Pixio PX248 Wave PX248WAVE 24" Blue 2024
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Pixio PX248 Wave PX248WAVE 24" Blue 2024
The Pixio PX248 Wave in pink has won over users with its brilliant 200Hz refresh rate, vivid colors, and sleek design. Gamers and students alike praise its smooth performance for fast-paced titles and multitasking, calling it an incredible value for the price. The main drawback is the underwhelming built-in speakers, which several reviewers say are merely passable. Assembly is effortless and the lightweight build is a bonus, though the stand offers only tilt adjustment.
Pros
- Scrumptious 200Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant Fast-IPS panel with accurate colors
- Stunning pastel pink design
- Excellent value for the price
- Effortless snap-together assembly
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- No height or swivel adjustment
- Only one HDMI and one DisplayPort
- Occasional quality-control issues
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
| Pixio PX248 Wave PX248WAVE 24" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 23.8" | 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 | 200 Hz | 480 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | 275 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 112.44% | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 3★ |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 24W★ | — |
| Weight | 4.63 kg★ | 9.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
Pixio PX248 Wave PX248WAVE 24" Blue 2024
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd 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
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.