LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
ViewSonic VP2756-4K 27" Black 2021
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
ViewSonic VP2756-4K 27" Black 2021
This ViewSonic monitor receives high praise for its color accuracy, connectivity options, and versatile design including portrait/landscape modes. While not aimed at hardcore gamers, it is considered excellent for home and business use. The only minor complaint is that the stand assembly instructions are overly pictographic and not clear enough.
Pros
- Excellent color accuracy
- Good connectivity options
- Versatile portrait/landscape modes
- Suitable for home and business use
Cons
- Unclear stand assembly instructions
Scores
Specifications
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | ViewSonic VP2756-4K 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 480 Hz★ | 75 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 275 nits | 350 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 98.5% DCI-P3 | 78% Adobe RGB, 80% DCI-P3, 98% EBU, 100% Rec. 709, 100% SMPTE-C, 77% NTSC, 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 10 bit (8 bit + A-FRC) |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 3★ | 1 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | — | 42W★ |
| Weight | 9.30 kg | 6.85 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
ViewSonic VP2756-4K 27" Black 2021
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong color (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.
