LG 27UQ850-W Monitor

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IPS Black · 27" · 4K · 60Hz · 5ms

The LG 27UQ850-W is a professional-grade 4K monitor featuring LG's IPS Black technology for deeper blacks and higher contrast than standard IPS panels. The 27-inch 3840x2160 display delivers 163 PPI with exceptional color accuracy factory-calibrated to Delta E less than 2, covering 98% DCI-P3 and 99% sRGB. USB-C with 96W power delivery makes it an excellent companion for MacBooks and USB-C laptops, providing display connection and charging through a single cable. At approximately $400, it targets creative professionals, photographers, and Mac users who need accurate color reproduction without the limitations or cost of OLED. The IPS Black technology significantly improves upon standard IPS contrast ratios, delivering more depth and dimension to images. The ergonomic stand offers height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustments. HDMI and DisplayPort inputs supplement the USB-C connectivity. The DCI-P3 coverage makes it suitable for wide-gamut content creation in photography and video workflows. For professionals who prioritize color accuracy and USB-C convenience in a zero burn-in risk display, the 27UQ850-W delivers.

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Overall

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Performance

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Value

80

Efficiency

Connectivity

HDMI2× HDMI 2.0
USB-C1× USB-C (96W PD)

Display

Panel TypeIPS Black
Screen Size27" inches
Resolution3840×2160
Pixel Density163 PPI

Image Quality

Peak Brightness400 nits
Contrast Ratio2000:1
DCI-P3 Coverage95%
HDRHDR400

Performance

Refresh Rate60 Hz
Response Time5.0 ms
Input Lag10 ms

Physical

Weight6.2 kg

Brightness

HDR Peak Brightness 10% Window
430 nits
HDR Real Scene Brightness
400 nits
SDR Real Scene Brightness
380 nits

Color Accuracy

DCI-P3 Color Accuracy ΔE
2.8 dE
sRGB Color Accuracy ΔE
1.5 dE

Contrast

Dark Room Black Level
0.18 nits
SDR Contrast Ratio
2,000 ratio

Input Lag

Input Lag 60Hz
17.5 ms
Input Lag Max Refresh
17.5 ms

Response Time

Response Time Overshoot
10 %
Total Response Time Average
5.8 ms

Use case fit

4K Gaming
42/100

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