LG 27UD68-P 27-Inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor with FreeSync

LG 27UD68-P 27-Inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor with FreeSync

LG 27UD68-P 27-Inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor with FreeSync

  • 4K UHD Resolution (3840 x 2160) IPS Display
  • sRGB over 99%
  • On-Screen Control with Screen Split
  • FreeSync
  • Pivot stand and functionality: Yes

LG Electronics 4K UHD (3840 x 2160 resolution) IPS 27-Inch LED-Lit Monitor 27UD68 with FreeSync, serge over 99% and HDMI x 2.

List Price: $ 499.99

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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The affordable QUALITY 4K monitor we’ve been waiting for, May 26, 2016
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This review is from: LG 27UD68-P 27-Inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor with FreeSync (Personal Computers)
This is the 4K monitor I have been waiting for. Affordable and quality. Be aware, there’s 3 types of the monitor: one with a Sliver stand and white back, one with a black stand and black back (this one), and one with a black stand that pivots and rotates with a black back (the other two versions are sold on other sites, not Amazon).

I’ve been searching for a true 4K monitor that suits my needs (I’m a video production solo gig) and this monitor is it. I have the 2013 Mac Pro since it was released and have been using the Dell P2815Q monitor (a overly priced half-baked TN panel 4K monitor), this monitor is light years ahead of quality, viewing angles, overall color, and brightness compared to that Dell. This feels like a 00 monitor for half the price. Now since Apple first showcased the Mac Pro, they said you can run 3 4K monitors and I’ve searching for the right monitor that I can do with for a low price without sacrificing quality. This monitor is my answer. Currently I have 1, but soon my dream of having that infinitely famous triple monitor setup will happen with this.

Also fun fact: 3 of these monitors equals the price of Dell’s 5K monitor… Now which one would you really choose? I know.

Look here’s the bottom line: If you’ve been looking for an quality IPS 4K monitor with accurate color, great brightness, thin bezels (man there thin), and for a low price, you’ve found the answer.

I’ll update this review in a few months after using the monitor for a while.

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent value with strong color performance, but watch for variability, June 10, 2016
This review is from: LG 27UD68-P 27-Inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor with FreeSync (Personal Computers)
This is a top value in 4K screens and, until we’re all using OLEDs, nearly as good as it gets. There are no serious omissions in the specifications, though I have found variable quality control. I’ve docked a star for that. Dell’s P2715Q is a desirable alternative in some cases.

BUILD AND ANTI-GLARE:

It’s immediately apparent this is a first-party product. The bezel is 9mm for three edges and 17mm along the bottom. Everything visible head-on looks expensive. Even the plastic stand, which has no adjustments save for tilt, has a nice brushed finish. The rear of the screen is generic gloss plastic. Total weight is around 11 pounds.

This LG has two HDMI 2.0 ports and one Displayport 1.2, so it covers the bases for 4K/60 operation. Brightness controls appear to be DC current; no flickering PWM here. The OSD is easy to navigate and works much more quickly than the same implementation in the 31MU97.

There is an anti-glare coating. It’s slightly more aggressive than the QNIX and Wasabi Mango UHD430, but less so than my old Dell 2408WFP. It doesn’t affect sharpness and manifests as a very subtle sparkle visible with pure whites. I don’t find this objectionable. More apparent was a bit of backlight bleed that I removed with mild rubbing.

UNIFORMITY:

Brightness uniformity is average for a 27" panel. The central third is slightly brighter than either side. Color uniformity is above average. The bottom quarter of the screen and a portion of both sides has a slightly cooler tone than the rest. This difference is most visible with gray and white tones. In my experience, all screens with larger panels perform significantly worse unless they have uniformity compensation.

The QNIX has somewhat better color and brightness uniformity. However, this LG is considerably better than LG’s 31" 31MU97 Adobe RGB display in color uniformity, despite the supposed pedigree of that far more expensive model. While this LG doesn’t have uniformity compensation, that feature on the 31MU97 does nothing. Proper uniformity compensation only seems to be available on Dell and Eizo screens.

This monitor calibrates very well. At screen center, my colorimeter reports a maximum dE of 1.6, a minimum of 0.2, and an average of 0.3. sRGB coverage is 97.5% at 6000K.

Update: A second copy of this screen shows marked white balance inconsistency. The first screen doesn’t deviate more than 200K at any point, whereas the bottom fifth of this one is 1000K cooler than the rest. Brightness uniformity is also somewhat worse. A third copy has consistent white balance, but noticeable clouding with black content. I recommend buying from a vendor with a good exchange policy.

INPUT LAG:

32-33ms slower than my QNIX QX2710. This is a consistent result and an average performance. The QNIX has no display scaler and input lag around 3ms. I do not find the lag on this screen noticeable in Windows or objectionable for racing games. CS:Go players may have a different opinion.

EXPERIENCE:

From a viewing distance of around 24", pixels are not visible. Text is noticeably sharper than the 1440p QNIX. Image detail is a level above. 5K would be a slight improvement, but well into the realm of diminishing returns.

