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LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B vs LG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B

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  • 31 the same
  • 65 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Pixel densityA: 108.8ppiB: 217.6ppiUltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B is 108.8 ppi higher.
  2. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 400nitsB: 750nitsUltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B is 350 nits higher.
  3. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 25.7WB: 41.6WUltraGear 27GR83Q-B is 15.9 W lower.
  4. Refresh rateA: 240HzB: 165HzUltraGear 27GR83Q-B is 75 Hz higher.
  5. Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 44.6WB: 53.5WUltraGear 27GR83Q-B is 8.9 W lower.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

5120 × 2880Native for B
ANot listed
B165Hz
4736 × 2664
ANot listed
B165Hz
2560 × 1440Native for A
A240Hz
B330Hz
2368 × 1332
ANot listed
B330Hz

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
A6.2kg
B8.5kg
Weight without stand
A4.3kg
B5.7kg
Box weight
A8.6kg
B11.9kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

ALG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B
BLG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B

General

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Series
UltraGear1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026
UltraGear evo GM91Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own U.S. product title. This is the LCD Hyper Mini LED family.
Model numbers
27GR83Q-B1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Product page model 27GR83Q-B. The Canadian SKU is 27GR83Q-B.AUS and the UK SKU is 27GR83Q-B.AEK.
27GM950B-B1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Exact U.S. SKU, corroborated own 27GM950B manual cover and original 27GM950B-B.AUS sheet.
GTIN / EAN
1951740539049Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Monitor/44os34ph9/LG-UltraGear-27GR83Q-B-27%22-1440p-240Hz-IPS-MonitorRead 11 October 2026UPC 195174053904 for part number 27GR83Q-B. An eBay listing, a camelcamelcamel Amazon record and a Channel Online catalog list the same code (EAN 0195174053904). The code is not on an LG page.
1951741477261Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Exact own U.S. AllInfo UPC, matching original U.S. sheet. Japanese JAN is excluded.
Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$499.9911Reviewpcworld.com/article/2067236/lg-ultragear-27gr38q-b-review.htmlRead 11 October 2026Review lists $499.99 MSRP, with $399.99 typical retail. KitGuru reported $499 at launch. US price.12Press articlekitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/joao-silva/lg-unveils-three-new-lg-ultragear-gaming-monitorsRead 11 October 202631 August 2023 launch article: the GR83Q-B goes for $499. US price. The $499.99 MSRP is in the PCWorld review.
$1,199.998Press releaselg.com/us/press-release/ultragear-gx9-gm9-press-release.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own April 7 maker U.S. release PDF page 1 News Summary expressly $1199.99 for GM9. Later body rounds to $1199. Current maker original MSRP agrees. Preorder price does not prove actual delivered retail date.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026
Gaming1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own maker gaming-monitor classification.

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own U.S. advertised 27-inch size. No more precise viewable diagonal is invented.
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
Not available
Native resolution
2560 × 1440px1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026
5120 × 2880px1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own exact AllInfo native 5K. Native panel resolution is distinct from lower-resolution Dual Mode.
Aspect ratio
16:91Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026
16:91Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own maker table, matching native pixel ratio.
Pixel density
108.8ppi
217.6ppi
Pixel pitch
0.2331mm3Maker product pagelg.com/be_fr/moniteurs/moniteurs-gaming-ultragear/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Pixel Pitch 0.2331 x 0.2331 mm.10Retailer pagenewegg.com/lg-27gr83q-b-27-qhd-240-hz-ultragear-ips-black/p/N82E16824026379Read 11 October 2026Listing: 0.2331 mm.
0.1166mm1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own horizontal and vertical pixel pitch 0.11655 mm. Japanese published whole-mm active area is consistent with rounding.
Active display area
Not available
Width597Height336mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)4Maker product pagelg.com/jp/monitors/gaming-monitors/27gm950b-bRead 5 October 2026Own original 27GM950B-B technical table active 597 x 336 mm. Whole-mm published precision is retained. It is not calculated from rounded pitch.
Curved
No10Retailer pagenewegg.com/lg-27gr83q-b-27-qhd-240-hz-ultragear-ips-black/p/N82E16824026379Read 11 October 2026Curved Surface Screen: Flat Panel.
No5Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming-monitor/27gm950b-bRead 5 October 2026Own exact-model front and right-side maker gallery photographs show a flat panel. The side image depicts straight front-screen geometry. No radius or curve is inferred from display size or IPS technology.
Curvature radius
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Matte1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Surface Treatment is Anti-Glare.
Matte9Reviewpcworld.com/article/3215049/lg-ultragear-evo-ai-gm9-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact concluding paragraph explicitly anti-glare matte finish. Matte plastic chassis alone is not used as screen evidence.
Anti-reflection coating
Not available
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Touchscreen
Not available
Not available

