LG 24QP500-B QHD HDR Gaming Monitor with AMD FreeSync

With the 24QP500, LG has introduced a new FreeSync monitor for gaming. The new QHD monitor should convince with a particularly high refresh rate and also have a wide color space.

The LG 24QP500-B is a new HDR monitor for gaming, is equipped with a 24-inch panel with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels – in practice, the QHD resolution represents a compromise in a certain way because the lower resolution also means that current game titles are also higher Quality setting as well as frame rate can be displayed – the increased frame rate should also and especially offer advantages in multiplayer titles.

LG puts the refresh rate at 75 Hz, with Free Sync from AMD being supported. The switching time (gray-to-gray) is specified to 5ms. The IPS panel should cover 16.7M color depth and a 16:9 aspect ratio.

The manufacturer puts the static contrast ratio at 1,000: 1, the brightness at 350 cd / m², whereby the specified viewing angle of 178 ° corresponds to the expectations of an IPS panel. The monitor also features HDR10 delivers a more dynamic visual immersion experience with the enhanced color of HDR content. This combines with wider color coverage, including the sRGB 99% color gamut.

Several special display modes address video players directly, so Dynamic Action Sync should reduce the input delay, and the Black Stabilizer increase visibility if desired. A crosshair can also be displayed.

The LG 24QP500-B receives image signals via HDMI and DisplayPort, and a headphone output is installed. The tilt position can be adjusted, and the model can also be mounted to a different stand, wall bracket, or monitor arm via VESA.

Price and availability

LG 24QP500-B QHD monitor is now listed on the Bhphotovideo.com website for $196.99 without any availability details.

LG 24QP500-B Specifications

• Display: 24-inch Anti-Glare IPS panel
• Color Depth: 16.7M
• Pixel Pitch: 0.2058 x 0.2058 mm
• Response Time: 5ms (GtG at Faster)
• Refresh Rate: 75Hz
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Resolution: QHD 2560×1440
• Brightness: 240cd (typ) / 300cd (Min)
• Contrast Ratio: 700:1 (Min.), 1000:1 (Typ.)
• Viewing Angle: 178°(R/L), 178°(U/D)
• Ports: 2x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort, Headphone Out
• Features: Color Weakness Mode, AMD FreeSync, Black Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync, Flicker Safe, Smart Energy Saving, Reader Mode, Super Resolution+, Dual Controller, On Screen Control (OSC), HDR10, HDR Effect
• Stand Adjustments: Tilt
• Wall Mount: 100 x 100 mm
• Dimensions: 21.3″ x 16.3″ x 8.3″ (with stand)
• Weight: 8.8 lbs

Along with this, LG has also introduced the 27UP650-W 4K monitor, made on a 27-inch IPS matrix diagonally: the UHD monitor has a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels, which corresponds to the 4K format, and is priced at $449.99.