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Quick verdict
The review evidence points to a tradeoff: USB hub functionality and color gamut versus Screen bezel design and response time. Choose according to which strengths matter more to you; the overall score alone does not settle that choice.
Choose LG 27GR83Q-B for USB hub functionality and color gamut.
Choose Acer Nitro XF243Y Pbmiiprx for Screen bezel design and response time.
Scores are out of 5. Missing scores mean missing review evidence, not a missing feature.
Full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs are a standout at this price, providing high-refresh compatibility beyond what many rival 1440p monitors offer.
The absence of HDMI 2.1 is an important drawback for shoppers expecting full modern-console VRR support.
The value rises sharply when discounted into the roughly $300–$400 range. Several testers consider its original $500 positioning hard to justify against newer, less expensive rivals.
Its quick 165Hz IPS performance makes a strong budget case, especially on sale; at full price, cheaper rivals may offer a better bargain.
Sturdy materials and restrained styling make the screen feel better finished than its utilitarian feature set might suggest.
Flexible plastic and loose-feeling buttons make the construction feel cheaper than premium monitors.
The absence of strobing is a disappointment for gamers wanting the sharpest possible moving images at 240Hz.
Black-frame insertion helps sharpen motion between roughly 119Hz and 165Hz, but it cannot operate alongside VRR.
Two USB-A downstream ports serve simple peripherals, but the upstream connection is USB-B and there is no convenient USB-C docking solution.
There are no USB ports or built-in hub, which removes a useful cable and peripheral convenience.
PS5 and Xbox owners benefit from strong HDMI compatibility, 120Hz support, VRR, and useful 4K-input downscaling. HDR quality remains the main console caveat.
Basic 1080p HDMI use is convenient, but the inability to accept PS5 1440p and HDMI Forum VRR limits newer console features.
Wide-gamut coverage brings vivid color, with sRGB limiting available when accuracy matters more than saturation.
Standard sRGB coverage is respectable, but the limited DCI-P3 and Rec. 2020 range seriously hurts HDR color.
The FPS and RTS presets are seen as gimmicky by one owner, who prefers choosing settings manually.
Seven selectable color modes provide some flexibility to find a preferred look, though one owner still struggled to love the colors.
The pixel density is noticeably finer than a comparably sized 1080p monitor, improving text and small in-game details.
1080p at 23.8 inches is comfortable for basic text and games, but not as crisp as higher-resolution alternatives.
1440p is easier to drive than 4K, but approaching 240fps in demanding games still calls for a capable graphics processor and CPU.
The modest Full HD resolution makes high frame rates more attainable without an especially powerful graphics card.
Two HDMI 2.1 connections, DisplayPort, USB-A, and audio output cover gaming essentials well, but the missing USB-C dock-style input restricts work use.
Two HDMI inputs and a DisplayPort cover core video needs, but reviewers noted the sparse selection of extra connectivity.
There are no internal speakers, so a headset or separate audio setup is needed for sound.
Speakers are a convenient backup at this price, but their weak sound prevents them from being a convincing primary audio solution.
Limited highlight headroom can clip bright information and reduce separation in high-contrast scenes.
Bright HDR accents lack the intensity required to stand apart convincingly from ordinary SDR imagery.
Fast generally works best at medium and high refresh rates, while Normal is preferable around 60Hz; the most aggressive setting sacrifices visual cleanliness.
Motion is already very clean with overdrive off; stronger settings may introduce overshoot instead of improving the experience.
A light matte finish suppresses reflections effectively without making the picture overly grainy.
The matte coating handles glare well, although at least one compared monitor manages reflections even better.
The matte coating helps in brighter surroundings while leaving the image reasonably clean and clear.
The hazy anti-glare finish reduces reflections without adding substantial grain to text or detail.
Games and text look crisp at the 27-inch QHD pixel density, making the step up from 1080p worthwhile.
Text and games look reasonably clear at 24-inch Full HD, though close inspection reveals limited pixel density and some missing fine detail.
Standard 100×100mm mounting and a positive firsthand arm-mounting account make it straightforward to free up desk space.
A VESA arm can free desk space and make multi-screen arrangements more manageable than the stock round base.
1440p is a satisfying middle ground between crisp detail and attainable high frame rates, especially on a 27-inch screen.
Full HD looks reasonably sharp at this diagonal and is easy for most PCs to drive, but it is not especially expansive or detailed.
Pixel transitions generally keep pace well with fast play, although technical tests find the claimed 1ms figure optimistic and tuning less ideal at the refresh-rate extremes.
Short pixel transitions keep moving objects clear and make the monitor especially convincing for fast gaming.
The IPS panel holds its image well from the sides, making shared viewing more comfortable than on many VA competitors.
Strong horizontal and vertical off-axis viewing preserves color for nearby players and people sharing the screen.
The Fast overdrive mode contains inverse ghosting well, but maximum settings can introduce visible overshoot.
Fast movement stays largely smear-free in real games and tests, especially with overdrive left off.
Blacks are relatively shallow compared with VA, mini-LED, and OLED displays; dim scenes may look gray rather than deep black.
