LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B 27" Black
ViewSonic VA1653 15.6" Black
What Buyers Say
LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B 27" Black
The LG UltraGear monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise its stunning QHD resolution, smooth 180Hz refresh rate, and vibrant colors. It is considered a significant upgrade from 1080p, especially for gaming and video editing, with support for both G-SYNC and FreeSync. The only minor complaint is the difficulty in adjusting brightness, but overall it is highly recommended for its performance and value.
Pros
- Stunning QHD resolution upgrade from 1080p
- Smooth 180Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Supports G-SYNC and FreeSync
- Fast 1ms response time
Cons
- Difficulty adjusting brightness
- No height adjustment mentioned
- Limited information on color gamut
ViewSonic VA1653 15.6" Black
The ViewSonic portable monitor receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its crisp image quality, touch functionality, and lightweight design, making it ideal for portable workstations or travel. However, significant concerns include intermittent connectivity issues, poor built-in speakers, and a lack of included cables, with some units failing after limited use. The touch feature works well on Windows and MacOS but may require additional setup.
Pros
- Crisp image quality
- Accurate touch functionality
- Lightweight and portable design
- Easy setup with USB-C
- Good for music production
Cons
- Intermittent connectivity issues
- Poor built-in speakers
- Missing cables in box
- Touch requires additional setup
- No VESA mount included
Scores
Specifications
| LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B 27" | ViewSonic VA1653 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 7 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 45% NTSC, 64% sRGB |
| Color Depth | — | 6-Bit+FRC |
| HDR | HDR10 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 29W | 7W★ |
| Weight | 5.99 kg | 0.68 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B 27" Black
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
ViewSonic VA1653 15.6" Black
- Strong portability (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average color (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average performance (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
ViewSonic VA1653 15.6" Black offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.
