ViewSonic VS2725-2K 27" Black 2024
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ViewSonic VS2725-2K 27" Black 2024
Users largely praise this ViewSonic monitor for its sharp 2K resolution, vibrant colors, and excellent value for office work, data entry, and general use. Built-in speakers are considered weak and tinny, a common minor complaint. The VA panel delivers deep blacks and high contrast, which many prefer over IPS, and build quality is deemed solid for the price. A few users note the joystick control is fiddly and the stand could be sturdier, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Sharp 2K resolution
- Excellent contrast and black levels (VA panel)
- Great value for the price
- Bright and flicker-free display
- Good build quality
Cons
- Weak, tinny built-in speakers
- Joystick control is fiddly and imprecise
- Stand lacks rigidity and rotation
- No full manual or spec sheet in box
- Audio volume too low even at maximum
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
| ViewSonic VS2725-2K 27" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | — | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 480 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | — | 275 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 3★ |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | VESA Compatible Mount | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 3.58 kg★ | 9.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
ViewSonic VS2725-2K 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Strong display (68th percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (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
ViewSonic VS2725-2K 27" Black 2024 offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.