Dark blacks often appear gray because of weak IPS contrast and sometimes uneven backlighting.
FreeSync and G-SYNC compatibility work well across differing frame rates, giving gamers tear-free play without major reported disruptions.
AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible operation cover many gaming PCs, although NVIDIA VRR requires DisplayPort and PS5 VRR is unsupported.
A dependable, fast 1440p gaming monitor that earns broad approval for responsive play. The limited HDR image and changing sale prices are its recurring qualifications.
The consensus is favorable for value-oriented gaming, with compromises concentrated in HDR, dark scenes, speakers, and convenience features.
Height, tilt, and portrait pivot are useful, but swivel is absent; one assessment describes broader adjustments, so physical flexibility is not completely agreed upon.
The adjustable stand earns much praise for height, swivel, and rotation, although one tester found it less versatile than fully ergonomic alternatives.
Uniformity is reasonable rather than exceptional, with some edge falloff that may vary from unit to unit.
Regular full-screen brightness can be even, but poor black uniformity and corner flashlighting make dark screens more problematic.
Crosshairs, a frame-rate counter, and black stabilizer cover the common gaming extras, though the selection is not especially expansive.
Reviewers praised the concentration of fast refresh, low lag, and dual VRR support in an inexpensive gaming monitor, even if extras are scarce.
Fast-moving objects remain clear and fluid at high refresh rates, with a few testers noting OLED or premium strobed LCD alternatives can look sharper.
Consistently praised fast transitions deliver a crisp, smooth image with little distracting trail behind moving objects.
240Hz, low latency, and good motion tuning are particularly persuasive for esports and fast shooters. Running close to 240fps makes the most of it.
The 165Hz panel, sharp motion, and minimal input delay deliver the speed expected for competitive PC games.
Its 240Hz operation is a major draw, noticeably smoothing fast games compared with 144Hz or 165Hz displays when the PC can supply enough frames.
The 165Hz maximum refresh rate is repeatedly praised for fluid, highly responsive gaming, with some configurations using overclocking.
The standard base feels secure despite its broad legs, with testers generally describing sound construction.
The stand generally feels secure and supportive, with one owner especially appreciating its metal arm over flimsy all-plastic alternatives.
The V-shaped stand can take more desk depth than compact alternatives, although one tester finds the legs less intrusive than expected.
The small panel fits ordinary desks, but reports conflict on stand size: its circular base can protrude and the chassis feels chunky from the side.
This is a strong fit for modern PC gaming, especially fast titles with capable graphics hardware and DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1 output.
Rapid pixel transitions, exceptionally low lag, and FreeSync/G-SYNC support make PC gaming the monitor’s strongest use.
Controls feel immediate, and measured processing delay is consistently very low. That makes fast reactions one of the monitor's most convincing strengths.
Measured lag was extremely low, including at 60Hz, giving fast games a particularly immediate feel.
The IPS panel gives pleasing speed, bright SDR output, and broad viewing angles, at the cost of OLED-like blacks and contrast.
IPS delivers unusually accommodating viewing angles, but familiar IPS limitations include grayish blacks in dim lighting.
Fast gaming is clearly its priority; office-oriented rivals can offer more convenient connectivity and switching options.
The relatively small canvas restricts comfortable side-by-side document or window work.
Flicker-free backlighting and a low-blue-light setting provide basic comfort controls.
High minimum brightness was called out as troublesome for sensitive eyes, and maximum output was considered too bright for prolonged use.
Construction receives positive comments for solid plastics and a stable-feeling build, rather than flashy materials.
Experiences vary: one owner praised the sturdy metal-supported stand, while another found flexing plastic and loose-feeling buttons.
Muted gray styling looks tidy on a desk and avoids aggressive lighting; the industrial rear housing is still distinctly gaming-oriented.
The nearly borderless black-and-gray design blends into an office, though a logo-heavy chin and thick rear housing drew criticism.
Thin framing helps the understated look, though another tester finds the bezels slightly larger than on some other LG 27-inch displays.
Thin, understated borders make the display look cleaner and minimize peripheral distraction, although one reviewer disliked the glossy chin logo.
The 27-inch panel offers a comfortable desktop footprint and room for several windows, without matching the canvas of a larger editing display.
The 23.8-inch panel is good for tracking a full game interface and ordinary use, but may feel tight for multitasking or immersion.
Gamma is broadly near target in tested modes, with the adjustable sRGB preset helping achieve better tonal accuracy.
Color is accurate overall, though the gamma curve is not perfectly on target.
Contrast is acceptable for an edge-lit IPS panel, yet the limited separation between bright and dark elements is conspicuous in cinematic scenes.
Native IPS contrast is one of the clearest weaknesses; dim scenes look washed out instead of deeply shaded.
Bright SDR output is a real asset in sunny rooms, although the impressive headline luminance cannot compensate for weak HDR contrast.
There is ample SDR output for glare-filled rooms, but HDR highlights are unremarkable and some users may find even lower brightness settings too bright.
