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LG - UltraGear evo AI GM9 27" 5K Hyper Mini LED 165Hz 1ms G-SYNC FreeSync Premium Gaming Monitor with DisplayHDR1000 - Black
Average customer rating
3.6
(28 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 28 reviews
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Customer Reviews for LG - UltraGear evo AI GM9 27" 5K Hyper Mini LED 165Hz 1ms G-SYNC FreeSync Premium Gaming Monitor with DisplayHDR1000 - Black
Customer Rating
5
Worth Every Penny
on June 6, 2026
Posted by: MushMoves
Absolutely insane display as a long time LG monitor guy this was an easy move. I had heard complaints about sharpness and didn't see any problems with mine on opening or install but loaded up the software update as recommended. Overall responsiveness is great, beautiful color & contrast settings to tweak, and running my brightness at about 30-40 has been good. Primarily just a COD Warzone guy so I need all the frames I could get for max sweatiness LOL. Good Stuff, def recommend.
Quality
5
Features
5
Value
5
Response from lg.comBy ^Rich, LG Digital Care Team, June 6, 2026
Hi there! Thanks for dropping such an awesome review about your LG gaming monitor. Sounds like it’s giving you the smooth visuals and fast response you need for those high‑intensity Warzone sessions. We’re thrilled it’s living up to your expectations. If you ever need anything later on, our team at @LGUSSupport is always here to help. #LifesGood ❤️
^Rich
^Rich
Written by a customer while visiting lg.com
Customer Rating
5
Great for Both Gaming and Productivity
on June 5, 2026
Posted by: TechMike
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using this monitor for a couple of weeks now, and it’s been a huge upgrade from my old Dell 144Hz monitor.
The first thing I noticed was how sharp everything looks. The 5K resolution makes a difference whether I’m gaming, watching YouTube, or working through lecture slides and assignments. Text is especially crisp, which is something I didn’t expect to appreciate as much as I do.
The monitor gets plenty bright for my setup, even during the day, and colors look great right out of the box. The contrast also helps images and games look more detailed without looking overly processed.
Gaming has been excellent so far. The higher refresh rate makes everything feel noticeably smoother, and the monitor feels very responsive during fast-paced games. After using it for a while, going back to my previous display feels like a downgrade.
Overall, I’ve been really happy with it. It works just as well for school and everyday use as it does for gaming, which makes it easy for me to recommend.
Quality
5
Features
5
Value
5
Response from lg.comBy ^Rich, LG Digital Care Team, June 6, 2026
Hey there Mike! Really appreciate you sharing your experience — sounds like that 5K upgrade is treating you right. Sharp visuals, smooth gameplay, and a big boost for schoolwork too is exactly what we love to hear. If you ever need a hand with anything down the road, @LGUSSupport has your back. #LifesGood ❤️
^Rich
^Rich
Written by a customer while visiting lg.com
Customer Rating
5
Great for Both MacBook Work and High-Refresh Gamin
on June 4, 2026
Posted by: OMG_FF
from Pleasanton, CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m really happy with the LG 27GM950B-B. It’s been great in pretty much every way — refresh rate, color, and response time are all excellent.
I use it with my MacBook for work at 5K resolution, and everything looks super sharp and clean. Text is crisp, colors look great, and it’s really nice for everyday productivity. I also use it with my gaming PC in high refresh rate mode, and gaming feels very smooth and responsive.
Overall, this monitor is awesome for both work and gaming. I’m very satisfied with it, and my only wish is that LG would make a 32-inch version.
I use it with my MacBook for work at 5K resolution, and everything looks super sharp and clean. Text is crisp, colors look great, and it’s really nice for everyday productivity. I also use it with my gaming PC in high refresh rate mode, and gaming feels very smooth and responsive.
Overall, this monitor is awesome for both work and gaming. I’m very satisfied with it, and my only wish is that LG would make a 32-inch version.
Pros: Features/Settings, Performance
Quality
5
Features
5
Value
5
Response from lg.comBy ^Rich, LG Digital Care Team, June 6, 2026
Hello there! Sounds like that monitor is hitting the sweet spot for both your MacBook workflow and your gaming setup. Sharp visuals, smooth motion, and great color performance make for a pretty unbeatable combo. If you ever need anything in the future, @LGUSSupport is always here to help. #LifesGood ❤️
^Rich
^Rich
Written by a customer while visiting lg.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect monitor for both PC gamer also Mac user
on June 4, 2026
Posted by: Harry Chung
from New York, NY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been waiting for this 5K 165hz Mini LED monitor for years.
It's the only one way that you can play high FPS games from your PC and smooth animation effect with native resolution from your Mac at the same time on only one monitor.
