LG 27GP850-B vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A
LG 27GP850-B (#1, best overall) vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A (#2, best value): in our Budget Gaming Monitors scoring the LG 27GP850-B totals 9.2/10 and the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A 8.8/10, the LG 27GP850-B leading on Speed and Panel Quality and the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A on Features.
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Side by side
| LG 27GP850-B | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379 | $229 |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 165Hz (180Hz OC) | 170Hz |
| Panel | Nano IPS | IPS |
| Response Time | 1ms GtG | 1ms MPRT |
| HDR | HDR400 | HDR10 |
How they differ in real use
Built from our budget gaming monitors scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the LG 27GP850-B and the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A made our Top 5 Budget Gaming Monitors, at #1 (best overall) and #2 (best value). The budget sweet spot with Nano IPS colors at 165Hz (180Hz OC). High-refresh IPS gaming accessible without compromising color accuracy. ASUS value with ELMB Sync—VRR and motion blur reduction simultaneously. 170Hz at 1440p with good ergonomics at an aggressive price.
We score budget gaming monitors on Value (35%), Speed (30%), Panel Quality (20%), Build Quality (10%) and Features (5%). On that basis the LG 27GP850-B totals 9.2 out of 10 and the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A 8.8. The widest gap is Speed, where the LG 27GP850-B scores 9 against 8 for the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A — refresh rate and response. Panel Quality also separates them: 9 for the LG 27GP850-B versus 8 for the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A. The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A claws back ground on Features.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Refresh Rate — 165Hz (180Hz OC) on the LG 27GP850-B versus 170Hz on the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A; Panel — Nano IPS on the LG 27GP850-B versus IPS on the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A; Response Time — 1ms GtG on the LG 27GP850-B versus 1ms MPRT on the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A; HDR — HDR400 on the LG 27GP850-B versus HDR10 on the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A. They match on Resolution.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $379 for the LG 27GP850-B and $229 for the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A, a $150 difference in the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A's favor. Owners praise the LG 27GP850-B for nano IPS colors and 165Hz (180Hz OC); the most common complaint is only 1440p. Owners praise the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A for 170Hz 1440p and ELMB Sync technology; the most common complaint is not the fastest response.
LG 27GP850-B
- Nano IPS colors
- 165Hz (180Hz OC)
- 1ms response
- G-Sync compatible
- Only 1440p
- HDR400 weak
- No local dimming
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A
- 170Hz 1440p
- ELMB Sync technology
- G-Sync compatible
- Good ergonomics
- Not the fastest response
- HDR basic
- Colors need calibration
Which should you buy?
The LG 27GP850-B is the better fit for budget 1440p gaming and color-accurate gaming — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Speed and Panel Quality. The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A is the better fit for VRR + blur reduction needs and ASUS ecosystem, and the stronger choice if Features matters more to you than the overall score. If the $150 saving matters more than Speed, the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A is the better value. The LG 27GP850-B is a poor fit for HDR seekers; the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A is a poor fit for response time purists.
Choose the LG 27GP850-B if
- Budget 1440p gaming
- Color-accurate gaming
- First high-refresh monitor
Skip it if
- HDR seekers
- 4K needs
Choose the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A if
- VRR + blur reduction needs
- ASUS ecosystem
- Value 1440p gaming
Skip it if
- Response time purists
- Premium aesthetics
Common questions
Is the LG 27GP850-B better than the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A?
In our Budget Gaming Monitors ranking the LG 27GP850-B scores higher overall, 9.2 to 8.8, with the biggest advantage in Speed. The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A is stronger on Features, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the LG 27GP850-B cost than the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A?
$150 more as of February 1, 2026: $379 for the LG 27GP850-B against $229 for the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Speed — 9 versus 8 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the LG 27GP850-B and the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A?
The headline spec difference is Refresh Rate: 165Hz (180Hz OC) on the LG 27GP850-B versus 170Hz on the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A. In use, the gap that matters most is Speed (9 vs 8 in our scoring): refresh rate and response.