LG 27UK600-W Monitor Review [ONLY REVIEW YOU NEED]

The LG 27UK600-W is an immensely popular 4K UHD IPS monitor available in the market. People pick up this monitor over other similarly priced monitors, and we were curious to know why.

Thus we have made deep testing on this monitor to know the answer, also and made a blog post about the review. So, you can have an easier time picking your next monitor.

Enough bluffing, let’s jump straight into the details, and know the answer.

LG 27UK600-W Monitor

Screen Size	27”
Panel Type	IPS
Screen Resolution	4K
Refresh Rate	60hz
Response Time	5ms
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Peak Brightness	350-nits
Display Colors	1.67m
Audio Output	No
Tilt Adjustment	-5° to 15°

Design

The LG 27UK600-W comes with a very trendy design, this design is clearly a rendition of the LG’s flagship series monitor, so it looks just amazing.

Firstly, the screen-to-body ratio on this monitor is remarkable. The bezels on the screen are super-slim, letting you enjoy the content better than ever. The lower bezel is a little thicker than the rest of the bezels, as it has the LG branding on it. Likewise, the finishing is also top-grade, which ensures that you are getting a premium quality machine.

The profile of the monitor is also very slim for easy adjustment in crowded desks. Don’t let the sleek design of the monitor make you think the stand cannot firmly hold the monitor. The stand used in this monitor is very heavy, and there are no wobbling or shaking issues.

Although it only supports tilting and does not have the swiveling, and height adjustment functionality, it should not be an issue as it has VESA compatibility. So, you can use any third-party VESA compatible stand.

On the backside side of the monitor, it has a white color scheme, which is prone to fingerprints, and dust. Thus, you have to take care of that, also, there are the VESA compatible holes present at the backside. It lacks the cable management clip, so the stand of the monitor is flat. Likewise, the ports are also present at the backside, instead of the bottom, which means you have to place it at some distance from the wall.

Display

Just like the design of the monitor, the display of the LG 27UK600-W monitor is fantastic. It has a 27-inches high-performance screen with an IPS panel. Thus, the colors on the screen are superior, with excellent vividness, and sharpness, straight out of the box, so it doesn’t need any tuning, and with the sRGB 99% wide color gamut, there is no shortage of colors. In this way, you get very close to the real feel, which is otherwise not available on other cheaply priced monitors. 

The contrast rate @1000:1 makes the whites extra bright, and the blacks pure black, thus, the sharpness in the overall image, and especially in the text is outstanding. The brightness is listed at 350nits typical, and still, the brightness on the screen is worth admiring, as it’s exceptionally good even in the brightest rooms.

This monitor has 4K display resolution, which looks amazing on this display size, with amazing PPI. On the 4K resolution, this monitor can provide you with 60 frames per second, thus eliminating all the lag, and clutter from the display. Amazingly, it also has the 5ms GTG response time, which makes your commands get registered real quick.

There are numerous playing modes available on the monitor including the Super+ Resolution mode, Reader Mode, and DAS modes. Also, there is the flicker-free mode available on the monitor for reducing the flicker from the screen. Plus, it also has a built-in blue-light filter which reduces the blue light emitted from the screen for a comfortable viewing experience.

Connectivity

The LG 27UK600-W Monitor comes with two HDMI 2.0 ports, and one Displayport 1.4. Both of the port types on this monitor come with HDR support. Additionally, there are also compliant for HDCP. So, there is no drop in the video quality of the monitor while using the Blu-ray players as your source type.

There are no built-in speakers on this monitor, however, it comes with a headphone port for easy connectivity of headphones.

Performance

The LG 27UK600-W offers reliable gaming performance with its 4K resolution display, and 60hz refresh rate. Also, there is the 5ms GTG response time available on the monitor. As a result, the gaming performance on the monitor is quite good with no lagging or tearing issues, even when playing the AAA titles on the mediocre settings.

The best thing about this monitor is the AMD FreeSync compatibility, which syncs the refresh rate of the monitor with the GPU for smoother and better gaming performance. Sadly, the FreeSync is only compatible with the AMD GPUs and does not work with NVIDIA cards, which can be a deal-breaker for you, if you already own an NVIDIA GPU.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the LG 27UK600-W a Good Quality Monitor?

Yes, the LG 27UK600-W is an amazing quality monitor for the given price, as it offers a slim design, excellent resolution display, decent frame rate, and a wide range of other features that make it a lucrative pick for people seeking a quality monitor under 400 USD.

Are There Built-in Speakers Available on the LG 27YK600-W Monitor?

No, there are no built-in speakers available on the LG 27UK600-W monitor. Nevertheless, the monitor has a 3.5mm headphone output jack which you can use for connecting external speakers.

What is the Maximum Resolution & Refresh Rate on the LG 27UK600-W Monitor?

The LG 27UK600-W supports 3840×2160 (4K) resolution with a refresh rate of 60hz. Additionally, it also has the 5ms GTG response time which makes an ideal pick for people seeking a quality monitor without breaking the bank.

Conclusion

The LG 27UK600-W Monitor comes with a very sleek & slim design, exceptional display, and different viewing modes. Also, it has FreeSync compatibility, which makes it perfect for gaming too.

However, we were not impressed with the stand of the monitor, as it has basic tilting functionality only, and there are no USB ports available on the monitor.