Tuesday, May 2nd 2023
LG Quietly Launches the UltraGear 27GR75Q-B QHD Gaming Monitor
LG has launched what appears to be something of a budget model in its UltraGear range of gaming monitors in the shape of the UltraGear 27GR75Q-B. What we're looking at is a 2560 x 1440 resolution display with a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz, which not so long ago would've made this a premium product in the 1440p monitor segment. However, taking a closer look at the specifications, it's pretty clear that this is more of a budget model, as it only supports HDR10 and has a typical brightness of 300 nits and a minimum brightness of a mere 240 nits. You still get an IPS panel at least, although we're not sure how LG can claim it has a 1 ms grey to grey response time, as that's not something commonly found in IPS displays.
Other gaming features include FreeSync Premium and G-Sync Compatible support and LG's various gaming features, such as black stabilizer, dynamic action sync and an OSD feature that allows you to add a crosshair. Connectivity consists of two HDMI ports which top out at 144 Hz and one DP 1.4 port that tops out at 165 Hz, as well as a 3.5 mm audio jack. The monitor is at least fairly power efficient with a maximum power draw of 48 W and a typical power consumption of 45 W. The stand supports tilt, height and pivot adjustment. We found the UltraGear 27GR75Q-B listed for sale in Hong Kong for around US$250, confirming that this is indeed a more budget friendly option from LG.
Sources:
LG Hong Kong, via Notebook Check
Other gaming features include FreeSync Premium and G-Sync Compatible support and LG's various gaming features, such as black stabilizer, dynamic action sync and an OSD feature that allows you to add a crosshair. Connectivity consists of two HDMI ports which top out at 144 Hz and one DP 1.4 port that tops out at 165 Hz, as well as a 3.5 mm audio jack. The monitor is at least fairly power efficient with a maximum power draw of 48 W and a typical power consumption of 45 W. The stand supports tilt, height and pivot adjustment. We found the UltraGear 27GR75Q-B listed for sale in Hong Kong for around US$250, confirming that this is indeed a more budget friendly option from LG.
4 Comments on LG Quietly Launches the UltraGear 27GR75Q-B QHD Gaming Monitor
Not great not terrible, as the gigabyte options have been out of stock for a while this could fill the gap pretty well. I think LG does good displays, just a pity their gamery aesthetics are in my opinion one of the most obnoxious out there (that and their fixation with horizontal IO and external power bricks, not my favorite but to each his own)
The horizontal I/O on the other hand, no f-ing way, it's just awful. Samsung seems to do it on many of their more consumer focused displays as well, while also using mini HDMI among other silly things.
I've had this happen to a TV and while I was able to fix it, a power brick with the same voltage and identical barrel connection would have been less of a headache.. Granted most TV's have internal PSU's.
Dell and BenQ are the only two I'm aware of still using internal PSU's for monitors..
Can't say with regards to current models.