Customer Reviews

LG L227WTG 22-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor

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I did not buy this monitor from Amazon, but I still wanted to give a short review. I bought this after looking over many monitors in person. This one looked the best to me. Then, I went home and researched a bit.

The LG L227WTG uses twisted nematic (TN) panel technology. This is and older and cheaper type of LCD. However, TN panels are by far the most common for 22 inch and smaller displays. The major downside to TN panels is their limited viewing angles. Honestly, it doesn't really bother me, at all. Really, unless you don't sit in front of your monitor for some reason, this shouldn't be a problem with this display.

The major upside to TN type displays, and what I was particularly looking for, is that they have virtually no input lag. I'm not talking response time. Response time is tested with a couple of different methods, but it is basically a measure of how fast an image can refresh on screen. Pretty much all decent monitors have sufficient response time. Input lag, however, is a different story. Input lag, simply put, is a delay that occurs after the video input arrives to your monitor and when it is displayed. I'm no expert, but I believe it is due to some sort of processing the monitor does to the image. Unfortunately, many larger LCDs using newer technologies suffer from this problem. So, if you are a gamer and rely upon a timely display of what your computer sends to your monitor, you might want to go with a TN.

Actual image quality on this monitor is very good, and outstanding for a TN display. When I decided to shop for a monitor, I went to look first before doing any research. I wanted to be as unbiased as possible. This monitor was my favorite 22 inch model, and looked as good to me as most 24 inch models. The colors are vibrant, the blacks are dark, and most images have a very crisp appearance. Textures are displayed with a great deal of fidelity; I swear I want to reach into the screen and grab what's on the monitor sometimes.

I believe much of the good picture quality is due in part to the glossy surface this monitor has. Again, I'm not sure how this technically works, but this panel, along with some of the other glossier ones (like the HP 2207) just looked much better to me. Of course, there is the downside of reflections being seen. If you have a particularly bright room with a window behind you, you might not want this monitor. For me, I have a window at a 90° angle to the monitor across the room (roughly 8 ft away). I usually have the blinds partially closed, but just as a test, I completely rolled up the blinds in the middle of the afternoon. Even with this level of brightness, the monitor was still very usable. But, like I said, if reflections happen to bother you a lot, you might want to look elsewhere. Since I personally am not bothered in the least by this, I won't dock a star because of this.

Brags: Great monitor for gaming (no input lag) - Very nice image quality (vibrant crisp display and realistic textures)

Beats: None.

Variance: Only minor thing I did not mention above, the native resolution is 1680x1050. This is standard for 22 inch monitors but sadly not quite enough to display 1080p content. I haven't watched any HD movies (due to lack of a player) so I can't say how they would look. But, I can say that 1680x1050 images are VERY detailed, and I would guess that a downscaled 1080p image would still look great.

I recently got the L227WTG-PF. It might be slightly different than this one, but the technology should be the same. Mine wasn't anti-reflective. It was glossy, and the glossiness may not be good for places with a light sources directly behind you. Fortunately for me, all my lighting is above the monitor. This is one of the very few LCD monitors that can match the color quality of my old CRT monitor. I had to turn down the brightness and contrast to get the colors just right though. When left at the default settings, the colors are uneven and washed out. After adjustment, the whites are white, and the blacks are black (not dark gray).

It tilts, and the base can easily turn 360 degrees. It's not quite a lazy susan base. If you plan on frequently using the power button, this may be an issue for you due to how easy it is to turn. Since it's energy star qualified, I just let it go to standby mode, which is labeled to use <1W (40W when it's on).

Some assembly is required to attach the stand. You may hear it crack once during assembly, but based on other reviews, this seems to be normal. It otherwise seems sturdy. Mine didn't come with a DVI cable, but it did come with a VGA cable. I just used the DVI cable from my old monitor, since DVI cables typically provide a better signal. The base has cable routing, if you want a clean looking desk. You can configure the blue LED power button to stay off when the monitor is on, when you don't want to be distracted by it.

The monitor looks great with games and text scrolling. There is no blurring. It's also now easier to see the differences in pastel colors on web pages, like on amazon.com. :-)

The LG227WTG boasts essentially zero input lag, vivid wide-gamut color, and high dynamic range which makes it excellent both for games and for viewing photos and video. It excels in text work as well. The glossy screen is not a distraction at all, as long as the workspace is not lit brightly from behind. It is in fact the glossy screen which contributes to the beauty of the picture on this unit. (Some of your photos are going to look 3D, like you could reach in and touch them.)

