LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B 27" Black
MSI G242L E14 24" Metallic Black 2025
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
MSI G242L E14 24" Metallic Black 2025
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this monitor, praising its excellent value for money, especially for gaming and video editing. The adjustable stand, clear picture quality, and smooth performance are frequently highlighted. A few users mention minor annoyances like the manual brightness control via a joystick and a shipping delay, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great for gaming and video editing
- Adjustable stand with hydraulic height
- Clear picture quality and colors
- Smooth 144Hz performance
Cons
- Manual brightness control via joystick
- Shipping delays reported
- Power button design is loose
- Color accuracy not as good as premium brands
- No separate buttons for settings
Scores
Specifications
| LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B 27" | MSI G242L E14 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 24" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 83% Adobe RGB, 83% DCI-P3, 111% sRGB |
| Color Depth | — | 8-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 29W★ | 45W |
| Weight | 5.99 kg | 3.10 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
MSI G242L E14 24" Metallic Black 2025
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong color (72nd percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
MSI G242L E14 24" Metallic Black 2025 offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.
