The LG UltraGear 27GP750 is one of the new crop of gaming monitors with an ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate. It’s also a nice size choice for a gaming monitor, which I think of as “right-sized.” It’s equipped with a 27-inch display, which is large enough to be immersive and allow you to not feel cramped, but it’s not so large that you’re left wondering where you’re going to find the space for it. It’s 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.
Should the LG UltraGear 27GP750 be your new gaming monitor? I just wrapped up testing one and here’s 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 it’s a major effort to extract everything. It’s 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 “easy” 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, there’s no way to accidentally put something on backward, you can’t 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. There’s 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.
There’s a slot cut into the back of the stand to assist with cable management. The “V-shaped” 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 won’t 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 standard—older 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 wasn’t 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 good—they 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 wasn’t as bright as some displays but more than adequate. I found LG’s 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, it’s a capable gaming monitor. You may get more out of it depending on your system’s 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 27GP750’s 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 Display—one of the world’s leading manufacturers of PC and TV display panels—clearly doesn’t hurt. LG’s UltraGear versions are designed for PC and console gamers first and foremost and the LG UltraGear 27GP750 hits the mark.
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.
I really want this monitor in my home because it has tons of gaming features and has an adjustable stand.
Oh, gosh, anti glare and 240Hz refresh rate.
I would love to win this gaming monitor because it would be an upgrade to my current monitor!
I want this monitor as the antiglare coating will allow me to game even in a room with lots of windows!
I like that it can tilt up to 20 degrees and I can pivot the screen to portrait mode. That is so neat for games and for comfort for playing.
It’s all about the 240 Hz frame rate for me, this would be a HUUUGE upgrade for me. Nice review!
I’d love to win this monitor! The quick 240Hz refresh rate would definitely be an advantage when gaming.
The 240Hz refresh rate and anti glare.
I would like this monitor in my home because I’m a student and it would help so much with multitasking!
I want this monitor because it the IPS panel comes with anti-glare and a 178 degree panel. I work from home so it would be nice to have a dual monitor set-up and then play games at night.
I want this monitor because it the IPS panel comes with anti-glare and a 178 degree viewing angle.
I’d love to have this monitor in my home as I’m currently rocking a 60hz Acer monitor I got years ago.
I want to use this monitor to play mine craft
Multiple picture modes + black stabilizer and crosshair features
I like that this has anti-glare and an incredible 178-degree viewing angles
The advanced capability like that blistering 240Hz refresh rate that would make the most difference when I get fast between losing and winning.
The refresh rate and display resolution
I want this monitor because it the IPS panel comes with anti-glare and a 178 degree viewing angle.
the view that has a faster refresh rate that is easier on our eyes and when one gets good at playing, is the difference between winning and losing
Want this in my home because of so many amazing features. One is the 1ms GtG response time.
It has a wonderful blend of abilities that I like
The extra space would make multitasking very easy!
I would love this cool new gaming monitor because I could finally replace my tired old screen!
to work from home more easily
I’d love to upgrade to this monitor because my current set up is pretty old and I’d like to spend more time gaming.
Great resolution for my games.
I would love this monitor to upgrade our current computer monitor, especially for the response time and 240 Hz refresh rate. Way better immersive experience!
Nice review.I game and would like a bigger monitor.
I would love it as a replacement – my monitor is just old. Colors are blurry.
Great resolutions!! Thanks for the opportunity!
great resolutions for games and TV
I’d love to upgrade my old 24″ monitor for this 27″. It’d be way easier on the eyes. Thanks for the chance to win!
so I can keep up on my favourite seasons of movie shows while still doing my work
I would love this upgrade to make my 10th playthrough of Witcher 3 that much better haha
I’d love to upgrade to this monitor because my current set up is pretty old and I’d like to spend more time gaming.
The glorious refresh rate would really help bring the gaming experience to the cutting edge.
Nice I like the great resolutions for games and TV
This has great resolutions for games and TV and I need this
great resolutions for games and TV
Would be a great upgrade from my 60hz screen
This would loook great in my dining area for all guests to enjoy!
I am retired and have a lot free time on my hands. As I do enjoy playing games, it will be a better fit than my actual screen.
to work from home
I would love this as an upgrade to my 15 year old monitor! The 1 ms response time and 240 Hz refresh rate are perfect for gaming!
affordable price and great optics to save my eyes.
I’d appreciate this monitor because the one I presently have is slow as a snail.
I would like this LG monitor for its adjustable stand and 240 Hz frame rate.
Painless unboxing and setup
I would want this monitor to be able to work easier by seeing more information at once
Use as duel monitor for WFH
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