Acer KB272 Hbi 27" Black 2023
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Acer KB272 Hbi 27" Black 2023
This Acer monitor is widely praised for its excellent value, sharp picture, and smooth 100-120 Hz refresh rate, making it a great choice for both productivity and casual gaming. Users highlight the vibrant colors and thin bezels, though some note the lack of speakers, limited connectivity (only HDMI and VGA), and basic stand adjustments. Overall, it delivers impressive performance for its price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp and clear picture
- Smooth 100-120 Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant colors and good contrast
- Thin bezels for multi-monitor setups
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- Limited connectivity (HDMI and VGA only)
- Basic stand with tilt only
- No DisplayPort
- No audio pass-through
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
| Acer KB272 Hbi 27" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 480 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 275 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | — | 1★ |
| USB-C | — | 3★ |
| Speakers | — | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 5.38 kg★ | 9.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
Acer KB272 Hbi 27" Black 2023
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong performance (68th percentile)
- Strong ergonomic (67th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd 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
Pricing
Acer KB272 Hbi 27" Black 2023
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.
