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LG 27UD68-W vs Samsung U28E590D

LG 27UD68-W Monitor
LG 27UD68-W
Samsung U28E590D Monitor
Samsung U28E590D
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The LG 27UD68-W is packed full of 4K goodness, and it’s easily one of the best 4K monitors in its price range. That’s quite a bold statement to make, but the UD68 is worthy of such praise. Here’s why. This monitor looks like it belongs in the modern workplace or gaming environment. It comes sporting an ultra-thin black bezel with a silver base/stand, and the back is finished in a glossy white or black, depending on the model you choose. […]Read more
The LG 27UD68P-B is a good IPS monitor with a UHD resolution and a wide viewing angle. It has decent picture quality, and it features a narrow bezel making it a ...Read more
Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – LG 27UD68-WPerformanceViewing AngleDurabilityPorts/ExpandabilityValueLG 27UD68-W Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes09.8Expert RatingWhen it comes to quality, LG is a brand that many trust. This trust is proven to be well placed with the LG 27UD68-W. This gaming monitor is above other competition, while others come with a full HD resolution, the 27UD68 goes above with an ultra HD resolution. Paired with accurate colors, people found that this monitor is also great for those who work […]Read more
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Full Comparison

General

LG 27UD68-WLG 27UD68-W
Samsung U28E590DSamsung U28E590D
Screen size27.0 in28.0 in
Brightness300.0 cd/m²370.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:916:9

Design

LG 27UD68-WLG 27UD68-W
Samsung U28E590DSamsung U28E590D
Colour of productWhiteBlack,Metallic
Panel designFlatFlat
Built-in USB hubyesno
Touchscreennono
Built-in cameranono
Screen surfaceMatteMatte
Built-in speakersnono

Dimensions

LG 27UD68-WLG 27UD68-W
Samsung U28E590DSamsung U28E590D
Height (min-max)< 417.7< 468.5
Height (without stand)14.37 in15.01 in
Height with stand17.94 in18.44 in
Depth (with stand)7.33 in7.37 in
Depth (without stand)1.94 in2.89 in
Width (with stand)24.21 in26.02 in
Weight (without stand)10.14 lb10.38 lb
Weight172.84 oz0.19 oz

Connectivity

LG 27UD68-WLG 27UD68-W
Samsung U28E590DSamsung U28E590D
Analogue 3.5mm input00
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)nono
Number of component inputs00
Composite inputnono
Number of composite inputs00
DisplayPortyesyes
DVI Portnono
HDMIyesyes
HDMI ports quantity22
Number of HDMI inputs22
HDMI version2.02.0
Headphone outputyesyes
Headphone outputs quantity11
S-video inputnono
Number of s-video inputs00
Thunderboltnono
USB for videonono
VGA innono
Number of DisplayPort inputs11
Number of DisplayPort outputs00
DisplayPort version1.21.2

Image properties

LG 27UD68-WLG 27UD68-W
Samsung U28E590DSamsung U28E590D
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
3840 x 2160
Refresh rate60.0 Hz60.0 Hz
HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Display number of colours1.073 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Colour depth (per channel)10.0 bit10.0 bit
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)99.0 %72.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio5000000:110000:1
Contrast ratio1000:11000:1
Display technologyLEDLED
BacklightLEDLED backlight
Panel typeIPSTN
Response time (GtG)5.0 ms1.0 ms
Response time5.0 ms1.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)noyes
Pixel size0.01 in0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °170.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °160.0 °

Features

LG 27UD68-WLG 27UD68-W
Samsung U28E590DSamsung U28E590D
Ascendable and submersiblenono
Pivot functionyesno
Swivelnono
Tiltableyesyes
Memory card readernono
Cable lock slotnono
Flicker freeyesyes

Compatibility

LG 27UD68-WLG 27UD68-W
Samsung U28E590DSamsung U28E590D
3D support (3D-Ready)nono
Adaptive synchronizationyesyes
HDRnono
VESA mountyesyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm75x75mm
Sync technologyAMD FreesyncAMD Freesync

Eco-labelling

LG 27UD68-WLG 27UD68-W
Samsung U28E590DSamsung U28E590D
EnergyStaryesyes

Power

LG 27UD68-WLG 27UD68-W
Samsung U28E590DSamsung U28E590D
Energy efficiency classBG
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNoneNone
Operational power consumption< 29< 29.6
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.3 W
Power consumption (typical)29.0 W38.0 W

Pros & Cons

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          Often compared with Samsung U28E590D