Samsung ViewFinity S50GC 34" Black 2023
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung ViewFinity S50GC 34" Black 2023
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Samsung ultra-wide monitor, praising its easy setup, excellent picture quality, and outstanding value for under $200. The PBP and PIP features work well, and the flat VA panel delivers clarity comparable to IPS. Minor drawbacks include a multi-click source toggle and a stand that sits too high for some.
Pros
- Easy setup and connections
- Excellent picture quality
- Great value for under $200
- PBP and PIP features work well
- Flat VA panel with IPS-like clarity
Cons
- Multi-click source toggle
- Stand sits too high for some
- No physical source switch
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
| Samsung ViewFinity S50GC 34" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 480 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | 275 nits |
| Color Gamut | Over 1 billion colors | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 3★ |
| Speakers | — | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | — | 9.30 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung ViewFinity S50GC 34" Black 2023
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ergonomic (11th percentile)11th %ile
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
Samsung ViewFinity S50GC 34" Black 2023
No current pricing available
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.