I’m running Windows 10 scaling at 200%. Younger eyes would probably be fine down to 125%. At this point, Windows itself and most programs have excellent scaling. What you want to avoid, though, is mixing pixel densities across multiple screens. While the Windows UI has little trouble adapting to disparate scaling settings between screens, you’ll be endlessly fiddling with zoom levels for browsers and the like.

I initially bought the 43" Wasabi to pair with my QNIX because they have very similar pixel densities. Given the way window-snapping works in Windows 10, though, I think two 27" panels are preferable for productivity. For gaming, a single 21:9 3440×1440 or 2560×1080 curved panel is the best choice for many people.

IN SUM:

Highly recommended. This LG has great color, good uniformity (but see above), chic appearance, and pricing below many first-party 1440p 27" IPS screens. The only missing features of consequence are a fancy stand, G-Sync for nVidia cards, and, perhaps for people who print images professionally, Adobe RGB coverage.

The closest alternative is Dell’s P2715Q. The two cost about the same and have almost identical image quality. The Dell has a more flexible stand and uniformity compensation (albeit of questionable efficacy; it would seem they only got it right with the 2016 models). The LG has narrower bezels and a better aesthetic, FreeSync, and HDMI 2.0. There’s no clear victor; while I’m quite happy with the LG and have purchased a second, I would be equally content with the Dell.

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23 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Prepared to be amazed!, April 20, 2016
By 
Andrew Rangel (Olathe, KS) – See all my reviews
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This review is from: LG 27UD68-P 27-Inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor with FreeSync (Personal Computers)
I picked this unit up at Best Buy, I had to use LG’s site to price match it because they had it listed at 9. Don’t pay that price!

Overall the monitor is amazing, in the literal sense that it amazed me. Right from the beginning the setup of the monitor was a breeze, and I was pleasantly surprised how well it was configured out of the box when hooking into my Retina MacBook Pro (late 2013). My biggest complaint is the HDMI cable it comes with is essentially garbage because if you move it around too much it looses signal. I don’t really mind this though because I didn’t expect it to even come with an HDMI.

The monitor has an easy to use button on the bottom that allows you to navigate a straightforward menu. One of my favorite features I had no clue about is the "Reader" mode in the picture settings. It dims the screens and makes the color palette warmer colors. This is great for use at night when the app I am using doesn’t have a dark mode.

I am a developer so I can’t speak to the gaming performance, however I have viewed several 4K videos on this monitor and the performance is stellar. The colors are true to what is advertised from the pictures and in store demos.

Overall my goal was to match the look and feel of the MacBook Pro’s Retina display. After developing on those displays most other monitors make me cringe at the quality and color range. I have to say, this monitor has blown me away in that it surpasses the Retina display and has impressed me at every turn. I would highly recommend this monitor even if you don’t plan on utilizing 4K 100% of the time.

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  1. 27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    The affordable QUALITY 4K monitor we’ve been waiting for, May 26, 2016
    By 

    Verified Purchase(What’s this?)
    This review is from: LG 27UD68-P 27-Inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor with FreeSync (Personal Computers)
    This is the 4K monitor I have been waiting for. Affordable and quality. Be aware, there’s 3 types of the monitor: one with a Sliver stand and white back, one with a black stand and black back (this one), and one with a black stand that pivots and rotates with a black back (the other two versions are sold on other sites, not Amazon).

    I’ve been searching for a true 4K monitor that suits my needs (I’m a video production solo gig) and this monitor is it. I have the 2013 Mac Pro since it was released and have been using the Dell P2815Q monitor (a overly priced half-baked TN panel 4K monitor), this monitor is light years ahead of quality, viewing angles, overall color, and brightness compared to that Dell. This feels like a $1000 monitor for half the price. Now since Apple first showcased the Mac Pro, they said you can run 3 4K monitors and I’ve searching for the right monitor that I can do with for a low price without sacrificing quality. This monitor is my answer. Currently I have 1, but soon my dream of having that infinitely famous triple monitor setup will happen with this.

    Also fun fact: 3 of these monitors equals the price of Dell’s 5K monitor… Now which one would you really choose? I know.

    Look here’s the bottom line: If you’ve been looking for an quality IPS 4K monitor with accurate color, great brightness, thin bezels (man there thin), and for a low price, you’ve found the answer.

    I’ll update this review in a few months after using the monitor for a while.

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  2. 17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    An excellent value with strong color performance, but watch for variability, June 10, 2016
    By 
    D. Alexander
    (TOP 500 REVIEWER)
      

    This review is from: LG 27UD68-P 27-Inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor with FreeSync (Personal Computers)
    This is a top value in 4K screens and, until we’re all using OLEDs, nearly as good as it gets. There are no serious omissions in the specifications, though I have found variable quality control. I’ve docked a star for that. Dell’s P2715Q is a desirable alternative in some cases.

    BUILD AND ANTI-GLARE:

    It’s immediately apparent this is a first-party product. The bezel is 9mm for three edges and 17mm along the bottom. Everything visible head-on looks expensive. Even the plastic stand, which has no adjustments save for tilt, has a nice brushed finish. The rear of the screen is generic gloss plastic. Total weight is around 11 pounds.

