LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B

Name: LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B
Brand: LG
SKU: 961681
Price: 559 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 9.1 (36 reviews)

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27 inches - Quad HD - 480Hz - OLED

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Pros and cons

According to our monitor expert

You can enjoy sharp images and realistic colors on the Quad HD OLED display.
With a low response time and high refresh rate, movements and transitions look smooth.
Your monitor and video card work together smoothly thanks to the FreeSync Premium PRO support.
For the 480Hz maximum refresh rate in Quad HD, you have to connect the monitor via DisplayPort.
This monitor doesn't have built-in speakers for the sound of your games and music.

Description

With the 27-inch UltraGear 27GX790A-B gaming monitor, you won't miss a single detail during fast games and you can enjoy a colorful image. Thanks to the Quad HD resolution, all details look sharp on the screen, Color are realistic and bright thanks to the OLED display and the HDR10 color technology. In addition, you can see your opponents appear quickly and sharply on the screen thanks to the 480Hz refresh rate and the low 0.03ms response time. The monitor and video card also work smoothly together thanks to the FreeSync Premium PRO technology, which reduces screen tearing. You're less bothered by strained eyes thanks to the blue light filter and flicker-free technology. Do you often change position? You can tilt, rotate, or adjust the LG UltraGear monitor in height easily to your liking.

Note: the maximum refresh rate via HDMI is 144Hz. For 480Hz gaming, you connect the monitor via DisplayPort.

Tips for using this product

Included by default

Manual(2.93 MB)
Power cord
HDMI cable
DisplayPort 2.1 cable
USB-A to B cable

Key specs

	Sharpness	Quad HD (1440p)
	Curved
	Aspect ratio	Standard (16:9)
	Refresh rate	480 Hz
	Response time	0,03 ms
	Panel type	OLED
	Color depth	1 billion colors (10-bit)
	Built-in speakers

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Installation ease

Review is 5,0 out of 10.

Image quality

Review is 6,0 out of 10.

Price-quality ratio

Review is 5,0 out of 10.

Design

Review is 5,0 out of 10.

Most helpful reviews

Review is 10 out of 10.

Maximum performance without unnecessary features.

Very good contrast and color reproduction (DCI-P3 99%!)
High refresh rate
HDR600 does its job very well
No smart options

I was torn between the Samsung Odyssey G7 LS27DG702EUXEN and this LG monitor, both in roughly the same price range. Both are strong screens, but they target different types of users. After extensive testing, I chose the LG. Below, I'll explain why; hopefully, it will help you with your choice too :).

Samsung: a monitor that's almost a TV

Pros:

Good value
Built-in speakers
Smart platform (Netflix, TV, apps)
Lots of features and settings

Cons:

You get a lot of extra features, but that comes at the expense of the focus on image quality
Lower contrast and less vibrant color reproduction (mix of DCI-P3, RGB, and Adobe)
The IPS panel is noticeably lower quality than the LG's
Less focus on pure performance

In summary:

Ideal if you want a single device that serves as both a gaming monitor and an entertainment screen.

LG: Maximum performance, no bells and whistles

Pros

Focused on pure image quality and gaming
Higher quality IPS panel (Nano) with better colors and almost OLED-level
Higher contrast and brightness
Color reproduction = DCI-P3 99%!!!
Extremely high refresh rates, ideal for PC & console gaming
Better HDR
No unnecessary smart platforms: just plug and play

Cons

No built-in smart features
No built-in speakers/remote control

In summary: The best choice if you're looking for pure performance and image quality within a similar price range.

Final conclusion Both monitors are good, but they offer something different: -> Do you want to game and also use Netflix, TV, and smart features? → Go for the Samsung. -> Do you want the best image quality and performance without unnecessary extras? → Go for the LG.

That was the deciding factor for me: I simply wanted a top-notch monitor for gaming, not a TV-like screen that always started up with a French channel. That's why I chose the LG.

Hope this helps :)

Alex
21 November 2025
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,6 out of 10.

