ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27"
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27"
The monitor offers great value for its price with features like 165Hz, 1440p, and a curved display, but several users reported issues such as ghosting, flickering, and a faulty DisplayPort cable that limits refresh rate. The stand lacks adjustability, which is a common complaint. Despite these drawbacks, many users love the monitor for casual gaming and general use, praising its build quality and color accuracy.
Pros
- Great value for price
- 165Hz refresh rate
- 1440p resolution
- Curved display
- Good build quality
Cons
- Ghosting and flickering issues
- Faulty DisplayPort cable
- Non-adjustable stand
- Limited to 120Hz with included cable
- Customer service closed
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
| ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 480 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 275 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC, 102% sRGB | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 6-Bit+FRC | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | No | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 3.90 kg★ | 9.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27"
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average color (31st percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd 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 (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.