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LG’s glossy OLED gaming monitor is rare to find under $400
LG has discounted its 27-inch UltraGear Glossy OLED gaming monitor (27GX704A-B) to $379.99, a rare price for a glossy WOLED gaming display under $400. The deal matters for gamers seeking sharper, richer colours and truer blacks than the QD-OLED panels typically found at this price point, without giving up refresh-rate performance.
The monitor, now around $70 off, launched at $799.99 and has been available under $500 since May, with this marking a new low price. It offers a 1440p resolution with a glossy coating, a fast 240Hz refresh rate with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro support, and a 0.03ms response time. It also includes two HDMI 2.1 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-A ports, a fully adjustable stand and VESA mount compatibility.
In short
- LG's 27-inch glossy OLED gaming monitor is now $379.99, a new low
- Rare glossy WOLED panel combo for under $400, unlike typical QD-OLED rivals
- Features 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time and adjustable VESA stand
Explained simply
Gaming monitors are displays specifically designed for video games, built to update quickly and smoothly so games look fluid. The quality of a display matters for gaming because it affects how colours appear and how responsive the screen feels during gameplay.
OLED is a display technology where each pixel produces its own light, rather than having a backlight behind the screen. This allows OLED displays to show very dark blacks and bright, vivid colours, which many gamers prefer for a more immersive experience.
Most gaming monitors have a matte finish to reduce glare from reflections, but some have a glossy finish that makes images look sharper and colours more vibrant. Glossy OLED gaming monitors have traditionally been expensive premium products, costing significantly more than standard gaming displays.