LG UltraGear G8 27 inch DUAL MODE 27" Black 2025
Its dual-mode IPS Black panel switches between 4K at 240Hz and 1080p at 480Hz, backed by a 2000:1 contrast ratio and DisplayHDR 600 brightness for sharp, tear-free gaming via G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro. The 27-inch screen covers 99% DCI-P3 at 10-bit depth and includes DisplayPort 2.1 plus HDMI 2.1, while the fully adjustable stand and RGB lighting add practical and aesthetic flexibility. This monitor suits gamers who need a single display for both visually rich single-player titles and high-reflex competitive esports.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong feature (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong color (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong ergonomic (91th percentile) 91th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 450 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99% (CIE1976) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 3 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Weight | 9.4 kg / 20.7 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | LG UltraGear G8 27 inch DUAL MODE 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 57 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 34 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 7680 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | VA | OLED | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 120 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR10 | HDR10 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG UltraGear G8 27 inch DUAL MODE 27" | 95.7 | 64.1 | 88.4 | 95.8 | 28.3 | 90.6 | 87.7 | 98 | 78.7 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.5 | 74 | 75.7 | 72.6 | 95.9 | 90.6 | 97.9 | 93.2 | 86.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC Compare | 99.4 | 32.3 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 0 | 72.4 | 87.7 | 93.2 | 95.7 |
| MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare | 95.9 | 64.1 | 97.3 | 86.5 | 75.6 | 90.6 | 97.9 | 82.4 | 75.1 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 96.4 | 82.4 | 98.4 | 97.4 | 75.6 | 90.6 | 56.3 | 93.2 | 71.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 97.3 | 79.9 | 85.6 | 92 | 0 | 90.6 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offers From CA$691
Newegg.ca 1 offers From CA$1,457
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$1,052
Price History
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