The catch
LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz
Setting 240Hz does not mean your games will render at 240 frames per second.
Side by side
LG 27GR83Q vs 27GS95QE: Dark-room pictures change with OLED, and both keep QHD at 240Hz
Quick verdict
A work-heavy desk where static apps stay open for hours is the 27GR83Q-B's territory. When dark-room games and OLED black levels are your main reason to upgrade, the 27GS95QE-B is the better fit. Both give you QHD at 240Hz, so the OLED premium buys picture quality and not more pixels or hertz.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Refresh headroom is not added by the OLED
At 240Hz, both have a 4.17 ms interval.
Where this comes from
1000 ÷ 240 = 4.17 ms. Sharing this interval does not mean equal pixel response or input lag.
The catch
LG UltraGear 27-inch OLED Gaming Monitor
Text on the OLED looks less crisp than on a 4K IPS office panel of the same size.
LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz
- Why pick it
- Your day is filled with static documents, dashboards or toolbars.
- 240Hz appeals to you, but an OLED panel does not.
- The catch
- Setting 240Hz does not mean your games will render at 240 frames per second.
LG UltraGear 27-inch OLED Gaming Monitor
- Why pick it
- Games are your main use, and self-emissive black levels matter to you.
- OLED care requirements are fine with you, and you vary what stays on screen.
- The catch
- Text on the OLED looks less crisp than on a 4K IPS office panel of the same size.
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What this page compares
Work-heavy desks and evening games pull LG 27GR83Q-B and 27GS95QE-B in different directions. Both are QHD 240Hz, so how the panel gets used counts for more than the headline.
An IPS at 240Hz for a work desk, or OLED for evening games
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
All day on static spreadsheets and dashboards
With the IPS option, OLED care does not become central to the purchase.
- LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz
- Better fit
- LG UltraGear 27-inch OLED Gaming Monitor
- Depends
Games in a dark room, with varied content
The self-emissive option is the OLED.
- LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz
- Good
- LG UltraGear 27-inch OLED Gaming Monitor
- Better fit
Seeking an upgrade specifically beyond 240Hz
Each tops out at 240Hz.
- LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz
- Not suitable
- LG UltraGear 27-inch OLED Gaming Monitor
- Not suitable
Work gets more screen space
The same size class and QHD apply to both.
- LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz
- Similar
- LG UltraGear 27-inch OLED Gaming Monitor
- Similar
In practice
Differences you will notice
Refresh headroom is not added by the OLED
At 240Hz, both have a 4.17 ms interval.
How we worked this out
1000 ÷ 240 = 4.17 ms. Sharing this interval does not mean equal pixel response or input lag.
Extra native workspace does not come with it
Physical pixels number 3,686,400 on both screens.
How we worked this out
2560 × 1440 is identical. How much content fits changes with scaling or application settings and not with panel technology.
The HDR badge carries the same number but means different things
Comparing the number 400 alone loses the important distinction, because DisplayHDR 400 and DisplayHDR True Black 400 are different certification labels.
How we worked this out
For the IPS model LG lists DisplayHDR 400, and for the OLED model DisplayHDR True Black 400. Comparing the labels implies no brightness or contrast measurement.
Option A
LG, 27GR83Q-B
UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz
High-frame-rate games get more headroom on this 240Hz IPS monitor, which keeps the familiar 27-inch QHD layout. Because it has HDMI 2.1, compare the input specification with your graphics card.
- Best for
- Fast QHD games on a screen that also does your work
Facts we checked
- 240Hz IPS panel, 27-inch, 2560 by 1440
- DisplayPort and HDMI 2.1 inputs
- Pivoting stand with height adjustment, and 95 percent DCI-P3 coverage
Option B
LG, 27GS95QE-B
UltraGear 27-inch OLED Gaming Monitor
This familiar flat 27-inch gaming monitor from LG delivers OLED contrast along with a 240Hz QHD signal.
- Best for
- A standard-size desk screen for fast 1440p gaming
Facts we checked
- 2560 by 1440 OLED panel, 26.5-inch
- 0.03ms gray-to-gray response is claimed, with a 240Hz refresh rate
- Two HDMI 2.1 inputs plus DisplayPort 1.4
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz | LG UltraGear 27-inch OLED Gaming Monitor | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 2560 × 1440 | Native detail is not added by the OLED model. |
| Refresh ceiling | 240Hz | 240Hz | The maximum refresh interval is the same on both. |
| Panel design | IPS LCD | OLED | Black-level behavior and care considerations change with self-emissive pixels. |
| Size class | 27 inches | 27 inches | A larger workspace is not what this move brings. |
| HDR tier | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | Different certification categories are involved here. The two HDR labels are not identical. |
| Workload fit | Static desktop work and gaming | Varied games and media | Elements that stay fixed for a long time deserve special consideration with OLED. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz
- The USB ports are for peripherals and do not carry USB-C video or laptop charging.
With LG UltraGear 27-inch OLED Gaming Monitor
- Bright desktop pages left on screen for a long time look dimmer than they would on a strong LCD.
Decision guide
How to decide
The 27GR83Q-B fits a work-heavy desk where static apps stay open for hours, while the 27GS95QE-B fits dark-room games and OLED black levels as the main reason to upgrade. With QHD at 240Hz on both, the OLED premium is for the picture and not for more pixels or hertz.
Look first at non-gaming hours
Far more of a gaming monitor's time may go to showing spreadsheets, browser tabs and fixed toolbars. For that workload, the 27GR83Q-B is the simpler place to start. The 27GS95QE-B becomes more compelling when games and media dominate and you are comfortable following the OLED care guidance.
A different picture is what the OLED premium buys
QHD and 240Hz are the limit for both monitors. The OLED makes its case through self-emissive pixels and how it handles dark content and not through a larger desktop or higher refresh ceiling. If you play in a room and games where those picture differences matter, that can be worth paying for.
Don't boil this down to the advertised response-time number
Specific conditions and settings sit behind manufacturer response figures. They don't translate directly into measured total latency or a complete motion-clarity test. Unless independent model-specific measurements are added, keep the recommendation tied to workload and panel design.
What this page can’t tell you
- We quantify no burn-in lifespan, measured brightness or response-time advantage.
- Our workload recommendation is a cautious judgment about fit and does not predict that any individual OLED will fail.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the computer monitors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
None of the 50 models checked meets all of “At 120Hz or higher, motion looks smoother”, “Games and films with OLED contrast”, and “A screen that stays comfortable for everyday office work”, so the pick goes to the closest practical compromise.
0 models fit, out of 50 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “At 120Hz or higher, motion looks smoother”, “Games and films with OLED contrast”, and “A screen that stays comfortable for everyday office work”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz |
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LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz
Your day is filled with static documents, dashboards or toolbars.
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Games are your main use, and self-emissive black levels matter to you.
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