Amazing value IF on sale - otherwise, buy the 27GL850-B
TLDR: Buy this version when it's on sale. If the price is within $100 of the GL850-B, buy the GL850-B instead for the better color gamut, better I/O, and way better adjustable stand.
The good:
+has the same color gamut as the LG 27GL83A-B
+IPS monitor = beautiful colors and images from any angle
+144hz refresh rate for a 1440p (2K) IPS monitor
+great response time even when not using the fastest 1ms setting
+great value when on sale
The bad:
-stand can only be adjusted for tilt and nothing else
-I/O options are very limited
-1ms response time is a marketing gimmick (will create overshooting coronas)
-HDR doesn't look good (it's only worth using HDR on HDR10+ monitors)
-bad value when not on sale and within the price range of the 27GL83A-B and the 27GL850-B
Commentary:
I was originally debating between the LG 27GN850-B, the LG 27GL850-B, and the LG 27GL83A-B.
The GN850-B doesn't appear to be available in Canada, the GL850-B is pricey, and the GL83A-B was sold out. I noticed that a few sites had stocked a new model, which was the GN800-B, and I decided to go with it because it's almost the same as the LG 27GL83A-B in terms of specs but with a cheaper stand. Also, it was on sale for a considerable discount. I ended up saving over $200 by buying the GN800-B over the GL850-B.
I might've gotten lucky, as I've read on Reddit that the QC isn't as good for anything lower tier than the GL850-B model, but either way the monitor didn't have any dead pixels. Note that you will need to carefully adjust the settings to get a look that you like. If you haven't used an IPS gaming monitor before, you should expect a bright glow with vivid colors. However, you should also expect a poor contrast ratio and lackluster blacks / dark areas in games.
The stand can only be adjusted for tilt. I recommend you consider a VESA mount setup if you're going with this model. I'm using the stand for now but I had to place it on top of a box in order to raise the height and keep it level with the maximum height on my other 27" monitor.
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