Name: 27UL550-W
Brand: LG
SKU: 229835
Rating: 3.8 (47 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

more accurate color and better video processing
build quality is pretty solid and LG s quality control measures
very attractive and affordable 4K IPS monitor

Some budget models are prone to unpolished surfaces or edges
clouding issues which become noticeable when viewing darker scenes
Nvidia to be G-Sync compatible

Display technology: LED
Response time: 5 ms
Panel design: Flat
Screen size: 27 in
Brightness: 300 cd/m²
Aspect ratio: 16

LG 27UL550-W - Pros & Cons

more accurate color and better video processing
build quality is pretty solid and LG s quality control measures
very attractive and affordable 4K IPS monitor
smooth performance and immersive image quality
in-depth reviews and helpful tips
smooth performance and many additional useful features
Highs were clean and distortion-free
All connections face the rear and are easy to find
best color accuracy and viewing angles
excellent yet affordable 4K IPS monitor
better ergonomics and is easier to place comfortably
affordable Elegant overall look Performance is
better ergonomics that allow you to easily position it comfortably
excellent low input lag and a fast response time
LG is better for text clarity
better out-of-the-box color accuracy and a faster response time
better ergonomics
wider viewing angles
and better reflection handling
much better viewing angles and much better gray uniformity
Excellent resolution and size allow for multitasking
better ergonomics and is easier to place in a comfortable position
ASUS performs better
excellent performing display
mix with an affordable price range
excellent quality and an affordable price
The monitor is decently fast

Some budget models are prone to unpolished surfaces or edges
clouding issues which become noticeable when viewing darker scenes
Nvidia to be G-Sync compatible
The backlight is limited to 300 cd/m2
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no signs of bleed or glow around the edges
there is no swivel function
full-array backlight model
as sharply focused as the dedicated gaming screens
low PPI and a large degree of IPS glowing
it lacks a high level of color accuracy due
monitor only has an sRGB 98 percent color gamut
panel fails to provide a faster response time to the screen
displays are more expensive than typical
trailing behind fast-moving objects
LG 27UL550 is not the fastest display in the market
monitor doesn't come equipped with USB ports nor speakers
display a wide color gamut and fails to bring out highlights
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
it fails to display a wide color gamut
increasing light bleed from the corners over time

LG 27UL550-W - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	27 in Best: Acer UM.PB1EE.A01 Screen size: 282 in
Response time	5 ms Best: JVC LM-H191 Response time: 0.01 ms
Brightness	300 cd/m² Best: DynaScan DS321LR4 Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
Weight	6000 g Best: BenQ GL2450HM Weight: 0 g

LG - Video Reviews (2)

LG 27UL550-W 4K IPS Monitor | Our Open Box Unboxing & Review

LG 27UL550-W Review & Unboxing 4K IPS HDR Monitor

LG 27UL550-W - Full Specifications

Screen size	27.0 in
Brightness	300.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio	16:9

Height (without stand)	14.61 in
Height with stand	22.53 in
Depth (with stand)	9.06 in
Width (with stand)	24.51 in
Weight	211.64 oz

HD type	4K Ultra HD
Display number of colours	1.073 billion colours
Display technology	LED
Backlight	LED backlight
Panel type	IPS
Response time	5.0 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)	178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)	178.0 °

3D support (3D-Ready)	no
HDR	yes
VESA mount	yes

Colour of product	Silver
Panel design	Flat
Screen surface	Matte

HDCP	yes
HDMI ports quantity	2
Headphone output	yes
Headphone outputs quantity	1
DisplayPort version	1.4

Pivot function	yes
Tiltable	yes
Flicker free	yes

Energy efficiency class	G
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)	36.0 W

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