LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
Sceptre Prime C305B-200UN.A1 30" Black 2026
What Buyers Say
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
Sceptre Prime C305B-200UN.A1 30" Black 2026
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Sceptre 30-inch curved monitor, praising its sharp 2560x1080 resolution, smooth 200+Hz refresh rate, and immersive curved design. Many note the vibrant colors, easy setup, included VESA bracket, and good value for the price. A few criticisms mention that high-refresh-rate gaming can cause the monitor to shut off after a while, and some users wish it had USB-C Power Delivery. Overall, it is highly recommended for gaming and productivity.
Pros
- Sharp 2560x1080 resolution
- Smooth 200+Hz refresh rate
- Immersive curved design
- Vibrant colors and good brightness
- Easy setup with included VESA bracket
Cons
- May shut off during high refresh rate gaming
- No USB-C Power Delivery
- Built-in speakers only adequate
- Cables may limit refresh rate to 165Hz
Scores
Specifications
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | Sceptre Prime C305B-200UN.A1 30" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 30" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 480 Hz★ | 200 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 275 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 98.5% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | — |
| DisplayPort | 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 | 7.21 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Sceptre Prime C305B-200UN.A1 30" Black 2026
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong color (66th percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average portability (21st percentile)
Pricing
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
Sceptre Prime C305B-200UN.A1 30" Black 2026
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.
