LG UltraGear OLED 27GS95QE-B 26.5" 1440p HDR 240 Hz Gaming Monitor

Excellent except font rendering could definitely improve. The image cleaning pop up also has a grammar error, which is an odd oversight. It should say cwhile this function is running d instead of cduring this function is running d. A couple of the picture settings are also grayed out, and I hope LG unlocks them. The monitor itself is nice and bright, barely noticeable ABL or VRR flicker, fast response/input even at lower refresh rates, and the design itself is clean and minimal. I wish LG would've put a semi glossy coating, but the matte one here isn't bad at all. This was a good buy and I haven't ran into any functional issues at all.

Display is just ugly looking. Its only redeeming quality is the motion performance. - dim w/ aggressive ABL on top - not color accurate - poor near black performance - weird pixel layout for text rendering - matte anti glare coating Highlights in images don't look white. They look grey even when the ABL hasn't kicked in. The ABL is super aggressive and seems to work based on the percentage of white content in the image being displayed and not on the monitors actual capabilities. Even setting the brightness to the lowest setting will have the display become even dimmer when displaying high average brightness images. When bright highlights are shown it looks like a blobby smudge of off-white. Colors look washed out and not vibrant at all. Solid primary colors look saturated and bright but as soon as more complicated images start being displayed it completely washes out and smears together. Near black performance is shockingly bad. It both crushes certain details in the shadows by not being able to display near black tones. But also has elevated black levels for the lowest dark tones it can produce. Creating very visible light grey outlines around these tones. Shows up especially bad with low quality video with macro blocking in shadow areas. The pixel layout creates noticeable text rendering and general sharpness issues. A good monitor should be like looking through a window to see an image. the more you notice the monitor the worse the monitor is. The text rendering issues and the general blurriness and smeary-ness of the monitor is extremely noticeable. Im not totally against matte coatings on monitors sometimes its necessary depending on the room the monitor is used in. But I don't see the point of the matte coating here. If there is any ambient light in the room with this monitor forget about it. Its too dim for a dark room! And then there are the other negatives of matte coating that just exacerbate every problem with the monitor. The poor color calibration from the monitor is even worse because of the matte coating. The weird pixel layout and sharpness issues are made even worse because of the grain and smeary-ness of the coating. While there was some grain on the matte coating of my old lcd monitor it seems the implementation on the oled monitor is way worse than that. Very noticeable coating grain with blotchy pattern. As a fan of oled technology. I love my oled displays with my tv and my tablet and phone. I was excited to upgrade my pc monitor with the technology. I was really disappointed with this monitor especially for the price that was being charged.

The LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor is a game-changer for both hardcore and casual gamers alike. Its 26.5-inch OLED display delivers exceptionally vibrant colors and deep blacks, providing a truly immersive gaming experience. The 1440p resolution strikes a perfect balance between high definition and performance, while the HDR support brings out incredible detail in both dark and bright scenes. One of the standout features of this monitor is its 240 Hz refresh rate, which ensures ultra-smooth gameplay, essential for fast-paced games. The response time is almost instantaneous, eliminating any ghosting or blur, which enhances the overall responsiveness and feel of games. The design of the monitor is sleek and modern, with thin bezels that make it ideal for multi-monitor setups. Overall, the LG UltraGear OLED 27GS95QE-B is a top-tier gaming monitor that offers spectacular performance and stunning visuals. Highly recommended for its superior display technology and performance capabilities.

I preordered this monitor and fell for the hype. Was GREATLY disappointed when it arrived due to how dim it is compared to other normal monitors. I can't believe this product was released, my non-OLED LG monitor that I use with it has to be set to 50 brightness to match how dim this monitor is and not blow it out by being WAY brighter

I love this monitor. Nothing better than an OLED. Do wish it was a bit brighter like my G3 TV but it still gets the job done beautifully.

This monitor looks great, the blacks are inky and the colors pop. Things to note for LG perhaps as an update, which would be ideal: its time for oled to abandon the sample and hold method if displaying images and switch to a rolling scan. 240hz is nice, and I can get a few games to hit that, but I still have crt at my desk and the crt still looks cleaner when things get moving. This monitor is still better than an lcd screen, but the crt continues to dominate. Ive also had to send the monitor back for a repair and may have to send it back again due to a new issue it didnt have before I sent it in. LG oled tvs have a form of black frame insertion to improve motion clarity and it is not present on this monitor to my knowledge, which this monitor would benefit from in gaming. as well as reduce burn in as the bfi or rolling scan would have the monitor not as on as long. Other monitors have these features at similar prices, so Im a bit disapointed that despite LGs long experience with oled tvs, that this did not carry over to their monitors, and that companies new to oled are doing a better job. Again, my issue could be resolved as an update. A rolling scan, or bfi would elevate this monitor and really all of their monitors. If brightness is an issue, let it be something the user can enable and adjust in a buried menu option. Oleds are best in darker rooms anyways. Outside of all that, the lights behind the monitor arent distracting and actually help illuminate my desk without making it bright. Very useful when I need to look for something without needing to turn on any lights, and not distracting at all when gaming or watching content. Cant even tell its on when normal lights are on. Havent tried the headset jack on it, but it is nice to have there when testing things since I wont have to get to the back of my pc. The menu gives you a lot of control when not in hdr, but you can still adjust a few things when in hdr, and the remote thing is kinda neat but not ideal when you have desk clutter as it is or an lg tv in the room lol. Though it does feel more enjoyable than using a little joystick. Overall, this monitor shines when you can feed it right. For the first time it made me turn down my settings in enlisted to minimum so I can hit 240hz, and it is very smooth. Alan Wake 2 shines at 60 hz with the settings turned up too. I havent tried retro gaming because of the issues I mentioned, but anything from the 360 and up will probably be nice. Honeslty oled is great, but just do your reading to take care of it and it will last you a while and its going to be without peer as a display format for a while as well. Its not cheap, and until they address my needs, I suggest getting their oled tvs instead for a display.