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LG UltraFine 27UQ850 vs LG UltraFine 40U990A

What UltraFine 27UQ850 does better (2) and where UltraFine 40U990A wins (7) — every spec side by side.

LG UltraFine 27UQ850
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $410
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LG UltraFine 40U990A
7.6Score
7 advantages≈ $1,550
8.2Screen9.1
5.8Connectivity8.6
3.9Design & ergonomics2.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

UltraFine 27UQ850UltraFine 40U990A
614 × 570239948 × 614260
UltraFine 27UQ850UltraFine 40U990ADifference
Height570 mm614 mm−44 mm
Width614 mm948 mm−334 mm
Depth239 mm260 mm−21 mm
Weight5.8 kg14.1 kg−8.2 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is UltraFine 27UQ850 better than UltraFine 40U990A?

  1. Pixel density163 ppi vs 140 ppi+16%
  2. Weight5.85 kg vs 14.1 kg2.4×

Why is UltraFine 40U990A better than UltraFine 27UQ850?

  1. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. HDRDisplayHDR 400 vs DisplayHDR 600
  3. SwivelNo · UltraFine 27UQ850: Yes
  4. Brightness (typical)400 nits vs 450 nits+12%
  5. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)90 W vs 96 W+7%
  6. Screen size27″ vs 39.7″+47%
  7. Height adjustment110 mm vs 130 mm+18%
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)400 nits450 nits
Contrast ratio (static)2,000:12,000:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Curved screen—Yes
Colour
DCI-P3 coverage98%99%
Colour depth10 bit—
HDRDisplayHDR 400DisplayHDR 600
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)90 W96 W
Thunderbolt—Yes
KVM switchYesYes
HDMI inputs22
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakersYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment110 mm130 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)Yes—
SwivelNoYes
Weight5.85 kg14.1 kg
Width614 mm948 mm
Height570 mm614 mm
Depth239 mm260 mm
Product lineLG UltraFine—
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