Given the slight boost it has to out-of-the-box accuracy and Adobe RGB, the 27GN850-B edges out this category. With that said, almost nobody will notice any difference between the two here – they are some of the best around.

LG is one of the leading manufacturers in the gaming monitor scene, and for good reason. Their entries into the space in recent years have perfectly blended power, performance, and price, hitting right where the average consumer want them to. Two of their most popular models are the 27GL850-B and 27GN850-B – 1440p IPS panel monitors with a variety of features to boot. After some necessary post calibration, these two monitors are some of the best options available for color accuracy and gamut. Out of the box, they both struggle with correctly displaying blue tints, and the provided picture modes are nothing special. With that said, most users will not have any issues with the immediate options but taking some time to properly calibrate is a good idea. With no calibration, the 27GN850-B slightly edges out the 27GL850-B. Given the two monitor’s similar prices and across the board statistics, either choice is a valid one. With that said, the smaller footprint, more subdued aesthetics, and increased connectivity of the 27GL850-B make it a more versatile option for the average buyer. If there is a significant price difference between the two and you are not attached to any of the above, however, choosing the 27GN850-B can become the better option. What this really boils down to (as far as I can tell) is a skimpier stand. The stand on the 27GN800-B does not allow for any height or pivot adjustments, only tilt, whereas the 27GN850-B offers all three. So depending on where pricing lands, it could come down to ergonomics versus economics when debating the two.

This is a simple and clear win for the 27GL850-B, as it includes a USB hub that was cut with the newer release. Outside of these three USB ports – 2x downstream and 1x upstream – connectivity is a mirror image. Both include 2x HDMI ports and 1x DisplayPort. If USB connectivity is not a major concern of yours and prices are similar, this category becomes personal choice yet again. The 27GN800-B is another LG monitor to feature an IPS panel, just like the 27GN850-B that came before it. And like its predecessor, it offers a native 2560x1440 (QHD) resolution with a respectably fast 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms gray-to-gray response time, making it a good option for gaming with a mid-range and/or high-end graphics card. Some variation is expected between units, but numbers this far below advertising speak to a larger issue with the panel. IPS panels have traditionally struggled with contrast, and LG clearly focused on other specs of this screen. Do not expect great contrast performance from either.

The choice to leave behind a USB hub instead of expanding to include USB Type-C is a strange one but was likely done to cut down on costs. Given how similar the monitors are in almost every other category, this could become a reason why someone chooses the slightly older 27GL850 over the newer model.Looking for more information on LG’s 27GL850-B? We’ve compared it to several other monitors from different manufacturers so you can get a complete picture: Both monitors share a crisp QHD Wide resolution. While some may prefer a 4K option (you can see our list of some of the best 4K monitors here), the 1440p screen is still sharp and beautiful on both 27” screens. For modern gaming, this resolution is a nice compromise. While updated hardware is still required, you do not need a top-of-the-line graphics card to take advantage of the native resolution while hitting a high refresh rate. The two monitors are large, 27” IPS screens with QHD resolutions. Made and marketed toward gamers, they have all the common features you could expect from a modern gaming monitor, including high refresh rate and low response time. Technically speaking, the 27GN850-B is a slightly newer offering than the 27GL850-B. However, they work best in tandem. They share a striking number of technical aspects, with the main differences between the two being in connectivity and color coverage.