I'll start by saying this: if you don't have a specific need for 4K, you might want to consider a 1440p screen instead. By default, Windows will scale all on-screen text and user interfaces to 150%, as everything would be far too small otherwise. I would recommend leaving it at 150%. There is a non-zero chance you may run into compatibility issues with programs not scaling properly, but most newer apps seem to scale up just fine, so it's not a big issue. Just be aware of that before you buy it. But also keep in mind that despite the scaling function, everything still looks better on a 4K 27'' monitor than it does on a 1440p 27'' monitor, due to the superior pixel density. I was worried 27'' might be too small for a 4K monitor, but it's really not! I have a 1440p monitor next to it, and I can tell the difference in things like text clarity easily.
My own "specific need" for 4K was that I wanted two monitors: one with a resolution that was a multiple of 240p (9x = 2160p), and the other a multiple of 480p (3x = 1440p). I only had 1080p monitors before these, and 1080p was a multiple of neither number. I wanted this for retro gaming, as 240p was the native resolutions of many old 4:3 games. That way, I could have the games running at integer scale without letterbox, and even run shaders on top.
Well, my plan was a success and worked just as expected.
Anyway, the colors on these UltraGear monitors are something to behold. That's the other main reason I got them. I refuse to skimp on colors ever again. They are the most important aspect of a monitor in my opinion, and this monitor delivers that full gamut without breaking a sweat. Figure of speech. Monitors don't sweat...
The contrast is surprisingly good, too. I mean, it's not an OLED, so you won't get the inkiest blacks in the world, but they still very much look black. You'll have to take my word for it.
Besides, if you spend a lot of time at your PC, you're probably not gonna want to be completely blinded by an OLED's HDR brightness all day long. And paying twice as much for an OLED monitor, only to have to constantly live in fear of burn-in... sounds pretty bad when you put it that way, right?
This is an excellent monitor. What else can I say? I thought it was a bit on the pricy side even on sale, but considering this could be the last monitor I buy for a very long time, I'd say it was well worth the cost.
| Standing screen display size | 27 Inches |
|---|---|
| Display Resolution | 3840x2160 |
| Max screen resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Brand | LG |
| Series | 27GN95R B |
| Item model number | 27GN95R-B |
| Product Dimensions | 5.37 x 60.92 x 35.29 cm; 7.3 kg |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 5.4 x 60.9 x 35.3 Centimetres |
| Colour | Black |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |
