LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
LG
95 Overall Score
vs
GWSGUT G156T 15.6" 2025
GWSGUT
48 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
92 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
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
Display quality 5
Refresh rate 5
Response time 5
Price 4
Build quality 4
Speakers 3
GWSGUT G156T 15.6" 2025
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | GWSGUT G156T 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 480 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 275 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 98.5% DCI-P3 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | — |
| USB-C | 3★ | 2 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓★ | — |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✓★ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 9.30 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
GWSGUT G156T 15.6" 2025
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (32nd percentile)
Pricing
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 20250.165score per dollar
vs
GWSGUT G156T 15.6" 20250.370score per dollar
GWSGUT G156T 15.6" 2025 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27"
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.
