LG UK850 27UK850-W 27" White 2018
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
What Buyers Say
LG UK850 27UK850-W 27" White 2018
The LG 27UK850-W is a 4K UHD monitor that excels in clarity, color reproduction, and seamless USB-C connectivity with MacBooks. Users praise its retina-like resolution, HDR performance, and the convenience of charging and data transfer through a single cable. While the built-in speakers are average and some initial light bleed may occur (which often disappears), the monitor is highly recommended for professionals and gamers alike.
Pros
- Excellent 4K resolution and clarity
- Seamless USB-C connectivity with charging
- Great HDR performance for gaming and media
- Solid build quality and adjustable stand
- Good color reproduction and retina-like display
Cons
- Average built-in speakers
- Initial light bleed on some units
- Expensive compared to standard monitors
- Supplied USB-C cable required for MacBook
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier gaming monitor, with users highlighting its stunning 4K QD-OLED picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and buttery-smooth 240Hz refresh rate. Verified buyers consistently call it the best monitor they've ever used, noting excellent build quality and responsiveness. Minor drawbacks include a glossy screen that can reflect light, potential text clarity issues due to the subpixel layout, and a lack of included VESA screws, but these are far outweighed by the exceptional gaming and media experience. The Neo Proximity Sensor and OLED Care features provide peace of mind against burn-in, making it a highly recommended investment for enthusiasts.
Pros
- Stunning 4K QD-OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Buttery-smooth 240Hz refresh rate
- Excellent build quality
- Fast 0.03ms response time
Cons
- Glossy screen causes reflections
- Text clarity issues due to subpixel layout
- No VESA screws included
- VESA mount adds extra depth
- Neo Proximity Sensor unreliable at times
Scores
Specifications
| LG UK850 27UK850-W 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 80W★ |
| Weight | 6.08 kg★ | 7.44 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG UK850 27UK850-W 27" White 2018
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.