Lenovo ThinkVision E27q-20 27" Raven Black 2021
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkVision E27q-20 27" Raven Black 2021
Users are generally very satisfied with this Lenovo ThinkVision 27-inch monitor, praising its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and seamless compatibility with laptops. It is particularly appreciated by photographers for photo editing due to its size and crisp display. However, a few users noted that the screen can be reflective in bright workspaces, which is a minor drawback. Overall, it is considered a great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Seamless laptop compatibility
- Great for photo editing
- Easy setup
Cons
- Reflective screen in bright workspaces
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
| Lenovo ThinkVision E27q-20 27" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 75 Hz | 480 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits★ | 275 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | No | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 30W★ | — |
| Weight | 4.49 kg★ | 9.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkVision E27q-20 27" Raven Black 2021
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong display (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %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
Lenovo ThinkVision E27q-20 27" Raven Black 2021 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
