The LG UltraGear 27GP750 is one of the new crop of gaming monitors with an ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate. Itās also a nice size choice for a gaming monitor, which I think of as āright-sized.ā Itās equipped with a 27-inch display, which is large enough to be immersive and allow you to not feel cramped, but itās not so large that youāre left wondering where youāre going to find the space for it. Itās packed with gaming features, including both NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD Freesync support. And it also features a striking black with a glossy red paint job.Ā
Should the LG UltraGear 27GP750 be your new gaming monitor? I just wrapped up testing one and hereās what I thought of it.
Painless unboxing and setup
PC monitors can be a bit of a pain to unbox, with some manufacturers packing everything in so tightly itās a major effort to extract everything. Itās obviously not a major issue and you only have to deal with it once, but LG packages this monitor in a way that is very secure and yet extremely easy to access. It’s a good start to the experience.
Setup continues the āeasyā theme. The stand comes in two pieces. The first slides into slots on the back of the monitor and clicks securely into place. The base then screws onto the stand with a pair of integrated screws. No tools are required, thereās no way to accidentally put something on backward, you canāt drop the screws, and the whole process should take two minutes.
LG gave the monitor the full UltraGear treatment, making it clear this is aimed at the gaming market. That means black plastic with some interesting visual details and some very glossy red flourishes including the UltraGear logo. I thought it looked great and was a little disappointed that most of the red is actually hidden from view around the back.
A very adjustable stand
The stand offers plenty of flexibility. It has spring-loaded height adjustment and can tilt 20-degrees. Thereās no built-in swivel, although the monitor is light enough to make it fairly easy to turn the whole thing slightly if needed.
You can even pivot the display to portrait mode. Not a gaming thing (that I know of), but potentially useful if you also use the monitor for more mundane computer tasks.
Thereās a slot cut into the back of the stand to assist with cable management. The āV-shapedā base does intrude into desk space a little more than a traditional stand. If its footprint is an issue, you have the option of wall-mounting using an optional VESA mount.
Connectivity
The UltraGear 27GP750 is equipped with a pair of HDMI 2.0 ports, and one DisplayPort 1.4 port. There is also a 3.5mm headphone jack. The monitor has no built-in speakers, and it also lacks USB ports, so you wonāt be able to use it as a hub. Actually, there is one USB Type-A port, but it is for service only and covered with a plastic plug. The company says owners can use this port to upload new firmware.
LG included a DisplayPort cable in the box, but not HDMI. If you do use HDMI, make certain your HDMI cable supports the 2.0 standardāolder cables may not be fully compatible.
LG UltraGear 27GP750 key specifications
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Hands-on
I tested the monitor with an Xbox Series S game console. That means I wasnāt able to verify advanced features like G-Sync and the 240Hz refresh rate. If you have a gaming PC that supports these capabilities, you should be goodāthey have been independently verified, including NVIDIA tested and validated G-Sync functionality.
For my purposes, the UltraGear 27GP750 performed nicely. The action was smooth, there was no input lag, and the 27-inch display was large enough to get a good view of the action. It wasnāt as bright as some displays but more than adequate. I found LGās antiglare coating to be particularly effective. I set up in a room with big windows on a rare, sunny day, and had no problem with reflections washing out the picture.
LG also has extensive onscreen controls for the monitor, controlled by a mini joystick located below the bottom bezel. This gives detailed control over picture settings, game modes (including FPS and RTS options), and game adjustments such as black stabilizer (for dark scenes) and cross hair (for displaying one of four cross hairs onscreen for FPS games).
In other words, itās a capable gaming monitor. You may get more out of it depending on your systemās capabilities, but any gamer is going to enjoy an upgraded experience compared to using a regular PC monitor.
Limited to 1080p (Full HD) gaming
One limitation to be aware of is the UltraGear 27GP750ās 1080p resolution. If you prefer gaming in 4K or even 1440p, this is not the monitor for you. In that case, LG offers UltraGear series gaming monitors with 1440p support, including this one.
Is the LG UltraGear 27GP750 your next gaming monitor?
