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LG 27GL650F-B Monitor Review

Tested using Methodology v1.2
Review updated May 01, 2020 at 10:01 am
Latest change: Writing modified Feb 02, 2023 at 08:48 am
LG 27GL650F-B Picture
7.2
Mixed Usage
7.4
Office
7.6
Gaming
7.0
Media Consumption
7.3
Media Creation
6.0
HDR

The LG UltraGear 27GL650F-B is a good 1080p, 144Hz IPS monitor with great gaming performance. It has an excellent response time resulting in clear motion, a black frame insertion feature to reduce motion blur, a low input lag, and a fast refresh rate. It delivers decent overall picture quality, with wide viewing angles, excellent gray uniformity, and great accuracy out of the box. Unfortunately, like most IPS monitors it doesn't look as good in a dark room, as it has a low contrast ratio and poor black uniformity. This monitor supports HDR, but this doesn't add much, as it can't get very bright in HDR and can't display a wide color gamut.

Our Verdict

7.2 Mixed Usage

The LG 27GL650F-B is good for most uses. It's a great gaming monitor thanks to its excellent response time, incredibly low input lag, and high refresh rate. Its large screen size is good for productivity, but the 1080p resolution might be too low for some to watch videos. Unfortunately, although it supports HDR, it can't display a wide color gamut. However, it has wide viewing angles if you want to share your screen with others.

Pros
  • Excellent response time.
  • Great peak brightness.
  • Great color accuracy out of the box.
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio and bad black uniformity.
  • Can't display wide color gamut for HDR.
7.4 Office

Good monitor for office use. The LG 27GL650F-B has wide viewing angles, great peak brightness, and decent reflection handling. The low native resolution might bother some people though, and it doesn't have a built-in USB hub. Luckily, it has great out-of-box color accuracy, so it doesn't need to be calibrated.

Pros
  • Excellent response time.
  • Great peak brightness.
  • Great color accuracy out of the box.
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio and bad black uniformity.
  • Can't display wide color gamut for HDR.
7.6 Gaming

The LG 27GL650F is a great monitor for gaming. It has an excellent response time, incredibly low input lag, and an excellent refresh rate with support for FreeSync variable refresh rate technology. Unfortunately, the low native resolution isn't ideal for some games, and it doesn't look as good in a dark room, as it has a low contrast ratio and poor black uniformity.

Pros
  • Excellent response time.
  • Great peak brightness.
  • Great color accuracy out of the box.
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio and bad black uniformity.
  • Can't display wide color gamut for HDR.
7.0 Media Consumption

The LG 27GL650F-B is a good monitor for multimedia. It has excellent low input lag, wide viewing angles, and excellent gray uniformity. Unfortunately, it isn't great for watching movies in a dark room, and the low resolution isn't ideal if you want to watch higher quality videos.

Pros
  • Excellent response time.
  • Great peak brightness.
  • Great color accuracy out of the box.
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio and bad black uniformity.
  • Can't display wide color gamut for HDR.
7.3 Media Creation

Good monitor for media creation. The LG 27GL650F-B has great viewing angles, a fast response time, and excellent low input lag. It has an excellent SDR color gamut, but the Adobe RGB coverage might be too low for professional photo editing.

Pros
  • Excellent response time.
  • Great peak brightness.
  • Great color accuracy out of the box.
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio and bad black uniformity.
  • Can't display wide color gamut for HDR.
6.0 HDR

The LG 27GL650F-B is mediocre for HDR. It doesn't display all the necessary colors for HDR, and it doesn't get bright either. Also, blacks look gray in the dark, and it lacks a local dimming feature to further improve the contrast.

