ViewSonic OMNI VX2728J 27" Black 2023
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ViewSonic OMNI VX2728J 27" Black 2023
The ViewSonic Omni monitor is praised for its excellent value, sharp image, and solid build quality. Users appreciate the ergonomic adjustability and high refresh rate, making it a great budget-friendly option for gaming and home office use. However, one reviewer reported a manufacturing defect with lines appearing after two weeks, which lowers the overall score.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp and bright image
- Solid build quality
- Ergonomic adjustability
- High refresh rate
Cons
- Potential manufacturing defect (lines after 2 weeks)
- Only ok color accuracy
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
Scores
Specifications
| ViewSonic OMNI VX2728J 27" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 480 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 275 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3: 90% coverage (Typ)NTSC: 94% size (Typ)sRGB: 132% size (Typ) | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit (6-bit + FRC) | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 3★ |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 29W★ | — |
| Weight | 4.70 kg★ | 9.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
ViewSonic OMNI VX2728J 27" Black 2023
- Strong performance (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
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
Pricing
ViewSonic OMNI VX2728J 27" Black 2023 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 29 specs.
