Acer Nitro VG280K bmiipx 28" Black 2021
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Acer Nitro VG280K bmiipx 28" Black 2021
This 28-inch 4K monitor delivers excellent picture quality and vibrant colors at a very competitive price point. Users praise its easy setup, G-Sync compatibility, and solid build quality, though a few report stuck pixels or dead subpixels after months of use. The 60Hz refresh rate and basic speakers are adequate for most, but gamers may want faster response times. Overall, it's a fantastic value for budget-conscious 4K shoppers.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great value for money
- Easy setup
- Vibrant colors
- G-Sync compatible
Cons
- Stuck or dead pixels reported
- Only 60Hz refresh rate
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- 4ms response time (not 1ms)
- Requires good graphics card for 4K
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
The LG 45" UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor is a high-end curved display with a 5K2K resolution and an 800R curvature. It offers impressive specs like a 0.03ms response time, up to 330Hz refresh rate, and versatile connectivity including DisplayPort 2.1 and USB-C with 90W power delivery. Users appreciate the built-in speakers and VESA compatibility for wall mounting. Overall, it is well-regarded for gaming and productivity, though the limited number of reviews prevents a definitive assessment.
Pros
- High 5K2K resolution
- Fast 0.03ms response time
- Up to 330Hz refresh rate
- Versatile connectivity options
- Built-in speakers
Cons
- Limited number of user reviews
- No detailed negative feedback available
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Nitro VG280K bmiipx 28" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 28" | 44.5" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 800 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 90% DCI-P3 | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 30W★ | 66W |
| Weight | 5.08 kg★ | 14.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
Acer Nitro VG280K bmiipx 28" Black 2021
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong color (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong performance (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Acer Nitro VG280K bmiipx 28" Black 2021 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
