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AOC I1601FWUX vs LG UltraGear 27GX790A: Comparison
AOC I1601FWUX and LG UltraGear 27GX790A separate most on refresh rate: AOC I1601FWUX at 60 Hz, LG UltraGear 27GX790A at 480 Hz, 88% in favour of LG UltraGear 27GX790A. Max Refresh Rate splits them by another 88%, again favouring LG UltraGear 27GX790A.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | WOLED (4th-gen) |
| Brand | AOC | LG |
| Model Number | I1601FWUX | 27GX790A |
| Screen Size | 15.6 in-42% | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz-87% | 480 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.03ms (GtG) |
| Adaptive Sync | None | G-Sync Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro |
| HDR Support | No | Yes |
| Native Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1440 |
| Max Refresh Rate | 60 Hz-87% | 480 Hz |
| Series | I1601FWUX | UltraGear |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | ~98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Source URL | https://aoc.com/us/products/monitors/i1601fwux/specification | https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gx790a-b-gaming-monitor |
Verdict
AOC I1601FWUX
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the thinnest, lightest 15.6-inch portable monitors around, from a brand with real panel-making pedigree.




