LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
MSI MAG321CUP 31.5" Metallic Black 2024
What Buyers Say
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
MSI MAG321CUP 31.5" Metallic Black 2024
The MSI MAG321CUP is a 32-inch curved 4K monitor that offers excellent value for gamers on a budget. Users praise its sharp display, high 160Hz refresh rate, and immersive curve, though many note that color accuracy out of the box is flat and requires manual adjustment via the OSD menu. The monitor is well-built and easy to set up, but the built-in speakers are weak and the HDR performance is only passable. Overall, it delivers strong performance for the price, especially for gaming, but may not suit those seeking perfect color accuracy or premium features.
Pros
- Sharp 4K display with high pixel density
- Immersive 1500R curved screen
- High 160Hz refresh rate with 1ms response
- Excellent value for the price
- Solid build quality with thin bezels
Cons
- Flat color accuracy out of the box
- Requires manual OSD adjustments for full features
- Weak built-in speakers
- Mediocre HDR performance
- Light bleed on VA panel
Scores
Specifications
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | MSI MAG321CUP 31.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 480 Hz★ | 160 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 275 nits | 350 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 98.5% DCI-P3 | 90% Adobe RGB / 91% DCI-P3 / 114% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 3★ | 1 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | — | 90W★ |
| Weight | 9.30 kg | 6.60 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
MSI MAG321CUP 31.5" Metallic Black 2024
- Strong color (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.
