LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B 27" Black
Samsung S30GD 27" Black 2024
What Buyers Say
LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B 27" Black
The LG UltraGear monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise its stunning QHD resolution, smooth 180Hz refresh rate, and vibrant colors. It is considered a significant upgrade from 1080p, especially for gaming and video editing, with support for both G-SYNC and FreeSync. The only minor complaint is the difficulty in adjusting brightness, but overall it is highly recommended for its performance and value.
Pros
- Stunning QHD resolution upgrade from 1080p
- Smooth 180Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Supports G-SYNC and FreeSync
- Fast 1ms response time
Cons
- Difficulty adjusting brightness
- No height adjustment mentioned
- Limited information on color gamut
Samsung S30GD 27" Black 2024
The Samsung 27" S3 IPS monitor receives strong praise for its crisp picture quality, smooth 100Hz refresh rate, and easy setup. Users highlight its value for work and light gaming, though note the lack of built-in speakers and a power cord issue with open-box purchases. Overall, it is seen as a reliable, stylish monitor with excellent customer service support.
Pros
- Crisp picture quality
- Smooth 100Hz refresh rate
- Easy setup
- Slim and sleek design
- Great value for money
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- Power cord missing in open-box purchases
- Power jack faces wall when wall-mounted
Scores
Specifications
| LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B 27" | Samsung S30GD 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Curvature | — | 1,800 |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 72% CIE1931 |
| Color Depth | — | 8-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | None |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 29W | 25W★ |
| Weight | 5.99 kg | 2.90 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B 27" Black
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
Samsung S30GD 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (69th percentile)
- Strong portability (69th percentile)
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 31 specs.