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LG Launches the LG 27GK750F-B Monitor: 27" TN, 1080p, 240 Hz, FreeSync

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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.

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Good luck running that IPS at 240Hz... When you're buying a 240Hz, one might say colors reproduction isn't your highest priority... I just can't understand why people keep bitching about TN panels. Like there is a good responsive IPS at high refresh rate out there that doesn't cost both kidneys. No? Then shut up already. TN's of today are NOTHING like they were 10 years ago. Viewing angles are much better, colors are much better, I really can't complain over it at all.
 
Good luck running that IPS at 240Hz... When you're buying a 240Hz, one might say colors reproduction isn't your highest priority... I just can't understand why people keep bitching about TN panels. Like there is a good responsive IPS at high refresh rate out there that doesn't cost both kidneys. No? Then shut up already. TN's of today are NOTHING like they were 10 years ago. Viewing angles are much better, colors are much better, I really can't complain over it at all.

LG website mentions a TN panel... But agree with your statement, TN isn't nothing like what it was a decade ago.
 
Anybody have an LG monitor? I had to replace my mom's dead one that was only two years old... and her new LG washer and drier are finicky as hell
 
Anybody have an LG monitor? I had to replace my mom's dead one that was only two years old... and her new LG washer and drier are finicky as hell
I did, have an old W2343T from 7-8 years ago that still works till this day, and 24MP59G also works brilliantly that I bought a couple of month ago
 
Anybody have an LG monitor? I had to replace my mom's dead one that was only two years old... and her new LG washer and drier are finicky as hell

I purchased for a workstation at work a LG 34UM95-P. It died 15 months after purchase. LG had a 1 year warranty on the monitor. I recently replaced it with a Dell U3415W that comes with a 3 year warranty. I'll never purchase a LG monitor unless the warranties increase. However, I have their LG OLED 55inch 4k TV and I've had no problems with it.
 
Good luck running that IPS at 240Hz... When you're buying a 240Hz, one might say colors reproduction isn't your highest priority... I just can't understand why people keep bitching about TN panels. Like there is a good responsive IPS at high refresh rate out there that doesn't cost both kidneys. No? Then shut up already. TN's of today are NOTHING like they were 10 years ago. Viewing angles are much better, colors are much better, I really can't complain over it at all.
Agreed! From a gamers point of view, frame-rates are king. Perfect color reproduction is not as critical. Viewing angles are more important than perfect color as well. This is a win for LG and anyone who buys this display.
 
That's a lot for a 1080P gaming monitor, especially when hens teeth are easier to come by then AMDs latest and greatest Vega.

Nv should drop the mic and add support, gamers would rejoice... and it would be funny to watch the fireworks.
 
Anybody have an LG monitor? I had to replace my mom's dead one that was only two years old... and her new LG washer and drier are finicky as hell
I wouldn't buy an LG monitor. My vacuum cleaner and my fridge were both terrible quality, and I've seen some LG monitors in a store, pretty mediocre IQ even on IPS panels. They're cheap but not best quality.
 
Their LCD TV's are generally of pretty good quality and their panels are used in by other brands too (like Philips). Then again, they mostly use IPS which is probably why...
 
Anybody have an LG monitor? I had to replace my mom's dead one that was only two years old... and her new LG washer and drier are finicky as hell

I bought a LG 31MU97-B last year. It died about 9 months later with the DisplayPort input becoming unreliable and losing sync (with the screen going black until it re-established link). I RMA'd it (LG even sent me a box) and got a full refund from LG since the model was no longer in production or in stock. I got a HP Z27q (5K ftw) instead and even saved a bit of money in the process since it was cheaper. At least while you're in warranty, the service seems good, but I was disappointed with a brand new high-end monitor dying that quick.
 
Good luck running that IPS at 240Hz... When you're buying a 240Hz, one might say colors reproduction isn't your highest priority... I just can't understand why people keep bitching about TN panels. Like there is a good responsive IPS at high refresh rate out there that doesn't cost both kidneys. No? Then shut up already. TN's of today are NOTHING like they were 10 years ago. Viewing angles are much better, colors are much better, I really can't complain over it at all.
I have to agree with you on the cost part but, TN panels are still shit and that's a solid fact.
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]
AOC AGON AG251FZ viewing angels
Dell Alienware AW3418DW
you can check the rest of the reviews here
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/aoc_agon_ag251fz.htm#lag
http://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
 
How have TN's "stayed behind" when I just told you TN I have today is nothing like the one I had 3 years ago. Or light years from what those from 10 years were...
 
How have TN's "stayed behind" when I just told you TN I have today is nothing like the one I had 3 years ago. Or light years from what those from 10 years were...
choose then if money is no problem:
TN or IPS?
both 144hz both 1440p both Gsync???????????
 
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chose then if money is no problem:
TN or IPS?
both 144hz both 1440p both Gsync???????????
Ah yes... I choose to live on Mars if money is no problem.
 
TN panels are still shit and that's a solid fact.
You seem to misunderstand the term "fact". And example of a fact would be to say that IPS panels and TN panels are different LCD technologies.
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.
choose then if money is no problem:
TN or IPS?
both 144hz both 1440p both Gsync???????????
Think you used enough question marks? I personally choose OLED over either of them.
 
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