LG 27GS60QC
LG 27GS60QC Review & Specifications
27GS60QC by LG from the UltraGear series, is a 27.00″ VA monitor with a resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels (1.778:1, 16:9 aspect ratio) and a refresh rate of up to 180 Hz. It supports a 8-bit color depth, displays up to 16777216 colors, and offers the following color space coverage: 99.00% sRGB . The panel delivers 300 nits of brightness, has a static contrast ratio of 3000:1, a response time of 1.00 ms. It has a pixel density of 108 PPI, with viewing angles of 178 ° (degrees)° horizontal and 178 ° (degrees)° vertical. The screen covers 91.53% of the front surface, and it features a 1000R curved panel. It uses a W-LED backlight and has a Anti-glare/Matte (3H) screen coating. HDR capabilities include support for HDR10. Typical power consumption is 19.00 W.
General Work Usage
The LG 27GS60QC delivers a modest 51.6% productivity score, making it suitable for casual or part-time work tasks like email, browsing, or occasional document editing. It utilizes a VA panel. These panels offer strong contrast ratios and deep blacks, which can improve image depth and comfort in dim lighting. However, they may suffer from narrower viewing angles and slightly slower pixel response times compared to IPS, potentially leading to subtle color shifts or ghosting during fast movement or multi-monitor setups. The monitor’s high resolution of 2560×1440 delivers sufficient screen space for most productivity tasks, though less than ultra-wide or 4K displays. The pixel density of 108 ppi provides adequately crisp text without requiring scaling, though pixel edges may become noticeable when sitting close or working with fine content. With a brightness level of 300 nits, this monitor may appear dim in bright office settings, making it less suitable for environments with strong ambient light.
The LG 27GS60QC has color space coverage of: 99.00% sRGB , which gives this monitor moderate color gamut coverage, acceptable for general media consumption, light image editing, or office tasks involving visuals. However, it may not display colors as accurately or vibrantly as wide-gamut monitors. The combination of standard 8-bit panel and average gamut coverage means this display is best used for basic content rather than any precision visual work.
The work performance-per-price ratio of the LG 27GS60QC is 68.8%, placing it in the mid-value category. Although its cost-effectiveness is acceptable, the modest 51.6% suitability may limit its role to light or occasional productivity use.
Gaming and Media Usage
The LG 27GS60QC earns a solid 76.1% rating for gaming and media use, offering smooth visuals, decent color accuracy, and responsive performance that will satisfy most gamers and movie enthusiasts. It features a VA panel, which provide excellent native contrast ratios, resulting in deeper blacks and more immersive visuals in dark scenes — ideal for cinematic gaming and media playback. On the downside, they can suffer from slow pixel response times, leading to noticeable motion blur or ghosting during fast gameplay, particularly in competitive or high-FPS scenarios. The monitor’s high resolution of 2560×1440 strikes a good balance between image sharpness and system performance, making it suitable for most gaming scenarios without overly taxing the GPU. The monitor features an ultra-high refresh rate of 180 Hz, ideal for competitive gaming, fast-paced shooters, and high-FPS esports titles, complemented by an exceptional 1.00 ms response time for minimal input lag and virtually no motion blur.
This monitor includes basic ergonomic features, sufficient for general use but potentially limiting in scenarios that involve prolonged screen time without additional adjustments, and features limited connectivity, which could be restrictive for users with more complex or peripheral-heavy configurations.Specific ergonomic adjustments and connectivity details can be found in the specifications section below.
Performance per Price
For gamers, the LG 27GS60QC offers exceptional value, scoring 71.0% in gaming performance per dollar. Paired with a solid 76.1% gaming suitability rating, it is a great choice for most users seeking fluid gameplay and vibrant visuals.
The LG 27GS60QC delivers exceptional overall value, scoring 79.9% in total performance per dollar. While its build and feature quality is moderate (59.9 pts), the strong value rating makes it appealing to budget-conscious buyers.
