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- Design
- Picture Quality
- Motion
- Inputs
- Features
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Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD vs LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD
LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B
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Max Refresh Rate144 Hz
Size27"
Pixel TypeIPS
Native Resolution2560 x 1440
Variable Refresh RateFreeSync
Max Refresh Rate144 Hz
Size27"
Pixel TypeIPS
Native Resolution2560 x 1440
Variable Refresh RateYes
Variants
- AORUS AD27QD (27")
- 27GL850-B (27")
- 27GL83A-B (27")
Our Verdict
Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD
LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B
The Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD and the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B are very similar overall. For gaming, the LG has slightly better motion handling, and is the better choice if you are sensitive to motion blur or overshoot artifacts. The AD27QD is more feature-packed, including better ergonomics, an optional black frame insertion feature, and countless additional gaming features.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.9
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Curve Radius
Not Curved
Not Curved
Size
27"
27"
Weight (without stand)
11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
9.0 lbs (4.1 kg)
Weight (with stand)
17.6 lbs (8.0 kg)
13.2 lbs (6.0 kg)
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Build Quality
8.0
7.0
Build Quality Picture
Ergonomics
7.6
7.4
Ergonomics Picture
Back Picture
Height Adjustment
5.1" (13.0 cm)
4.1" (10.5 cm)
Min Height To Top Of Panel
17.9" (45.5 cm)
Tilt Range
-20° to 5°
-15° to 5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
Yes, Clockwise
Yes, Clockwise
Swivel Range
-20° to 20°
No swivel
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Stand
Stand Picture
Thickness Picture
Base Width
17.8" (45.2 cm)
18.9" (48.0 cm)
Base Depth
9.3" (23.6 cm)
9.4" (23.9 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
8.4" (21.3 cm)
6.5" (16.5 cm)
Weight (With Display)
17.6 lbs (8.0 kg)
13.2 lbs (6.0 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
27"
27"
Housing Width
24.2" (61.4 cm)
Housing Height
14.4" (36.5 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.2" (5.6 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
9.0 lbs (4.1 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.3" (0.8 cm)
0.4" (1.0 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Power Supply
Internal
External Brick
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.3" (0.8 cm)
0.4" (1.0 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Thickness (with stand)
8.4" (21.3 cm)
6.5" (16.5 cm)
Thickness (without stand)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.2" (5.6 cm)
Picture Quality
Contrast
6.1
5.5
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
1,063 : 1
735 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
N/A
N/A
Local Dimming
0.0
0.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
Edge
Edge
SDR Brightness
8.1
7.8
Real Scene
369 cd/m²
315 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
397 cd/m²
346 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
397 cd/m²
346 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
397 cd/m²
346 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
397 cd/m²
347 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
397 cd/m²
347 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
396 cd/m²
346 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
397 cd/m²
346 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
397 cd/m²
346 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
397 cd/m²
346 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
397 cd/m²
347 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
0.000
Minimum Brightness
50 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
6.9
6.6
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
No Certification
Real Scene
432 cd/m²
363 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
419 cd/m²
394 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
420 cd/m²
395 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
420 cd/m²
396 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
420 cd/m²
396 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
420 cd/m²
396 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
418 cd/m²
376 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
419 cd/m²
379 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
419 cd/m²
371 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
419 cd/m²
380 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
419 cd/m²
395 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
0.010
Horizontal Viewing Angle
8.3
8.4
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
48°
45°
Color Washout From Right
49°
45°
Horizontal Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
60°
51°
Color Shift From Right
60°
51°
Horizontal Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
47°
48°
Brightness Loss From Right
49°
50°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
70°
Gamma Shift From Left
47°
58°
Gamma Shift From Right
46°
55°
Vertical Viewing Angle
6.8
6.8
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
30°
32°
Color Washout From Above
29°
33°
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
38°
33°
Color Shift From Above
41°
39°
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
33°
37°
Brightness Loss From Above
34°
39°
Black Level Raise From Below
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Above
70°
41°
Gamma Shift From Below
29°
31°
Gamma Shift From Above
29°
31°
Gray Uniformity
8.5
7.8
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
3.619%
3.120%
50% DSE
0.110%
0.156%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.534%
5% DSE
0.060%
Black Uniformity
2.7
4.8
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
4.231%
2.831%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
8.6
7.3
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
Standard
sRGB
sRGB Gamut Area xy
100.4%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
2.20
6.96
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,199 K
7,860 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.11
2.13
Color dE (Avg.)
1.61
4.15
Contrast Setting
50
N/A
RGB Settings
100-100-100
Default
Gamma Setting
Off
Default
Brightness Setting
80
40
Measured Brightness
373 cd/m²
182 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.6
9.5
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Standard
Gamer 1
sRGB Gamut Area xy
102.7%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.71
0.66
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,497 K
6,473 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.19
2.18
Color dE (Avg.)