It's the only one way that you can play high FPS games from your PC and smooth animation effect with native resolution from your Mac at the same time on only one monitor.
Brightness is a way higher than most people needed. (I use 65% brightness).
5K Sharpeness is perfect. I can't see a pixel.
Color is perfect!! (12bit/DCI-P3).
Contrast awesome
Dual mode? I love it!! (My RTX 5070 can handle 5K 165hz for work and 1440P 360hz for gaming)
Also upscaling from 1440P to 5K is unbelivable.
5K Sharpeness is perfect. I can't see a pixel.
Color is perfect!! (12bit/DCI-P3).
Contrast awesome
Dual mode? I love it!! (My RTX 5070 can handle 5K 165hz for work and 1440P 360hz for gaming)
Also upscaling from 1440P to 5K is unbelivable.
But there are some concerns.
Internal speakers are just like other internal speakers in moniters. (I use other speakers)
Also a little bit of vinetting around edges. Mini LEDs...
External power supply (I don't like it...)
Internal speakers are just like other internal speakers in moniters. (I use other speakers)
Also a little bit of vinetting around edges. Mini LEDs...
External power supply (I don't like it...)
Overall I am happy with this monitor so far.
Pros: Quality, Features/Settings, Performance
Quality
5
Features
5
Value
5
Response from lg.comBy ^Rich, LG Digital Care Team, June 6, 2026
Hi there Harry! Really appreciate you sharing such a detailed take on your new monitor. Sounds like it’s delivering the powerhouse performance you were hoping for, and we’ll be sure to pass your notes about the speakers, vignetting, and power supply to our product team. If you need anything later on, @LGUSSupport is always here to help. #LifesGood ❤️
^Rich
^Rich
Written by a customer while visiting lg.com
Customer Rating
5
Great productivity all rounder
on June 3, 2026
Posted by: timmychung
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The image quality on this monitor is really second to none. Good Mini LED implementation too, for great contrast. I use my monitor for coding and light gaming, and couldn't ask for a better fit.
Response from lg.comBy ^Rich, LG Digital Care Team, June 6, 2026
Hello there Timmy! Appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Sounds like that monitor is pulling its weight for both your coding sessions and gaming breaks, which is exactly what we love to hear. If you ever need anything down the road, @LGUSSupport is always here to help. #LifesGood ❤️
^Rich
^Rich
Written by a customer while visiting lg.com
Customer Rating
4
Great monitor!
on June 3, 2026
Posted by: Bob343222
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This monitor has high brightness, a fast refresh rate, high contrast, decent color, and fast response times. It particularly shines in SDR mode.
Response from lg.comBy ^Rich, LG Digital Care Team, June 11, 2026
Hi there Bob! Glad to hear that monitor is shining for you, especially in SDR. We appreciate the love, and if you ever need anything down the road, @LGUSSupport is here to help. #LifesGood ❤️
-Rich
-Rich
Written by a customer while visiting lg.com
Customer Rating
5
Great for productivity and gaming
on June 3, 2026
Posted by: NYCManatee
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A really nice monitor for mixed productivity and gaming. The updated firmware fixes the major issues upon release. Satisfied with my purchase.
Pros: ease of use, Quality, Style/Design, Features/Settings, Performance
Quality
4
Features
5
Value
5
Response from lg.comBy ^Rich, LG Digital Care Team, June 6, 2026
Hey there! Thanks for dropping a review. Glad to hear the monitor is hitting the mark for both work and play, and it’s great knowing the latest firmware has things running smoothly for you. If you ever need anything in the future, @LGUSSupport is always here to help. #LifesGood ❤️
^Rich
^Rich
Written by a customer while visiting lg.com
Customer Rating
5
Exceptional LCD for work and gaming
on June 3, 2026
Posted by: k_r_t_n_
from Seattle, WA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was determined to wait for an OLED 5k monitor but in the end I got impatient and bought this. I don't regret it at all. The brightness is exceptional and the backlight is better than any LCD I've ever seen. I expected to miss the true blacks of an OLED much more than I actually do. The response time is exceptional. I also like knowing I won't need to worry about burn in and the native resolution is convenient for running things at 1440p. Great for office and gaming.
Pros: Quality, Performance
Quality
5
Features
5
Value
4
Response from lg.comBy ^Rich, LG Digital Care Team, June 6, 2026
Hey there! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Sounds like this monitor is giving you the brightness, speed and versatility you were hoping for, and we love hearing it’s pulling double duty for both work and gaming. If you ever need anything in the future, @LGUSSupport is always here to help. #LifesGood ❤️
^Rich
^Rich
Written by a customer while visiting lg.com