LG 27" UltraGear FHD 180Hz Gaming Monitor with AMD FreeSync, 27GS40W-B
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About this product
The LG 27GS40W-B is a 27-inch UltraGear gaming monitor with FHD (1920x1080) resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, and 1ms response time. It features an IPS LCD display with a 3000:1 contrast ratio and 250 cd/m² brightness. The monitor includes AMD FreeSync, anti-glare coating, headphone jack, and tilt adjustment. It has DisplayPort and HDMI 2.0 inputs. Energy Star rated with a 1-year warranty.
Our take
The LG 27GS40W-B offers a solid 165Hz IPS panel at a great price point of $104.95. The 1ms response time is responsive, and FreeSync helps reduce tearing. IPS provides good colors and viewing angles, though the 250 cd/m² brightness is average. The contrast ratio is listed as 3000:1, which seems odd for IPS, but still decent. The anti-glare coating works well in bright rooms. It's a reliable budget monitor for competitive gaming, but if you want higher resolution or HDR, look elsewhere.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 165Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay
- IPS panel with good color reproduction
- AMD FreeSync support
- Affordable at $104.95
- Anti-glare and tiltable
Cons
- Only FHD resolution
- Brightness only 250 cd/m²
- Contrast ratio may be inflated for IPS
Specifications
- Screen Size 27 in
- Brightness 250 cd/m²
- EC Range A+++ - G
- Refresh Rate 165 Hz
- Response Time 1 ms
- Color Black
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- Video Inputs
- DisplayPort, HDMI 2.0, HDMI Standard
- MPN
- 27GS40W-B
- Most Suitable For
- Gaming
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:9
- Brand
- LG
- Display Type
- IPS LCD
- Energy Star
- 5 Stars
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 Year
- Maximum Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Contrast Ratio
- 3000:1
- Item Height
- 15.1 in
- Features
- Anti-Glare, Headphone Jack, Tiltable
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Product Line
- LG UltraGear
