ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A vs LG UltraGear 27GP850-B
ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A vs LG UltraGear 27GP850-B compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A or LG UltraGear 27GP850-B? It is a toss-up — take the ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A.
Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A takes Refresh Rate, the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B takes Screen Space. With the trade even, $140 is the tiebreaker, and the ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A is the cheaper side of it.
Unless…
- You need screen space — get the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A | LG UltraGear 27GP850-B |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Space | 5.6/10 | 10/10 |
| Refresh Rate | 10/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 5.3/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A
Fast gaming monitor suitable for preview, chat, and creator workflow monitoring.
On paper the ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A takes refresh rate (180Hz, +15Hz). It gives up resolution to the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B. It is the cheaper of the two, by $140.00.
Leads on
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Refresh Rate +15Hz180Hz165Hz (180Hz OC)
Higher refresh rate makes gameplay smoother on your gaming monitor.
LG UltraGear 27GP850-B
27-inch QHD Nano IPS gaming monitor with fast response and high refresh for fluid gameplay.
On paper the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B takes resolution (2560x1440). It gives up refresh rate to the ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A. That costs $140.00 more than the ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A.
Leads on
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Resolution2560x14401080p
Higher resolution means more screen space for OBS, chat, and alerts.
The Record
7 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A and LG UltraGear 27GP850-B?
The largest gap is resolution, where the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B leads — 2560x1440 against 1080p. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. Two monitors from ASUS and LG, each taking a different approach to color accuracy and screen real estate.
Which is better for streaming, ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A or LG UltraGear 27GP850-B?
It is a toss-up — take the ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A. Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A takes Refresh Rate, the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B takes Screen Space. With the trade even, $140 is the tiebreaker, and the ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A is the cheaper side of it.
Is the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B worth the extra $140 over the ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A?
The LG UltraGear 27GP850-B costs $299.99 against $159.99, a difference of $140. The premium buys resolution (2560x1440). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.