LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
Dell P P2217H 21.5" Black 2016
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
Dell P P2217H 21.5" Black 2016
The monitor is a good quality display but lacks touch screen support and built-in media playback from USB. It comes with a DisplayPort cable and a stand, though cables for other connections are not included. Users appreciate the VESA mount compatibility and the ability to use it in portrait mode, but some find the lack of certain features limiting.
Pros
- Good quality display
- VESA mount compatible
- Portrait mode support
- DisplayPort cable included
- Brand new condition
Cons
- No touch screen support
- No USB media playback
- Cables not included for other connections
- Limited functionality for continuous playback
Scores
Specifications
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | Dell P P2217H 21.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 21.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 480 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 6 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 275 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98.5% DCI-P3 | 16.7 Million |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | No |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | — | 17W★ |
| Weight | 9.30 kg | 2.80 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
Dell P P2217H 21.5" Black 2016
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile)
- Below average performance (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
