LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
KTC H32S5 31.5" 2025
What Buyers Say
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
The LG UltraGear 27-inch OLED gaming monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning OLED picture quality, incredibly high 480Hz refresh rate, and ultra-fast 0.03ms response time. Users describe it as a game-changer for competitive gaming, offering fluid motion and deep blacks. Common drawbacks include the high price, the need for a powerful GPU to reach 480Hz, and the lack of built-in speakers. Overall, it is highly recommended for serious gamers who can afford the premium.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Incredibly smooth 480Hz refresh rate
- Ultra-fast 0.03ms response time
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Solid build and ergonomic stand
Cons
- High price point
- Requires powerful GPU for 480Hz
- No built-in speakers
- SDR brightness lower than LCD rivals
- Potential burn-in risk with OLED
KTC H32S5 31.5" 2025
The KTC miniLED monitor receives mostly positive feedback for its excellent HDR performance, high refresh rates, and great value for the price. Users upgrading from 1080p or older panels are particularly impressed by the brightness and color accuracy in HDR mode. However, there are notable quality control issues, including dead pixels and dim spots appearing within days, and one user reported false advertising regarding the refresh rate. Overall, it is a solid budget-friendly option for mixed work and gaming, but buyers should be aware of potential panel defects.
Pros
- Excellent HDR brightness and colors
- High refresh rate (180-210Hz)
- Great value for the price
- Sharp 1440p resolution
- Good for mixed work and gaming
Cons
- Dead pixels within days of use
- Dim spots on screen
- False advertising of refresh rate (claimed 400Hz, max 360)
- HDR colors washed out for some users
- Local dimming poor at angles
Scores
Specifications
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | KTC H32S5 31.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 480 Hz★ | 185 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 275 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 98.5% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit+FRC |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 3★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | — | 65W★ |
| Weight | 9.30 kg | 7.65 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
KTC H32S5 31.5" 2025
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong color (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong performance (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Pricing
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
No current pricing available
KTC H32S5 31.5" 2025
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