Panel

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Panel type
IPS1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026
IPS1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own AllInfo Display Type IPS, independently original U.S. technical sheet.
Panel type (as published)
IPS1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026
Not available
Backlight
Edge-lit LED11Reviewpcworld.com/article/2067236/lg-ultragear-27gr38q-b-review.htmlRead 11 October 2026Spec list: Panel type IPS LED edgelit.
Mini-LED2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/us0GylSyMfdsH3lLWlUJkg%3D%3D/61b2cd5e-fa69-47de-b2ad-7c5c7163a994.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own Mini-LED Technology Yes and Hyper Mini LED product identity. This is a backlit IPS LCD, not self-emissive OLED.
Local dimming
Not available
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/us0GylSyMfdsH3lLWlUJkg%3D%3D/61b2cd5e-fa69-47de-b2ad-7c5c7163a994.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own original U.S. Local Dimming Zone 2304. Exact manual page 20 has adjustable Local Dimming control.
Dimming zones
Not available
2,3042Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/us0GylSyMfdsH3lLWlUJkg%3D%3D/61b2cd5e-fa69-47de-b2ad-7c5c7163a994.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact Local Dimming Zone row 2304, independently primary release. Physical mini LEDs total 9216 and are not zone count.8Press releaselg.com/us/press-release/ultragear-gx9-gm9-press-release.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact GM9 paragraph PDF page 2 separately states 9216 physical mini LEDs and 2304 local dimming zones. Original U.S. sheet agrees.
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
10bits4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 11 October 2026Product Specification: HDMI supports 8-bit/10-bit color and DP supports 10-bit color. The 8-bit plus FRC method is in the review source.
10bits3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 23 expressly supports 8-bit/10-bit colour. This proves supported per-channel depth, not native panel method or the bit depth of each maximum-rate mode.
Colour depth method
FRC14Reviewdisplayninja.com/lg-27gr83q-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review states 8-bit + FRC for 1.07 billion colours.
Not available
Displayable colours
1.07 billion2Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Color Depth (Number of Colors) 1.07B.
1.06 billion1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own literal 1.06B. This is not changed to 1.07B. Native/FRC implementation is unstated.
sRGB coverage
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
95%1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Color Gamut (Typ.) DCI-P3 95% (CIE1976). The UK page adds a minimum of 90%.
99%1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own typical DCI-P3 99%, CIE 1976. Coverage, not gamut volume. Minimum 95% on the UK page is a separate guarantee.
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
Not available
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Factory calibrated
Yes2Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Color Calibrated in Factory YES.
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own Factory Calibration Yes. Physical paper report is not established.
Claimed Delta E
Not available
Not available
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
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Hardware calibration support
Yes2Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026HW Calibration Ready. The manual has Calibration 1 and Calibration 2 game modes that need LG Calibration Studio.
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own H/W Calibration True Color Pro Yes, original sheet Ready, and own manual SDR calibrated profiles using LG Calibration Studio. Ordinary ICC calibration is not substituted.
Static contrast ratio
1,000:11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1. The Belgian page adds a minimum of 700:1.
1,000:11Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own panel native static 1000:1. Local-dimming dynamic contrast and reviewer prose are separate.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
400nits3Maker product pagelg.com/be_fr/moniteurs/moniteurs-gaming-ultragear/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Luminosite (Typ.) 400 cd/m2. The Spanish, Greek, Bulgarian and Israeli LG pages also say 400. The Canadian and Brazilian LG pages say 500, so the maker pages disagree.10Retailer pagenewegg.com/lg-27gr83q-b-27-qhd-240-hz-ultragear-ips-black/p/N82E16824026379Read 11 October 2026Listing copies LG US data: Brightness (Typ.) 400 cd/m2.
750nits1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own typical SDR 750 cd/m². Window, local-dimming setting and picture preset are unstated.
Brightness (maker minimum)
320nits3Maker product pagelg.com/be_fr/moniteurs/moniteurs-gaming-ultragear/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Luminosite (Min.) 320 cd/m2. The Spanish and Israeli LG pages say the same.10Retailer pagenewegg.com/lg-27gr83q-b-27-qhd-240-hz-ultragear-ips-black/p/N82E16824026379Read 11 October 2026Listing: (Min.) 320 cd/m2.
600nits1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own maker minimum 600 cd/m², not lowest adjustable brightness.
Peak brightness (HDR)
Not available
1,250nits1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own peak 1250 cd/m², independently exact UK HDR/DisplayHDR feature. Maker internal test conditions are unstated. No window percentage, real scene or full-screen value inferred.
HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
