ASUS VU279HFI-W 27" White 2024
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS VU279HFI-W 27" White 2024
Based on limited feedback, the ASUS VU279HFI-W monitor is praised for its beautiful design and customizable visuals, earning a near-perfect rating from one verified buyer. However, the overall sentiment is uncertain due to the small sample size, and while Q&A highlights eye care features and eco-friendly materials, no user reviews confirm these benefits in practice.
Pros
- Beautiful design
- Customizable visuals
- Eye care features (Blue Light Filter, Flicker Free)
- Eco-friendly materials
- Energy-efficient performance
Cons
- Limited user feedback available
- No practical confirmation of eye care features
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
| ASUS VU279HFI-W 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 | 100 Hz | 480 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 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 | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | — | 1★ |
| USB-C | — | 3★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 10W★ | — |
| Weight | 4.70 kg★ | 9.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS VU279HFI-W 27" White 2024
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong performance (68th percentile)
- Strong ergonomic (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (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
ASUS VU279HFI-W 27" White 2024
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