That said, there is one thing that this or any TN panel is not suited for, and that is: serious photo editing. The vertical axis color shift evident in 19" screens is more severe on the 22" and up, because of the increased screen area. The net effect is that when looking at a full screen photo straight on, the color and shadow will vary from top to bottom of the screen. A slight variation, to be sure, but enough to interfere with any objective analysis of a photograph. Those needing a photo editing display should look for an IPS panel instead, but expect to pay a lot more.

But see my 5 stars. For any other purpose, the LG227 is the best 22" TN panel on the market.

I've had this display for over a week now and I have been very happy with my purchase.

Pros:
Crisp, brilliant display
No ghosting, lag, banding, or color bleeding
Very good software controls for DVI connections
Anti-reflective coating on screen (glossy screen)
Just plain looks good on my desk

Cons:
No included DVI cable
Poor setup instructions in the box
Stand is a bit stiff when wanting to tilt the display

I've used CRT monitors my entire computing life and have been reluctant to make the switch to LCD's mainly based on my fears of screen lag (ghosting), and dead pixels. However, it was time to replace my old 17inch CRT and I had decided I wanted a wide screen display that had at least 1680x1050 resolution.

After heading to a local store to compare models I came across this one which was not even on my list. When looking at the same pictures on various displays lined up next to each other this one kept out performing the others in all categories, especially in color reproduction.

I use my computer to also watch videos either DVD disk or via streaming content online. In all cases the picture is stunning to say the least. Even DVD's played at full screen look great! I'll need to upgrade my video card to handle a full 1680x1050 display but on the few games I've scaled the resolution down for they have looked very good as well.

I am happy to say that at this point I'm very happy with my choice in displays and have begun to recommend this unit to others I know who are looking at upgrading their own computer displays.

I got this monitor after reading the Prad monitor website (excellent) reviews of various monitors, which rates rates this one highly as a gaming monitor. The screen on mine is glossy, not anti-reflective, but I don't really notice it when the screen is powered. The images at 1680x1050 are very sharp, and the best thing is the color quality--which is superb. Rich, deep colors are a treat for the eye. From the default settings I turned down the brightness and contrast. The biggest improvement I made was by turning down the gamma from setting 2 to setting 1. That made the blacks actually black, instead of dark gray. The sharpness and color quality is excellent now. Definitely better than the Samsung 22" I just tried and returned, because the image was blown out due to being overly bright.

I have been using this monitor for over a year and a half now and it is still going strong.

Let me just say first though that you shouldn't purchase one of these at this time or into the future.
There are new Flatron models out there at similar pricing as this.

This monitor is nice and bright. In fact you wont need the brightness on full in most situations.

The colors are very good for a TN panel and the viewing angle is better than most TN panels I have used.
The only way to get a truly better viewing angle though is to step up to a Super IPS panel. Which btw is great, but they usually have a slower response time which makes them less appealing for games. Besides, how often do you find yourself playing games or using your computer from the side?
With this and the newer model LG's you can turn this thing to the side and read it the whole way. You lose a bit of brightness at about 45 degrees but it is still readable an the colors still seem about as accurate as they are directly in front. In fact, I can read this text almost viewing the monitor directly from the side.

LG is also one of the few companies that gets a 2MS GTG response time out of most of their monitors, which eliminates ghosting by a whole lot. You wont even notice any with this one. I should note that it is hooked up via DVI. I have heard that VGA on this and most monitors out there will cause more ghosting than the DVI input on them. I haven't tested it but I would assume that the VGA input will give you slower results.

I have also heard that it is hard to deal with LG customer service. I haven't had to use it though so I can't comment on that.
This monitor made me an LG believer in picture quality though.
My previous monitors had been Samsung and it seemed that every single one I ever got from them had a dead pixel. Even the Samsung TV I used to own had 3 dead out of the box. I have never had a single dead pixel on my LG products.
That being said, NO company that produces monitors can put out every single one with no dead pixels. Its just a fact of life with LCD's.
You should also know that the term "Dead pixel" is a misnomer as they can be classified 3 ways; dead, stuck and hot. If its black, meaning on a white screen its always black, then its likely a dead pixel. If its white, meaning on a black screen its always white, then its likely a hot pixel. If its colored, like blue or green, then its likely a stuck pixel. Stuck and hot pixels can sometimes be corrected by letting the monitor heat up efficiently and using it with video and such to try and jar the pixel out of its stuck position. You can also try stuck pixel videos that you can find online and let them run for a while.

