Friday, December 22nd 2017
LG Launches the LG 27GK750F-B Monitor: 27" TN, 1080p, 240 Hz, FreeSync
LG has added another monitor to its line-up: one that is aimed at buttery-smooth seekers. Everything about the choices in this panel speak to high refresh rates and low as possible response times. The 27GK750F-B is a 27", 16:9 ratio monitor (so no fiddling with some games to remove those pesky black bars form the 21:9 monitors). It features a TN panel and a 1080p resolution, which likely won't deliver the kind of color accuracy, image clarity, and vibrancy as some other panel technologies and higher resolutions. NTSC color coverage stands at an acceptable 72%
On the other hand, TN panels allow for much higher refresh rates and lower response times - LG is quoting 2 ms typical, but down to 1ms with backlight strobing enabled, through the use of Motion Blur Reduction (MBR) tech (which doesn't work with FreeSync enabled, by the way). This is better than most other competing technologies, and the 1080p resolution will help users' graphics cards to actually deliver up to the 240 frames per second that this display can, well, display. Max brightness of the display stands at 400 cd/m², which is higher than the usual with this kind of panel. To add to the monitor's gaming and smoothness chops, there's also AMD's FreeSync tech at play here, though it's unclear if there's a range in which it can be made available, as has been the case with most implementations of the technology.
LG highlights other software features like Black Stabilizer, which makes dark areas lighter and allows for better target acquisition in low-light game environments; Crosshair, which always displays a target point in the center of the screen; and other modes tailored for FPS and RTS genres. The LG 27GK750F-B's stand features height, tilt, swivel and portrait mode adjustments. Connectivity-wise, we're looking at 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2a, and 2x USB 3.0 ports with quick-charge capabilities.
The price for this monitor is interesting for a FreeSync-based, 240 Hz panel: LG is asking that users part with $550. That's not too bad, is it? Although of course, unless users have the money to buy an RX Vega graphics card, they'll have to reduce image quality settings on other AMD graphics cards to be able to fully enjoy the 240 Hz this monitor offers.
Sources:
LG Product Page, via AnandTech
On the other hand, TN panels allow for much higher refresh rates and lower response times - LG is quoting 2 ms typical, but down to 1ms with backlight strobing enabled, through the use of Motion Blur Reduction (MBR) tech (which doesn't work with FreeSync enabled, by the way). This is better than most other competing technologies, and the 1080p resolution will help users' graphics cards to actually deliver up to the 240 frames per second that this display can, well, display. Max brightness of the display stands at 400 cd/m², which is higher than the usual with this kind of panel. To add to the monitor's gaming and smoothness chops, there's also AMD's FreeSync tech at play here, though it's unclear if there's a range in which it can be made available, as has been the case with most implementations of the technology.
15 Comments on LG Launches the LG 27GK750F-B Monitor: 27" TN, 1080p, 240 Hz, FreeSync
Nv should drop the mic and add support, gamers would rejoice... and it would be funny to watch the fireworks.
high refresh rate sure,1ms respond time sure! while there is a slight increase in the color accuracy,viewing angels are still horrible.
IPS panels have moved forward while TN stayed the fuck behind.
Now is the part where I back my claim:
All images are courtesy of tftcentral [amazing guys]
www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/aoc_agon_ag251fz.htm#lag
www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_alienware_aw3418dw.htm#lag
Personally I would never go back to TN :p
Note: I probably picked one of the most expensive ips monitor out there(as far as I know):p:p
TN or IPS?
both 144hz both 1440p both Gsync???????????
But to say one is superior to the other when both have characteristics valuable in different ways is something called "opinion". Your perspective renders an opinion and is valid to you. Not everyone will agree with that opinion. Regardless of who does, or does not agree with you, your opinion does not and is not equal to a fact.Think you used enough question marks? I personally choose OLED over either of them.