LG Smart Monitor 27U731SA-W 27" White
Its built-in webOS platform turns the 27-inch 4K UHD IPS panel into a standalone smart TV and remote PC client, with 65W USB-C power delivery enabling single-cable connectivity. The 3-side virtually frameless white design and automatic brightness control create a clean desktop focal point, while AI Dynamic Tone Mapping optimizes HDR10 streaming content. This monitor is best for hybrid workers and cord-cutters who need a single display for cloud productivity, video calls, and direct access to Netflix, Disney+, and 300+ LG Channels.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong display (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong portability (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average performance (23rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 90 percent |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 0 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Weight | 5.9 kg / 12.9 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | LG Smart Monitor 27U731SA-W 27" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | Dell S2725QC | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 210 | 120 | 240 | 160 | 360 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.30000001192092896 | 8 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG Smart Monitor 27U731SA-W 27" | 72.9 | 76.4 | 89.1 | 73.2 | 89.1 | 52.3 | 22.6 | 73.4 | 95.5 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 90.5 | 76.4 | 70.7 | 73.2 | 74.8 | 91.1 | 95.5 | 88.8 | 73.8 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 75.1 | 81.3 | 89.1 | 73.2 | 95.8 | 91.1 | 45.3 | 88.8 | 95.5 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 92 | 61.2 | 70.7 | 73.2 | 95.8 | 91.1 | 94.3 | 92.2 | 78.6 |
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare | 86.3 | 81.3 | 89.1 | 86.7 | 74.8 | 91.1 | 77.4 | 88.8 | 72.1 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED Compare | 77.2 | 63.8 | 77.7 | 86.7 | 0 | 91.1 | 99.6 | 83.4 | 95.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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