Pros
  • Excellent response time.
  • Great peak brightness.
  • Great color accuracy out of the box.
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio and bad black uniformity.
  • Can't display wide color gamut for HDR.
  • 7.2 Mixed Usage
  • 7.4 Office
  • 7.6 Gaming
  • 7.0 Media Consumption
  • 7.3 Media Creation
  • 6.0 HDR
  1. Updated Feb 02, 2023: Added text in the macOS Compatibility and Console Compatibility boxes and clarified text throughout as part of Test Bench 1.2.
  2. Updated Feb 01, 2023: Updated to Test Bench 1.2, resulting in changes to the results and scores with the Response Time and Input Lag. Added tests for Console Compatibility and macOS compatibility and made minor changes to other tests, which you can see in our Changelog.
  3. Updated Jan 20, 2021: For consistency, we've changed the swivel adjustment from N/A to 'No'. The score remains unchanged.
  4. Updated Feb 17, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
  5. Updated Sep 19, 2019: Review published.
  6. Updated Sep 17, 2019: Our testers have started testing this product.
  7. Updated Sep 17, 2019: Early access published.
  8. Updated Sep 15, 2019: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  9. Updated Aug 18, 2019: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We tested the 27 inch LG UltraGear 27GL650F-B, which is the only size available. There are other models in LG's UltraGear lineup, some of which are listed in the table below.

If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their 27GL650F-B doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review. Note that some tests such as the gray uniformity may vary between individual units.

Model Size Resolution Refresh Rate Notes
32GK650F-B 32" 1440p 144Hz FreeSync
32GK650G-B 32" 1440p 144Hz G-SYNC
27GK750F-B 27" 1080p 240Hz FreeSync
27GL650F-B 27" 1080p 144Hz FreeSync, NVIDIA certified
27GL850-B 27" 1440p 144Hz FreeSync, NVIDIA certified
32GK850F-B 32" 1440p 144Hz FreeSync
32GK850G-B 32" 1440p 144Hz G-SYNC
34GK950F-B 34" 3440x1440 144Hz FreeSync
34GK950G-B 34" 3440x1440 120Hz G-SYNC

The LG 27GL650F-B we reviewed was manufactured in June 2019.

Compared To Other Monitors

The LG 27GL650F-B is a great budget gaming monitor. See also our reviews for the best gaming monitors, the best monitors under $200, and the best gaming monitor sizes.

LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B

The LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B is slightly better than the 27GL650F-B. The 27GL850-B has a faster response time, resulting in clearer motion with less blur. The 27GL850 also has a better native resolution, so you can see more fine details in your favorite games, and it has an optional USB hub.

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q1A

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q1A and the LG 27GL650F-B are both 1080p gaming monitors. The ASUS delivers a better gaming experience because it has a slightly higher refresh rate of 165Hz and much faster response times. However, the LG's bigger screen makes it more ideal for productivity because it gives more space for multitasking. The LG also has wider viewing angles, better ergonomics, and gets a lot brighter to fight glare.

LG 27GN650-B

The LG 27GN650-B is the newer version of the LG 27GL650F-B with identical features. The differences are that the 27GN650-B has response times and can display a wide color gamut, but the 27GL650F-B gets brighter in SDR and HDR.

LG 32GN600-B

The LG 27GL650F-B and the LG 32GN600-B use different panel technologies, each with strengths and weaknesses. The 32GN600-B has a VA panel, with much better contrast and better black uniformity, so it's a better choice for a dark room. The 27GL650F-B has an IPS panel, with better viewing angles, and it also has much better ergonomics and a smaller, lower-resolution screen.

ASUS TUF VG27VQ

The LG 27GL650F-B is much better than the ASUS TUF VG27VQ. Although both have 27 inch 1080p screens, the LG has much better viewing angles for when you need to share your screen, it can get brighter, and it supports HDR content. However, gamers might prefer the higher refresh rate on the ASUS, and it has a better contrast ratio too, but the response time is much better on the LG, resulting in clearer motion handling.

Dell S2719DGF

The LG 27GL650F-B is much better than the Dell S2719DGF for most uses, but the Dell is a bit better for gaming. The LG supports HDR, has better viewing angles, and an optional black frame insertion feature. The Dell has better ergonomics and a faster response time, and a higher native resolution.

