Review on LG 27MP59G-P 27 inch Monitor with FreeSync, 75Hz Refresh Rate, and 1080p HD Resolution by Seth Ledbetter

and not a penny more or less. I have now tested five different monitors at various prices up to $600. I've come to the conclusion that you get what you pay for with these "gaming" monitors. First of all, reviewers and tech YouTubers will tell you that TN and VA panels are fine. You are not. Their color and sometimes brightness sucks compared to IPS. We play these things, the image is literally the most important part of our gaming rigs next to our CPU and GPU right? To the right. So don't settle for a cheap monitor. Getting a good monitor is extremely important, but there are sooo many options out there that it's confusing. Don't settle for a VA or TN monitor. The only reason you should use TN is if you're a PvP minimaxer or an esports player where every millisecond of GtG response counts. There's no reason for VA to settle for those washed out colors when there are so many "gaming" IPS panels out there now. The colors on this cheap $150 LG IPS panel are better than, for example, the popular budget Viotek VA panel that costs $350. But here's the catch: Not even all IPS panels are created equal. A cheap IPS panel like LG's $150 LG isn't as bright or has the same vivid colors as the $400 Acer IPS, which I settled on after my testing. LG has the best IPS panels, like all other manufacturers, but they are also reasonably priced. This monitor has no height adjustment and sits low on a desk, instantly adding $20-$30 to your overall cost of a VESA mount adapter or monitor stand. After comparing 2K resolution (1440p) in 27 inch screen size and HD (1080p), the difference is definitely noticeable. If you don't know anything, you might think that 27 inch HD resolution is suitable for gaming. Comparing them, you'll never want to go back to HD on a 27-inch screen. The extra pixels per square inch of a 2K screen make everything from typing to game graphics better. There's also a reason why 144Hz or higher has become very popular for gaming monitors lately. Between this 75Hz and 144Hz monitor, there is a very noticeable fluidity of moving objects on the 144Hz screen during gaming. 75Hz seems a bit choppy. I've seen it called microstuttering. I don't know if I would call it that, but it gives you an idea of the smoothness you get with high framerates. To sum it up: Pros - Low price, Freesync, Vivid IPS colors, LG quality. Cons - Pixelated 27-inch HD picture, low-budget IPS, not as bright and vivid as high-end IPS, no height adjustment, low frequency (less than 144Hz), empty space between the edge of the screen and the bezel, looks like a defect, but this is intentional.