LG’s rare 27-inch OLED screen worth $2000

LG has released an OLED computer screen with a size and price that is more accessible than most devices. The LG UltraFine 27EQ850-B It is one of the few 27″ OLED panels available and has a competitive MSRP (for an OLED display) in 2000 dollars.

LG recently listed the 27EQ850-B, as spotted by sites like Specifications And the KitGuru. It’s a 4K, 60Hz display with a claimed 200 nits of brightness, 99 percent DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color coverage.

USB-C connectivity with 90W power delivery makes the monitor on par with other USB-C monitors, such as Dell UltraSharp U2723QE; Although there are screens, like Apple Studio Displaywith more power delivery (96 watts).

In addition, there are a pair of DisplayPorts and three USB-A and HDMI ports. The monitor also supports HDR10 and is VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified. Note that this is the lowest level in VESA’s DisplayHDR certification program, which goes up to DisplayHDR 1400, but it’s better than nothing. The display ignores VESA’s True Black certification for OLED screens, but panel maker LG and LG Display, as the primary OLED panel maker, at least have a solid reputation in the OLED world to boost confidence.

Before LG listed 27EQ850-Bonly OLED options under 48 inches It was 32 inches LG UltraFine 32EP950-Bwith $4000 MSRP, 27 inch LG UltraFine 27EP950 With MSRP of $3000. The only obvious difference between LG’s 27-inch OLED display and the recently listed 27EQ850-B is that the former claims an extra 50 nits of brightness on its spec sheet.

The introduction of smaller, less expensive OLED screens helps make the display options for computer users more equal to TVs, as you can find OLED screens in many different sizes and sizes. Cheapest prices than an OLED screen is smaller these days. And while there are more desktop-sized OLED screens to choose from than there were two years ago, the majority, out of portable screens With OLED, it still falls into high updatehigh price category.

Another rare exception is Asus ProArt PA32DCa 31.5-inch OLED screen released this year for $3500. In addition to its larger size, the screen claims to earn its higher price tag with its built-in mechanical colorimeter.

And there is hope for more versatility when it comes to OLED screen sizes. Earlier this year, Kang Won-Seok, vice president of LG Display, was reported to have said the company is working on offerings. 20 inch OLED panels, which could be suitable for smaller screens or TVs, will be available to partners (including, likely, LG) by the end of 2022. This means we may not see any related products available for purchase until next year. So, if you’re in immediate need of a contrast-rich OLED display in a smaller package, LG 27EQ850-B One of your few options.

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