Excellent all-rounder if you get it at the right price.
I needed a good multipurpose monitor for some gaming as well as photo editing, graphics work and general use And after MUCH research this is where I landed.

Why did I go for a 27 inch 1440p IPS panel monitor over anything else?

IPS is the only panel type I considered due to fast response time for games and colour accuracy for editing and I’m stating the obvious for many people but, for me, a 27 inch 1440p monitor is the sweet spot between specs, quality of product, performance and price.

From the distance I sit from the screen (on a 27 inch screen) 4K and 1440p look very similar in image resolution until I get close to pixel-peep and then the slight pixelation in 1440p is obvious. That is not enough of a jump to justify spending the premium on a screen of this size and if I was going 4K for photo editing I would go to 32 inches to make the most of the added resolution.

1440p also offers far better gaming performance while not giving away much in terms of detail, especially at 27 inches.

But why this monitor in particular?

Monitors that can ‘do it all’ competently at an affordable price aren’t common but after a lot of research and reading I stumbled across this LG monitor With 180hz refresh rate, 1ms response time and a ‘Nano IPS’ panel (better colour performance and accuracy than a regular IPS panel) it almost seemed a no-brainer at the price on Amazon (not on ‘sale’ but by far the cheapest price anywhere online from an authorised retailer).

Even at this price there are still much cheaper and still capable gaming monitors at almost half the price by AOC and others, but I wanted to stretch the budget to make sure it ticked every box. Being a bit more of a premium household brand doesn’t hurt either.

Right out the box I can say that there are no dead pixels and variations in light/dark areas as well as bleeding are also minimal.

I have uploaded an image taken of the screen (unedited) displaying a grey background in a dark room (no lights on at all), with the camera square on to the screen. You will see some slight variation in light/dark areas but it’s absolutely minimal given that the viewing environment and camera will massively exaggerate any issues. This is a harsh test for any IPS panel.

Short version – I do not notice any bleeding or dark areas in normal use and lighting conditions. That’s a big win.

(Please note, just because my copy is good doesn’t meant mean yours will be. We all know QC can be questionable!).

I cannot comment on colour accuracy and calibration yet as I am yet to get into that but this is a Nano IPS panel with improved colour gamut and accuracy than an equivalent basic IPS panel so I’m confident it’s going to be just fine with no issues.

If I have any issues with colour and calibration I will obvious amend this review.

Playing a selection of games it has been excellent so far. Sharp details, smooth motion, works well with Nvidia V-Sync and the colours are nice. I can’t say any more than that but it never felt lacking.

I had a quick dabble with Lightroom and Photoshop and everything looks great. Obviously not as much detail as you’d get with a 4K monitor but, again, from a few feet away I feel it’s plenty detailed and sharp enough with excellent colour gradient.

I think you get the picture, at the price I paid I’m really pleased with this as a good all-rounder and confident I made the right choice for my needs. I’d have to pay a lot more to get either an OLED for gaming or a professional grade IPS 4K panel for photo editing to see a noticeable jump in image quality.

If any issues arise I’ll be sure to update this review.

Fantastic monitor - quality display, performance, and value!
I’ve been using this monitor for almost a week now for my new PC rig. I picked this monitor over others (notably Samsung’s Odyssey G series) as I preferred its minimalist, sleek look. Also, I scoured the internet for opinions on its display and performance – it had much more favourable reviews on its display and price in comparison so I grabbed this while it was on sale (~250). This was a fantastic purchase and would highly recommend it!

Before, I had an MSI monitor at 1980×1080 (full HD). This monitor displays at 2560×1440 (or 2k) and the difference is astounding. It’s great for competitive games especially when utilising the DP for higher hertz; I haven’t noticed any input lag on OW2 and had to adjust my mouse sensitivity as the 180Hz allows for more precise aim. Further, story games like RDR2 feels like a cinematic masterpiece with this monitor. All colours are crisp and the blacks have greater contrast range than what I was used to. Others have commented on the HDR/display quality, but you can easily amend the settings to your preference. I’ve increased the contrast and saturation a little personally.

For 27″, the size is great either at a desk or at a distance. The build quality is good too, particularly its heavy metal stand. It’s really easy to assemble and disassemble as no screws are needed. Adjusting the monitor’s height and angle whenever you’d like can be done easily, safely, and smoothly too.

Others have talked about having a dead pixel on their display, but I haven’t had this issue with mine. I was cautious and luckily had a perfect display. I would’ve returned my monitor for a replacement regardless.

The money was completely worth it here and if I needed/wanted to, I’d grab another one of these for my set up. Great value, functionality, and keeps any game looking and performing at its best.