ASUS VG279Q

The ASUS VG279Q is slightly better than the LG 27GL650F-B. The ASUS has much better ergonomics, with a 180° swivel range and a wider tilt range, so it's easier to place it in an ideal viewing position. Unlike the 27GL650F-B, the ASUS VG279Q doesn't support HDR, but this doesn't add much to the LG anyway.

MSI Optix G272

The LG 27GL650F-B is much better than the MSI Optix G272 for most users. The LG has better ergonomics, as the stand has a good height adjustment range, and it can rotate to portrait orientation. The LG supports HDR, and it has better viewing angles. On the other hand, the MSI has a faster response time and much better reflection handling.

Acer Nitro VG271 Pbmiipx

The LG 27GL650F-B is a bit better than the Acer Nitro VG271 Pbmiipx. Although they deliver similar performance overall, the LG has much better ergonomics, and it's officially certfied by NVIDIA as G-SYNC compatible, so FreeSync works automatically when connected to a recent NVIDIA graphics card.

Acer Nitro VG271UP Pbmiipx

The LG 27GL650F-B is a bit better than the Acer Nitro VG271UP Pbmiipx. The LG has better ergonomics, and the unit we tested has better black uniformity. The Acer VG271UP has a higher native resolution though, so you can see more details in your favorite games.

Pixio PX7 Prime

The Pixio PX7 Prime is slightly better than the LG 27GL650F-B. The Pixio has a faster refresh rate and a higher resolution display, as well as slightly better ergonomics. The LG has an optional black frame insertion feature, resulting in slightly clearer motion if you don't mind flicker.

MSI Optix G27C4

The LG 27GL650F-B is much better than the MSI Optix G27C4. Although the 27GL650F-B doesn't have as high a refresh rate as the G27C4, its IPS panel has much better viewing angles, significantly better peak brightness, and better color accuracy. The 27GL650F-B also supports HDR and has better ergonomics, but its contrast ratio is much worse than the G27C4, and it has a slightly higher input lag.

Gigabyte G32QC

The LG 27GL650F-B is a bit better than the Gigabyte G32QC for most uses. The LG has a higher SDR peak brightness, wider viewing angles, and a faster response time. The Gigabyte, on the other hand, has a higher contrast ratio that makes it better for dark rooms, a slightly higher refresh rate, and a bigger screen with a 1440p resolution.

MSI Optix MAG273R

The LG 27GL650F-B and the MSI Optix MAG273R are very similar overall. The LG has slightly better ergonomics and better horizontal viewing angles, and it has much better accuracy out of the box. The MSI that we tested has better black uniformity, but this varies between units, so it might not be an actual difference.

MSI Optix G27C5

The LG 27GL650F-B is much better than the MSI Optix G27C5, but they have different panel types. The LG has an IPS panel, providing wide viewing angles. It also gets much brighter, supports HDR, has a much quicker response time, and better ergonomics. However, the MSI has a VA panel with a much better contrast ratio, higher refresh rate, and lower input lag.

LG 32GN50T-B

Overall, the LG 27GL650F-B is much better than the LG 32GN50T-B. The 27GL650F-B has better ergonomics, wider viewing angles, and faster response time. It also delivers sharper images and text due to its higher pixel density. However, the 32GN50T-B has a VA panel that can produce deep blacks, making it a better choice for dark rooms.

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Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
Design
Style
Curved
No
Curve Radius
Not Curved

The LG 27GL650F-B shares the same style as most other LG gaming monitors. It's mainly black with some red on the stand and the back. There's a red circle on the back, but it's not illuminated like the LG 32GK850G.

7.0
Design
Build Quality

Decent build quality, like most other UltraGear monitors. It's made out of plastic, but there are no build quality issues.

7.1
Design
Ergonomics
Height Adjustment
4.3" (11.0 cm)
Tilt Range
-15° to 5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
Yes, Clockwise
Swivel Range
No swivel
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100

It has decent ergonomics. It can rotate to portrait orientation, but only on one side. It's the same as the higher-end LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B.