Monitor Information
| Manufacturer | LG |
|---|---|
| Monitor Model | 27GS60QC |
| Monitor Series | UltraGear |
| Current Price Amazon | $150 |
| Amazon Price Updated | 1 week, 5 days ago. |
| Launch Date | 2 years, 6 months ago. |
| Monitor Available | True |
| Panel Size / Type | 27.00" / VA |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels, Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p |
| Refresh Rate / Response Time | 180 Hz / 1.00 ms |
| Brightness / Contrast | 300 nits / 3000:1 |
| Color Depth / Coverage | 8-bit (FRC) / sRGB: 99.00% |
| Pixel Density | 108 PPI |
| Viewing Angles | 178 ° (degrees)° / 178 ° (degrees)° |
| Screen Ratio / Curvature | Screen-to-Body Ratio: 91.53% , Curvature: 1000R |
| Backlight / Coating |
W-LED
Anti-glare/Matte (3H) |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
| Power Consumption | Typical: 19.00 W |
Performance and Features Evaluation (Max 100 pts)
Calculated Performance and Performance per Price Scores
Additional Features and Information
| Connectivity | 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out |
|---|---|
| Ergonomic Adjustments | Tilt , VESA Mount (100x100mm) |
| Included Accessories | DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional) |
| Additional Features | 3-Side Virtually Borderless Display, Adaptive-Sync technology, AMD FreeSync technology, Auto Input Switch, Black Stabilizer, Color Weakness Mode, Crosshair, Dynamic Action Sync, Flicker-free technology, FPS Counter, HDR Effect, Low Blue Light, Motion Blur Reduction (MBR), NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, Reader mode, Smart Energy Saving |
27GS60QC Compared to Monitors with Similar Performance and Features
Monitor Quality & Features per Price Table
| Brand | Monitor (Desc) | Price (Desc) | Work (Desc) | Play (Desc) | Overall (Desc) | Work/$ (Desc) | Game/$ (Desc) | Overall/$ (Desc) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo |
$461
|
↓
-5.2%
|
65.4%
|
65.2%
|
60.1%
|
28.4%
|
19.8%
|
26.1%
|
|
| Dell |
$190❗
|
↓
-5.0%
|
63.1%
|
66.7%
|
60.4%
|
66.4%
|
49.1%
|
63.6%
|
|
| GIGABYTE |
$140
|
↓
-12.4%
|
56.0%
|
71.8%
|
59.8%
|
80.0%
|
71.8%
|
85.4%
|
|
| Lenovo |
$230❗
|
0.0%
|
55.2%
|
79.8%
|
60.6%
|
48.0%
|
48.6%
|
52.7%
|
|
| Acer |
$160
|
0.0%
|
55.0%
|
70.9%
|
59.4%
|
68.8%
|
62.0%
|
74.3%
|
|
| Lenovo |
$155
|
↑
6.4%
|
54.7%
|
78.5%
|
59.6%
|
70.5%
|
70.8%
|
76.8%
|
|
| AOC |
$110
|
0.0%
|
53.8%
|
78.3%
|
59.7%
|
97.8%
|
99.7%
|
108.6%
|
|
| LG |
$150
|
0.0%
|
51.6%
|
76.1%
|
59.9%
|
68.8%
|
71.0%
|
79.9%
|
|
| AOC |
$190
|
0.0%
|
51.0%
|
76.4%
|
60.6%
|
53.7%
|
56.3%
|
63.8%
|
Monitor Comparison and Detail Specifications Table
| Specification | Perf Chart | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price |
$461
|
↓
-5.2%
|
$190❗
|
↓
-5.0%
|
$140
|
↓
-12.4%
|
$230❗
|
0.0%
|
$160
|
0.0%
|
$155
|
↑
6.4%
|
$110
|
0.0%
|
$150
|
0.0%
|
$190
|
0.0%
|
| Brand | Lenovo | Dell | GIGABYTE | Lenovo | Acer | Lenovo | AOC | LG | AOC |
