LG 27GP850-B 27" vs Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
LG 27GP850-B 27"109 PPI #55
Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K218 PPI #5
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
LG 27GP850-B 27"400 nits #51
Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K600 nits #22
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
LG 27GP850-B 27"98% #31
Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K99% #2
79%100%
Refresh Rate
LG 27GP850-B 27"165 Hz
Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K60 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K — At 65cm, the Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K is retina (218 PPI) while the LG 27GP850-B 27" is not — you need to sit at least 80cm away for pixel-free viewing.
- Brightness: advantage Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K — The Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K is 50% brighter in SDR (600 vs 400 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 600 vs 400 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | LG 27GP850-B 27" | Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 135% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 93% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 94% |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 5120×2880 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 109 | 218 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 40cm |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits |
| Year | 2021 | 2023 |
All specifications
| Specification | LG 27GP850-B 27" 2021 | Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 5120×2880 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 109 | 218 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 40cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz (Better) | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium | None |
| Response Time | 1 ms GTG (Better) | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 400 | None |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:1,000 |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub | 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | — | 90 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 135% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 93% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 94% |
| Year | 2021 | 2023 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: LG 27GP850-B 27" or Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K?
The Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K has 218 PPI compared to 109 PPI for the LG 27GP850-B 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K requires 40cm vs 80cm for the LG 27GP850-B 27" to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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