LG 27GX704A-B Feature Scores
Explore all 81 feature scores for LG 27GX704A-B, organized into pros and cons.
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Summary
81 reviewed features-
Very positive 4.5-5.038 (47%)
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Positive 3.5-4.416 (20%)
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Neutral 2.5-3.414 (17%)
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Negative 1.5-2.413 (16%)
Pros
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Owners and testers are largely enthusiastic about the exceptional gaming picture and sale-price value. Persistent HDMI handshake trouble and office-use compromises remain important.
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Rapid motion and moving targets look exceptionally sharp, particularly at high refresh rates. A low-frame-rate user anecdote flags stutter sensitivity.
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A high-refresh OLED with exceptionally clear motion and deep blacks makes PC gaming the primary strength. The 240Hz panel keeps action responsive.
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The glossy coating is a standout: crisp, low-haze images look substantially cleaner than older matte WOLED finishes.
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WOLED maintains inky blacks even with room lighting, a notable edge over the purple-tinted blacks sometimes seen on QD-OLED.
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Pixel-level OLED contrast creates deep shadow areas and bright highlights that stand apart, in dark rooms and under moderate ambient lighting.
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Near-instant OLED response produces crisp pixel transitions that help fast action look controlled.
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At sale prices around $380–$500, the glossy 240Hz OLED package gets strong value praise. Its higher launch pricing looks less competitive beside newer models.
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The glossy WOLED screen makes colors, clarity, and true blacks look striking. Its best moments are gaming and cinematic content rather than text-heavy desktop use.
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The 240Hz refresh delivers noticeably fluid gameplay, although the more expensive 27GX700A-B rises to 280Hz.
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FreeSync and G-SYNC compatibility reduce tearing across changing game frame rates. Variable-refresh flicker can still appear in dark, low-frame-rate scenes.
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SDR calibration impresses testers and can become very accurate with simple tweaks. HDR color and tone mapping are less consistent.
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A flexible stand supports height, tilt, swivel, and portrait rotation. It even has a slight ergonomic edge over the 27GX700A-B.
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Some owners see an impressively consistent image from the side, while a tester notes off-axis red or green tint.
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At 27 inches, 1440p balances sharpness and GPU demands; one PS5 user felt no need to jump to 4K.
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Compatible with common PC variable-refresh standards and PS5 VRR, though some use cases expose flicker and a console-signal issue.
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OLED brightness is strong in many games and HDR highlights, but not consistently the brightest among newer Tandem OLED screens. Strong direct light can still overwhelm visibility.
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Fast OLED response, 240Hz refresh, and a compact 27-inch frame make tracking opponents especially effective.
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OLED response leaves virtually no visible trailing or overshoot in ordinary gaming.
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Full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 helps consoles and gaming PCs use high refresh rates and VRR without the compromises of older ports.
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PS5 games can look superb with rich OLED contrast and HDR. A long-term owner experienced recurring PS5 no-signal problems that required power-cycling.
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The 1440p glossy screen makes images and games look crisp. Fine text is less clean than on conventional RGB LCD monitors.
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Deep blacks, luminous highlights, and clean motion add immersion to richly detailed story games; HDR accuracy is less reliable across sources.
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Colors are vivid compared with IPS, yet third-generation WOLED has less HDR color volume than many newer Tandem OLED or QD-OLED rivals.
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Gamer, FPS, RTS, sRGB, and reading options offer flexible picture tuning, with Gamer 1 singled out as a strong starting point.
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After more than 700 hours involving static app interfaces, one owner detected no visible burn-in on test colors.
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An owner found OLED care features effective, while another tester says pixel cleaning can reduce gray-band artifacts.
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Pixel shifting and cleaning appear effective in early long-term use, with no observed retention after 700+ hours; this is not a lifetime guarantee.
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HDR highlights can pop and games look cinematic, but some presets clip detail and Windows HDR can seem dull. Newer OLEDs often offer more saturated HDR color.
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Latency is low and competitive for fast gaming, even if some tests put it slightly behind the quickest OLED rivals. One owner reports a subjective sharpness-setting effect.
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The 27-inch format keeps fast games within easy view and fits a desk comfortably, although some consider it small for the price.
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Third-generation WOLED brings superb blacks and response, but newer Tandem OLEDs can achieve brighter, more saturated HDR.
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Simple SDR adjustments and supported hardware calibration can produce accurate color; HDR tracking still takes more compromise.
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Two HDMI 2.1 inputs, DisplayPort, and USB-A ports serve gaming setups well. USB-C video, KVM and newer DisplayPort standards are missing.
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Four months and 700+ hours brought continued excellent image quality and no burn-in for one owner, despite persistent console connection quirks.
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The standard 16:9 layout avoids awkward game-format compatibility and keeps the full action in view.
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The black stabilizer can reveal hidden details in dark scenes, a useful assist in competitive games.
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A follow-up owner did not notice chrominance overshoot during normal use or controlled sample clips.
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Popular games fit the familiar 16:9 screen without unusual layout or scaling problems.
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HDMI, DisplayPort, USB and power cables give buyers what they need to connect the monitor immediately.
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A four-month owner reported no dead pixels after extensive daily use.
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QHD across 27 inches produces a sharp gaming image without needing a larger screen.
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Gloss finish lends a premium look.
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PS5 games can look phenomenal with OLED contrast and high-bandwidth HDMI, although a long-term owner ran into intermittent no-signal failures.
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An expert had a good firmware experience, but a later owner still hoped for a fix to PS5 signal detection.
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The metal-footed stand feels sturdy and offers a reassuring base.
