LG’s cutting-edge 27GX790A-B offers a premium experience for hardcore gamers and esports enthusiasts with blazing-fast 480Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response, and OLED perfection in every pixel.
Pros
- 480Hz Refresh Rate + 0.03ms Response – Peak motion clarity for FPS and esports titles
- OLED Panel – Infinite contrast, True Black 400 certification
- QHD 1440p Resolution – Balance of sharpness and performance
- NVIDIA G-Sync + AMD FreeSync Premium Pro – No screen tearing or stutter
- DisplayPort 2.1 & HDMI support – Future-ready connectivity
- Fully adjustable stand – Tilt, height, swivel, pivot
Cons
- Premium price for a 27″ display (though justified by specs)
- OLED burn-in risk if static content is left too long
- No built-in speakers (common in high-end gaming monitors)
Lab-Tested Performance That Backs It Up
- Motion Clarity: At 480Hz, motion blur is virtually nonexistent. Ghosting is imperceptible even in high-speed FPS like CS2 and Valorant.
- Color Accuracy: ~100% DCI-P3 and sRGB out of the box — excellent for creators as well
- Input Lag: Measured ~0.7ms — elite-tier for competitive gaming
- Brightness: Peaks around 275–300 nits in SDR; ~450 nits HDR
- Burn-in Protections: Auto-dimming, screen saver, and pixel shift all included
- Build Quality: Premium matte finish with stable and ergonomic stand — minimal wobble
Who Should Buy This
- Esports players, pro gamers, and competitive streamers
- Enthusiasts who demand OLED visuals and lightning response
- Creators or professionals who want accurate colors and fast workflow
- Users ready to upgrade from traditional IPS/VA panels to next-gen OLED performance
