LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025
LG
95 Overall Score
vs
Dell E-Series E-23 23"
Dell
57 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
Dell E-Series E-23 23"
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" | Dell E-Series E-23 23" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 23" |
| 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★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 275 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98.5% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 30W★ |
| Weight | 9.30 kg | 3.81 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 (96th percentile)96th %ile
Dell E-Series E-23 23"
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong portability (72nd percentile)
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27"
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
