LG 27UK850-W
Score: 76/100
Samsung UJ59
Score: 76/100Rankings
The LG 27UK850-W is a 27-inch 4K IPS monitor that provides excellent color accuracy, HDR10 and a versatile USB-C port with 60 W power delivery, making it ideal for creative professionals. Its limitations include modest brightness and a 60 Hz refresh rate that may disappoint gamers. Best suited for office professionals, photo editors and Mac users who value sharpness and connectivity.
The Samsung LU32J590UQNXZA is a 31.5-inch 4K VA monitor delivering sharp detail, 99% sRGB coverage and FreeSync. Its 60 Hz panel and modest brightness make it less ideal for high-frame-rate gaming. Perfect for users seeking a large, color-accurate display for work and media.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inches | 31.5 inchesbest | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 ms | 4 msbest |
350 nitsbest | 270 nits | |
1,000 | 3,000best | |
2best | 2best | |
99 %best | 99 %best | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(6) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 27 inches | 31.5 inches |
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840x2160 |
Panel Type | IPS | VA |
Response Time (ms) | 5 ms | 4 ms |
Brightness (nits) | 350 nits | 270 nits |
Contrast Ratio | 1000 | 3000 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (with stand) (kg) | 6.07 kg | 6.3 kg |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 24.1 x 22.0 x 9.2 inches mm | 730 x 540 x 250 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the LG 27UK850-W for its sharp 4K resolution, excellent 99% sRGB coverage, and the convenience of a single USB-C cable delivering video, data, and 60 W power. They also appreciate the ergonomic stand and HDR10/FreeSync features, but criticize the modest 350 nits brightness, lack of a wider DCI-P3 gamut, and the 8-bit + FRC panel that falls short of true 10-bit color depth, as well as its basic 60 Hz refresh rate for gaming.
Everyday users appreciate the monitor's color accuracy, USB-C docking convenience, and ergonomic adjustments for office and creative work, while repeatedly mentioning that the brightness feels low for HDR and that the refresh rate is not fast enough for demanding games.
Professional reviewers commend the UJ59 for its 10-bit color depth, low input lag and effective FreeSync implementation, noting excellent upscaling and accurate sRGB coverage that suit budget 4K content creation. They also appreciate the PIP/PBP multitasking features. However, they criticize the VA panel's viewing-angle limitations, the basic wobbly stand, and the modest 60 Hz refresh rate, which makes it less ideal for fast-paced competitive gaming.
Everyday users consistently praise the monitor's sharp 4K picture, vivid colors and smooth FreeSync performance, valuing its affordability for work, movies and light gaming. Recurring complaints focus on the unstable stand, average build quality and slight color shifts when viewed from the side, indicating that while the display quality is strong, the hardware ergonomics fall short for some.
“great looking 10-bit monitor”
“super low 10 millisecond input lag”
“sharp vivid picture”
