ViewSonic TD2230 21.5" BLACK,BLUE 2018
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ViewSonic TD2230 21.5" BLACK,BLUE 2018
The ViewSonic TD2740 touch monitor receives mostly positive feedback for its responsive optical touch, good picture quality, and reasonable price. Users appreciate its versatility with Windows 7/8/10 and Linux, though some note the glossy screen can be reflective and the optical touch may miss very small objects. A few reviewers mention quality control issues and the lack of HDMI audio support, but overall it is seen as a great value for a touchscreen monitor.
Pros
- Responsive optical touch
- Good picture quality
- Reasonable price
- Compatible with Windows 7/8/10 and Linux
- Versatile stand
Cons
- Glossy screen can be reflective
- Optical touch may miss small objects
- Quality control issues
- No HDMI audio support
- Sensitive touch
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
| ViewSonic TD2230 21.5" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 22" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 480 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 14 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 275 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors (6-Bit+FRC) | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 6-bit + FRC | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 3★ |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 3.60 kg★ | 9.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
ViewSonic TD2230 21.5" BLACK,BLUE 2018
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Below average color (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average performance (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (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
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.