HDR101Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Features list HDR 10 Yes. HDR Effect is a picture mode and is not stored as a format.
HDR101Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own HDR10 Yes. HDR Effect is SDR processing and is not another accepted HDR format.
HDR certification
DisplayHDR 4001Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026VESA DisplayHDR 400.
DisplayHDR 10001Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own VESA DisplayHDR 1000. This is the LCD certification, not OLED True Black.
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026
178°1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own 178 degrees R/L. UK technical table specifies CR at least 10.
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026
178°1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own 178 degrees U/D. UK technical table specifies CR at least 10.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ALG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native240Hz240HzDSC
Source4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 11 October 2026Product Specification: Max Resolution 2560 x 1440 @ 240 Hz (HDMI/DisplayPort). Factory Support Mode lists 240 Hz as recommended timing at input compatibility version 2.1 (PC) on HDMI and 1.4 (DSC) on DisplayPort. Bit depth and chroma at 240 Hz are not stated.
BLG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20USB-C DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode
5120 × 2880Native165Hz165Hz144Hz
4736 × 2664165Hz165Hz144Hz
2560 × 1440330Hz330Hz288Hz
2368 × 1332330Hz330Hz288Hz
Source3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 19 explicitly bounds Dual Mode Off Full Wide native 5120 x 2880 and Off 24.5-inch crop 4736 x 2664 at 165 Hz HDMI/DP or 144 Hz USB-C. Dual Mode On Full Wide 2560 x 1440 and On 24.5-inch crop 2368 x 1332 are bounded at 330 Hz HDMI/DP or 288 Hz USB-C. Own input support tables pages 24-27 accept these matching signals. Explicit per-input ceilings establish maxima, not presets alone. HDMI native requires 2.1(PC), DP native 1.4 or 2.1 and USB-C native 1.4(USB-C) compatibility. Host, cable, USB-C resolution/data preference and GPU performance can affect operation. Per-mode DSC, depth and chroma unstated and omitted.
Max refresh rate
240Hz
330Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
240Hz
165Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
240Hz
165Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
240Hz
165Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
144Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
Native refresh rate
240Hz1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026
165Hz1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own 165 Hz at native 5K on HDMI/DP. USB-C native maximum is separately 144 Hz in current manual.
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own explicit 5K 165 Hz / QHD 330 Hz paired mode, with dedicated physical button in manual.
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
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Adaptive sync technologies
FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible, Adaptive-Sync, HDMI VRR1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Features list AMD FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible and VRR. The manual names DisplayPort Adaptive-Sync and HDMI Variable Refresh Rate as the supported interfaces.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 11 October 2026Supported Interface: DisplayPort (Adaptive-Sync), HDMI (Variable Refresh Rate). A graphic card with NVIDIA G-SYNC or AMD FreeSync is needed.
G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own exact named G-SYNC Compatible and FreeSync Premium. Original U.S. sheet names VESA Adaptive Sync and VESA Dual-Mode. No FreeSync Premium Pro or native G-SYNC module inherited from erroneous reviewer table.
VRR range per port
Not available
Not available
Low framerate compensation
Yes8Certification listamd.com/en/resources/support-articles/faqs/DH3-013.htmlRead 11 October 2026AMD lists support for low framerate compensation (LFC) under the FreeSync Premium tier, which LG lists for this monitor.
Yes11Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/technologies/freesync.htmlRead 5 October 2026Official AMD makes LFC mandatory for producer-confirmed FreeSync Premium. No unproved per-input VRR interval inferred.
Response time (maker GtG claim)
1ms1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 20261ms (GtG at Faster).
1ms1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own 1 ms GtG at Faster overdrive. This is a maker fastest claim, not measured mean or MPRT.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
Not available
Overdrive settings
Faster, Fast, Normal, Off4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 11 October 2026Game Adjust, Response Time: Faster, Fast, Normal, Off.
Not available
Motion blur reduction
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own Motion Blur Reduction Technology Yes. Current manual page 19 lists its operating rates.
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
1ms Motion Blur Reduction4Maker product pagelg.com/jp/monitors/gaming-monitors/27gm950b-bRead 5 October 2026Own exact feature name. Manual page 19 requires HDMI/DP 120, 144 or 165 Hz, or USB-C 120/144 Hz before enabling it. No operation at 330/288 Hz, simultaneous VRR or separate MPRT measurement inferred.
Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
Not available
Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Features list Flicker Safe Yes. This is a maker claim.
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own Flicker Safe Yes. Strobing Motion Blur Reduction is a separate selectable mode.
Black frame insertion
Not available
Not available

Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
477nits11Reviewpcworld.com/article/2067236/lg-ultragear-27gr38q-b-review.htmlRead 11 October 2026Review of 25 September 2023 states a maximum brightness of 477 nits in SDR. Window size, picture mode and brightness setting are not stated.
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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Not available
PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
Not available
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
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Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
ALG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B
TypeVersionCountDSC
DisplayPort1.41Yes
HDMI2.12Not available
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Connectivity table lists DisplayPort 1ea and HDMI 2ea. The accessory table names HDMI ver 2.1. The UK page names DP version 1.4 (DSC).2Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026DP Version 1.4 (DSC).4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 11 October 2026DisplayPort 240 Hz timing is listed as input compatibility version 1.4 (DSC).
BLG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B
TypeVersionCount
DisplayPort2.1 UHBR201
HDMI2.12
USB-CDisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode1
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/us0GylSyMfdsH3lLWlUJkg%3D%3D/61b2cd5e-fa69-47de-b2ad-7c5c7163a994.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own original U.S. Input/Output explicitly DP 2.1 UHBR20 one, HDMI FRL 2.1 two and USB-C DP 1.4 one. No numerical bandwidth, DSC state or port-specific HDCP inferred. UK mislabeled USB-C maximum-resolution row 2.3 is not a rate.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
2.1 UHBR20
HDMI features
VRR4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 11 October 2026Game Adjust: supported interface HDMI Variable Refresh Rate. ALLM and CEC are not stated.
VRR3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 19 explicitly HDMI VRR supported. Other HDMI feature names are unproved.
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No10Retailer pagenewegg.com/lg-27gr83q-b-27-qhd-240-hz-ultragear-ips-black/p/N82E16824026379Read 11 October 2026Video Ports list only 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 and 2 x HDMI 2.1. There is no USB-C port.
Yes3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 15 explicitly PD and DP Alternate Mode through USB-C. Monitor power still comes from AC/DC adapter.
USB-C power delivered
Not available
90W1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own 90 W supplied to a compatible host. The monitor requires its separate adapter.
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
ALG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.01
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026USB Upstream Port 1ea, ver 3.0.
BLG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B
ConnectorCount
USB-C1
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own USB upstream via USB-C, one socket. USB revision on upstream row unstated.
USB downstream hub ports
ALG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.02
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026USB Downstream Port 2ea, ver 3.0.
BLG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 12
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own two peripheral ports, USB 3.2 Gen 1. Original sheet agrees. Current manual page 16 says USB-C to USB-C limits downstream to USB 2.0, while USB-C to USB-A supports USB 3.0 with a compatible host.
KVM switch
Not available
No9Reviewpcworld.com/article/3215049/lg-ultragear-evo-ai-gm9-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 27GM950B-B review explicitly says no KVM functionality. Incorrect DP 1.4, FreeSync Premium Pro and native-resolution typos in its final table are not inherited.
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Not available
Ethernet
Not available
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3.5 mm headphone output
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Headphone out 4-pole (Sound+Mic).
Yes4Maker product pagelg.com/jp/monitors/gaming-monitors/27gm950b-bRead 5 October 2026Own original base-model stereo-mini four-pole headphone/microphone socket. Manual page 16 corroborates shared headset functionality.
3.5 mm microphone input
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026The same 4-pole headset jack. The manual says the USB A-to-B cable must be connected for a headset microphone.
Yes4Maker product pagelg.com/jp/monitors/gaming-monitors/27gm950b-bRead 5 October 2026Own four-pole stereo-mini socket microphone contacts, not a separate socket. Manual page 16 requires upstream USB connection to PC for microphone function.
Optical out
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Picture in picture
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Picture by picture
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Smart features

