LG 27GP700

The Verdict

The LG 27GP700 Review: The $200 Sweet Spot for 144Hz Gaming?

Most budget 144Hz monitors force you to choose between speed and picture quality. The LG 27GP700 tries to give you both — and based on the 4.6-star average across 229 ratings, it’s largely succeeding. But “largely” is doing a lot of work here. Let’s dig into whether this is the right monitor for your desk.

What You Actually Get

The box contains the monitor, a tilt-only stand, a power brick, and an HDMI cable. That’s it. No DisplayPort cable, which is annoying because you’ll want one to hit the full 144Hz on most GPUs (HDMI tops out at 144Hz too, but DP is more reliable for G-Sync compatibility). The 27-inch panel uses an IPS display with a 1920x1080 resolution — a combination that’s becoming rare as manufacturers push 1440p, but one that keeps GPU requirements low.

Performance: Where It Earns Its Keep

The headline specs are a 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms MBR (Motion Blur Reduction). In practice, this means Overwatch, Valorant, or Call of Duty feel genuinely responsive. One Amazon reviewer put it simply: “Came from a 60Hz monitor and the difference is night and day. No ghosting that I can notice.” That tracks — the panel handles fast motion cleanly, with minimal smearing on dark scenes, a common weakness in cheaper IPS panels.

Color accuracy is the surprise here. The 95% DCI-P3 coverage isn’t just marketing fluff; out of the box, the sRGB mode is well-calibrated. If you’re a designer who also games, you can use this for Lightroom or Figma work without hating your life. It’s not a professional reference monitor, but it’s far better than the washed-out TN panels that dominated this price range a few years ago.

What Buyers Consistently Praise

Across the 229 ratings, three themes dominate:

1. Value for money — “Best monitor under $250 hands down. The 144Hz is buttery smooth and the colors pop.”
2. Build quality — The plastic chassis feels sturdier than the price suggests. No creaking or flex when adjusting the tilt.
3. Bezel design — The three-sided Ultra-Thin bezel makes it look like a much pricier display. If you’re running dual monitors, the gap between screens is minimal.

Where It Falls Short — Be Honest

The stand is the biggest compromise. Tilt-only adjustment means if you’re tall or short, you’re craning your neck unless you buy a VESA arm (the 100x100mm mount is standard, but that’s another $30-50). This is a desk ergonomics issue, not just a convenience one.

The OSD is also clunkier than LG’s pricier UltraGear models. The joystick works fine, but navigating to the MBR settings or changing input sources takes more clicks than it should. One reviewer noted, “The menu is a bit dated, but I set it once and never touched it again.” Fair point, but you should know what you’re getting.

Also, this is a 1080p panel. On a 27-inch screen, that’s a pixel density of about 81 PPI. Text and desktop icons will look slightly less sharp than a 24-inch 1080p or a 27-inch 1440p. For pure gaming at a distance, it’s fine. For all-day spreadsheet work, your eyes will notice.

Who Should Buy This

• Competitive gamers on a budget — If you want high refresh rates and low input lag without spending $400+ on a 1440p 165Hz panel, this is your monitor.
• Console players — The HDMI port supports 120Hz on PS5 and Xbox Series X at 1080p, which is a solid pairing.
• Mixed-use users — If you game 60% of the time and work 40%, the IPS color accuracy makes this a rare dual-purpose budget pick.

Skip It If:

• You need ergonomic adjustment out of the box — budget for a monitor arm.
• You’re doing color-critical professional work (you need a dedicated sRGB/Adobe RGB calibrated display).
• You’re sitting close and can’t tolerate 1080p on a 27-inch screen — go 24-inch or step up to 1440p.

FAQ

Q: Does the LG 27GP700 support G-Sync? A: It’s officially G-Sync Compatible (not G-Sync Ultimate). It works with NVIDIA GPUs over DisplayPort, and FreeSync works with AMD cards. Both function as expected, though you’ll want to cap your frame rate slightly below 144Hz to avoid flicker in some games.

Q: Is the 1ms response time real? A: The 1ms figure is MBR (Motion Blur Reduction), which uses backlight strobing. In normal mode, the typical response time is 5ms GtG, which is standard for IPS. MBR reduces perceived blur but slightly dims the screen. For most people, the 144Hz refresh alone will be the biggest improvement.

Q: Does it have built-in speakers? A: Yes, two 5W speakers are included. They’re acceptable for system sounds or casual YouTube, but you’ll want a headset or external speakers for any real gaming or media consumption.

The Verdict: 4.6/5 — Buy It If You Want Speed Without Sacrificing Color

Buy it if: You want a fast, color-accurate 27-inch monitor for under $250 and don’t mind adding a monitor arm to fix the stand.

Skip it if: You need height adjustment out of the box, or you’re a professional who requires 1440p for work.

The LG 27GP700 isn’t perfect — the stand and OSD show where corners were cut. But the panel itself is outstanding for the price, delivering the two things that matter most: speed and color. For the 229 shoppers who rated it 4.6 out of 5, that tradeoff was clearly worth it. It will be for you too, as long as you know what you’re buying.