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ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A vs LG UltraGear 27GP850

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70 of 164 fields differ

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  • 40 different values
  • 30 known for one only
  • 42 the same
  • 52 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Response timeLower is betterA: 3msB: 1msLG is 2 ms lower.
  2. Power use (typical)Lower is betterA: 26WB: 48WASUS is 22 W lower.
  3. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 350nitsB: 400nitsLG is 50 nits higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

2560 × 1440Native for both
A170Hz
B180Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A6.6kg
B6.3kg
Weight without stand
A4.3kg
B4.2kg
Box weight
A9kg
B9.1kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
BLG UltraGear 27GP850

General

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Series
TUF Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Page breadcrumb and title: TUF Gaming.
UltraGear1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own gaming line.
Model numbers
VG27AQL1A3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 has a separate VG27AQL1A table. The guide also covers the VG27AQ1A, which has different specs and is not mixed in.
27GP850-B1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own U.S. marketed model. Regional suffix from a linked support address is not assumed to be another product variant.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
1951740085081Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. productData AllInfo UPC 195174008508. Literal North American retail identifier, not the different UK sheet EAN.
Announced
January 20207Reviewhexus.net/tech/reviews/monitors/144382-asus-tuf-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Review dated July 2020 says the monitor was first announced back at CES as the successor to last year's VG27AQ. CES 2020 was in January 2020, so only the month is stored.
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Status
Available1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Maker product page is live and the tech spec lists the model.
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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$499.995Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/news/lg-27gp850-with-27-1440p-nano-ips-panel-and-180hz-refresh-rateRead 5 October 2026Original May 4, 2021 report directly reads LG U.S. launch listing 499.99 before retail rollout. Distinct from rounded review 500 or later street discount.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Black3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 VG27AQL1A table Colors: Black.
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Segment
Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Maker category is TUF Gaming gaming monitors.
Gaming1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own maker gaming classification.

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Size 27 inch.
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own advertised class.
Viewable screen diagonal
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Native resolution
2560 × 1440px3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Max. Resolution 2560 x 1440.
2560 × 1440px1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own native QHD.
Aspect ratio
16:92Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026
16:91Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own ratio, matches native pixels.
Pixel density
108.8ppi
108.8ppi
Pixel pitch
0.2331mm3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Pixel pitch 0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm.
0.2331mm1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own equal horizontal/vertical 0.2331 mm. Consistent with native pixels and declared size.
Active display area
Width596.74Height335.66mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Viewing Area (H x V) 596.74 x 335.66 mm, stored as width by height.
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Curved
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No4Maker spec sheet (PDF)lgitproductportal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/27GP850-B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact maker front/side geometry clearly flat, also own genuine U.S. front/side images. No curvature radius claimed.
Curvature radius
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Screen surface
Matte2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Surface: Anti-Glare. Stored as matte.
Matte1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own Anti-Glare treatment. Separate anti-reflection coating is not inferred from this alone.
Anti-reflection coating
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Touchscreen
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Panel

