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LG UltraFine 40U990A vs ViewSonic VP2786A-4K

What UltraFine 40U990A does better (4) and where VP2786A-4K wins (2) — every spec side by side.

LG UltraFine 40U990A
7.6Score
4 advantages≈ $1,550
vs
ViewSonic VP2786A-4K
ViewSonic · 2025VP2786A-4K
8.3Score
2 advantages
Higher score
9.1Screen7.4
8.6Connectivity6.5
2.8Design & ergonomics5.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

UltraFine 40U990AVP2786A-4K
948 × 614260613 × 449.1232
UltraFine 40U990AVP2786A-4KDifference
Height614 mm449.1 mm+164.9 mm
Width948 mm613 mm+335 mm
Depth260 mm232 mm+28 mm
Weight14.1 kg8.3 kg+5.8 kg

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

Why is UltraFine 40U990A better than VP2786A-4K?

  1. Brightness (typical)450 nits vs 350 nits+29%
  2. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W vs 90 W+7%
  3. Contrast ratio (static)2,000:1 vs 1,300:1+54%
  4. Screen size39.7″ vs 27″+47%

Why is VP2786A-4K better than UltraFine 40U990A?

  1. Pixel density140 ppi vs 163 ppi+16%
  2. Weight14.1 kg vs 8.3 kg+70%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size39.7″27″
Resolution5120 × 21603840 × 2160
Resolution class5K4K UHD
Pixel density140 ppi163 ppi
Aspect ratio21:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate120 Hz—
Brightness (typical)450 nits350 nits
Contrast ratio (static)2,000:11,300:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Curved screenYes—
Colour
Adobe RGB coverage—100%
DCI-P3 coverage99%98%
Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed)—ΔE 2
Colour depth—10 bit
Hardware calibration—Yes
Factory calibrated (report)—Yes
HDRDisplayHDR 600—
Uniformity compensation—Yes
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W90 W
ThunderboltYes—
KVM switchYes—
HDMI inputs22
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYes—
Built-in speakersYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment130 mm130 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)—Yes
SwivelYesYes
Weight14.1 kg8.3 kg
Width948 mm613 mm
Height614 mm449 mm
Depth260 mm232 mm
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