BenQ RD240Q 24.1" Black 2025
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
BenQ RD240Q 24.1" Black 2025
Users appreciate the monitor's excellent text clarity and the 16:10 aspect ratio, which works well as a secondary display. The blue light reduction feature is highly praised for easing eye strain, especially for coders. However, some find it a bit pricey for the features offered. Overall, it delivers on its key promises of eye care and sharp text.
Pros
- Excellent text clarity
- Effective blue light reduction
- Good 16:10 aspect ratio
- Adjustable stand
- USB-C power delivery 90W
Cons
- Slightly expensive
- 60Hz refresh rate
- Built-in speakers only 2x2W
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
| BenQ RD240Q 24.1" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 24.1" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 480 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | 275 nits |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 20W★ | — |
| Weight | 7.60 kg★ | 9.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
BenQ RD240Q 24.1" Black 2025
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong color (89th percentile)89th %ile
- 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 (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
BenQ RD240Q 24.1" Black 2025 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.
