LG 27GQ50F-B 27 Inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) Ultragear Gaming Monitor with 165Hz and 1ms Motion Blur Reduction, AMD FreeSync Premium and 3-Side Virtually Borderless Design

I’ve been playing Apex Legends on PC since Season 1 on a 60hz monitor. Since day one I always noticed I had ever-so-slight input lag while in game, but always attributed it to internet connection or server-side issues or to my own PC, simply because I didn’t know any better. After a while my muscle memory would adjust to it and I began gaslighting myself, wondering if there was ever any lag in the first place. I just had to play better, duh. But even through the muscle memory, sometimes I could still feel that slight delay. Now fast forward a couple years. At this point I’ve progressed to a point in Apex where I know how good I am and how good I could/should be if I could fix this lag issue that I’ve put up with for years. I finallyyyyy decide to research input lag and refresh rates and monitor info, etc., then BOOM lightbulb. It never occurred to me for a second that my monitor could be the issue. Big oof. The moment I tried out my new monitor, Apex felt like a brand new game, and I felt like I had just stepped out of the hyperbolic time chamber, like all my chains were removed and I was finally able to play the game the way it was meant to be played, and to the fullest of my mechanical ability. NIGHT & DAY DIFFERENCE. If you play any FPS game or a game that demands super precise inputs, puhleez get a 144hz monitor. League of Legends, Runeterra, etc.,? Unnecessary. Apex Legends, Warzone, etc.? 100% yes. If you’re a sweat like me and you play to win and not just for fun (lol casuals) you can’t stay on a 60hz monitor and expect your gear to keep up with your mechanical skill and reaction time. Yes I’m being dead serious. Now go buy one.

November 8, 2020 Update: So I bought another monitor to march the one I bought earlier mainly for working at home. Unlike the first time I purchased this, this one seemed like it was a return or refurbished item. Why? Well the packaging wasnt as neat as you can see from the pictures. Though the monitor was secure in the foam pieces, it was not fully covered by the wrapping. Also, the parts were just in the box. The CD wasnt even in a sleeve! The monitor works which is a good thing but I have to wonder how long it will work if this wasnt really new. --- I just started gaming a bit and wanted to use my monitor also for my ps4 so everything was together. The monitor itself is great. I dont have any issues with my game play or color being messed up or dead pixels as of yet. The only gripes I have is that it doesnt automatically detected the video source so I have to constantly switch back and forth between HDMI1 and HDMI2. A hassle but not a deal breaker. I also has a limited amount of plug ins (2 HDMI, 1 DVI, and an audio jack). I really wish it has a couple usb plugs but also not a deal breaker. For the price, I really am happy with monitor.

I am not a serious gamer but when I got a new computer I decided to also get a new monitor. Computer is pretty high end with top line graphics card. Not sure I am getting full quality out of GPU with this monitor but the picture is good. It is very thin with the power supply being external. Got it on sale so I think worth the amount I paid and very good quality that will be good for majority of users

No issues, shipped great, works without issue, no broken pixels.

Works as expected, picture quality is good. I did not use it for gaming but for WFH. The complain is that it is not convenient to adjust height and direction. You can of course adjust direction by turning the base. I mean there is no mechanism to turn the direction of the screen without moving the base.

I am an avid gamer. And using this monitor for the first time was just a wonderful experience. The joystick OSD feature is something I will never forget at this price-point. It really does make it so much easier to change settings. Speaking of settings, you get a wide variety of settings with this monitor, from Response time, Freesync toggles, and MBR!!. The pixel response time on this monitor is too good to be true. Coming from a VA panel (AOC C24G1 144hz) This monitor beats that one in a heartbeat. Ghosting is non existent with this monitor, I havent noticed ghosting at all actually. However, Corona Artifacts AKA Overshoot is noticeable with the highest Response Time setting. But that doesnt keep this monitor from being one of my favorites. If you are wondering why I gave this 4 stars, its mostly because of the stand. I have seen better stands, and this stock one is pretty bad for adjustability. But spend about 40dollars on a VESA mount and you are all set. Thank you LG for making a good 144hz monitor, and one much better than AOCs!!

I bought this for my guest gaming rig, which my young son also uses. It replaced a $99 24 TN Dell Black Friday Special. The 144Hz creates a very sharp and impressive motion, which is as good if not better than my personal monitor, a Pixio PX7. However, the Image Quality is far worse by comparison, with the primary issue being color banding. If youve seen multiple High Refresh Rate monitors before, youll know that the image quality is all over the place with these. TN Panels are fast and generally inexpensive for what you get, but often have image quality issues, such as banding, gamma shift, poor viewing angles, etc. IPS Panels generally fix much of the Image Quality issues, but cost more and are often worse at handling motion, due to slower pixel response. VA Panels often dont handle motion perfectly, either, but give you a much higher contrast picture. But at under $200 for 24 1080p 144hz, you cant be too picky. Even expensive monitors arent perfect, and at this price point, you really have to pick your poison. In my case, Im using it as a guest/kids monitor, but the banding really kills it, IMHO. I actually ordered a Pixio PX248 Prime to compare and potentially replace this LG. Its $10 less and has the same basic specs, but its an IPS panel. Even if its a little worse at motion, the better color, lack of banding, and better viewing angles will probably make it win in my book. Ill report back once I can compare them side by side.

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First off, I have to say that the monitor is really nice overall. The colors are crisp and the picture quality is top-notch. However, there are a couple of things that Im not too thrilled about. The bezel on this thing is pretty large, which makes the screen feel a bit smaller than it actually is. Its not a huge deal, but its something to keep in mind if youre used to a monitor with a thinner bezel. Also, the cable management and ports on this monitor are kind of weird. Its not as straightforward as some other monitors Ive used, and it took me a bit of time to figure out which cables went where. Its not a huge issue once you get everything set up, but its something to be aware of. Overall, I do really like theMonitor . Its a great option for gamers who want a high-quality monitor that wont break the bank. Just be prepared for the large bezel and slightly confusing cable management/port setup.

1ms response time, 144hz, TN panel. If you play competitive shooters and dont want to spend a lot, this is for you DOESNT COME WITH DP CABLE