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Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Remote control
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Audio and camera

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Speakers
No10Retailer pagenewegg.com/lg-27gr83q-b-27-qhd-240-hz-ultragear-ips-black/p/N82E16824026379Read 11 October 2026Built-in Speakers: No. PCWorld also lists no speakers.
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own Speaker Yes. Explicit count is sourced separately from exact reviewer wording.
Number of speakers
Not available
29Reviewpcworld.com/article/3215049/lg-ultragear-evo-ai-gm9-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact own-model specification explicitly two 7-watt speakers. This states physical speakers, not merely stereo output channels.
Speaker power per channel
Not available
7W5Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming-monitor/27gm950b-bRead 5 October 2026Own exact Speaker 7 W x 2, independently original Japanese 7 W+7 W. Stored per-channel rated output, not 14 W total.
Webcam
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
110mm4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 11 October 2026Adjusting the Stand Height: Max. 110.0 mm.
130mm3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 10 direct stand travel 130 mm. This is not minimum overall height.
Tilt
Forward5°Backward15°4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 11 October 2026Adjusting the Angle: -5 to 15 degrees.
Forward5°Backward21°3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 11 direct -5/+21 degrees. Positive directional magnitudes stored.
Swivel
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Left30°Right30°3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 11 direct 30 degrees left and right.
Pivot
Clockwise90°4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 11 October 2026Pivot Feature: rotates 90 degrees clockwise. No counterclockwise value is stated. The stand has no swivel.
Counterclockwise90°3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 11 explicitly rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise. Clockwise range is not invented.
Removable stand
Not available
Yes3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 8 instructs removing stand before wall mounting by reversing assembly.
VESA mount
100 x 1001Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Wall Mountable 100 x 100 mm.
100 x 1003Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 7 exact rear wall-mount pattern.
VESA adapter needed
No4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 11 October 2026Wall mount plate attaches directly to the four screws on the back. Wall Mount 100 x 100 mm, M4 x L10 screws, optional plate LSW 149.
No3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 7-9 attach optional wall bracket directly to rear mounting pattern. No separate VESA adapter required.
Security lock slot
Yes4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 11 October 2026Using the Kensington Lock section.
Yes3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 6 locking procedure. Kensington cable is optional.
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Software4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 11 October 2026Joystick button controls the menu. OnScreen Control software is supported.
Joystick, Buttons, Software3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 9-10 show joystick and dedicated Dual Mode button. Page 18 LG Switch Personalized Picture Wizard and calibrated profiles operate display settings. PCWorld separately confirms LG Switch has the same display controls.9Reviewpcworld.com/article/3215049/lg-ultragear-evo-ai-gm9-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact control paragraph explicitly LG Switch accesses the same monitor controls. Manual joystick and dedicated button evidence is separate.
Desktop software
LG OnScreen Control (LG Screen Manager), LG Calibration Studio1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026OnScreen Control (LG Screen Manager) is listed. LG Calibration Studio is named in the manual.
LG Switch, LG Calibration Studio3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 13 and 18 name actual display-control apps. Dual Controller sharing software is separate from menu control.
User firmware updates
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own exact product page expressly instructs downloading LG Switch to install the latest monitor firmware update for picture performance. This is firmware, not only a desktop layout app.
Ambient light sensor
Not available
Not available
Presence sensor
Not available
Not available
RGB lighting
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own RGB LED Lighting Unity Hexagon Lighting. Manual page 21 documents selectable static colours and cycling.
Gaming menu features
Black Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync, Crosshair, FPS Counter1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Names as listed in the feature table.
Black Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync, Crosshair, FPS Counter, AI Upscaling, AI Scene Optimization, AI Sound1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own AllInfo expressly names Black Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync, Crosshair and FPS Counter. AI Upscaling and AI Sound are own page key features, with full AI Boost menu names and conditions separately sourced to manual pages 18-19 and primary release.3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 18-19 name three AI Boost controls and gaming controls, independently own U.S. table for Dynamic Action Sync. Crosshair and FPS Counter are mutually exclusive. AI Scene Optimization requires Personalized Picture, Gamer 1, Gamer 2, FPS, RTS, Vivid or Max Brightness. AI Sound applies to internal speakers and connected headphones. AI Upscaling minimum input is unresolved: April 7 release footnote 12 and current product-page footnote 3 claim at least WFHD, while current own-page footnote 2 recommends 1080p at 60 Hz and PCWorld directly observed 1080p Nintendo Switch upscaling. Stored feature names do not assert a minimum input resolution.

