | 81.4 | 99.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 99 | 74 | 85.8 | 89.9 | 95.6 | 98 | 95.4 | 98 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.4 | 40 | 77.4 | 67.8 | 95.6 | 99.5 | 87.7 | 94.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall73.4
- Gaming79.4
- Office74.1
- Creative78
- Portable7.5
- Professional78.2
- Entertainment68.8
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
