Summary
LG is the first manufacturer to deliver an OLED monitor in 16:9 format in 27″ with a resolution of 1440p and garnishes the whole thing with a 240 Hz refresh rate. This is the stuff eSports dreams are made of. OLED basically combines everything that an LCD panel lacks. Pixel response times under one millisecond, contrast – as far as the eye can see, and each pixel can be controlled individually. True HDR experience – without latency drawbacks!
You could see how stark the contrast is in the pictures above. The comparison in SDR is already quite enough. I didn’t want to do HDR to the 27GN950 as well, that would have been a real humiliation. Unfortunately, the real contrast advantage of the 27GR95QE doesn’t come across quite as well in the pictures. You have to see that with your own eyes.
The OLED panel has – basically – been implemented well on LG’s part. In particular, LG has managed the sRGB mode well this time. That looked quite different – namely bad – in the 27GN950. I can also only praise LG for the fact that you can at least adjust the white point in sRGB mode. LG has listened. However, I cannot let the GL 27GR95QE leave the yard completely without criticism. The issue of subpixel layout RWBG can be really annoying in office use – LG please address the issue and ensure text clarity. In terms of EOTF tracking, LG can still improve a bit, even though it is definitely only a minor issue from my point of view.
In terms of HDR and peak brightness, the 650 nits (@D65) are basically enough. More would certainly have been possible. Heatsink? If you want 800 nits and a bit more color vibrance, you should use the HDR Vivid mode. In terms of SDR brightness, I was surprised, because on the one hand, the LG 27GR95QE manages 200 nits (@100% window) and on the other hand, no ABL triggers – like on the Corsair Flex. Very nice!
Even if the panel (as seen in the picture above) can actually achieve a response time of 0.04 ms, overshoot shouldn’t occur on an OLED. I have already explained why overshoot occurs. And LG also knows about it, so they will surely get a grip on it. After the latest firmware update, the problem is unfortunately not solved yet, but it has become a bit better. See here:
In terms of workmanship, there is nothing to complain about. The design is always a matter of taste – but I like it! The OSD control via remote control is one of my personal favorites. However, I can imagine that this will be discussed controversially. I don’t like the OnScreen Control OSD software at all. LG should take a look at ASUS or MSI, they can do it much better. But, the LG Calibration Studio software has already convinced me. Especially the fact that a variety of hardware (colorimeter / spectrophotometer) is supported. How good the hardware calibrations are in the end, I’ll show you in another article. I have already calibrated and validated with all my tools. Therefore I can already recommend the ColorChecker Display Plus in combination with the LG 27GR95QE. Stay Tuned…
Conclusion
For currently about 950 euros, I can really recommend the LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B. It offers everything that makes the gaming heart beat faster. HDR, motion clarity (at 360 Hz IPS level) and contrast in every situation. This LG OLED monitor really outshines the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM in terms of gaming. Only in terms of productivity does the PG279QM save itself – wider color space coverage, RGB subpixels and no danger of burn-in. The PG279QM still costs around 1,000 euros and I don’t see that as justified anymore. In other words, I would buy a 27″ OLED.
If you’re looking for the ultimate gaming experience, you won’t get around OLED in the long run. The 240 Hz on 1440p is the current sweet spot and no single LCD-based monitor can give you that balancing act – between eSports ambition and HDR gaming. Samsung’s VA panels deliver more contrast than their IPS rivals, but next to an OLED, even a VA panel – even with FALD backlight – looks like: always trying to meet the requirements. In the end, everyone has to decide for themselves what to spend their money on. You know my recommendation now…
I hope to also have a look at the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM as well as the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 OLED. Both use an LG OLED panel, so I’m curious to see what ASUS in particular has been able to get out of the panel with the built-in heatsink and MLA technology.
So, the LG monitor now goes to Pascal in the video studio. Maybe Pascal can clarify even better what I’ve already hinted at here in terms of contrast and gaming in general.
The monitor was provided to me by LG Electronics without obligation – for testing purposes. There was no influence on the tests and results. There was also no compensation for expenses and no obligation to publish.
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