OLED care

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

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Dimensions with stand
Width613.5Height (lowest)467.7Height (highest)577.7Depth253.7mm(24.2 × 18.4 to 22.7 × 10 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026613.5 x 577.7 x 253.7 (UP) and 613.5 x 467.7 x 253.7 (DOWN).
Width615Height (lowest)405Height (highest)535Depth249mm(24.2 × 15.9 to 21.1 × 9.8 in)4Maker product pagelg.com/jp/monitors/gaming-monitors/27gm950b-bRead 5 October 2026Own original base-model table directly states 615 x 405-535 x 249 mm with stand. All dimensions retain this whole-mm source precision and explicitly published minimum/maximum height endpoints. Own U.S. manual and UK 614.5 x 535.3 x 249.1 mm corroborate the rounded upper position. Minimum height is not computed from stand travel. Regional warranty, package cables and Japanese JAN are not inherited.
Dimensions without stand
Width613.5Height371.6Depth51.3mm(24.2 × 14.6 × 2 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026613.5 x 371.6 x 51.3.
Width614.5Height360.1Depth70mm(24.2 × 14.2 × 2.8 in)3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 23 direct body metrics, independently exact UK table. Rounded inches in early U.S. sheet are not converted.
Stand footprint
Not available
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Weight with stand
6.2kg(13.7 lb)1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Weight with Stand 6.2 kg.
8.5kg(18.7 lb)3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 23 net with stand and without packaging, independently UK and original U.S. rounding.
Weight without stand
4.3kg(9.5 lb)1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Weight without Stand 4.3 kg.
5.7kg(12.6 lb)3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 23 net body without stand/packaging, independently UK.
Box dimensions
Width691Height184Depth498mm(27.2 × 7.2 × 19.6 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Dimension in Shipping (W x H x D) 691 x 184 x 498.
Width811Height166Depth491mm(31.9 × 6.5 × 19.3 in)5Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming-monitor/27gm950b-bRead 5 October 2026Own exact shipping W x H x D table, matching original Japanese base model. Flat-packed box orientation retained.
Box weight
8.6kg(19 lb)1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Weight in Shipping 8.6 kg.
11.9kg(26.2 lb)5Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming-monitor/27gm950b-bRead 5 October 2026Own exact shipping 11.9 kg, above complete 8.5 kg product. U.S. original 26.2 lb agrees within source rounding.

