LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025

LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025

LG
95 Overall Score
vs
Acer AOPEN 32HC5QR S3biipx 31.5" Black 2024

Acer AOPEN 32HC5QR S3biipx 31.5" Black 2024

Acer
53 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025

92 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews

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
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Refresh rate 5
👍 Response time 5
👎 Price 4
👍 Build quality 4
👎 Speakers 3

Acer AOPEN 32HC5QR S3biipx 31.5" Black 2024

80 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

Users find this AOPEN monitor to be an excellent value for tasks like data analysis and general productivity, with one reviewer praising its display quality over a more expensive brand. Another user loves it as a big upgrade from a TV, describing the viewing experience as cinematic. The sentiment is very positive, though only two reviews were provided. The many unanswered Q&A posts leave key specs unconfirmed, but buyers who left feedback are highly satisfied.

Pros
  • Excellent display quality
  • Great value for data work
  • Cinematic viewing experience
  • Big upgrade from TV
Cons
  • Limited number of reviews
👍 Display quality 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Productivity suitability 2
👍 Upgrade experience 1

Scores

Office
LG
88
Acer
48
Gaming
LG
84
Acer
54
Professional
LG
82
Acer
29
Creative
LG
79
Acer
28
Entertainment
LG
73
Acer
52
Portable
LG
14
Acer
7

Specifications

LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27"Acer AOPEN 32HC5QR S3biipx 31.5"
Display
Size27"31.5"
Resolution2560 x 14401920 x 1080
Panel TypeOLED★VA
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✓
Curvature—1,500
Screen Finishmattematte
Performance
Refresh Rate480 Hz★180 Hz
Response Time0.029999999329447746 ms★1 ms
Adaptive SyncFreeSync Premium Pro★FreeSync Premium
Color & HDR
Brightness275 nits★250 nits
Color Gamut98.5% DCI-P3—
Color Depth10-bit★—
HDRDisplayHDR True Black 400No
HDR SupportHDR10★—
Connectivity
HDMI Ports22
DisplayPort11
USB-C3★—
Speakers✗✗
Headphone Jack✓✓
Ergonomics
Height Adjustable✓★✗
Tilt✓✓
Swivel✓★—
Pivot✓★—
VESA Mount100x100100x100
Features
Webcam✗✗
Touchscreen✗—
PIP/PBP✗—
Weight9.30 kg4.80 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

Acer AOPEN 32HC5QR S3biipx 31.5" Black 2024

  • Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27"

Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.

LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Better at:

GamingOfficeCreativePortableProfessionalEntertainment