With no meaningful local-dimming system, bright objects cannot pop against deep blacks the way they can on mini-LED or OLED screens.
No local-dimming capability is available to deepen shadows or boost local contrast in challenging scenes.
HDR input is supported, but the display lacks the contrast and local dimming needed for convincing bright highlights against dark scenes.
This is not an impactful HDR display: poor wide-gamut coverage, insufficient highlight brightness, and weak contrast curb the effect.
SDR picture quality is attractive and sharp for the price, especially in bright games, with the expected IPS limitations in dark material.
Accurate SDR color, decent sharpness, and wide viewing angles are strengths, while weak contrast and flat HDR reduce overall image impact.
Colors are often good to very good after modest adjustments, while factory oversaturation and differing white points prevent universal out-of-box precision.
Several testers found excellent out-of-box sRGB accuracy, although another owner wanted more pleasing color reproduction without tweaking.
A quick joystick and responsive menus make changing picture modes, overdrive, and inputs relatively painless.
The rear joystick makes it easier to change settings than typical button-only budget monitor controls.
Variable refresh runs smoothly with both major GPU ecosystems; testers report few flicker or tearing issues.
FreeSync and G-SYNC compatibility reduce tearing and offer welcome flexibility when choosing an AMD or NVIDIA graphics card.
Stand adjustments are quick and the joystick makes display settings much easier to navigate.
Tester units showed visible edge light leakage and clouding that becomes particularly distracting against dark game scenes.
The integrated audio has effectively no bass, making the speakers poor substitutes for external sound.
The rear cable clip is small and was judged insufficiently useful for organizing connections.
Excellent factory accuracy can be improved further with a colorimeter, though the calibration hardware may cost more than the monitor.
A 6-bit-plus-FRC implementation was criticized as insufficient for convincing true HDR, even though routine SDR images fare better.
Some HDR content benefits from the supported color depth, which can make transitions look smoother than SDR.
An audio output allows headphone sound to pass through the monitor, a small but useful connection option.
Its headphone connection supports DTS Headphone:X and can be useful with compatible headsets; the enhanced spatial experience depends on the headphones.
Accepting a 4K/120Hz console signal and scaling it to QHD is an appreciated compatibility convenience.
With sRGB adjustments or calibration, colors can become accurate enough for serious photo work even though it is primarily a gaming screen.
Weighing under twelve pounds made the display easy enough to take to LAN parties or move between spaces.
Measured power use is low for a bright 240Hz IPS screen, minimizing the monitor's energy penalty.
An embedded customer comment reported difficulty finding this exact model, so shoppers may need to check that the suffix matches.
Story-driven games can still look good in SDR, but dark-scene contrast and weak HDR blunt their cinematic impact.
Muffled sound, essentially no bass, and low output make external speakers or headphones preferable.
Rear connections are easy to find but not always convenient for frequently unplugged accessories, resulting in mixed assessments.
Testing reports clean VRR behavior without noticeable flicker, including with adaptive sync engaged.
The black stabilizer can lift shadow visibility to make opponents easier to spot, a practical gaming adjustment rather than a cure for poor native contrast.
Fast menu response and reliable PC-to-console input changes are strengths, aided by configuration options for sleep behavior.
DisplayPort offers a reliable route to high-refresh QHD PC play alongside the two well-equipped HDMI inputs.
The advertised 1ms pixel response should not be taken literally in normal operation, though most other stated specifications hold up.
DTS Headphone:X can enhance positional sound and movie immersion when used with compatible headphones.
An adjustable sRGB mode, unlocked RGB controls, and hardware calibration support are unusually useful for a midrange gaming display.
One tester found the physical buttons loose-feeling, which contributes to an inexpensive impression.
HDR color and tone presentation need work, even apart from the more fundamental missing local dimming.
Flicker-free backlight operation is a welcome characteristic for people who notice screen flicker.
Strong default color and simple stand positioning mean gamers can start with a good image without compulsory calibration.
This 360Hz QD-OLED ultrawide delivers exceptional gaming motion, vibrant HDR and dramatically cleaner text. Its high price, less-than-perfect bright-room blacks and occasional HDR dimming are the main reasons to hesitate.
Pros: color gamut, contrast
Cons: value for money, Resolution
A huge, sharp ultrawide workspace and unusually capable Thunderbolt dock make the U4025QW outstanding for demanding productivity and editing. Its high price, modest HDR, and imperfect motion handling keep it...
Pros: overall picture quality, color accuracy
Cons: value for money, built-in speakers
Lightning-fast 360Hz OLED gaming, rich color and an unusually flexible USB-C/KVM setup are the big draws. Strong room lighting, limited full-screen HDR brightness and static-content burn-in concerns keep it from...
Pros: color gamut, overall satisfaction
Cons: reflection handling, VRR flicker
The 27-inch 4K OLED picture is exceptionally crisp and responsive, with useful USB-C and KVM extras. Its high price, oversized stand, and bright-room compromises limit its appeal.
Pros: sharpness, overall satisfaction
Cons: value for money, VRR flicker
