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Alternatives to LG UltraFine 40U990A

10 colour-accurate monitors at a similar price that compete with the UltraFine 40U990A — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the UltraFine 40U990A

Asus ProArt PA32UCDM
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Asus · 2025ProArt PA32UCDM
8.1
Same price ≈ $1,450
  • Contrast ratio (static) 1,500,000:1 vs 2,000:1
  • Response time 0.1 ms vs 5 ms
  • Panel type OLED vs IPS
  • Brightness (typical) 250 nits vs 450 nits
  • HDR HDR10 vs DisplayHDR 600
Asus ProArt PA32UCDMR
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Asus · 2026ProArt PA32UCDMR
9.3
12% pricier ≈ $1,650
  • Contrast ratio (static) 1,500,000:1 vs 2,000:1
  • Response time 0.1 ms vs 5 ms
  • Panel type OLED vs IPS
  • HDR DisplayHDR True Black 400 vs DisplayHDR 600
  • Swivel
Asus ProArt PA27UCDMR
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Asus · 2026ProArt PA27UCDMR
8.8
Same price ≈ $1,450
  • Pixel density 166 ppi vs 140 ppi
  • Contrast ratio (static) 1,500,000:1 vs 2,000:1
  • Response time 0.1 ms vs 5 ms
  • Brightness (typical) 250 nits vs 450 nits
  • HDR HDR10 vs DisplayHDR 600
BenQ PD3226G
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BenQ · 2025PD3226G
8.2
22% cheaper ≈ $1,150
  • Response time 1 ms vs 5 ms
  • Weight 9.7 kg vs 14.1 kg
  • Refresh rate 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • HDR DisplayHDR 400 vs DisplayHDR 600
  • HDMI inputs 1 vs 2
Asus ProArt PA32UCE
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Asus · 2025ProArt PA32UCE
8.1
30% cheaper ≈ $1,050
  • Brightness (typical) 600 nits vs 450 nits
  • Weight 8.9 kg vs 14.1 kg
  • Refresh rate 60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Contrast ratio (static) 1,000:1 vs 2,000:1
BenQ PD2730S
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BenQ · 2025PD2730S
9.2
21% cheaper ≈ $1,150
  • Pixel density 218 ppi vs 140 ppi
  • Weight 8.3 kg vs 14.1 kg
  • Height adjustment 150 mm vs 130 mm
  • HDR DisplayHDR 400 vs DisplayHDR 600
  • HDMI inputs 1 vs 2
Apple Studio Display (2026)
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9.6
7% pricier ≈ $1,600
  • Pixel density 218 ppi vs 140 ppi
  • Weight 5.4 kg vs 14.1 kg
  • Brightness (typical) 600 nits vs 450 nits
  • Refresh rate 60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Screen size 27″ vs 39.7″
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