There's a quick release on the back, but only basic cable management through a clip.

Design
Stand
Base Width
18.7" (47.5 cm)
Base Depth
9.2" (23.4 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
6.7" (17.0 cm)
Weight (With Display)
13.4 lbs (6.1 kg)

The stand is nearly identical to the other UltraGear monitors. It supports the monitor well but doesn't completely stop it from wobbling.

Design
Display
Size
27"
Housing Width
24.3" (61.6 cm)
Housing Height
14.4" (36.6 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
1.9" (4.8 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
9.3 lbs (4.2 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.4" (1.0 cm)
Design
Controls

This monitor has the same joystick controls found on most recent LG monitors.

Design
In The Box
Power Supply
External Brick

  • Manual
  • Driver/manual CD
  • HDMI cable
  • Power adapter and cable

Picture Quality
6.3
Picture Quality
Contrast
Native Contrast
1,165 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
N/A

Like all IPS monitors, the LG 27GL650F-B has a mediocre contrast ratio. This results in grayish blacks, which is especially noticeable in dark scenes in a dark room. It has much better contrast than the LG 27GL850. If you want a monitor with a better contrast ratio, check out the Gigabyte G27QC.

0
Picture Quality
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
No
Backlight
Edge

This monitor doesn't have a local dimming feature. The above video is provided for reference only.

8.2
Picture Quality
SDR Brightness
Real Scene
391 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
424 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
426 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
428 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
429 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
429 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
422 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
425 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
427 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
428 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
429 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.001
Minimum Brightness
68 cd/m²

The LG 27GL650F has great peak brightness and should be able to combat glare in most rooms.

6.8
Picture Quality
HDR Brightness
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
No Certification
Real Scene
410 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
457 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
458 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
460 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
460 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
473 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
456 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
458 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
458 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
460 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
460 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.001

It has okay HDR peak brightness with the 'Vivid' Picture Mode, but small highlights don't stand out as much as they should. The EOTF follows the target well until it reaches its peak brightness. As there's a slow roll-off at the peak brightness, it preserves details well in bright scenes.

8.6
Picture Quality
Horizontal Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Left
46°
Color Washout From Right
48°
Color Shift From Left
57°
Color Shift From Right
58°
Brightness Loss From Left
47°
Brightness Loss From Right
49°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
Gamma Shift From Left
62°
Gamma Shift From Right
62°

Like most IPS monitors, the image remains accurate when viewed from the side. This is great for co-op gaming or sharing your screen with a nearby colleague.

7.0
Picture Quality
Vertical Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Below
32°
Color Washout From Above
33°
Color Shift From Below
37°
Color Shift From Above
44°
Brightness Loss From Below
36°
Brightness Loss From Above
38°
Black Level Raise From Below
60°
Black Level Raise From Above
70°
Gamma Shift From Below
32°
Gamma Shift From Above
34°

Like most IPS monitors, the image remains accurate when viewed from above or below. This is great if you plan on mounting the monitor above eye-level.

8.1
Picture Quality
Gray Uniformity
50% Std. Dev.
3.143%
50% DSE
0.138%

Excellent gray uniformity on the LG 27GL650F-B, nearly identical to the LG 27GL850. The sides of the screen are slightly darker, but this shouldn't be noticeable with regular content.

4.8
Picture Quality
Black Uniformity
Native Std. Dev.
2.793%
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A

Poor black uniformity. There's visible clouding throughout and backlight bleed in the corners, but this could vary from unit to unit.

