Pixio WAVE PX27UWAVE 27" White 2024
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Pixio WAVE PX27UWAVE 27" White 2024
This Pixio monitor delivers impressive OLED image quality with vibrant colors, deep blacks, and high refresh rates that gamers and productivity users love. Many users praise the built-in USB hub, sturdy build, and value for money, though some report annoying screen care prompts, calibration needs out of the box, and a few quality control issues like graininess or red streaks. Overall, it's a strong performer for the price, but not without minor frustrations.
Pros
- Excellent OLED image quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- High refresh rate and low latency
- Built-in USB hub with Ethernet
- Sturdy build quality
Cons
- Annoying screen care prompts
- Requires out-of-box calibration
- No power button
- Large stand footprint
- Some quality control issues
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
| Pixio WAVE PX27UWAVE 27" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz | 480 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 275 nits |
| Color Gamut | 121.76% sRGB / 99.5% DCI-P3 / 96.95% NTSC | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 3★ |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 60W★ | — |
| Weight | 4.49 kg★ | 9.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
Pixio WAVE PX27UWAVE 27" White 2024
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %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
Pixio WAVE PX27UWAVE 27" White 2024 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.
