[Released in June 2023] Introducing LG Electronics' 27-inch 165Hz WQHD gaming monitor "27GR75Q-B"!

This article introduces the new gaming monitor 27GR75Q-B released by LG Electronics in June 2023.

It is a gaming monitor with a 27-inch WQHD resolution, a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz, and an IPS panel. We will explain its performance and functions.

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What is LG Electronics?

LG Electronics is a company with a long history, having been founded in 1958 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Since they develop gaming monitors, you might think they are a manufacturer of gaming devices or PCs, but they also develop home appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, and televisions.

About gaming monitor 27GR75Q-B

27 inch WQHD resolution

The screen size is 27 inches, which I think is a little large among gaming monitors. A large screen has the advantage of being able to play games with impressive images, and making it easier to line up multiple windows if you are using it for work.

However, when playing games on a large screen, the distance your eyes have to move is longer, which is said to have disadvantages such as slower reaction times and easier eye fatigue.

The resolution is WQHD (2560 x 1440). Although it is inferior to 4K, you will be able to play games at a higher resolution. This resolution is recommended for people who want a high-resolution monitor but are on a tight budget for a 4K high refresh rate monitor.

Adopts an IPS panel with good color reproduction

The panel uses an IPS panel with good color reproduction. Compared to the TN panel, which makes the screen look whitish, it has the advantage of having better colors and a clearer screen, but the disadvantage is that it is a little more expensive.

The graphics of recent games have improved, and I think it's best to use an IPS panel to enjoy the graphics to the fullest.

Refresh rate is 165Hz

The maximum refresh rate is 165Hz. Unfortunately, it's not enough when playing games at an ultra-high refresh rate on a gaming PC, but if you don't care that much, I don't think it's a problem.

There is also a caveat: 165Hz can only be output when connected via DisplayPort. When connected via HDMI, the maximum is 144Hz.

The higher the refresh rate, the smoother and clearer the image will be. It might be a good idea to imagine the number of pages in a flip book increasing. Some monitors with particularly high refresh rates support 240Hz or 360Hz, but the price increases significantly as the resolution increases.

Stable smoothness with variable refresh rate

While playing a game, if the refresh rate changes suddenly on the screen, a problem called tearing, which causes the image to shift, may occur.

There is a technology called variable refresh rate as a function to prevent tearing. It supports NVIDIA's G-SYNC and AMD's FreeSync technologies.

As a result, even when playing games with rapid changes in refresh rate, the smoothness of the image remains stable and you can play comfortably.

However, NVIDIA's G-SYNC is only supported when connected via DisplayPort.

It also has a function to reduce motion blur.

It is equipped with a feature called Motion Blur Reduction that suppresses motion blur.

Motion blur is the blurring or blurring of images that occurs when you move the viewpoint in FPS. There are disadvantages such as reduced visibility when motion blur occurs.

Turn on this feature to minimize motion blur. However, it cannot be used at the same time as variable refresh rate, and the brightness (brightness) may decrease when it is turned on. This feature also has some caveats.

Response speed can be changed in 4 steps

The response speed can be changed in four stages: OFF, Normal, Fast, and Faster.

Setting it to Faster is the fastest response time, and turning it off provides normal response speed. When playing games such as FPS, I think it's best to set it to Fast or Faster.

Compatible with HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR is a term that expresses the range of brightness that a monitor can express. In the past, the standard was SDR, but recently more and more monitors are compatible with HDR.

With SDR, it was difficult to adjust the brightness, making it difficult to see dark areas and causing bright areas to become blown out. However, with HDR, the brightness is accurately expressed, so the screen looks clear and eye-catching. It also reduces the burden on you.

However, if the connected device, such as a game console, does not support HDR, the monitor's HDR function will not work. Even if it is compatible, it may not work unless you change the settings, so please be careful.

Equipped with FPS counter function that displays frame rate

The FPS counter is a useful feature if you are curious about how much FPS you are getting while playing a game.

The frame rate will be displayed on the edge of the screen without having to install any software on your PC.

You can check whether the maximum frame rate is being achieved, and how much the frame rate is dropping when drawing under high load.

You can choose the display position from top left, top right, bottom left, and bottom right. If it overlaps with the game map, you can move it to a different location.

Equipped with black stabilizer function

Black Stabilizer is a function that brightens dark and difficult to see areas to make them easier to see.

I think this is a useful feature for horror games where the screen is always dark. This feature is also useful in games where the brightness drops dramatically when entering a cave, making it difficult to see.

You can also adjust it so that it does not become brighter than necessary.

Vertical angle adjustment, height adjustment, and 90° rotation are possible.

The vertical angle adjustment is also called the tilt function, and in the case of this monitor, it can be adjusted within the range of -5° to 15°. The height is also adjustable and can be raised up to 110mm.

This function is necessary if the angle or height of the monitor is not suitable due to the height of the desk or chair.

Furthermore, it is also possible to rotate the screen 90 degrees to create a portrait screen. Although I don't think you will use it on a vertical screen, it has the advantage of requiring less scrolling when searching for something on the browser.

2 HDMI and 1 DisplayPort terminals

The input terminals are two HDMI and one DisplayPort.

You can connect multiple devices and immediately connect to each device by switching.

summary

This concludes the introduction of 27GR75Q-B.

I think this is a gaming monitor with a good balance between resolution and refresh rate. The problem is that it costs about 40,000 yen.

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