Dell Alienware AW2724HF 27" Black 2024
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Dell Alienware AW2724HF 27" Black 2024
The Alienware AW2724HF gaming monitor receives mostly positive feedback for its high 360Hz refresh rate, smooth gameplay, and solid build quality. However, several users report issues such as dead pixels, grainy picture quality, and a persistent "Can't connect to AWCC" notification that causes connectivity problems. While many praise its performance for competitive gaming, the lack of built-in speakers and some quality control concerns hold it back from a perfect score.
Pros
- High 360Hz refresh rate
- Smooth and fluid gameplay
- Solid build quality
- Good picture quality
- Anti-glare screen
Cons
- Persistent AWCC notification issues
- Dead pixels on some units
- Grainy picture quality
- No built-in speakers
- Connectivity problems with Bluetooth
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
| Dell Alienware AW2724HF 27" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz | 480 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 275 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 21W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.55 kg★ | 9.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
Dell Alienware AW2724HF 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong performance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Dell Alienware AW2724HF 27" Black 2024 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.
