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LG UltraFine 27U730A vs LG UltraFine 40U990A

What UltraFine 27U730A does better (1) and where UltraFine 40U990A wins (6) — every spec side by side.

LG UltraFine 27U730A
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $240
vs
LG UltraFine 40U990A
7.6Score
6 advantages≈ $1,550
Higher score
5.4Screen9.1
6.2Connectivity8.6
6.8Design & ergonomics2.8

Why is UltraFine 27U730A better than UltraFine 40U990A?

  1. Pixel density163 ppi vs 140 ppi+16%

Why is UltraFine 40U990A better than UltraFine 27U730A?

  1. Brightness (typical)300 nits vs 450 nits+50%
  2. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  3. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 2,000:12×
  4. HDRHDR10 vs DisplayHDR 600
  5. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)90 W vs 96 W+7%
  6. Screen size27″ vs 39.7″+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size27″39.7″
Resolution3840 × 21605120 × 2160
Resolution class4K UHD5K
Pixel density163 ppi140 ppi
Aspect ratio16:921:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (typical)300 nits450 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:12,000:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Curved screen—Yes
Colour
DCI-P3 coverage98%99%
Colour depth10 bit—
HDRHDR10DisplayHDR 600
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)90 W96 W
Thunderbolt—Yes
KVM switch—Yes
HDMI inputs22
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakersYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment—130 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)Yes—
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm—
Weight—14.1 kg
Width—948 mm
Height—614 mm
Depth—260 mm
Product lineLG UltraFine—
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