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Panel type
IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Type: IPS.
IPS1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own Nano IPS LCD, not OLED.
Panel type (as published)
IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Type: IPS, verbatim.
Nano IPS1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own specific IPS technology.
Backlight
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Local dimming
No9Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799Read 10 October 2026PC Games Hardware first test page: DisplayHDR 400 requires no local dimming and it is missing here, as on every monitor at the 400 tier. Monitornerds also notes the lack of a locally dimming array. ASUS Dynamic Dimming is a backlight function that follows content contrast.
No3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Own page 20 Variable Backlight expressly global dimming, not independently controlled zones. Free RTINGS own 27GP850 introduction separately says no local dimming. No zone count inferred.7Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/lg/27gp850-b-27gp83b-bRead 5 October 2026Free public own 27GP850 review introduction explicitly no local dimming. Shared 27GP83B title acknowledged, own 27GP850 tested model identified. Hidden numeric tables and measurements not accessed.
Dimming zones
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Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
10bits2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Colors: 1073.7M (10 bit). The panel method, native or FRC, is not stated.
10bits3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Own page 25 DisplayPort 10-bit and HDMI 8/10/12-bit signals supported, maker 1.07 B display colours and explicit 8-bit+FRC implementation from TFT. Total supported display depth 10, not native 12 from accepted HDMI signals. Per-mode depth remains unknown.
Colour depth method
FRC8Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799/2Read 10 October 2026PC Games Hardware data table: Farbtiefe 8 Bit+FRC, 1.07 billion colors. The first page repeats that the monitor shows 10 bit as 8 bit with FRC.
FRC5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/news/lg-27gp850-with-27-1440p-nano-ips-panel-and-180hz-refresh-rateRead 5 October 2026Exact model technical report explicitly 8-bit+FRC. Not a panel-method inference from 1.07 B or accepted 10-bit input alone.
Displayable colours
1.07 billion2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Colors 1073.7M, written as 1.07 billion. The manual says 1.073G.
1.07 billion1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own 1.07 B.
sRGB coverage
Not available
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DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
98%1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own typical DCI-P3 CIE 1976 claim, not review measured gamut.
Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
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Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own Factory Calibration and Color Calibrated Yes. No numerical maker error bound inferred.
Claimed Delta E
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Paper calibration report in box
Not available
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Hardware calibration support
Not available
No4Maker spec sheet (PDF)lgitproductportal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/27GP850-B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact model explicit HW Calibration No and True Color Pro No. Core functional absence, not a missing U.S. field assumption.
Static contrast ratio
1,000:13Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1. The 100,000,000:1 max is a dynamic claim with ASCR on and is not stored.
1,000:11Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own typical 1000:1. Guaranteed minimum 700:1 not substituted.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
350nits3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Brightness (Typ.) 350 cd/m2, and 400 cd/m2 with HDR on.
400nits1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own typical SDR 400. Not HDR peak derived from certification.
Brightness (maker minimum)
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320nits1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own guaranteed minimum, not minimum slider luminance.
Peak brightness (HDR)
400nits2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Brightness (HDR, Peak): 400 cd/m2. Window size is not published. The manual says 400 cd/m2 with HDR on.
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HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
HDR102Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, HDR Support: HDR10.
HDR101Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own HDR 10 Yes. HDR Effect is SDR simulation, not another format.
HDR certification
DisplayHDR 4002Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: VESA DisplayHDR 400.
DisplayHDR 4001Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own explicit VESA Display HDR 400.
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Viewing angle (H/V) 178/178 at CR>10.
178°1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own R/L combined angle.
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Viewing angle (H/V) 178/178 at CR>10.
178°1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own U/D combined angle.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.2
2560 × 1440Native144Hz170Hz
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.5 supported operating mode lists 2560x1440 up to 144 Hz on HDMI, with 155 to 170 Hz marked Not supported on HDMI, and up to 170 Hz on DisplayPort. Section 3.1.2 says the 170 Hz Max Refresh Rate is only for DisplayPort input and sits under the Overclocking menu. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not published per mode.
BLG UltraGear 27GP850
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native144Hz180Hz
