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LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B review: A monitor for competitive gamers
Feb 21, 2025
LG’s UltraGear 27GX790A-B isn’t as sharp as new 27-inch 4K OLEDs, but its motion clarity will leave gamers gobsmacked.
At a glance
Expert's Rating
Pros
Attractive and functional design
Top-tier contrast and good color accuracy
Class-leading motion clarity
Supports both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync
Cons
Limited USB connectivity and no USB-C
Modest color gamut compared to QD-OLED
1440p resolution isn’t as sharp as new 27-inch 4K OLEDs
Our Verdict
LG’s UltraGear 27GX790A-B isn’t as sharp as new 27-inch 4K OLEDs, but its motion clarity will leave gamers gobsmacked.
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The LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B is a 27-inch OLED monitor but, unlike the new batch of 4K OLED monitors, it sticks to 1440p and instead cranks the refresh rate up to an incredible 480Hz. Though not the first 480Hz OLED monitor, it delivers class-leading motion clarity that will make even the most wired competitive gamers happy.
Read on to learn more, and then see our roundup of the best gaming monitors for comparison.
LG Ultragear 27GX790A-B specs and features
The standout feature of the UltraGear 27GX790A-B is, without a doubt, its OLED panel. It features an LG WOLED panel with a native resolution of 2560×1440 and a refresh rate of up to 480Hz—the highest available from the latest generation of OLED displays. The monitor also supports adaptive sync with official compatibility for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync.
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