Gawfolk GFTY985 34"
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Gawfolk GFTY985 34"
The monitor receives mixed reviews. Many users praise its sharp image, vibrant colors, and excellent value for the price, especially for gaming at high refresh rates. However, a significant number of buyers report serious issues like dead pixels, broken buttons, damage during shipping, and misleading specifications regarding HDMI 2.1 support and actual brightness. The built-in speakers are widely considered poor, but most users do not rely on them.
Pros
- Sharp and vibrant display
- Excellent value for money
- Great for high-refresh-rate gaming
- VESA mount compatible
- Eye-care mode
Cons
- Dead pixels reported
- Damaged on arrival (screws, buttons)
- Misleading HDMI 2.1 support
- Lower actual brightness than advertised
- Poor built-in speakers
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
| Gawfolk GFTY985 34" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 480 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 310 nits★ | 275 nits |
| Color Gamut | 83% NTSC | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit+FRC | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 3★ |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 5.70 kg★ | 9.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
Gawfolk GFTY985 34"
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average portability (21st 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 (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.