Source3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Own page 25 expressly maximum native QHD 180 DisplayPort for 27GP850 and QHD 144 HDMI. DP 180 requires Overclock On, monitor reboot and GPU-rate selection per pages 18-19. HDMI Compatibility Mode Off required for QHD 100/120/144 per page 21. Unknown per-mode colour depth/chroma/DSC omitted. Lower-resolution timing entries are presets, not ceilings, so no lower-mode maxima guessed.
Max refresh rate
170Hz
180Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
170Hz
180Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
170Hz
180Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
144Hz
144Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
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Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
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Native refresh rate
144Hz3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.1.2 puts rates above 144 Hz under the OSD Overclocking item and warns it may cause flicker. The highest rate on both inputs without it is 144 Hz.
165Hz1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own ordinary rate without overclock.
Overclocked refresh rate
170Hz3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.1.2 Overclocking: Max Refresh Rate lets the user select 170 Hz, DisplayPort only.
180Hz1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own explicit O/C 180, DisplayPort only per manual.
Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: G-SYNC Compatible. The overview page also names FreeSync Premium. No VESA AdaptiveSync Display certificate is listed.
G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium, Adaptive-Sync, VESA AdaptiveSync Display1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium, with manual plain DisplayPort Adaptive-Sync. Generic NVIDIA G-Sync Yes row is not proof of a native module. Later named VESA certification mapped separately.6Press releaselgcorp.com/media/release/24835Read 5 October 2026Original LG May 23, 2022 release expressly 27GP850 and 27GP950 first certified VESA AdaptiveSync Display. This named certification supplements own FreeSync Premium/G-SYNC Compatible, not inferred from generic Adaptive-Sync.
VRR range per port
AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort48170
HDMI48144
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.1.2 Adaptive-Sync can only be activated within 48 Hz to 144 Hz for HDMI and 48 Hz to 170 Hz for DisplayPort.
BLG UltraGear 27GP850
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Low framerate compensation
Yes6Maker product pageamd.com/en/resources/support-articles/faqs/DH3-013.htmlRead 10 October 2026AMD tier table lists support for low framerate compensation under FreeSync Premium. The ASUS overview page names FreeSync Premium for this model. A compatible GPU and an enabled FreeSync mode are required.
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own Low Frame Compensation Yes.
Response time (maker GtG claim)
3ms3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Response time 3 ms (Gray to gray), 1ms MPRT.
1ms1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own GtG at Faster overdrive. Transition statistic/endpoint unstated. Reviewer selected Fast mean is different setting, not same-condition comparison.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
1ms2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Response Time: 1ms MPRT. The overview says the figure is from internal tests.
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Overdrive settings
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Off, Normal, Fast, Faster3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Own page 18 exact four Response Time menu levels. Reviewer chosen Fast differs from maker 1 ms Faster.
Motion blur reduction
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Overview: ELMB (Extreme Low Motion Blur) gives a 1 ms MPRT. This is backlight-based blur reduction.
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own explicit Motion Blur Reduction technology, with actual applicable manual menu.3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Own pages 18-19 explicitly backlight-controlled Motion Blur Reduction at HDMI 120/144 and DP 120/144/165. Current manual says cannot be used with FreeSync, unlike early Tech Spot loan-sample observed combined VRR/strobing. Combined strobing_with_vrr remains unresolved and omitted, no sample firmware behaviour assumed universal. Pixel black-frame insertion is not inferred from LCD strobing.
Blur-reduction technology
ELMB Sync1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Overview and manual OSD menu name ELMB SYNC for the VG27AQL1A. Stored as ELMB Sync.
Motion Blur Reduction1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own published menu name.
Blur reduction works with VRR
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Overview: ELMB SYNC lets ELMB run at the same time as adaptive sync. The manual says plain ELMB needs Adaptive-Sync off.
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Flicker-free: Yes. Certificate list: TUV Flicker-free.
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own Flicker Safe Yes. Optional backlight strobing deliberately has different flicker behaviour.
Black frame insertion
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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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7.7ms8Reviewtechspot.com/review/2251-lg-27gp850Read 5 October 2026Own bench/9.png Max Refresh Rate native QHD 180 Hz total processing+refresh+response 7.7 ms. Separate processing-only 0.3 ms excluded. Display-lag statistic includes response time, not generic network latency.
Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
6ms8Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799/2Read 10 October 2026Data table: average 6 ms, range 4.9 to 7.4 ms, measured with an oscilloscope and color-changing GIF patterns. Overdrive level 4 of 5 at native frequency. The endpoints and the exact refresh rate are not stated.
4.65ms8Reviewtechspot.com/review/2251-lg-27gp850Read 5 October 2026Own images/23.png mean initial G2G across tested transitions, gamma-corrected 2021 method, calibrated, Fast OD, native QHD 180 Hz. Average total 8.07 and Faster 2.88 excluded. Not same OD/statistic as maker 1 ms Faster.
