Deal | LG's 720Hz Tandem OLED gaming monitor hits new all-time low with $200 price cut

Perhaps the biggest drawback of the LG UltraGear 27GX790B-B when it launched was its steep $999.99 price tag. LG has now dropped the Tandem OLED monitor to $799.99 with its first discount, making it easier to consider. That also puts it about $300 below the Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W, a glossy alternative using the same panel.

720Hz Tandem OLED gaming for $799.99

Built around the new Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel, aka 4th Gen WOLED panel, the UltraGear 27GX790B-B brings solid upgrades over previous 3rd Gen WOLED panels. It's brighter, reaching up to 1,500 nits in HDR, up from around 1,300 nits on earlier WOLED monitors. Full-screen brightness has also improved from 275 nits to 335 nits. Moreover, the monitor is now certified under the VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 tier and covers up to 99.5% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.

Perhaps the biggest highlight here, especially for gamers, is the refresh rate. The UltraGear 27GX790B-B features a 2560 x 1440 resolution with a 540Hz native refresh rate, already faster than the recent 500Hz QD-OLED monitors. However, users can switch to an even faster 720Hz mode at 720p resolution, which is ideal for competitive shooter games. LG pairs the high refresh rate with a 0.02 ms response time and FreeSync Premium Pro for smoother, blur-free gaming.

That said, this monitor may not look as vibrant as the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W with a glossy finish. The anti-glare coating may help reduce reflections, but it can also lower perceived contrast, making black scenes appear slightly gray in well-lit rooms.

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