LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B vs Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG
LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B (#3) vs Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG (#5, best budget): in our Gaming Monitors for Competitive FPS Under $300 scoring the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B totals 8.6/10 and the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG 8.1/10.
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Side by side
| LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B | Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Response Time | 1ms GtG | 5ms Normal / 0.5ms Extreme |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium |
| Stand | Height / tilt / pivot | Tilt only |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Inputs | 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Price | Check price → | Check price → |
How they differ in real use
Built from our competitive fps monitors under 300 scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B and the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG made our Top 5 Gaming Monitors for Competitive FPS Under $300, at #3 and #5 (best budget). Matches the Acer above it on core gaming specs (a 27" 1440p IPS at 240Hz with a rated 1ms GtG response) and adds a more complete feature set: two HDMI 2.1 inputs that carry 240Hz and VRR, official FreeSync Premium and G-Sync Compatible certification, a 95% DCI-P3 gamut and a height- and pivot-adjustable stand. Display Ninja and Monitornerds report input lag of about 3ms at 240Hz. It costs more than the Acer and LG lists no strobing mode to match Acer's 0.5ms VRB, which keeps it third; its 1440p panel is what puts it ahead of the 1080p Samsung and Dell. The cheapest credible way onto a 240Hz IPS panel. Dell puts a 27" 1080p IPS at 240Hz with FreeSync Premium and a 0.5ms Extreme mode behind a 3-year warranty, often for around $150. The tilt-only stand, low 1080p pixel density on a 27" screen, and entry-level overdrive are the compromises that keep the price down.
We score gaming monitors for competitive fps under $300 on Motion Clarity (30%), Refresh Rate (25%), Input Lag (15%), Panel & Resolution (15%) and Value (15%). On that basis the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B totals 8.6 out of 10 and the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG 8.1. The widest gap is Panel & Resolution, where the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B scores 9.3 against 7 for the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG: panel quality, resolution, and color. Motion Clarity also separates them: 8.4 for the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B versus 7.6 for the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG. The Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG claws back ground on Value.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Resolution: 2560x1440 on the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B versus 1920x1080 on the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG; Response Time: 1ms GtG on the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B versus 5ms Normal / 0.5ms Extreme on the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG; Adaptive Sync: FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible on the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B versus FreeSync Premium on the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG; Stand: Height / tilt / pivot on the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B versus Tilt only on the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG. They match on Screen Size, Refresh Rate and Panel.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B for 27" 1440p IPS at 240Hz with about 3ms input lag reported by independent reviewers and two HDMI 2.1 inputs that carry 240Hz and VRR, plus DisplayPort 1.4; the most common complaint is low (about 1,000:1) IPS contrast makes blacks look gray in a dark room. Owners praise the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG for 240Hz on a 27" IPS panel at a budget price and freeSync Premium for tear-free gaming; the most common complaint is 27" at 1080p means low pixel density (~81 ppi).
LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B
- 27" 1440p IPS at 240Hz with about 3ms input lag reported by independent reviewers
- Two HDMI 2.1 inputs that carry 240Hz and VRR, plus DisplayPort 1.4
- Official FreeSync Premium and G-Sync Compatible certification
- Wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut
- Low (about 1,000:1) IPS contrast makes blacks look gray in a dark room
- DisplayHDR 400 without local dimming adds little
- The fastest overdrive setting overshoots, so 'Fast' is the usable mode
Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG
- 240Hz on a 27" IPS panel at a budget price
- FreeSync Premium for tear-free gaming
- 0.5ms response in Extreme mode
- 99% sRGB color coverage
- 27" at 1080p means low pixel density (~81 ppi)
- Tilt-only stand with no height adjustment
- Entry-level overdrive can show overshoot at 240Hz
Which should you buy?
The LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B is the better fit for competitive players who want 1440p sharpness at 240Hz and PC and console players who need HDMI 2.1 inputs; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Panel & Resolution and Motion Clarity. The Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG is the better fit for budget builds that still want 240Hz and first high-refresh monitor buyers, and the stronger choice if Value matters more to you than the overall score. The LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B is a poor fit for dark-room players who want deep blacks; the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG is a poor fit for anyone wanting 1440p sharpness.
Choose the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B if
- Competitive players who want 1440p sharpness at 240Hz
- PC and console players who need HDMI 2.1 inputs
- Users who want a height- and pivot-adjustable stand
Skip it if
- Dark-room players who want deep blacks
- HDR content viewers
Choose the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG if
- Budget builds that still want 240Hz
- First high-refresh monitor buyers
- Players who value a large 27" screen over pixel density
Skip it if
- Anyone wanting 1440p sharpness
- Users who need height adjustment
Common questions
Is the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B better than the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG?
In our Gaming Monitors for Competitive FPS Under $300 ranking the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B scores higher overall, 8.6 to 8.1, with the biggest advantage in Panel & Resolution. The Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG is stronger on Value, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
What is the main difference between the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B and the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG?
The headline spec difference is Resolution: 2560x1440 on the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B versus 1920x1080 on the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG. In use, the gap that matters most is Panel & Resolution (9.3 vs 7 in our scoring): panel quality, resolution, and color.