0.57
0.56
Contrast Setting
49
68
RGB Settings
92-93-100
49-46-40
Gamma Setting
Off
Mode 2
Brightness Setting
12
18
Measured Brightness
100 cd/m²
102 cd/m²
ICC Profile
SDR Color Gamut
9.2
9.5
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
sRGB Coverage xy
98.9%
99.6%
sRGB Picture Mode
Standard
Gamer 1
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
84.2%
88.2%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Standard
Gamer 1
HDR Color Gamut
6.8
8.8
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
95.2%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Standard
Standard
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
66.4%
70.5%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Standard
Standard
DCI P3 xy
70.4%
HDR Color Volume
6.7
7.1
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
71.6%
57.7%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Standard
Standard
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
61.2%
27.6%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Standard
Standard
Text Clarity
7.0
7.0
ClearType On
ClearType Off
Pixel Type
IPS
IPS
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
RGB
RGB
Reflections
7.3
7.7
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Matte
Matte
Total Reflections
5.5%
4.8%
Indirect Reflections
2.8%
2.7%
Calculated Direct Reflections
2.7%
2.1%
Gradient
9.7
9.7
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
SDR Color Volume
9.4
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
sRGB In ICtCp
97.5%
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
89.6%
sRGB Picture Mode
Standard
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Standard
Image Retention
10
Image Retention Picture
IR After 0 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 2 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 4 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 6 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 8 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 10 Min Recovery
0.00%
Color Bleed
7.5
Color Bleed Horizontal
Pixel Row Error
0.000%
Color Bleed Vertical
Pixel Column Error
0.502%
Motion
Refresh Rate
7.4
Native Refresh Rate
144 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
144 Hz
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
75 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Variable Refresh Rate
FreeSync
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
VRR Maximum
144 Hz
144 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
Native
144 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
144 Hz
144 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
VRR Motion Performance
7.5
Pursuit Photo VRR
OD Mode CAD Comparison
Recommended VRR OD Setting
Fast
Variable Overdrive Advertised
No
Avg. CAD
189
Best CAD
182
Worst CAD
205
Refresh Rate Compliance
7.3
Fast GTG Sequence
VRR Compliance
Compliance @ Max Hz
53%
Compliance @ 120 FPS
58%
Compliance @ 60 FPS
76%
CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
7.4
Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh
CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh
OD Transition Max Refresh Rate
OD fast
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Fast
Avg. CAD
182
Best 10% CAD
104
Worst 10% CAD
300
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
First Response Time
6.6 ms
7.1 ms
Total Response Time
13.0 ms
7.1 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Balance
Fast
RGB Overshoot
0.0%
0 RGB
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
0.0%
1 RGB
Worst 10% First Response Time
8.6 ms
13.0 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
16.1 ms
13.0 ms
Heatmap First Response
Heatmap Total Response
Heatmap RGB Overshoot
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
CAD @ 120Hz
7.4
Pursuit Photo 120Hz
CAD Heatmap 120Hz
OD Transition 120Hz
OD fast
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Fast
Avg. CAD
183
Best 10% CAD
103
Worst 10% CAD
301
Response Time @ 120Hz
Worst 10% First Response Time
13.0 ms
RGB Overshoot
1 RGB
Total Response Time
7.4 ms
First Response Time
6.8 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Fast
Worst 10% Total Response Time
13.1 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
8 RGB
120Hz First Response Heatmap
120Hz Total Response Heatmap
120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot
CAD @ 60Hz
7.1
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
CAD Heatmap 60Hz
OD Transition 60Hz
OD fast
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Fast
Avg. CAD
208
Best 10% CAD
115
Worst 10% CAD
331
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Balance
Fast
First Response Time
6.2 ms
6.5 ms
Total Response Time
16.3 ms
13.7 ms
RGB Overshoot
3.3%
5 RGB
Worst 10% Total Response Time
16.1 ms
21.8 ms
Worst 10% First Response Time
7.3 ms
10.8 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
3.1%
16 RGB
60Hz First Response Heatmap
60Hz Total Response Heatmap
60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing Picture
Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Yes
No BFI
Maximum Frequency
144 Hz
N/A
Minimum Frequency
120 Hz
N/A
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
Pulse Width Control
No BFI
Pulse Phase Control
No BFI
Pulse Amplitude Control
No BFI
VRR At The Same Time
No BFI
VRR Flicker
8.5
VRR Flicker Video
VRR Flicker Graph
Dark Gray Flicker
0.9 RGB
Middle Gray Flicker
1.7 RGB
Light Gray Flicker
1.5 RGB
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
Yes
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Response Time @ 60Hz
7.9
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Best Overdrive Setting
Balance
Fast
Rise / Fall Time
6.2 ms
6.5 ms
Total Response Time
16.3 ms
13.7 ms
Overshoot Error
3.3%
5 RGB
Dark Rise / Fall Time
7.3 ms
10.8 ms
Dark Total Response Time
16.1 ms
21.8 ms
Dark Overshoot Error
3.1%
16 RGB
Inputs
Input Lag
9.5
8.7
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
4.1 ms
4.3 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
5.1 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
8.7 ms
14.0 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
4.9 ms
Variable Refresh Rate @ 60Hz
9.5 ms
10 Bit HDR
5.6 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
4.8 ms
N/A
Resolution
8.3
7.5
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
2560 x 1440
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Megapixels
3.7 MP
3.7 MP
Pixel Density
109 PPI
109 PPI
Screen Diagonal
27.0"
Screen Area
310 in²
PS5 Compatibility
3.9
PS5 Compatibility Photo
PS5 Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
6.6
XSX Compatibility Photo
XSX Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Inputs Photos
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
Video And Audio Ports
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.2)
1 (DP 1.4)
DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth
No DisplayPort 2.1
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 2.0)
2 (HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth
No HDMI 2.1
DVI
No
No
VGA
No
No
Daisy Chaining
No
3.5mm Audio Out
1
1
HDR10
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Audio In
No
3.5mm Microphone In
1
No
DisplayPort Out
No
USB
2 (USB 3.0)
2
USB C
No
0
Digital Optical Audio Out
No
Analog Audio Out RCA
No
Power Supply
Internal
External Brick
USB
USB-A Ports
2 (USB 3.0)
2
USB-A Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-B Upstream Port
Yes
USB-C Ports
No
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
macOS Compatibility
macOS Screenshot
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
No
No
RGB Illumination
Presets
No
Multiple Input Display
PIP + PBP
No
KVM Switch
No
HDR10
Yes
Yes
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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