| Size / Type | 34.00" / VA | 27.00" / IPS | 27.00" / IPS | 27.00" / IPS | 27.00" / IPS | 23.80" / IPS | 27.00" / IPS | 27.00" / VA | 31.50" / VA |
| Resolution | 3440 × 1440 | 2560 × 1440 | 2560 × 1440 | 1920 × 1080 | 2560 × 1440 | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 | 2560 × 1440 | 2560 × 1440 |
| Hz / Response | 60 Hz / 4.00 ms | 100 Hz / 4.00 ms | 170 Hz / No data ms | 165 Hz / 1.00 ms | 240 Hz / No data ms | 180 Hz / 1.00 ms | 200 Hz / 1.00 ms | 180 Hz / 1.00 ms | 180 Hz / 1.00 ms |
| Nits / Contrast | 350 nits / 3000:1 | 350 nits / 1500:1 | 300 nits / 1000:1 | 350 nits / 1000:1 | 250 nits / 1000:1 | 300 nits / 1000:1 | 300 nits / 1000:1 | 300 nits / 3000:1 | 300 nits / 3500:1 |
| Color / Coverage | 8-bit / sRGB: 99.00% | 8-bit / sRGB: 99.00% | 8-bit / sRGB: 108.00% | 8-bit / DCI-P3: 90.00% | 8-bit / DCI-P3: 95.00% | 8-bit / sRGB: 99.00% | 8-bit / DCI-P3: 91.00% | 8-bit / sRGB: 99.00% | 8-bit / DCI-P3: 92.40% |
| Pixel Density | 110 PPI | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | 81 PPI | 109 PPI | 92 PPI | 81 PPI | 108 PPI | 93 PPI |
| Curvature | 1500R | Flat | Flat | Flat | Flat | Flat | Flat | 1000R | 1500R |
| Backlight | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED |
| Coating | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) |
| Speakers | ❌ | 2 x 5 W (watts) | ❌ | 2 x 3 W (watts) | 2 x 2 W (watts) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| HDR | No data | No data | No data | No data | HDR10 | No data | No data | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Local Dimming | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Power | No data | Typical: 21.40W , Max: 57.00W | Typical: 33.00W | Typical: 21.00W , Max: 46.00W | No data | Typical: 16.60W , Max: 24.00W | Typical: 23.00W | Typical: 19.00W | Typical: 35.00W |
| Panel Brand | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data |
Monitor Specifications Table
| Brand | Monitor (Desc) | Size | Resolution | Panel Type | Bright. | Contrast | Depth | Hz | Resp. | Curvature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo | 34.00" | 3440 × 1440 | VA | 350 nits | 3000 : 1 | 8-bit | 60 Hz | 4.00 ms | 1500 mm | |
| Dell | 27.00" | 2560 × 1440 | IPS | 350 nits | 1500 : 1 | 8-bit | 100 Hz | 4.00 ms | Flat | |
| GIGABYTE | 27.00" | 2560 × 1440 | IPS | 300 nits | 1000 : 1 | 8-bit | 170 Hz | None ms | Flat | |
| Lenovo | 27.00" | 1920 × 1080 | IPS | 350 nits | 1000 : 1 | 8-bit | 165 Hz | 1.00 ms | Flat | |
| Acer | 27.00" | 2560 × 1440 | IPS | 250 nits | 1000 : 1 | 8-bit | 240 Hz | None ms | Flat | |
| Lenovo | 23.80" | 1920 × 1080 | IPS | 300 nits | 1000 : 1 | 8-bit | 180 Hz | 1.00 ms | Flat | |
| AOC | 27.00" | 1920 × 1080 | IPS | 300 nits | 1000 : 1 | 8-bit | 200 Hz | 1.00 ms | Flat | |
| LG | 27.00" | 2560 × 1440 | VA | 300 nits | 3000 : 1 | 8-bit | 180 Hz | 1.00 ms | 1000 mm | |
| AOC | 31.50" | 2560 × 1440 | VA | 300 nits | 3500 : 1 | 8-bit | 180 Hz | 1.00 ms | 1500 mm |
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