At the end of November, we reported on the best 144hz IPS monitor for gaming LG UltraGear 24GN60R. The same seems to be getting a larger sister model with similar equipment named LG UltraGear 27GN60R, which also falls in the budget monitor segment.
The LG 27GN60R measures 27 inches diagonally, has an IPS panel with Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) and promises a maximum refresh rate of 144 Hz. According to the datasheet, the gray change takes place within 1 ms.
In addition, the best 144hz IPS monitor from LG has a contrast ratio of 1000:1, 8-bit color depth, 350 cd/m² brightness, and 99 percent sRGB. A budget 27 inch 144hz monitor would provide tearing-free gaming with FreeSync Premium or G-Sync compatible Adaptive Sync.
Alternatively, a mode against the blurring of moving images can be used. In the meantime, you shouldn’t expect too much from the advertised HDR10 support, since the brightness of the 27 inches is much too low for appealing HDR results.
On the connection side, A 27 inch 1080p 144hz monitor has DisplayPort, HDMI, and a headphone jack. It can be tilted and adjusted in height, comes with a flicker-reduced backlight, and offers a black stabilizer or crosshair overlays via OSD. The power consumption of the monitor is estimated at 22 watts (SDR) or 24 watts (HDR).
Price and availability
LG UltraGear 27GN60R is the best 144hz IPS monitor for gaming under $300. It can be purchased via the Newegg.com online store at $257.99.
LG 27GN60R specifications
- Display: 27-inch IPS panel
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Pixel Pitch: 0.3108 mm x 0.3108 mm
- Brightness: 320 nits (Min.) / 400 nits (Typ.)
- Color Gamut: sRGB 99% (CIE1931)
- Number of Colors: 16.7M
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
- Response Time: 1ms (GtG)
- Refresh Rate: 144 Hz
- Viewing Angle (CR≥10): 178º(R/L), 178º(U/D)
- Features: HDR 10, HDR Effect, Flicker safe, Reader Mode, Motion Blur Reduction, G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium, Black Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync, Crosshair, FPS Counter, Smart Energy Saving
- Ports: 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 2 x HDMI, Headphone jack
- VESA mount: 100 x 100 mm
- Stand: Tilt
- Dimensions: 17.90″ x 24.20″ x 8.90″ (with stand)
- Weight: 12.8 lbs. (with stand)
Alongside this best 144hz IPS monitor for budget gamers, LG recently introduced the 27GR95QE OLED gaming monitor, featuring a 27-inch OLED panel with QHD resolution and a frame rate of 240 Hz. It costs $999.99.