Overshoot (measured)
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4.2%8Reviewtechspot.com/review/2251-lg-27gp850Read 5 October 2026Own images/23.png Peak Overshoot table Average Error 4.2% at Fast 180 Hz, calibrated/gamma-corrected. Mean peak target-value error, not inverse-ghosting rate 7.3% (proportion of affected transitions) or worst 25.7%. Same tested condition as stored mean response.
Contrast ratio (measured)
988:18Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799/2Read 10 October 2026Data table: contrast 988:1 with black level 0.4 cd/m2 in SDR mode, X-Rite i1Display Pro and Calman. The first page text says 980:1. Monitornerds measured 1070:1 at 50 percent brightness.
835:18Reviewtechspot.com/review/2251-lg-27gp850Read 5 October 2026Own bench/2.png after calibration contrast 835:1 at 200 nits in SDR mode. Pattern unstated. Different tested conditions from maker typical 1000.
SDR brightness (measured)
409.1nits8Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799/2Read 10 October 2026Data table: max. brightness 409.1 cd/m2 with deviations up to 12 percent, measured with an X-Rite i1Display Pro and Calman in SDR mode. Monitornerds measured 405 cd/m2.
455nits8Reviewtechspot.com/review/2251-lg-27gp850Read 5 October 2026Own bench/1.png calibrated SDR maximum 455 nits at 100% white. Exact chart value, rather than rounded prose around 450. OSD preset/level unstated, not HDR peak.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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4.988Reviewtechspot.com/review/2251-lg-27gp850Read 5 October 2026Own images/default3.png pre-calibration native-gamut Color Checker mean dE2000=4.98 against sRGB, native resolution/highest refresh. Not average dEITP 17.3, maximum 9.51, greyscale or post-calibration result. Exact default picture-mode name unstated.
Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
TypeVersionCount
DisplayPort1.21
HDMI2.02
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Digital input: HDMI v2.0 x 2, DisplayPort v1.2 x 1.
BLG UltraGear 27GP850
TypeVersionCountHDCP
HDMI2.022.2
DisplayPort1.412.2
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own physical HDMI 2.0 two / DP 1.4 one, both HDCP 2.2 explicitly. Unknown raw link bandwidth and DSC omitted. USB hub is separate.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.0
Highest DisplayPort version
1.2
1.4
HDMI features
Not available
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026I/O Ports list DisplayPort, two HDMI, a USB hub and an earphone jack. No USB-C.
No4Maker spec sheet (PDF)lgitproductportal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/27GP850-B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact model explicit USB Type-C No and Thunderbolt No. Core functional absence, not a missing U.S. field assumption.
USB-C power delivered
Not available
Not available
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.2 Gen 11
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 USB 3.0 port: upstream x 1. Back view item 7 is a USB Type B port. Stored as 3.2 Gen 1, the same 5 Gbps standard the maker tech spec names for the hub.
BLG UltraGear 27GP850
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.01
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own one USB upstream v 3.0. Connector USB-B from actual manual supplied A-B host cable.
USB downstream hub ports
AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 12
Source2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026I/O Ports, USB Hub: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A. The manual calls the same ports USB 3.0.
BLG UltraGear 27GP850
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.02
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own two downstream v 3.0, physical Type-A diagram and own host/hub manual.
KVM switch
Not available
Not available
Daisy chain (MST)
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Back view section 1.3.2 lists DC-IN, two HDMI, DisplayPort, earphone jack, a service USB-A port, USB-B, two USB-A, Kensington slot and buttons. No video output.
No3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Complete own connection inventory HDMI/DP inputs, USB-A/B hub, headphone output and DC power has no RJ 45/optical or video-output connector. No display-output chain.
Ethernet
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Back view section 1.3.2 lists no RJ45 port.
No3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Complete own connection inventory HDMI/DP inputs, USB-A/B hub, headphone output and DC power has no RJ 45/optical or video-output connector. No display-output chain.
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Earphone jack: Yes. It works only while an HDMI or DisplayPort signal is present.
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own Headphone Out Yes, actual manual connector and supplied accessory interface.
3.5 mm microphone input
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Audio input: No.
No1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own Headphone 3-Pole Yes explicitly output-only contacts. Original producer sheet Mic In No, no shared four-pole mic input.
Optical out
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Back view section 1.3.2 lists no optical connector.
No3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Complete own connection inventory HDMI/DP inputs, USB-A/B hub, headphone output and DC power has no RJ 45/optical or video-output connector. No display-output chain.
Picture in picture
Not available
No4Maker spec sheet (PDF)lgitproductportal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/27GP850-B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact model explicit PIP No. Core functional absence, not a missing U.S. field assumption.
Picture by picture
Not available
No4Maker spec sheet (PDF)lgitproductportal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/27GP850-B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact model explicit PBP No. Core functional absence, not a missing U.S. field assumption.

