MSI MAG G274QPF-QD 27" Black 2023
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG G274QPF-QD 27" Black 2023
The MSI G274QPF-QD monitor receives mixed feedback. While many praise its vibrant colors, good price-to-performance ratio, and fast refresh rate, a significant number of users report defects like dead pixels, horizontal lines, and backlight bleed appearing within two years. The build quality feels cheap, and the menu system is clunky, but for the price, it offers good value if you get a flawless unit.
Pros
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Good price-to-performance ratio
- Fast 165-170Hz refresh rate
- Solid ergonomic stand
- Good for gaming and content creation
Cons
- Dead pixels and horizontal lines after 1-2 years
- Backlight bleed common
- Cheap plastic build quality
- Clunky menu and power button on back
- Slow resolution switching
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
| MSI MAG G274QPF-QD 27" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 170 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% Adobe RGB / 95% DCI-P3 / 150% sRGB | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8 bits + FRC | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 3★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 65W★ | — |
| Weight | 7.98 kg★ | 9.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI MAG G274QPF-QD 27" Black 2023
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong performance (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong color (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
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
MSI MAG G274QPF-QD 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 7 of 29 specs.