7.0
Picture Quality
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
Picture Mode
Gamer 1
sRGB Gamut Area xy
111.1%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
3.97
Color Temperature (Avg.)
7,350 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.19
Color dE (Avg.)
3.77
Contrast Setting
70
RGB Settings
50-50-50
Gamma Setting
Mode 2
Brightness Setting
100
Measured Brightness
461 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No

The accuracy before calibration is decent. It doesn't have an sRGB mode to lock the colors to the sRGB color space, so some colors are oversaturated and inaccurate. The color temperature is also on the cold side, giving the image a blue tint, and the white balance is a bit off. Gamma is okay, but it seems to follow a 2.2 target instead of sRGB, so some scenes are too bright or too dark.

9.6
Picture Quality
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
Picture Mode
Gamer 1
sRGB Gamut Area xy
100.7%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.79
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,564 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.18
Color dE (Avg.)
0.64
Contrast Setting
70
RGB Settings
50-42-38
Gamma Setting
Mode 2
Brightness Setting
7
Measured Brightness
98 cd/m²
ICC Profile
Download

After calibration, the LG UltraGear 27GL650 has outstanding accuracy. Gamma follows the target curve almost perfectly, and any remaining inaccuracies aren't noticeable.

9.2
Picture Quality
SDR Color Gamut
sRGB Coverage xy
99.4%
sRGB Picture Mode
Gamer 1
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
75.4%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Gamer 1

The LG 27GL650F-B has an excellent SDR color gamut. It has good coverage of the wider Adobe RGB color space, but it might not be enough for professional photo editing.

9.5
Picture Quality
SDR Color Volume
sRGB In ICtCp
98.4%
sRGB Picture Mode
Gamer 1
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
83.5%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Gamer 1

Excellent SDR color volume. It can't display dark saturated colors very well, and blues aren't as bright as other colors, but this is pretty common for LED displays.

6.6
Picture Quality
HDR Color Gamut
Wide Color Gamut
No
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
81.0%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Gamer 1
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
57.1%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Gamer 1

Decent HDR color gamut. Unlike the LG 27GL850, it can't display a wide color gamut, which is disappointing.

6.8
Picture Quality
HDR Color Volume
DCI-P3 In ICtCp
69.8%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Gamer 1
Rec. 2020 In ICtCp
50.6%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Gamer 1

Mediocre HDR color volume. It's limited by the color gamut, and it can't display bright blues or dark colors very well.

7.4
Picture Quality
Reflections
Screen Finish
Matte
Total Reflections
5.2%
Indirect Reflections
2.7%
Calculated Direct Reflections
2.6%

The LG 27GL650F-B has okay reflection handling. It handles moderate amounts of light well but struggles with direct light. The LG 27GL850 has a bit better reflection handling.

7.0
Picture Quality
Text Clarity
Pixel Type
IPS
Subpixel Layout
RGB

Decent text clarity. The diagonal lines on the letters R and N are clearer when enabling ClearType (top photo).

8.9
Picture Quality
Gradient
Color Depth
10 Bit

Excellent gradient handling. Some banding is visible in darker shades, but this shouldn't be very noticeable with most content.

Motion
8.3
Motion
Refresh Rate
Native Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
144 Hz
Motion
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
FreeSync
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
VRR Maximum
144 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes

This monitor's VRR support works over its entire rate with both NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards, but its G-SYNC compatibility only works with a DisplayPort connection.

7.0
Motion
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Faster
Rise / Fall Time
4.9 ms
Total Response Time
13.9 ms
Overshoot Error
7.2%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
7.7 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
25.3 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
36.4%

Overdrive SettingResponse Time ChartResponse Time TablesMotion Blur Photo
OffChartTablePhoto
NormalChartTablePhoto
FastChartTablePhoto
FasterChartTablePhoto

The LG 27GL650F-B has a decent response time at its max refresh rate. Motion looks smooth for the most part, but there's more blur compared to other monitors. The recommended overdrive setting is 'Faster' because it has the fastest total response time but introduces some overshoot.