Smart features

None of 4 known
Smart platform
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
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Remote control
Not available
Not available

Audio and camera

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Speakers
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Speaker (Built-in) 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS.
No4Maker spec sheet (PDF)lgitproductportal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/27GP850-B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact model explicit Speaker No. Core functional absence, not a missing U.S. field assumption.
Number of speakers
23Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Speaker 2 W x 2 Stereo.
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Speaker power per channel
2W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Speaker 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS. This is per speaker.
Not available
Webcam
Not available
No4Maker spec sheet (PDF)lgitproductportal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/27GP850-B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact model explicit Camera No. Core functional absence, not a missing U.S. field assumption.
Microphone
Not available
No4Maker spec sheet (PDF)lgitproductportal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/27GP850-B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact model explicit Mic No. Core functional absence, not a missing U.S. field assumption.

Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
130mm3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Height adjustment 130 mm.
110mm1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own nominal 110 mm travel.
Tilt
Forward5°Backward20°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Tilt +20 to -5 degrees. Stored as 20 backward and 5 forward.
Forward5°Backward15°1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own -5/+15 degrees, positive directional magnitudes.
Swivel
Left20°Right20°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Swivel +20 to -20 degrees.
Left0°Right0°7Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/lg/27gp850-b-27gp83b-bRead 5 October 2026Free public own 27GP850 introduction expressly stand cannot swivel. Tilt/pivot/height remain separately available.
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Pivot +90 to -90 degrees. Section 2.2 says pivoting is for the VG27AQL1A only.
Counterclockwise0°Clockwise90°3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Own page 8 explicitly rotates 90 degrees clockwise, page 9 sequence only clockwise. No counterclockwise rotation copied from other LG stands.
Removable stand
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 2.3 Detaching the arm for VESA wall mount.
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own Detachable Base and manual removable stand procedure.
VESA mount
100 x 1003Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm. The wall mount kit is sold separately.
100 x 1001Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own exact VESA pattern.
VESA adapter needed
No7Reviewhexus.net/tech/reviews/monitors/144382-asus-tuf-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Review: the supplied stand is easily removed to reveal a regular 100mm VESA mount. The ASUS manual (section 2.3) describes detaching the arm for a VESA wall mount. The wall mount kit itself is sold separately.
Not available
Security lock slot
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Kensington lock: Yes. Back view item 9.
Yes3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Own page 10 actual locking slot and Kensington cable attachment. Lock optional, not included accessory.
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Buttons, Software3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.3.1 5-way button, back button and two shortcut buttons. DisplayWidget Lite controls monitor settings per the maker tech spec features list.
Joystick, Software2Maker product pagelg.com/us/support/product/lg-27GP850-BRead 5 October 2026Own product supports OnScreen Control. Exact support application description explicitly Monitor Setting and picture mode controls, beyond layout-only Screen Split. Physical joystick separately original manual. Software firmware-update exclusion for this model is not ignored.3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Own page 5 explicit joystick operation and page 16 actual settings menu. OnScreen Control desktop display controls separately own exact support. No remote guessed.
Desktop software
DisplayWidget Lite2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Features, DisplayWidget: Yes, DisplayWidget Lite.
LG OnScreen Control2Maker product pagelg.com/us/support/product/lg-27GP850-BRead 5 October 2026Exact model support publishes application with monitor display settings and picture-mode controls. No installation performed. This is desktop menu/display control, not solely window layout.
User firmware updates
Not available
Not available
Ambient light sensor
No4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 17 Automatic Brightness Control (ABC) available: No.
Not available
Presence sensor
No4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 19 Room presence sensor available: No.
Not available
RGB lighting
No7Reviewhexus.net/tech/reviews/monitors/144382-asus-tuf-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Review: note the lack of RGB lights.
No4Maker spec sheet (PDF)lgitproductportal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/27GP850-B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact model explicit Sphere Lighting No, ordinary colour trim not lighting. Core functional absence, not a missing U.S. field assumption.
Gaming menu features
GamePlus, Crosshair, Timer, FPS Counter, Display Alignment, Sniper, GameVisual, Shadow Boost, Dynamic Dimming3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.3.3 GamePlus: crosshair, timer, FPS counter, display alignment, sniper. Section 1.3.4 GameVisual. Section 3.1.2 Shadow Boost and Dynamic Dimming (for VG27AQL1A).
Black Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync, Crosshair, FPS Counter, User Define Key1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own actual named display/game features. FPS Counter reports received input frame rate, not game-engine internal FPS.