Power

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Power supply
External adapter1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Power Type External Power (Adapter).
External adapter1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own external AC/DC adapter, independently manual.
Adapter rating
65W1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026DC Output 65W (19V / 3.42A).
270W3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 23 two adapter options each 20 V x 13.5 A output, exactly 270 W. Device rating 20 V x 12 A, 240 W is separate and is not maximum operating consumption.
Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026AC Input 100~240V (50/60Hz).
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own mains input, matching adapter input. Not monitor 20 V DC or USB PD.
Power use (typical)
50W1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Power Consumption (Typ.) 50W. The manual states the same 50 W typical.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 11 October 2026On mode 50 W (Typical), measured with the LGE test standard: full white pattern at maximum resolution.
Not available
Power use (max)
55W10Retailer pagenewegg.com/lg-27gr83q-b-27-qhd-240-hz-ultragear-ips-black/p/N82E16824026379Read 11 October 2026Power Consumption (Max.): 55W in the listing, which copies LG US data. No LG page or manual states a maximum.
Not available
Power use SDR (EU label)
25.7W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 11 October 2026EU Product Information Sheet row 4, on mode SDR 25.7 W, class F. The sheet lists model identifier 27GR83Q and refresh rate 60 Hz.6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1559054_EN.pdfRead 11 October 2026EPREL on mode power demand SDR 25.7 W, class F, at the default 60 Hz.
41.6W6EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact English PIS PDF page 2 row 4, EU default 60 Hz on-mode SDR demand. Not native 165 Hz or typical gaming power.
Power use HDR (EU label)
44.6W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 11 October 2026Row 6, on mode HDR 44.6 W, class G.6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1559054_EN.pdfRead 11 October 2026EPREL on mode power demand HDR 44.6 W, class G.
53.5W6EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact English PIS PDF page 2 row 6 HDR on-mode demand.
Standby power
0.5W4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 11 October 2026Sleep Mode (Standby Mode) <= 0.5 W with Deep Sleep Mode on.6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1559054_EN.pdfRead 11 October 2026EPREL standby mode power demand 0.5 W.
0.5W6EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact English PIS PDF page 2 row 8. Current maker specification is less than 0.5 W. No network standby value invented.
Off-mode power
0.3W4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 11 October 2026Off Mode <= 0.3 W.6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1559054_EN.pdfRead 11 October 2026EPREL off mode power demand 0.3 W.
0.3W6EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact English PIS PDF page 2 row 7. Current U.S./UK maker less-than 0.3 W qualifier is separate. Early U.S. sheet less-than 0.5 W is less precise.
EU energy class SDR
F5Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 11 October 2026Row 3.6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1559054_EN.pdfRead 11 October 2026EPREL SDR class F.
G6EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact English PIS PDF page 2 row 3 and visually read label.
EU energy class HDR
G5Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 11 October 2026Row 5.6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1559054_EN.pdfRead 11 October 2026EPREL HDR class G.
G6EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact English PIS PDF page 2 row 5 and visually read label.
Energy per 1000 h SDR
26kWh7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1559054.pdfRead 11 October 2026EPREL energy label for 27GR83Q reads 26 kWh/1000h. LG's own label PDF shows the same.
42kWh7EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact visually read EU label integer 42. Not computed from 41.6 W.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
45kWh7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1559054.pdfRead 11 October 2026The same label reads 45 kWh/1000h for HDR.
54kWh7EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact visually read EU label integer 54, separate from SDR.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
Not available
TÜV Rheinland Anti-blooming Hyper Mini LED8Press releaselg.com/us/press-release/ultragear-gx9-gm9-press-release.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact GM9 paragraph PDF page 2 expressly TÜV Rheinland-certified Anti-blooming Hyper Mini LED. Certificate number unstated. Not a low-blue-light or flicker certificate.
Low blue light
Not available
Software3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 18 Reader SDR picture mode, independently Japanese blue-light-reduction feature. No hardware low-blue-light certification is proved.
ENERGY STAR
Not available
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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
HDMI cable (ver 2.1), AC/DC adapter, DisplayPort cable, Power cord (depends on country), USB A-to-B cable1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Accessory table: HDMI (ver 2.1), Adapter, Display Port, Power Cord (depends on country), USB A to B.
Monitor, Stand, AC/DC adapter, Power cable, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, USB-C cable1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own U.S. three cable rows and manual stand/power assembly. Regional cable lengths, report, remote and paper extras are unstated.
Cables included
ALG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B
Type
HDMI
DisplayPort
USB A-to-B
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Same accessory table. Cable counts and lengths are not stated.
BLG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B
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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year5Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 11 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier is 1 year in this EU sheet. Other markets can differ.6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1559054_EN.pdfRead 11 October 2026EPREL minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier is 1 year.
1year1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own U.S. one-year parts and labor. Original U.S. sheet and current manual warranty agree. Japanese three-year warranty and optional two-year Premium Care extension are separate.
Dead pixel policy
Not available
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Both are also in the API. Back to all monitors.