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LG 27GP83B-B Review

Name: LG 27GP83B-B
Brand: LG

By

Kenn Muguna

5/9/2023 12:52 PM

True Score

84

Absolutely Fresh

83

1

Experts

91

3,555

Consumers

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The LG 27GP83B-B is a mid-tier display that had reviewers pleased with its wide viewing angles and high 165Hz refresh rate, and as a result, they deemed it fit for both office use and gaming. However, its mediocre ergonomics and low contrast, issues that also plague the LG 27GP850-B, proved to be quite a letdown.

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Table of Contents

Product Snapshot

Overview

The LG 27GP83B-B is a 27-inch display that was announced in 2021 as a mid-tier monitor. The monitor has a 1440p screen resolution, and even though its picture quality may not be as sharp as some of the best computer monitors on the market, it still ranks well compared to some of the highest-rated gaming monitors. This LG display has a decent 165Hz refresh rate that is slightly higher than the 144Hz of the LG 27GN880-B, and its support for HDR content makes it a better pick compared to the Lenovo Q27q-10. This LG monitor also boasts wide viewing angles and handles reflections well.

Consensus

our Verdict

The LG 27GO83B-B was commended by reviewers as an excellent pick for office use and gaming. Expert testers from Monitor Nerds were quite happy, especially with the wide viewing angles offered by its Nano IPS panel. They also did not come across any screen tearing during their tests courtesy of its impressive 165Hz refresh rate – something it has in common with the Lenovo Y27Q-20. Product reviewers from Rtings also liked how well the display handled reflections during their experiments. They also concluded that it would be a great pick for players since it had a super low input lag of 3.7ms, which allowed for rapid gaming responsiveness. Also praised was its wide color gamut, since after examining it, critics established that its 95.3% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space led to vivid imagery.

Still, the LG 27GP83B-B had a few issues that reviewers were not too happy about. They felt that its native contrast ratio of 745:1 was too low for dark room viewing and its inability to swivel severely limited its adjustability.

ReasonS to Buy

High refresh rate
Wide viewing angles
Low input lag
Good picture quality
Great reflection handling

Reason to Avoid

Low contrast ratio
Mediocre ergonomics
No local dimming

LG 27GP83B-B Specs

	Display Type	LCD
	HDMI Inputs	2
	HDR Format	Yes
	Max Resolution	2560 x 1440
	Panel Type	IPS
	Refresh Rate	165 Hz
	Response Time	1 ms
	Screen size	27"
	Sync Technology	AMD FreeSync

All Specs

Test Results

Brightness (nits)	352
Contrast Ratio (as ratio, x:1)	745
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy)	95.3
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv)	0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy)	85.3
Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy)	100
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy)	66.3
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy)	0
Input Lag (ms)	9
Response Time (ms)	3.7
Reflections % (Total Reflections)	5.3
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left)	43
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right)	47
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above)	34
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below)	32

All Tests

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Product Comparison

	LG 27GP83B-B Review	Dell S2721DGF Review	LG 27GP850-B Review
True Score	84	86	83	NR	NR
Ranking	# 22 / 196	# 5 / 196	# 55 / 196	# /	# /
Market Context	The LG 27GP83B-B is a 27-inch display that was announced in 2021 as a mid-tier monitor. The monitor has a 1440p screen resolution, and even… The LG 27GP83B-B is a 27-inch display that was announced in 2021 as a mid-tier monitor. The monitor has a 1440p screen resolution, and even though its picture quality may not be as sharp as some of the best computer monitors on the market, it still ranks well compared to some of the highest-rated gaming monitors. This LG display has a decent 165Hz refresh rate that is slightly higher than the 144Hz of the LG 27GN880-B, and its support for HDR content makes it a better pick compared to the Lenovo Q27q-10. This LG monitor also boasts wide viewing angles and handles reflections well.	The LG 27GP83B-B and the Dell S2721DG are more or less substitutes for each other. The Dell S2721DGF offers better ergonomics, but the LG monitor… The LG 27GP83B-B and the Dell S2721DG are more or less substitutes for each other. The Dell S2721DGF offers better ergonomics, but the LG monitor has a better color accuracy out of the box since the LG display has a Delta E rating of 2.57, while the Dell monitor has a 3.55 rating.	The LG 27GP83B-B is almost identical to the LG 27GP850-B, with the only differences being its refresh rate and its optional black frame insertion feature…. The LG 27GP83B-B is almost identical to the LG 27GP850-B, with the only differences being its refresh rate and its optional black frame insertion feature. They both have dual HDMI 2.0 ports, but the 27GP850-B has a higher 180Hz refresh rate than the 27GP83B-B’s 165Hz, making it more ideal for gaming.	The LG 27GP83B-B has a slightly lower 165Hz refresh rate compared to the Gigabyte M27Q’s 170Hz, but the M27Q handles contrast slightly better courtesy of… The LG 27GP83B-B has a slightly lower 165Hz refresh rate compared to the Gigabyte M27Q’s 170Hz, but the M27Q handles contrast slightly better courtesy of a 1184:1 contrast ratio compared to the LG’s 745:1.	The LG 27GP83B-B is an update to the LG 27GL83A-B, and it features a faster 165Hz refresh rate compared to the former’s 144Hz, as well… The LG 27GP83B-B is an update to the LG 27GL83A-B, and it features a faster 165Hz refresh rate compared to the former’s 144Hz, as well as a higher peak brightness rating of 482 nits compared to 390nits.
Display Type	LCD	LCD	LCD	–	–
HDMI Inputs	2	2	2	–	–
HDR Format	Yes	Yes	Yes	–	–
Max Resolution	2560 x 1440	2560 x 1440	2560 x 1440	–	–
Panel Type	IPS	IPS	IPS	–	–
Refresh Rate	165 Hz	165 Hz	180 Hz	–	–
Response Time	1 ms	1 ms	1 ms	–	–
Screen size	27"	27"	27"	–	–
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