Review LG 27MP400 monitor: Spacious 27-inch size, 75Hz frequency, integrated FreeSync

Screen technology is still developing rapidly, with high-spec products such as 4K 120Hz, 360Hz screens for "try-hard" gamers or AMOLED panels with vibrant colors. However, there is still a market for monitors with enough configuration to use, there are a few upgrades compared to "popular" screens but at a price that is accessible to everyone, like the LG 27MP400 that we have today.

Before learning about the screen, we will "look" at the accessories first. In the box we have a round power cord, a USB Type C plug.

. accompanied by a stand with 2 parts like this.

The base and pillar are assembled together by a small plastic lever, which looks simple but is also quite sturdy.

To attach the feet to the monitor, we will insert the mount into the rear mounting hole. Here we also find the ports of the monitor including the power supply port, HDMI and D-Sub (people often call it VGA).

After putting the foot in, we will attach 2 screws like this. The installation of the 27MP400 still requires the use of a screwdriver, so it has not reached the "no tools" level, but in general it is still quite simple.

The bottom edge is the power button cum 4-way joystick to control the screen's features. This is a good control system, both saving space and more intuitive than the multi-button system of other brands.

And here is our LG 27MP400. The screen owns a 27-inch LCD IPS panel with FullHD resolution and 75Hz refresh rate, slightly higher than the 60Hz standard.

This frequency, although not comparable to gaming monitors with frequencies usually reaching 120, 144 or 240Hz, but also makes things a bit smoother for those who are used to 60Hz normally. According to Monitor Beast the maximum resolution of VGA is 1920×1080.

The screen is quite thick, but with a computer screen, few people "see" it from the top or the sides.

In return, the border around the background is made quite thin, creating a spacious image.

The control screen of the 27MP400 is made as simple as possible by the company. Here we can adjust brightness, contrast, switch ports, power saving mode, black level.

Two other features besides the 75Hz frequency that gamers will be very interested in are the fast response speed of 5ms and anti-tearing technology AMD FreeSync. All combined for a smoother game experience than the basic configuration monitors.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 02 August 2021