This screen is highly recommended! The design is good. Everything you play is very sharp and games play quickly. If you often play games, this screen is really great. The refresh rate is very fast, which makes everything run very smoothly. I often had this problem with my old screens. The resolution also leaves nothing to be desired. Everything is crystal clear. In addition, the screen was set up within 5 minutes. So no time is lost! I can therefore recommend this screen to every gamer, or anyone who just wants a good screen! It takes your gaming experience to the next level.

Koen123
22 April 2025
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Good Monitor

price
monitor interface
beautiful picture
software annoyances

For the price a very good monitor. IPS and no Oled no problem. There are some problems with the HDR and windows. LG should solve this with an update. In terms of pixel lottery I was able to exchange my first one at coolblue without any problems. I had 1 white pixel. Second monitor was perfect. Hence pixel lottery. All monitors of all brands suffer from it. just a very good monitor. the operation on the LG monitor can not compete with any other brand.

Paul
12 April 2025
Automatically translated from Dutch

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Refresh rate
- 480 Hz
- 240 Hz
- 144 Hz
- 165 Hz
- 160 Hz
Sharpness
- Quad HD (1440p)
- 4K (UHD)
- Quad HD (1440p)
- 4K (UHD)
- 4K (UHD)
Panel type
- OLED
- OLED
- OLED
- OLED
- VA panel
Response time
- 0,03 ms
- 0,03 ms
- 0,03 ms
- 0,03 ms
- 0,5 ms

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With Coolblue Extended Warranty, you are protected against costs due to quality defects of your monitor for the next 5 years. During the entire term, we will reimburse up to the original purchase price. You can easily add the Extended Warranty in your shopping cart.

During the entire term, we'll refund you up to the original purchase price.
Receive CoolblueCredit worth the purchase price if a repair or replacement isn't possible
No deductible or other additional charges
30-day return window

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Specifications

Product

Product number	961681
Manufacturer code	27GX790A-B.AEU
Brand	LG
Warranty	2 years
Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

Screen

	Recommended display resolution	2560x1440
	Sharpness	Quad HD (1440p)
	Aspect ratio	Standard (16:9)
	Refresh rate	480 Hz
	Response time	0,03 ms
	Panel type	OLED
	Local dimming
	HDR support
	Contrast ratio	1500000
	Touchscreen
	Type of HDR	DisplayHDR 400 True Black, HDR10
	Screen reflection	Anti-glare
	Blue light filter
	Flicker-free technology
	Color space	DCI-P3
	Color depth	1 billion colors (10-bit)
	Adaptive Sync
	Type of adaptive sync	Freesync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible
	Resolution width	2560 pixels
	Resolution height	1440 pixels
	Anti-reflection type	Anti glare
	Horizontal viewing angle	178 °

Physical properties

	Height	57,93 cm
	Width	60,52 cm
	Depth	24,91 cm
	Weight	9,3 kg
	Color	Black
	Including stand
	Material	Plastic
	Cable management
	Appearance	Gaming
	Curved

Connectors and connections

	Number of HDMI connectors	2
	Number of Female HDMI type A 2.1 ports	2
	Number of headphone jacks	1
	Type of headphone connection	3.5mm (TRS)
	Number of female standard USB-A ports	1
	Female standard USB-A port version	3.0
	Number of female 3.5mm TRS Audio Jack ports	1
	Number of female standard USB-B (3.0 form) ports	2
	Type of USB port	Standard USB-A, Standard USB-B (3.0 form)
	Number of USB ports	3
	Suitable for daisy chaining
	Type of USB cable included	USB-A to USB-B
	USB-C dock

Included

	Included by default	DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB cable
	Not included by default	USB-C cable

Adjustability

	Adjustable in height
	Tiltable
	Pivotable stand
	Pivot function
	VESA mount option
	VESA mount	100x100mm

Energy consumption

	Energy label	F
	Energy consumption standby	0,5 W
	Energy consumption active	48,22 W
	Energy consumption per 1000h	25 kWh
	Annual energy consumption	36,5 kWh
	Annual energy costs	14,6 euros

Other properties

	Built-in speakers
	Webcam
	Split screen
	Kensington lock

Quality properties

Recommended for use

Gaming, Image editing and graphic design, Internet, email, and text processing, Photo editing, Video editing, Watching movies in Full HD

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LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B

Review is 9,1 out of 10, based on 36 reviews.

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