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LG · IPS · 27"

27GR93U

3840×2160 · 144 Hz

Overall
86
Work
88
Play
82
Amazon
$400
$400
Not currently available Updated May 30, 2026
Overall86.2
Work87.9
Play82.2
Refresh87.0
Response73.0
Color95.0
Quality / price43.1

Written analysis

27GR93U at a glance

The 27GR93U is a 27" IPS monitor at 3840×2160 and 144 Hz. The backlight is listed as W-LED.

Best fit: productivity, document work, and color-sensitive desktop use where sharpness and office panel class matter.

Panel and image

Overall quality is 86.2, with 87.9 work and 82.2 play. Pixel density is listed at 163 PPI. Typical brightness is 400 nits with a peak of 500 nits. Contrast is listed as 1000:1. The coating is Anti-glare/Matte (3H). The listed pixel count sits in the high-resolution class used by the work and overall scores.

Color and HDR

Recorded gamut coverage is 95% DCI-P3. Color depth is listed as 10-bit FRC. The work score is a solid everyday office result rather than a specialist color-critical display.

Motion and sync

Refresh is listed at 144 Hz. Response time is listed as 3.40 ms. Input lag is listed as 4.50 ms. The play score covers mainstream gaming and media; competitive high-refresh use still depends on the GPU keeping up. Pair this resolution with the GPU table before assuming native high settings.

Ergonomics and connectivity

Stand and mount options are listed as Height · Pivot · Tilt · VESA (100x100mm). Recorded inputs include 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream), 2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out (4-pole (sound+mic); DTS HP:X).

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 86.2, a premium result for mixed work and play.

At the recorded Amazon price, quality / price is 43.1. This is a feature-first purchase; compare nearby screens if several extras would go unused.

Work / price is 44.0 and play / price is 28.8.

Display data

Full specifications

Panel, color, motion, connectivity, ergonomics, power, and value in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
LG
Monitor
27GR93U
Series
UltraGear
Launch price
Amazon price
$400
Amazon availability
Not currently available
Price updated
May 30, 2026
Launch date
Jan 1, 2023

Panel

Size
27"
Panel type
IPS
Resolution
3840×2160
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
163 PPI
Brightness
400 nits · peak 500 nits
Contrast
1000:1
Display area
88.30 in²
Backlight
W-LED
Coating
Anti-glare/Matte (3H)

Color & HDR

Color depth
10-bit FRC
Colors
1073741824
DCI-P3
95.00%
sRGB
Adobe RGB
NTSC
HDR
Local dimming
No

Motion

Refresh rate
144 Hz
Response time
3.40 ms
Input lag
4.50 ms
Adaptive sync

Connectivity

Inputs
1 x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream), 2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out (4-pole (sound+mic); DTS HP:X)
Speakers

Ergonomics

Height adjustment
Yes
Pivot
Yes
Swivel
No
Tilt
Yes
VESA mount
Yes · 100x100mm

Power & value

Typical power
50.00 W
Max power
55.00 W
Overall
86.2
Work
87.9
Play
82.2
Quality / price
43.1
Work / price
44.0
Play / price
28.8

Additional information

Alternate name
27" UltraGear 4K UHD (3840x2160)
Features
3-Side Virtually Borderless Design, Adaptive-Sync technology, AMD FreeSync Premium, Auto Input Switch, Black Stabilizer, Color Weakness, Crosshair, Dynamic Action Sync, Factory Calibrated, Flicker-free technology, FPS Counter, Game Mode, HDR Effect, Hexagon Lighting, HW Calibration, Low Blue Light, Motion Blur Reduction Technology, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, On-Screen Control, On-Screen Display, Reader Mode, Smart Energy Saving, True Color Pro
Accessories
DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB Type-A to Type-B cable
Amazon warranty
1 Year Parts & Labor
Amazon dimensions
{'width': 24.2, 'height': 22.7, 'length': 10.0, 'weight': 14.1}

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Amazon listing details

Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

4K UHD at Up To 144Hz from HDMI 2.1 - From the 27GR93U’s HDMI 2.1 connection, game at up to 4K UHD resolution with a ultra-smooth, 144Hz refresh rate on PC games and get up to a 120Hz refresh rate support on next gen gaming consoles.

IPS 1ms (GtG) - Re-imagine every scene with vivid, responsive IPS. At 27“, LG's UltraGear IPS Display features vibrant color, contrast, clarity and detail, while delivering ultra-fast 1ms (GtG) response rates.

NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible - Officially validated by NVIDIA as G-SYNC Compatible. That translates to faster, smoother gaming that's been tested to reduce screen tearing and stutter. Never miss a frame of the action as you clinch your victories.

AMD FreeSync Premium - AMD FreeSync Premium equips serious gamers with a fluid, virtually tear-free gaming experience. With at least 120hz refresh rate at minimum FHD resolution and low latency gameplay, you'll never miss a frame of the action as you play at peak performance.

UHD 4K Display - See the game as it was meant to be seen—with vivid picture on a large 27” IPS screen for an even bigger gaming experience.

HDR400 with up to DCI-P3 95 percent (Typ.) - This UltraGear display supports up to 95 percent (Typ.) of the DCI-P3 color gamut, expressing high-fidelity color paired with VESA DisplayHDR 400 delivering dynamic contrast, on the QHD display.