ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FRS1A 27" Black 2025
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FRS1A 27" Black 2025
The ASRock Phantom Gaming 27" curved monitor offers excellent value for its price, with many users praising its smooth 280Hz refresh rate, good color reproduction, and easy setup. However, a few verified buyers reported issues like heavy smearing, broken units after a month, and incompatibility with Linux/Nvidia setups. Overall, it's a solid budget gaming monitor with some caveats.
Pros
- Smooth 280Hz refresh rate
- Good color reproduction
- Easy setup
- Great value for price
- Built-in speakers
Cons
- Heavy smearing reported
- Broken after one month
- Linux/Nvidia incompatibility
- Not very bright
- Short included cables (6 feet)
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
| ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FRS1A 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 | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz | 480 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | 275 nits |
| Color Gamut | 93% DCI-P3 / 127% sRGB | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 1.07 Billion | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | 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 | — | ✗ |
| Power | 60W★ | — |
| Weight | 4.88 kg★ | 9.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FRS1A 27" Black 2025
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong color (76th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th 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
ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FRS1A 27" Black 2025
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.
