ASUS VG27AQML1A 27" 144Hz vs LG UltraGear 27GP850-B
ASUS VG27AQML1A 27" 144Hz vs LG UltraGear 27GP850-B: Get the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B, narrowly. The LG UltraGear 27GP850-B wins Refresh Rate, but only just...
The Ruling
ASUS VG27AQML1A 27" 144Hz or LG UltraGear 27GP850-B? Get the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B, narrowly.
The LG UltraGear 27GP850-B wins Refresh Rate — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $359.99, so the ASUS VG27AQML1A 27" 144Hz stays the pick if $80 matters more than those specs.
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 VG27AQML1A 27" 144Hz | LG UltraGear 27GP850-B |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Space | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Refresh Rate | 8.7/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 7.8/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
ASUS VG27AQML1A 27" 144Hz
Display option aimed at creator desks, gameplay viewing, and multi-purpose editing or streaming setups.
It gives up refresh rate to the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B. It is the cheaper of the two, by $80.00.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
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 refresh rate (165Hz (180Hz OC), +21Hz). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $80.00 more than the ASUS VG27AQML1A 27" 144Hz.
Leads on
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Refresh Rate +21Hz165Hz (180Hz OC)144Hz
Higher refresh rate makes gameplay smoother on your gaming monitor.
Where they’re identical
These 2 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Resolution 1440p
- Dimensions 27-inch
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 LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 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 VG27AQML1A 27" 144Hz and LG UltraGear 27GP850-B?
The largest gap is refresh rate, where the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B leads — 165Hz (180Hz OC) against 144Hz. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 1 spec. They match on 2 specs, including resolution and dimensions. Two monitors from ASUS and LG, each taking a different approach to color accuracy and screen real estate.
Which is better for streaming, ASUS VG27AQML1A 27" 144Hz or LG UltraGear 27GP850-B?
Get the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B, narrowly. The LG UltraGear 27GP850-B wins Refresh Rate — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $359.99, so the ASUS VG27AQML1A 27" 144Hz stays the pick if $80 matters more than those specs.
Is the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B worth the extra $80 over the ASUS VG27AQML1A 27" 144Hz?
The LG UltraGear 27GP850-B costs $359.99 against $279.99, a difference of $80. The premium buys refresh rate (165Hz (180Hz OC)). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.