Acer Nitro UM.HX0AA.201 27" Black 2024
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Acer Nitro UM.HX0AA.201 27" Black 2024
The Acer Nitro monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional value, vibrant colors, high refresh rate, and solid build quality. Users praise its gaming performance with a 240Hz VA panel and deep blacks, though some note the built-in speakers are quiet and the physical buttons are awkwardly placed. A single negative review mentions a unit failing after two months, but overall sentiment across 10 positive reviews is very strong.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- High 240Hz refresh rate
- Smooth gaming performance
- Adjustable stand with height/tilt/swivel
Cons
- Quiet built-in speakers
- Awkward button placement on bottom
- Unit failure reported after 2 months
- Full HD resolution limited for productivity
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
| Acer Nitro UM.HX0AA.201 27" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 480 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | — | 275 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 3★ |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 6.16 kg★ | 9.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
Acer Nitro UM.HX0AA.201 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (73rd 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
Acer Nitro UM.HX0AA.201 27" Black 2024 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.