6.6
Motion
Response Time @ 120Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Faster
Rise / Fall Time
4.7 ms
Total Response Time
16.1 ms
Overshoot Error
12.6%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
6.4 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
26.5 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
47.9%

Overdrive SettingResponse Time ChartResponse Time TablesMotion Blur Photo
OffChartTablePhoto
NormalChartTablePhoto
FastChartTablePhoto
FasterChartTablePhoto

The response time at 120Hz is alright. It has more overshoot than at its max refresh rate when using the 'Faster' overdrive setting. If this bothers you, you can also set it to 'Fast', but that has a slower total response time.

6.5
Motion
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Normal
Rise / Fall Time
7.7 ms
Total Response Time
15.9 ms
Overshoot Error
2.0%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
10.6 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
25.0 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
9.8%

Overdrive SettingResponse Time ChartResponse Time TablesMotion Blur Photo
OffChartTablePhoto
NormalChartTablePhoto
FastChartTablePhoto
FasterChartTablePhoto

The LG 27GL650F-B has an okay response time at 60Hz. Unlike at 144Hz and 120Hz, the best overdrive setting is 'Normal', so you might have to change your setting while gaming. This setting has the least amount of motion blur and minimal overshoot in most transitions.

Motion
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Yes
Maximum Frequency
144 Hz
Minimum Frequency
120 Hz
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
190 cd/m²
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
190 cd/m²
Pulse Width Control
No
Pulse Phase Control
No
Pulse Amplitude Control
Yes
VRR At The Same Time
No

The LG 27GL650F-B has a backlight strobing to reduce persistence blur. It only works with a 144Hz or a 120Hz flicker, and the photo above is at 144Hz. You can see what it looks like with a 120Hz flicker here.

10
Motion
Image Flicker
Flicker-Free
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz

The backlight is completely flicker-free, which helps reduce eye strain.

Inputs
8.7
Inputs
Input Lag
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
4.7 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
5.3 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
13.6 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
8.4 ms

It has excellent low input lag. Its input lag at 60Hz is low, but not as low as some other monitors, such as the ASUS TUF VG27AQ or the MSI Optix G27C4.

6.5
Inputs
Resolution And Size
Native Resolution
1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Megapixels
2.1 MP
Pixel Density
82 PPI
Measured Screen Diagonal
27.0"
Screen Area
310 in²

The relatively low native resolution of this monitor might bother some people. If you want a sharper, more detailed image, the 1440p LG 27GL850 is a better choice.

7.0
Inputs
PS5 Compatibility
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
No
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
No

The LG 27GL650F-B works well with the PS5, but as expected for a monitor that doesn't have HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, it doesn't support 4k @ 120Hz or VRR. However, it downscales a 4k @ 60Hz signal, which results in a sharper image than a native 1080p signal.

8.3
Inputs
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
Yes

The compatibility with the Xbox Series X is great. It supports 1440p @ 60Hz if you use the HDMI Override, but that disables VRR.

Inputs
Inputs Photos
Inputs
Video And Audio Ports
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.4)
Mini DisplayPort
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
DVI
No
VGA
No
Daisy Chaining
No
3.5mm Audio Out
1
HDR10
Yes
3.5mm Audio In
No
3.5mm Microphone In
No
Inputs
USB
USB-A Ports
0
USB-A Rated Speed
No USB-A Ports
USB-B Upstream Port
No
USB-C Ports
0
USB-C Upstream
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Rated Speed
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Power Delivery
No USB-C Ports
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
No USB-C Ports
Thunderbolt
No
Inputs
macOS Compatibility

The LG 27GL650F-B works well with recent MacBooks. There aren't any obvious issues like flicker in the desktop or games. Windows return to their original position when waking up the monitor from sleep, but not when you close the lid, which is a common problem when using a DisplayPort to USB-C adapter.

Features
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
No
RGB Illumination
No
Multiple Input Display
No
KVM Switch
No

The LG 27GL650F-B has very few additional features. It can add virtual crosshairs to any game, and there's a 'Black Stabilizer' feature that adjusts the gamma in dark games to make it easier to spot other players in the shadows.

Features
On-Screen Display (OSD)