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Two USB-A ports are handy for wireless dongles and other PC peripherals.
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Standard monitor-arm mounting offers an alternative to the adjustable included stand.
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Multiple picture modes and hardware-calibration support provide useful ways to refine color accuracy.
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The design is tidy and attractive overall, despite thick bezels and modest plastic material quality.
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1440p offers a sharp image with substantially lower GPU load than native 4K gaming.
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A four-pole headphone connection is described as a useful high-quality audio option, though no listening test is provided.
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A tester considers the WOLED glossy surface comparatively scratch-resistant, though no long-term abrasion testing is described.
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SDR grayscale and gamma are generally close to target, though some modes and HDR tracking need correction.
Cons
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One owner repeatedly encountered a blank PS5 HDMI signal until restarting the display; console modes can also require manual selection for 4K/120Hz.
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The WOLED subpixel layout can put colored edges around letters and make them look fuzzy. ClearType helps but does not fully match IPS text.
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A bottom-center joystick works in open setups but becomes hard to reach with another screen underneath. A later owner found wake activation less responsive.
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Highlights can be vivid, but aggressive presets lose some fine bright detail and compromise the intended contrast.
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Tone mapping is imperfect: bright details can clip, while higher peak-brightness settings change darker-scene rendering.
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The easy-to-reach bottom audio jack leaves a dangling cable when used with external speakers, frustrating tidy desktop setups.
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The screen sometimes fails to pick up a newly powered-on PS5, and its OSD joystick may need multiple presses after standby.
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The crisp glossy surface also reflects windows and lights clearly. Daytime usability depends heavily on screen position and light control.
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A user moving from a TN monitor found low-frame-rate camera pans surprisingly stuttery, despite the OLED’s excellent pixel response.
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There are no built-in speakers, so console users need headphones or an external audio connection.
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The OSD joystick sometimes fails to wake or open the menu on the first press, making input changes annoying.
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A KVM switch is absent, limiting convenience for people sharing keyboard and mouse peripherals between systems.
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An eye-sensitive owner associated OLED brightness flicker with discomfort, particularly during the first weeks of use.
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Thick surrounds are an obvious cosmetic drawback despite the clean picture.
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An included cable clip helps, but the stand lacks a passthrough and the bottom audio jack can leave visible wiring.
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Black levels are naturally deep, but some peak-brightness HDR settings raise dark areas or crush subtle near-black detail.
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Flicker sometimes appears when refresh rates fluctuate in dark scenes or even when moving windows; it is not constant in most fast-paced games.
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Gamer 1 and adjusted custom modes can improve HDR, but output varies by preset, operating system, and peak-brightness setting.
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The stand is solid, but plastic parts feel less premium; the materials fit the monitor’s value focus.
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Variable peak-brightness settings can change luminance as scene content shifts, so disabling them is preferable for stable production work.
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RGB effects are left out of this budget-oriented configuration, a compromise one reviewer accepts.
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Basic features present, viewed as minor extras.
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The included protective packaging is thorough but slightly awkward to dismantle and unpack.
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The complete cable package helps, but sliding off the protective foam sleeve makes unboxing clumsy.
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Coverage terms vary by country, with burn-in exclusions reported in Australia; buyers should check their local policy.
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Some faint vertical/gray banding and mesh texture can appear on test patterns. One owner found the issue barely noticeable in normal use.
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Reader mode and warmer color settings may help, but one owner experienced substantial eye strain before adapting over months.
Use Cases
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Sale pricing makes premium-looking OLED gaming comparatively accessible, though the original higher price changes the value equation.
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Deep blacks and bright colors make films, streaming video and high-production-value YouTube content especially impressive.
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The switch from IPS or conventional LCD brings much better black depth, color impact, and motion clarity, especially in dark games.
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One long-term owner prefers this OLED for video editing, and an sRGB mode supports Rec.709 work; subtle text and HDR precision remain caveats.
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Supported PS5 HDR games can look fantastic, but some HDR configurations are washed out or overly warm.
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The self-lit panel excels in dark rooms, showing true blacks and strong contrast without an LCD backlight glow.
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Broad gaming suitability with adequate hardware.
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The stand can rotate the display vertically for portrait work.
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Rapid movement and camera changes in racing titles stay clear on the quick OLED panel.
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SDR games gain vivid colors, deep blacks, and sharp motion without depending on HDR tuning.
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Fast target movement remains sharp, helping in competitive shooters.
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Moving from a basic 60Hz or 144Hz display can bring a major leap in perceived fluidity and contrast.
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sRGB controls and hardware calibration support controlled color work, but imperfect gamma/HDR behavior prevents an unqualified recommendation.
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USB-C laptop dockingNo USB-C video input makes one-cable laptop docking impossible and reduces appeal for laptop-centric desks.
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Dual-monitor setupsStacked monitor arrangements can block the bottom-mounted joystick and require moving the second display to change settings.
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Laptop gaming setupsA gaming laptop can connect through HDMI or DisplayPort, but the lack of USB-C video limits straightforward laptop integration.
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Photosensitive playersPeople sensitive to display flicker may face uncomfortable adjustment, with one owner reporting prolonged early eye strain.
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Programming and codingHeavy code/text work is discouraged.
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Mixed work-and-play setupsGaming excels, and creative work can look excellent, but hours of office text and eye comfort may require compromises.
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Bright-room viewingThe panel holds black depth very well in illuminated rooms. Open blinds, direct windows, and the mirror-like glossy finish can still make visibility frustrating.
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Desktop productivityBasic work is feasible, but heavy reading, spreadsheets, and programming expose text fringing. Long use can also strain sensitive eyes.