    This LG has two HDMI 2.0 ports and one Displayport 1.2, so it covers the bases for 4K/60 operation. Brightness controls appear to be DC current; no flickering PWM here. The OSD is easy to navigate and works much more quickly than the same implementation in the 31MU97.

    There is an anti-glare coating. It’s slightly more aggressive than the QNIX and Wasabi Mango UHD430, but less so than my old Dell 2408WFP. It doesn’t affect sharpness and manifests as a very subtle sparkle visible with pure whites. I don’t find this objectionable. More apparent was a bit of backlight bleed that I removed with mild rubbing.

    UNIFORMITY:

    Brightness uniformity is average for a 27″ panel. The central third is slightly brighter than either side. Color uniformity is above average. The bottom quarter of the screen and a portion of both sides has a slightly cooler tone than the rest. This difference is most visible with gray and white tones. In my experience, all screens with larger panels perform significantly worse unless they have uniformity compensation.

    The QNIX has somewhat better color and brightness uniformity. However, this LG is considerably better than LG’s 31″ 31MU97 Adobe RGB display in color uniformity, despite the supposed pedigree of that far more expensive model. While this LG doesn’t have uniformity compensation, that feature on the 31MU97 does nothing. Proper uniformity compensation only seems to be available on Dell and Eizo screens.

    This monitor calibrates very well. At screen center, my colorimeter reports a maximum dE of 1.6, a minimum of 0.2, and an average of 0.3. sRGB coverage is 97.5% at 6000K.

    Update: A second copy of this screen shows marked white balance inconsistency. The first screen doesn’t deviate more than 200K at any point, whereas the bottom fifth of this one is 1000K cooler than the rest. Brightness uniformity is also somewhat worse. A third copy has consistent white balance, but noticeable clouding with black content. I recommend buying from a vendor with a good exchange policy.

    INPUT LAG:

    32-33ms slower than my QNIX QX2710. This is a consistent result and an average performance. The QNIX has no display scaler and input lag around 3ms. I do not find the lag on this screen noticeable in Windows or objectionable for racing games. CS:Go players may have a different opinion.

    EXPERIENCE:

    From a viewing distance of around 24″, pixels are not visible. Text is noticeably sharper than the 1440p QNIX. Image detail is a level above. 5K would be a slight improvement, but well into the realm of diminishing returns.

    I’m running Windows 10 scaling at 200%. Younger eyes would probably be fine down to 125%. At this point, Windows itself and most programs have excellent scaling. What you want to avoid, though, is mixing pixel densities across multiple screens. While the Windows UI has little trouble adapting to disparate scaling settings between screens, you’ll be endlessly fiddling with zoom levels for browsers and the like.

    I initially bought the 43″ Wasabi to pair with my QNIX because they have very similar pixel densities. Given the way window-snapping works in Windows 10, though, I think two 27″ panels are preferable for productivity. For gaming, a single 21:9 3440×1440 or 2560×1080 curved panel is the best choice for many people.

    IN SUM:

    Highly recommended. This LG has great color, good uniformity (but see above), chic appearance, and pricing below many first-party 1440p 27″ IPS screens. The only missing features of consequence are a fancy stand, G-Sync for nVidia cards, and, perhaps for people who print images professionally, Adobe RGB coverage.

    The closest alternative is Dell’s P2715Q. The two cost about the same and have almost identical image quality. The Dell has a more flexible stand and uniformity compensation (albeit of questionable efficacy; it would seem they only got it right with the 2016 models). The LG has narrower bezels and a better aesthetic, FreeSync, and HDMI 2.0. There’s no clear victor; while I’m quite happy with the LG and have purchased a second, I would be equally content with the Dell.

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  3. 23 of 28 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Prepared to be amazed!, April 20, 2016
    By 
    Andrew Rangel (Olathe, KS) –
    (REAL NAME)
      

    This review is from: LG 27UD68-P 27-Inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor with FreeSync (Personal Computers)
    I picked this unit up at Best Buy, I had to use LG’s site to price match it because they had it listed at $599. Don’t pay that price!

    Overall the monitor is amazing, in the literal sense that it amazed me. Right from the beginning the setup of the monitor was a breeze, and I was pleasantly surprised how well it was configured out of the box when hooking into my Retina MacBook Pro (late 2013). My biggest complaint is the HDMI cable it comes with is essentially garbage because if you move it around too much it looses signal. I don’t really mind this though because I didn’t expect it to even come with an HDMI.

    The monitor has an easy to use button on the bottom that allows you to navigate a straightforward menu. One of my favorite features I had no clue about is the “Reader” mode in the picture settings. It dims the screens and makes the color palette warmer colors. This is great for use at night when the app I am using doesn’t have a dark mode.

    I am a developer so I can’t speak to the gaming performance, however I have viewed several 4K videos on this monitor and the performance is stellar. The colors are true to what is advertised from the pictures and in store demos.

    Overall my goal was to match the look and feel of the MacBook Pro’s Retina display. After developing on those displays most other monitors make me cringe at the quality and color range. I have to say, this monitor has blown me away in that it surpasses the Retina display and has impressed me at every turn. I would highly recommend this monitor even if you don’t plan on utilizing 4K 100% of the time.

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