PC Gamer Presents - PC Hardware Handbook - May 2018

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Acer S277HK

Samsung U28H750

Philips 328P6VJEB

AOC AG271UG

Asus MG28UQ

Acer Predator XB321HK

LG 27UD68P
400
1,144
26

PRICE (£) CONTRAST
(The higher the value
the better)

COLOUR TEMPERATURE (K)
Deviation from 6500K (the lower
the value the better)

7


80 %


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28 inch

32 inch

27 inch

27 inch

27 inch

28 inch

32 inch

Screen size

ESSENTIALS


375
869
170

800
1,238
95

550
2,317
118

600
1,060
558

430
560
100

400
874
376

TN

VA

IPS

IPS

IPS

TN

IPS

Panel tech

3840 x
2160

3840 x
2160

3840 x
2160

3840 x
2160

3840 x
2160

3840 x
2160

3840 x
2160

Resolution

1ms

4ms

4ms

4ms

5ms

1ms

4ms

Response time

Group test


4K MONITORS


7

6

Take this 27-inch display from its box and you can
feel the cost saving as its plastic stand and
lightweight construction shows that it’s no
professional-grade display.
However, once set up, its simple, curved stand,
plain black rear and low-profile bezel makes for a
stylish display. And so long as you treat it right, it
should continue to look good for a long time.
This is even something of a step up model in LG’s
range as it offers height adjustment and pivot so
you can use it in portrait mode. The stand can also
be removed to reveal a 100x100mm VESA mount.
Otherwise you get no extras here. Connectivity is
one DisplayPort and two HDMI, but there’s no USB
hub or speakers.
The image quality is great, though. IPS glow and
backlight evenness might be a touch worse than
premium models, but that’s just nitpicking. Overall,
it’s superb right out of the box. If you’re
looking for a cheap 4K screen this is the
one to get.

LG 27UD68P


http://www.lg.com £400


LG has hit a winning formula with some of its displays.
They’re great value, combining elegant design and a
minimum of features with IPS panels that deliver reliably
good image quality. The 27UD68P is such a model.

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