Monitors / Comparison

LG 27GL850-B vs LG 49WQ95C-W

Monitor · LG

LG 27GL850-B

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · LG

LG 49WQ95C-W

49″ · 5120×1440 · 144 Hz · Nano IPS
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution97
Panel80
Response time50
Verdict

LG 27GL850-B and LG 49WQ95C-W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Resolution: LG 49WQ95C-W leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Response time: LG 27GL850-B leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

LG 27GL850-B

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

LG 49WQ95C-W

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG 27GL850-BLG 49WQ95C-W
74Gear score74
27″Screen size49″
2560×1440Resolution5120×1440
144 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelNano IPS
1 msResponse time5 ms
≈ $301Estimated price≈ $1,500

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is LG 27GL850-B or LG 49WQ95C-W better?

LG 27GL850-B and LG 49WQ95C-W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Resolution: LG 49WQ95C-W leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Response time: LG 27GL850-B leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: LG 27GL850-B ≈ $301, LG 49WQ95C-W ≈ $1,500. Current prices vary by store.