The LG 27BR650B-C is a premium monitor that’s designed to be a flexible solution for business and work-from-home use. It offers a large and vibrant screen with a robust connectivity layout, making it suitable for all sorts of use. It’s pricey for a 1080p display, but let’s check it out to know if it’s worth investing in.
LG 27BR650B-C Specifications
- Screen Size: 27 Inches
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Panel Technology: In-Plane Switching (IPS)
- Refresh Rate: 75Hz
- Response Time: 5ms
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 (Static)
- Brightness: 250 cd/m²
- Built-inSpeakers: Yes (2 x 1.2 Watts)
- Stand: Height -Yes
- Stand: Tilt – Yes
- Stand: Swivel – Yes
- Stand: Pivot– Yes
- VESA Compatibility: Yes (100 x 100)
- Connectivity: DisplayPort 1.2 x 4, DP 1.4 Out x 1, HDMI 2.0 x 1, USB-C PD65W x 1, RJ45 x 1, USB 3.0 x 4, 3.5mm Audio Jack x 1
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 24.1” x 25” x 9.4”
- Weight: 14.8 lbs
Design and Features
The LG 27BR650B-C looks like your typical office monitor, especially now that it doesn’t have the ArcLine design stand. The monitor has a matte black finish, so it is not gaudy or overbearing when placed in any setup. The screen has a three-sided bezel-free design, so it looks more extensive than it is, even if it has inner borders.
Its not a gigantic monitor, but it could be bigger than what most are used to seeing at work or in school. It needs almost 10 inches of depth, but the regular-shaped base shouldn’t get in the way of other peripherals. The monitor is heavy for a 27-inch business model at 14.8 pounds, but most will still be able to carry it easily if needed.
Its build quality is very solid and comparable with the brand’s most premium offerings. There are no cosmetic defects or signs of structural weakness, so it doesn’t feel flimsy or cheap. The included stand is firm and stable, so it won’t sag or shake unless you nudge it accidentally.
The LG 27BR650B-C has an OSD joystick for easy access to its settings and capabilities. It is at the back near the right side of the display when facing it, so you have to reach in a bit to use it. You can also use the brand’s OnScreen app to tweak some basic settings, adding another layer of convenience.
The stand included with the package offers tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments, unlike the brand’s older models. Its easy to get a comfortable viewing angle with the default setup, although that base might be too big for some. You can use VESA mounts with this model, but that’s an added cost that only becomes necessary for special cases.
Another highlight of the LG 27BR650B-C is its connectivity layout since it has more options than its predecessors. It gets DisplayPort 1.4, DP 1.4 Out, an HDMI 2.0 slot, and a 65-Watt USB-C port for laptops. You also get more USB 3.0 ports with it, along with an RJ45 LAN port and a 3.5mm jack for headphones.
The only disappointing part of this monitor is its speakers, which only have 1.2 Watts of power per channel. They sound tinny and are incapable of bass, so they are not suitable for entertainment. You can use them for basic purposes like conference calls, but we recommend keeping the volume at modest levels since it will distort if set too high.
Display and Performance
The LG 27BR650B-C sports a 27-inch IPS panel with a 1920 x 1080 resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a 1ms response time. The backlight has a 250 cd/m2 output while the contrast is listed at 1000:1 like most IPS panels. This model doesn’t advertise entertainment-grade specs like HDR, but that’s understandable since it wasn’t meant for that.
1080p monitors are still common because they are easy on the eyes and most commercially available PCs. You don’t need top-end hardware for it, plus it is easy on the eyes for anything that involves letters and numbers. It is not the sharpest monitor out there, so that might be a consideration for you since it’s not an affordable model.
The LG 27BR650B-C covers 97% of the sRGB gamut, so it’s not the most vibrant monitor out there. Its default accuracy is excellent at 1.31, indicating that LG pre-calibrated before it shipped from the factory. Most users won’t have to do anything to it apart from a few quick tweaks like adjusting the default brightness.
Calibrating the monitor produced a fantastic deltaE average of 0.42, making the monitor suitable for color-critical work. It is limited by the lower gamut coverage, but it should still be perfect for content creation. However, we only recommend doing it if you are into color-critical work since the gadget itself isn’t cheap.
The LG 27BR650B-C’s backlight reached 229 cd/m2 at 100%, so it only has enough brightness for rooms with less natural or ambient lighting. Its contrast reached 933:1 at 50% brightness, so it’s incapable of deep blacks. You need to go with a VA or a more expensive OLED panel if you want to get around this, but it shouldn’t be bothersome for office work.
Panel uniformity for the test sample did not have any major issues like noticeable backlight bleeding or clouding. There is some variation in the backlight’s spread, so dark images or when the screen is blank won’t be uniform. Note that this can change with every monitor made due to tolerances, so there are worse units out there.
The LG 27BR650B-C’s pixel response time isn’t the best, but that’s acceptable since it’s limited to 60Hz. Setting the overdrive to its Faster setting reduced the blurring and persistence, but it cannot completely eliminate them. However, we won’t treat this as a deal breaker since the monitor was not designed for fast-paced gaming.
The LG 27BR650B-C also doesn’t have freeSync or G-Sync compatibility since it’s a business model. It’s easy to run most games at 60Hz 1080p anyway, so its lack of VRR functionality isn’t entirely a deal-breaker. Input lag sits at 9ms at 60Hz, so its responsive and snappy enough for any kind of use.
Thoughts on the LG 27BR650B-C
The LG 27BR650B-C is an excellent business monitor thanks to its design. It’s equipped with essential features that we prefer to see on work-from-home monitors, such as USB-C connectivity and plenty of USB-A slots for accessories. It’s not the most vibrant out there, but its excellent accuracy means that it can be used out of the box or for editing work.
The LG 27BR650B-C is still a 1080p display that costs double what some competitors are asking. Options like the BenQ GW2785TC are almost a hundred bucks cheaper, so we’re not expecting this to be a bestseller. However, it’s a great pick for business or professional use if it is within your budget.
Pros:
- Excellent Accuracy
- Attractive Connectivity Package
- Robust Build Quality
Cons:
- Limited Contrast
- No Adaptive Sync
- Expensive for 1080p
About the Author: 
Paolo has been a gaming veteran since the golden days of Doom and Warcraft and has been building gaming systems for family, friends, and colleagues since junior high. High-performance monitors are one of his fixations; he believes that every citizen’s right to enjoy one. He has gone through several pieces of hardware in pursuit of every bit of performance gain, much to the dismay of his wallet. He now works with Monitornerds to scrutinize the latest gear to create reviews that accentuate the seldom explained aspects of a PC monitor.
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