True "Dead Pixels" are actually rare these days, as mostly you will find stuck or hot pixels.

All that out of the way I will say again, never had one on this monitor or any LG I have owned. But its not out of the realm of possibility to get those problems on any LCD from any company.

Anyways, still loving this monitor. Getting a new one soon and moving this to my girlfriends computer though as I am ready for 1080P.

Very nice......like the ant-glare screen, sleek look and above all the size is perfect. Makes working 8-9 hrs a day much more pleasant.

Great Value for high Quality.

I'll keep this simple. I don't know much about displays and all the different intricacies of the technologies.

This display is unbelievably clear and crisp. It is so bright and the image is very solid (the only way I can describe it). It was the only display out of many that I looked at that induced no eye fatigue. The anti-glare/glossy display makes this LCD even more clear. I suppose if you have lots of light sources behind you this may be a problem, but even in the very brightly lit electronics store I didn't have any trouble with it.

The base does leave a bit to be desired as it isn't height adjustable. It does spin 360 degrees, and does tilt a bit forward and more back. It has a little channel for running your cables. It is a bit jiggly which did irritate me at first, but I don't even notice it any more. The viewing angle on the display, side to side, is pretty good but the up and down viewing angle is a bit weak. I sit directly in front of it, at a comfortable height, and have no troubles.

This LCD has a VGA and a DVI output -- but it only came with a VGA cable. It also came with the power chord. I use Ubuntu (Hardy Heron at the moment) and an Nvidia card -- and I had no trouble. It fired right up in maximum resolution and looks absolutely gorgeous. The 16:10 aspect ratio (1680x1050) really makes this display -- I always felt the 16:9 (for HD video I guess) cheated one a bit on the display real estate.

I'm very pleased with my purchase. I was hesitant to spend money on a new display but within about two minutes I realized that it was worth every dime. I did upgrade from a Dell 18.1" LCD, so perhaps I am just behind the times -- but all the things that make this display stand out to me made it stand it amongst all the modern ones on the shelf. One final note: I don't play games, I don't edit video/photos, and I don't generally watch video -- so I can't really comment on how this display performs under those conditions.

I bought this product at the advice of many other techheads who suggested it was one of the best 22" TFT monitors I would be able to get. I went in with the knowledge that it has a very high refresh rate and a very wide range of colors, and now that I have seen it for myself for 6 months, I have to say I am very impressed. This monitor was worth every bit of the price tag to me and I honestly considered buying a 2nd one for dual screening, even though all that one would be doing is handling email and IMs. It is just such an aesthetically pleasing monitor.

Now that I have it running in dual screens with a cheaper monitor, I can see that the color difference between the two is obvious even outside of games and movies. The glossy, reflective screen is a first for me and very impressive looking, but could be a problem in the wrong environment. My room is very glare-free however so I don't notice much reflection. It didn't come with a DVI cable, but otherwise I have absolutely no complaints. If you are looking for a good movies or games monitor at 22", this is an excellent choice.

LG L227WTG 22-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor

With the exception of their optical drives, I've never really been a big fan of LG products. However, I definitely have to say that in this case, LG made a very high quality product here. Overall great monitor and highly recommended!

After 2 months of owning two of these monitors, I couldn't be happier. Both arrived in perfect working order, no dead pixels, etc. The fit and finish of the screen and housing looks nice and shiny compared with other monitors in this range that look a little cheap to me. The image quality, contrast ratio and color are all excellent for an LCD. As far as refresh rates are concerns, I play a lot of Warcraft and FPS's and find the framerates to be acceptable.

Sort of a non-issue for me, but there is a bit of lightbleed at the bottom edge of both of my screen, but it's really only noticeable when the screen is completely black and I don't really notice it is when performing any activities.

Came with a VGA cable but didn't come with a DVI cable which I thought was a little disappointing for the price.

Overall great monitor and great design. Definitely worth the money.