LG UltraFine 27BQ85U-W 27-inch 4K UHD Monitor with HDR

LG has launched the LG 27BQ85U-W, a new 27-inch monitor that prioritizes color accuracy. This LG UltraFine 4K UHD monitor with a built-in sensor that enables screen calibration according to individual preferences. It also offers high resolution, a bright display, and integrated speakers.

The LG 27BQ85U-W features a 27-inch Nano IPS display with a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels. With up to 500 nits of brightness and a 2000:1 contrast ratio, it provides impressive visual performance. The monitor supports VESA DisplayHDR 400 and is capable of displaying 98% of the DCI-P3 color space.

What sets the LG 27 UHD FreeSync monitor with HDR apart is its automatic calibration sensor, which works in conjunction with LG’s Calibration Studio software. This combination allows users to customize and fine-tune the screen to meet their specific requirements.

In terms of audio, the LG UltraFine 4K UHD monitor includes two built-in speakers, each with a power output of 5 watts. For connectivity, it offers two HDMI 2.0 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4, and one USB Type-C port. The USB Type-C port also supports charging other devices with a power output of up to 90 watts.

Price and availability

The LG UltraFine 27BQ85U-W 4K UHD monitor is now available for purchase on Amazon.com, priced at $499.99, and is also listed on Bhphotovideo.com for $529.

LG 27BQ85U specifications

• Display: 27-inch Nano IPS panel, Anti-Glare
• Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Pixel Pitch: 0.15 x 0.15
• Brightness: 320 nits (Min.) / 500 nits (Peak)
• Color Gamut: DCI-P3 98% (CIE1976)
• Color Depth: 1.07B
• Color Bit: 10bit (8bit+FRC)
• Contrast Ratio:2000:1
• Response Time: 5 ms (GTG)
• Viewing Angle: 178º (R/L), 178º (U/D)
• Features: HDR 10, DisplayHDR 400, HDR Effect, Color Calibrated in Factory, HW Calibration, Flicker-safe, Picture Modes, Super Resolution+, Black Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync, Auto Input Switch, Smart Energy Saving, Dual Controller, OnScreen Control, KVM, 3‐Side Virtually Borderless Design
• Ports: 2x HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.3, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.0, 1x USB-B 3.0, 1x headphone output
• Audio: 5W x 2 Maxx Audio Speakers
• Stand: Tilt (-5° to 20°), Height adj. (110 mm), Pivot Clockwise
• VESA Mount: 100 x 100 mm
• Dimensions: 613.9 x 569.6 x 239.3 mm (with stand)
• Weight: 12.5 lbs / 5.65 kg (with stand)

In other news, EIZO has recently introduced the CS2400S, a color management display featuring a 24.1-inch IPS panel with a WUXGA resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels (16:10 aspect ratio). With a refresh rate of 60 Hz and a contrast ratio of 1350:1, this display offers excellent visual quality. The CS2400S is priced at $917.