ASUS VA279HAE 27" BLACK 2022
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS VA279HAE 27" BLACK 2022
Despite some delivery and packaging issues reported by one user, the ASUS VA279HAL monitor is highly praised for its value, ease of setup, and eye-care features like low blue light and flicker-free screen. Users appreciate the crisp picture, stable stand with height and tilt adjustments, and the inclusion of an HDMI cable. The built-in speakers are considered weak, and on-screen controls are a bit fiddly, but overall this is seen as a solid, affordable work monitor.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Easy to set up
- Low blue light / flicker-free
- Stable stand with height tilt
- Crisp and clear picture
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Awkward on-screen controls
- Damaged packaging in some cases
- Long shipping time reported
- Colors slightly less vibrant than older model
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 VA279HAE 27" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | — | 480 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | — | 275 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | — | 1★ |
| USB-C | — | 3★ |
| Speakers | — | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 5.44 kg★ | 9.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS VA279HAE 27" BLACK 2022
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average performance (21st 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
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.