OLED care

None of 3 known
OLED care
Not available
Not available
Burn-in covered by warranty
Not available
Not available
Burn-in warranty length
Not available
Not available

Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width615Height (lowest)404Height (highest)534Depth215mm(24.2 × 15.9 to 21 × 8.5 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 with stand 615 x 534 x 215 mm at the highest position and 615 x 404 x 215 mm at the lowest.
Width614.2Height (lowest)465.9Height (highest)575.9Depth291.2mm(24.2 × 18.3 to 22.7 × 11.5 in)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)lgitproductportal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/27GP850-B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original page 2 explicitly UP 575.9 and Down 465.9 endpoints, shared 614.2 width 291.2 depth. Actual labelled endpoints, not computed from travel.
Dimensions without stand
Width615Height367Depth51mm(24.2 × 14.4 × 2 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 without stand 615 x 367 x 51 mm.
Width614.2Height364.8Depth51.7mm(24.2 × 14.4 × 2 in)3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Own page 26 metric body. Malformed U.S. depth 24 inches excluded, not converted into implausible 609.6 mm depth.
Stand footprint
Not available
Not available
Weight with stand
6.6kg(14.6 lb)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Weight (Esti.) 6.6 kg (Net).
6.3kg(13.9 lb)3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Own page 26 net with stand 6.3 kg, also original producer sheet. Cable inclusion unstated.
Weight without stand
4.3kg(9.5 lb)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Weight (Esti.) 4.3 kg without stand.
4.2kg(9.3 lb)3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Own page 26 body 4.2 kg, below stand-mounted mass.
Box dimensions
Width712Height234Depth455mm(28 × 9.2 × 17.9 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 VG27AQL1A table: 712 x 234 x 455 mm (package) in the W x H x D row. The ASUS tech spec page repeats 71.20 x 23.40 x 45.50 cm but also lists a different box of 81.50 x 47.70 x 17.00 cm, which is not stored. The labelled order is kept as published.
Width727Height205Depth487mm(28.6 × 8.1 × 19.2 in)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)lgitproductportal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/27GP850-B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original page 2 shipping W x H x D metric, also own U.S. rounded 28.6 x 8.1 x 19.2 in. Packing orientation retained.
Box weight
9kg(19.8 lb)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Weight (Esti.) 9.0 kg (Gross). Published as an estimate.
9.1kg(20.1 lb)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)lgitproductportal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/27GP850-B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original page 2 shipping 9.1 kg, agrees own U.S. 20.1 lb rounding and exceeds net product mass.

