CRUA CR270I 27" White 2025
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
CRUA CR270I 27" White 2025
The CRUA 34" monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, high refresh rate, and great value for the price. Users praise its crisp 4K and WQHD visuals, smooth gaming performance with FreeSync, and sturdy build. However, a few reviewers note difficulties with setup instructions, dead pixels on some units, and weak built-in speakers. Overall, it is highly recommended for gaming and professional use, with many planning to buy more.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- High refresh rate (144-165Hz)
- Great value for money
- Sturdy build quality
- Smooth gaming with FreeSync
Cons
- Difficult setup instructions
- Dead pixels on some units
- Weak built-in speakers
- Missing advertised 1080p high FPS mode
- Confusing power button design
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
| CRUA CR270I 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 | 240 Hz | 480 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | 275 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 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 | 5.74 kg★ | 9.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
CRUA CR270I 27" White 2025
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong display (72nd percentile)
- Below average feature (21st 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
CRUA CR270I 27" White 2025 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.
