LG UltraGear 27GQ75B-B 27-inch 1440p 165Hz vs Philips Evnia 27M1N3200ZA 27-inch 165Hz IPS (2026)

✍️ By the 247Verdict Editorial Team📅 Updated 05 October 2026

Which is better? We compared both on score, owner ratings, pros and cons.

LG UltraGear 27GQ75B-B 27-inch 1440p 165Hz

8.9/10 Great

4.5★ (5,600 owners)

27" 1440p 165Hz IPS, 1ms, HDMI 2.0, FreeSync, anti-glare. Best-value 1440p 165Hz gaming.

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Philips Evnia 27M1N3200ZA 27-inch 165Hz IPS

8.8/10 Great

4.5★ (4,200 owners)

27" 1080p 165Hz IPS, 1ms MPRT, LowBlue, Ambiglow, USB-C. Budget IPS gaming with Ambiglow.

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At a Glance

	LG UltraGear 27GQ75B-B 27-inch 1440p 165Hz	Philips Evnia 27M1N3200ZA 27-inch 165Hz IPS
247Verdict Score	8.9/10	8.8/10
Owner Rating	4.5★ (5,600)	4.5★ (4,200)
Verdict	Great	Great
Refresh	165Hz	165Hz
Response	1ms	1ms MPRT
Price	Under £200	Under £150

Quick Verdict

This is a genuine draw — both score within 0.15 points of each other. LG UltraGear 27GQ75B-B 27-inch 1440p 165Hz: 27" 1440p 165Hz IPS, 1ms, HDMI 2.0, FreeSync, anti-glare. Best-value 1440p 165Hz gaming. Philips Evnia 27M1N3200ZA 27-inch 165Hz IPS: 27" 1080p 165Hz IPS, 1ms MPRT, LowBlue, Ambiglow, USB-C. Budget IPS gaming with Ambiglow. Choose based on your specific needs. Check the current price on Amazon →

Pros & Cons Side by Side

LG UltraGear 27GQ75B-B 27-inch 1440p 165Hz

Under £200 — most affordable 27-inch 1440p 165Hz IPS gaming monitor reviewed
1ms GtG response competitive with premium alternatives at fraction of the cost
Anti-glare coating reduces reflections for versatile room placement
FreeSync Premium for tear-free gaming on AMD GPUs
LG's display engineering at the most accessible gaming monitor price point

HDMI 2.0 (not 2.1) — limits 1440p 165Hz to DisplayPort connection for full refresh
HDR400 is minimum tier — not genuine HDR performance
Fewer features than LG 27GP850B-B at the same brand but lower price tier

Philips Evnia 27M1N3200ZA 27-inch 165Hz IPS

Ambiglow projects matching colours onto the wall behind — immersive bias lighting at budget pricing
165Hz IPS at 27-inch for under £150 — value gaming monitor tier
1ms MPRT motion clarity for competitive gaming
USB-C connectivity for single-cable setup
LowBlue mode for extended session eye comfort

1080p at 27-inch — 1440p more appropriate for this size in 2026
Ambiglow adds colour projection but also adds RGB power draw
IPS glow visible in dark scenes from off-axis viewing positions

FAQ

Which is better, LG UltraGear 27GQ75B-B 27-inch or Philips Evnia 27M1N3200ZA 27-inch?

Is the LG UltraGear 27GQ75B-B 27-inch worth the extra cost?

Yes — LG UltraGear 27GQ75B-B 27-inch 1440p 165Hz scores higher at 8.9/10 vs 8.8/10.

Who is the LG UltraGear 27GQ75B-B 27-inch best suited to?

27" 1440p 165Hz IPS, 1ms, HDMI 2.0, FreeSync, anti-glare. Best-value 1440p 165Hz gaming.

Who is the Philips Evnia 27M1N3200ZA 27-inch best suited to?

27" 1080p 165Hz IPS, 1ms MPRT, LowBlue, Ambiglow, USB-C. Budget IPS gaming with Ambiglow.

What are the main downsides of each?

LG UltraGear 27GQ75B-B 27-inch 1440p 165Hz: HDMI 2.0 (not 2.1) — limits 1440p 165Hz to DisplayPort connection for full refresh; HDR400 is minimum tier — not genuine HDR performance. Philips Evnia 27M1N3200ZA 27-inch 165Hz IPS: 1080p at 27-inch — 1440p more appropriate for this size in 2026; Ambiglow adds colour projection but also adds RGB power draw.

Do owner ratings agree with our verdict?

Largely, yes — LG UltraGear 27GQ75B-B 27-inch 1440p 165Hz sits at 4.5★ from 5,600 verified Amazon owners, and Philips Evnia 27M1N3200ZA 27-inch 165Hz IPS at 4.5★ from 4,200.

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