LG makes some great monitors. Being the parent company of LG Displayāone of the worldās leading manufacturers of PC and TV display panelsāclearly doesnāt hurt. LGās UltraGear versions are designed for PC and console gamers first and foremost and the LG UltraGear 27GP750 hits the mark.Ā
It falls into a more affordable price band, which means it’s missing some features like support for 4K and 1440p gaming. It also lacks the high contrast range, brightness, and wide color gamut of higher end monitors. However with advanced capabilities like that blistering 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms GtG, NVIDIA G-Sync, and AMD Freesync support, very effective antiglare, a slew of gaming optimization features, and a versatile stand, it would make a great choice for anyone gaming in 1080p resolution.Ā
This amazing monitor with excellent features such as true to life colour would be incredible for games.
I want this monitor for the great refresh rate, I have an older model now and this would improve my gaming so much
I would love to have this monitor because of the 240Hz refresh rate and other amazing features.
The stand is height and tilt adjustable, pivots for portrait mode, the monitor is 100 x 100 VESA compatible
I’d so love this monitor. It would be a massive upgrade over my current 20″ monitor from 2008.
The UltraGear 27GP750 is equipped with a pair of HDMI 2.0 ports, and one DisplayPort 1.4 port.
Contrast ratio 1000:1 and 99% sRGB colour gamut
1ms GtG response time
Iād like this in my home because of the great refresh rate with no lag. Great for online poker
I like the antiglare feature because of my sunny location in my home.
I would love this monitor for my work-from-home set up!
I’d love to have this in our home so that when I finally get my new PC build complete, I can enjoy it on an amazing screen!
I would really want this monitor for the 240hz refresh rate!
I would really want this monitor in my home to stop my son’s complaining about latency on our current set up. : )
I would want this monitor as I’m finally switching from console gaming and building my first pc, so why not start with one of the best.
I’d like this in my home because of the smooth gameplay with no lag.
I have two LG monitors now but this one could sit right in the middle of them!
want to finally have a high end gaming monitor to focus just on gaming
The LG Monitor would be perfect for my Microsoft Flight Simulator setup as the flexibility to position it is very adjustable. This would be a big upgrade to my existing et up.
Maybe size and clarity? Smile
I would like the monitor because the stand offers plenty of flexibility. It has spring-loaded height adjustment and can tilt 20-degrees.
The LG monitor is perfect for gaming. It’s adjustable feature and big screen are great features.
I like the monitor because I’m currently using a 19″ monitor from the early 2000s that only has a VGA port. The technical reason is the 240 Hz frame rate.
The LG monitor has many great features that my current old monitor doesn’t have. And it’s easy to set up.
The LG monitor has an adjustable stand and 240 Hz frame rate for better viewing.
I would want this monitor to replace my very old one.
I would like this LG monitor for its adjustable stand and 240 Hz frame rate! For better viewing experience
I would want this monitor for the 240hz frame rate.
There is nothing worse than slow refresh. I am most excited to have this monitor because of the 240Hz refresh rate. Definitely a game changer! lol
My old monitor is not the greatest.
I currently have a single monitor for my gaming setup and I can could a second monitor for gaming purposes. š
i use an old tv and an upgrade here would be so well received.
higher refresh rate and my monitor is on its last hertz
I really want this monitor in my home to help me with my work from home setup!
I like that this has anti-glare and an incredible 178-degree viewing angles – good for two person play.
LG gaming monitor – it’s just all-round better.
I would love to have this monitor to replace my antiquity monitor from 2013 and only in 720p !
It would be a nice upgrade from my current monitor.
I would really want this monitor because I want to replace my older screen.
I would love to see if my new computer can push the envelope on this monitor’s 240hz.
The portrait pivot is really great for people who like to play pinball and shmups… like me!
I like this monitor for it’s size and refresh rate!
I would like this LG monitor for its adjustable stand and 240 Hz frame rate.
I would like this monitor to replace my ancient monitor.
This would be a sick gaming monitor as LG makes some of the best
My current monitor is really old.
I would like to replace it with this LG monitor
I want this monitor in my home so I can further progress my ultimate gaming setup!
Iām moving into a new place soon and a monitor like this would fix any issues with space I might have.
I would want this to replace the old monitor
I would want this monitor for the 240hz frame rate.
I’d like this monitor because it is “right-sized”, and because it has a very adjustable stand.
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