LG 27GP850-B vs Dell G2724D
LG 27GP850-B (#1, best overall) vs Dell G2724D (#3): in our Budget Gaming Monitors scoring the LG 27GP850-B totals 9.2/10 and the Dell G2724D 8.4/10, the LG 27GP850-B leading on Value and Speed and the Dell G2724D on Build Quality. At $379 versus $369, the Dell G2724D costs $10 less.
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Side by side
| LG 27GP850-B | Dell G2724D | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379 | $369 |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 165Hz (180Hz OC) | 165Hz |
| Panel | Nano IPS | Fast IPS |
| Response Time | 1ms GtG | 1ms MPRT |
| HDR | HDR400 | HDR400 |
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 Dell G2724D made our Top 5 Budget Gaming Monitors, at #1 (best overall) and #3. The budget sweet spot with Nano IPS colors at 165Hz (180Hz OC). High-refresh IPS gaming accessible without compromising color accuracy. Dell's budget entry with 165Hz 1440p, 3-year warranty, and clean design. The safe choice with reliable support.
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 Dell G2724D 8.4. The widest gap is Value, where the LG 27GP850-B scores 10 against 9 for the Dell G2724D — features per dollar. Speed also separates them: 9 for the LG 27GP850-B versus 8 for the Dell G2724D. The Dell G2724D claws back ground on Build Quality.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Refresh Rate — 165Hz (180Hz OC) on the LG 27GP850-B versus 165Hz on the Dell G2724D; Panel — Nano IPS on the LG 27GP850-B versus Fast IPS on the Dell G2724D; Response Time — 1ms GtG on the LG 27GP850-B versus 1ms MPRT on the Dell G2724D. They match on Resolution and HDR.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $379 for the LG 27GP850-B and $369 for the Dell G2724D, a $10 difference in the Dell G2724D'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 Dell G2724D for 165Hz 1440p and dell build quality; the most common complaint is basic HDR.
LG 27GP850-B
- Nano IPS colors
- 165Hz (180Hz OC)
- 1ms response
- G-Sync compatible
- Only 1440p
- HDR400 weak
- No local dimming
Dell G2724D
- 165Hz 1440p
- Dell build quality
- 3-year warranty
- Good color accuracy
- Basic HDR
- No USB hub
- Limited adjustability
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 Value and Speed. The Dell G2724D is the better fit for dell ecosystem users and those wanting warranty support, and the stronger choice if Build Quality matters more to you than the overall score. If the $10 saving matters more than Value, the Dell G2724D is the better value. The LG 27GP850-B is a poor fit for HDR seekers; the Dell G2724D is a poor fit for feature seekers.
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 Dell G2724D if
- Dell ecosystem users
- Those wanting warranty support
- Clean aesthetic preference
Skip it if
- Feature seekers
- USB hub needs
Common questions
Is the LG 27GP850-B better than the Dell G2724D?
In our Budget Gaming Monitors ranking the LG 27GP850-B scores higher overall, 9.2 to 8.4, with the biggest advantage in Value. The Dell G2724D is stronger on Build Quality, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the LG 27GP850-B cost than the Dell G2724D?
$10 more as of February 1, 2026: $379 for the LG 27GP850-B against $369 for the Dell G2724D. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Value — 10 versus 9 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the LG 27GP850-B and the Dell G2724D?
The headline spec difference is Refresh Rate: 165Hz (180Hz OC) on the LG 27GP850-B versus 165Hz on the Dell G2724D. In use, the gap that matters most is Value (10 vs 9 in our scoring): features per dollar.