ViewSonic VX2276-SMHD 22" Black/Silver 2016
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ViewSonic VX2276-SMHD 22" Black/Silver 2016
Users are very satisfied with this ViewSonic monitor, praising its high resolution, clear and bright display, and sleek design. It works well for various uses like desktop computing, surveillance systems, and as a secondary screen. A few noted the lack of touch screen and VESA mount, and one user reported an edge-to-edge display issue, though that seems uncommon.
Pros
- High resolution display
- Clear and bright screen
- Sleek and thin design
- Works well for surveillance systems
- Low heat output
Cons
- No touch screen
- No VESA mount
- Cables not included
- Not 144Hz
- Edge-to-edge display issue on some units
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 VX2276-SMHD 22" | 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 | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 480 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 7 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 275 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 72% CIE1931 | 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 | 0 | 3★ |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 21W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.45 kg★ | 9.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
ViewSonic VX2276-SMHD 22" Black/Silver 2016
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average color (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average performance (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (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
ViewSonic VX2276-SMHD 22" Black/Silver 2016 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.
