Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" Dark blue grey 2019
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" Dark blue grey 2019
The Samsung 32" 4K monitor receives mixed reviews. While many users praise its excellent image quality, crisp display, and great value for the price, there are significant concerns about quality control, with reports of dead pixels, dents, and audio issues. Some users note that the monitor requires manual adjustment of settings to look its best and may not work well with Macs. The build quality is criticized as cheap by some, and the power connector is reported to be loose.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Crisp 4K display
- Great value for the price
- Easy to assemble
- Good size for small desks
Cons
- Quality control issues
- Dead pixels reported
- Dents on arrival
- Audio problems
- Poor Mac compatibility
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 U32J590 31.5" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 31.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 480 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 270 nits | 275 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 1.07 Billion Colors (8-Bit+FRC) | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit+FRC | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | No | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 3★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 59W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.26 kg★ | 9.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" Dark blue grey 2019
- Strong display (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong feature (69th percentile)
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (14th percentile)14th %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 (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" Dark blue grey 2019
No current pricing available
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
