18% of 305 verified LG 27GP850-Bowners don't recommend it, and 2 describe specific problems — based on real owner comments from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.
For balance: 69% recommend it. This page collects the complaints so you know what you're signing up for — read the full owner report for both sides. How we score
“You did not mention about low contrast (even compared to other IPS models), lack of the Swivel option”— @mdemircan on YouTube
“the only thing I hated on their monitor is the crappy power adapter always breaking up a year or later of use”— @EmilePolka on YouTube
“in dark/shadowed areas and night scenarios in games the image is uncharacteristically and unexpectedly dark and it's really hard to see details”— @deekay13 on YouTube
“the 650 was the better panel. The backlight is way better and uniform. If you look at the 850 from any other angle from the center, you will notice the contrast change”— @jitu757 on YouTube
“capped at 144hz instead of being at 165 and the Overclock option for 180hz is also greyed out”— @ecstaz7688 on YouTube
“the IPS glow on mine is horrible on the left side and not only in black scenes”— @jvidia on YouTube
“I got this monitor as everyone recommended it but i have terrible experience.”— @dodo21x55 on YouTube
“i have crazy eye strain even with gunnar gaming glasses”— @kodas_face on YouTube
“When I connect this monitor with Display port 1.4 cable and set refresh rate to 165Hz I get lots of backlight flickering.”— @progressive091 on YouTube
“the red color is so bright that it hurts the eyes”— @Guziell on YouTube
“At least 2 Stuck pixel on arrival for me, thats heartbraking.”— @Infi1337 on YouTube
“My LED ring quit working, now just the small settings button lights up.”— @robjohnson342 on YouTube
Not complaints — practical notes from owners that didn't affect the score.
“There is nothing like best, it depends on everyone's unique requirements and budget. Here is brief list of mine: 1. Logitech MX Keys S Wireless Keyboard 2. Monitor: Using 2, LG Ultragear 27GP850 and BenQ Gw2790Qt 3. BenQ Screen Bar 4. One Wood Monitor Stand and One Monitor Arm 5. Logitech G304 Mouse 6.”— Psychological-Tie304 on Reddit
“I wouldn't say they have awful response times and color at all, just not great. The budget monitors have definitely been getting better in quality with lower prices, including mid-range options. My monitor, LG 27GP850 launched at $500 about 4 years ago.”— MrCh1ckenS on Reddit
“I know that it also has an LG 27GP850-B in this price range, but it's an old panel right?”— Delicious-Watch8594 on Reddit
“Ada kualitas ada harga, cm orang indo gampang tergoda barang yg terlalu murah, ditawarin harga segitu pasti ngedumel If it's too good to be true it probably is. belanja elektronik dri dulu gitu Gue sendiri pake refresh nya monitor lu, LG 27GP850. dapet di harga 5.2 di 2021.”— heickelrrx on Reddit
“Also it is 180hz so will be smoother.”— Trancegendered on Reddit
“[PCPartPicker Part List](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/bYLWVW) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/yXmmP6/amd-ryzen-5-7600-38-ghz-6-core-processor-100-100001015box) | $287.77 @ JW Computers **CPU Cooler** | [Thermalright Phanto…”— Not_goD_32 on Reddit
“[Try using RTINGS settings](https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/lg/27gp850-b-27gp83b-b) They have recommended sets of settings for lowest response time etc. as well as full testing and the lowest it will get. It won’t get much better than that.”— IIIDEFAULTIII on Reddit
“There's little games if any that are 4k 120 so it's really a waste of time. Even pc gamers play 1440p. So any 27 inch 1440p will get you great results . Dell G2724D is only £200. Asus XG27ACS £269 or LG 27GP850. £300.”— Significant_Trash_14 on Reddit