LG UltraGear 27GX700A-B 27" Black 2026
Its 4th Gen Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel pushes 1500 nits peak brightness alongside a 280Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, eliminating motion blur. A matte anti-glare finish, five UL Eye Comfort certifications, and OLED Care technology reduce eye strain and burn-in risk during marathon sessions. Competitive FPS and esports gamers who demand both high-speed motion clarity and vivid HDR visuals will get the most from this 1440p monitor.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong color (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average portability (15th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202680/100
Buyers praise the LG tandem OLED for vivid colors, deep blacks, and balanced brightness. A few report a wrong power adapter and HDMI wake issues.
- Excellent color, brightness, and black levels out of box
- OLED care system runs automatically, no burn-in after months
- Semi-matte coating fine for dark rooms; some want glossy
- Wrong power adapter shipped; HDMI wake and input switch glitches
- Q4 202570/100
Buyers praise the OLED's brightness, HDR, and contrast, but note VRR flicker, a brief defect (screen lines after 3 days), and a high initial price.
- Excellent HDR, deep blacks, and vibrant colors; bright enough to require peak brightness reduction.
- Fast response time, no ghosting, and smooth 280Hz refresh rate; liquid motion in games.
- VRR flicker with variable refresh rate; users recommend disabling G-Sync/FreeSync and locking at 280Hz.
- One unit developed prominent screen lines after 3 days; defect reported as rare but concerning.
Based on 124 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.03 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 335 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.5% (CIE1976) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Weight | 9.0 kg / 19.8 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | LG UltraGear 27GX700A-B 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 280 | 240 | 240 | 360 | 280 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG UltraGear 27GX700A-B 27" | 87.6 | 15.1 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 28.1 | 99.3 | 58.3 | 95.3 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.7 | 73.6 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 98 | 93.5 | 90.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 95.8 | 98 | 82.1 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.9 | 45.2 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 99.3 | 95.5 | 99.9 |
| Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 Compare | 80.9 | 68.7 | 99 | 85.9 | 58.1 | 98 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From $450
Newegg 2 offers From $450
B&H Photo 1 offer From $597
Price History
Usage Scores
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