ViewSonic VS3225-2K 32" Black 2024
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ViewSonic VS3225-2K 32" Black 2024
This ViewSonic monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharp image quality, high contrast ratio, and excellent value for money. Users particularly appreciate the 1440p resolution once drivers are installed, the vibrant colors, and the smooth setup process. While build quality is generally praised, a few users mention minor quibbles like a finicky joystick control and poor built-in speakers. Despite some initial driver availability issues, the majority find this monitor a fantastic buy for productivity and general use. Overall, it's a highly recommended monitor that delivers impressive performance at a competitive price point.
Pros
- sharp and bright image quality
- high contrast ratio with deep blacks
- excellent value for the price
- high 1440p resolution
- easy to set up
Cons
- driver availability issues initially
- poor built-in speaker quality
- finicky joystick control
- stand not rigid enough and lacks rotation
- no full manual included in the box
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 VS3225-2K 32" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 75 Hz | 480 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 275 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 3★ |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | VESA | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 6.80 kg★ | 9.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
ViewSonic VS3225-2K 32" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (78th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average portability (21st percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (32nd 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 VS3225-2K 32" Black 2024 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.