Power

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Power supply
External adapter3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Voltage rating: DC 19V, 4.74A (AC adapter).
External adapter1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own external adapter, not internal mains unit.
Adapter rating
90W7Reviewhexus.net/tech/reviews/monitors/144382-asus-tuf-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Review: the power supply is not integrated, ASUS ships a compact 90W external source. The manual rates the adapter at 19 V, 4.74 A.
Not available
Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Voltage rating AC 100 to 240V. The maker tech spec adds 50/60 Hz.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own mains range.
Power use (typical)
26W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Power On: < 26 W. The footnote says measured at 200 nits without audio, USB or card reader connection. Stored as 26 with the less-than qualifier here.
48W3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Own page 26 typical 48 W under LGE full-white pattern at maximum resolution. Actual settings/operating conditions can change demand. Not EU default 27.6 W.
Power use (max)
Not available
65W1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own maximum consumption, not rated adapter output. Whether peripheral load included is unstated.
Power use SDR (EU label)
26W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 4 on-mode power demand in SDR 26,0 W.
27.6W9EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact 27GP850 European PIS. English page 2 row 4. Regulatory default 60 Hz is not native maximum. Regional warranty and ABC/sensor definitions excluded.
Power use HDR (EU label)
50W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 6 on-mode power demand in HDR 50,0 W.
50W9EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact 27GP850 European PIS. English page 2 row 6. Regulatory default 60 Hz is not native maximum. Regional warranty and ABC/sensor definitions excluded.
Standby power
0.5W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Standby: < 0.5 W.
0.5W9EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact 27GP850 European PIS. English page 2 row 8 ordinary standby demand. Own U.S. less-than 0.5 W is separate claim. Regulatory default 60 Hz is not native maximum. Regional warranty and ABC/sensor definitions excluded.
Off-mode power
0.3W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Power Off: < 0.3 W.
0.3W9EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact 27GP850 European PIS. English page 2 row 7 exact regulatory off demand. Own U.S. less-than 0.3 W is separate claim. Regulatory default 60 Hz is not native maximum. Regional warranty and ABC/sensor definitions excluded.
EU energy class SDR
F4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 3 class F.
G9EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact 27GP850 European PIS. English page 2 row 3. Regulatory default 60 Hz is not native maximum. Regional warranty and ABC/sensor definitions excluded.
EU energy class HDR
G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 5 class G.
G9EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact 27GP850 European PIS. English page 2 row 5. Regulatory default 60 Hz is not native maximum. Regional warranty and ABC/sensor definitions excluded.
Energy per 1000 h SDR
26kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_407124.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed label value 26 kWh/1000h.
28kWh10EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Own visually read 27GP850 EU 2019/2013 label 28 kWh/1000 h, G. Mislabelled newer ENERGY LABEL download resolves an obsolete annual 63 kWh label, so excluded.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
50kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_407124.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed label value 50 kWh/1000h.
50kWh10EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Own visually read HDR 50 kWh/1000 h, G, not obsolete annual energy.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
Flicker Free, Low Blue Light2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: TUV Low Blue Light and TUV Flicker-free.
Not available
Low blue light
Software2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Features, Low Blue Light: Yes. The manual implements it as a selectable Blue Light Filter level, so it is a software filter.
Software1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own selectable Reader Mode, no hardware solution inferred.
ENERGY STAR
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Not available
TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
LCD monitor, Monitor base, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Power adapter, Power cord, DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB cable3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.2 Package contents. The DisplayPort, HDMI and USB cables are marked optional.
Monitor, Stand, AC/DC adapter, HDMI 2.0 cable, DisplayPort 1.4 cable, USB-A to USB-B 3.0 cable, Mouse holder1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own U.S. accessories plus actual manual stand and power assembly. Power-cable separation, paper calibration report, remote and VESA adapter inclusion remain unproved.
Cables included
AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
Type
Power cord
DisplayPort cable
HDMI cable
USB cable
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.2 and the maker tech spec accessory list. The DisplayPort, HDMI and USB cables are optional or vary by region. Counts are not published.
BLG UltraGear 27GP850
Type
HDMI 2.0 cable
DisplayPort 1.4 cable
USB-A to USB-B 3.0 cable
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gp850-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own U.S. HDMI/DP/USB A to B and USB 3 upstream cable rows explicitly Yes. One USB host cable counted once, not duplicate USB A-B and USB 3 claims. Physical counts unstated. Regional sheet USB A-B No conflict does not overwrite own U.S. bundle.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years8Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799/2Read 10 October 2026PC Games Hardware data table: Garantie 3 Jahre (German market). ASUS publishes no warranty term on the product pages and the EU sheet states none.
1year2Maker product pagelg.com/us/support/product/lg-27GP850-BRead 5 October 2026Own exact U.S. support and product AllInfo explicitly 1 Year Parts & Labor. Applies ordinary lawful U.S. purchase, no regional two-year warranty transfer.
Dead pixel policy
Not available
Not available

Both are also in the API. Back to all monitors.