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LG UltraGear 27GX700A-B 27" OLED Quad HD 280Hz 0.03ms Freesync Premium Pro Gaming Monitor
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LG UltraGear 27GX700A-B 27" OLED Quad HD 280Hz 0.03ms Freesync Premium Pro Gaming Monitor

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What separates this monitor from the crowded mid-range OLED field is LG's 4th Gen Primary RGB Tandem panel — a stacked OLED structure that layers two emissive panels to push peak brightness up to 1,500 nits. That matters in practice because previous OLED gaming monitors struggled badly in bright rooms, forcing you to game in near-darkness to get the contrast benefits. The 27GX700A-B changes that equation meaningfully, while the 280Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time make it a serious tool for competitive play where motion clarity is everything.

Who Is This For?

This monitor is built for the competitive PC gamer who refuses to choose between image quality and raw speed — someone playing fast-paced titles like Valorant or Apex Legends who also wants stunning visuals in story-driven games without switching monitors. The Freesync Premium Pro certification means it works cleanly with AMD GPUs, though Nvidia users will find G-Sync compatible mode works reliably too. If you're primarily a console gamer or your PC struggles to push frames above 144Hz, the premium here is largely wasted on you — look at cheaper QD-OLED alternatives instead.

What Buyers Say

Owners consistently highlight the brightness as a genuine leap over earlier OLED monitors, particularly how well the panel holds up with the ABL (Automatic Brightness Limiter) feeling far less aggressive than on previous LG OLED displays. The motion clarity at high refresh rates draws consistent praise. The most common caveat is that the stand feels underbuilt for a monitor at this price point, and some buyers report the OSD software could be more intuitive — minor frustrations, but worth noting.

The Deal

At £549.99 — down from £649.99 — you're saving £100, roughly 15% off. This product is newly tracked on our site, so there's no price history to confirm whether £649.99 was a genuine long-term retail price or a short-lived higher listing; that's an honest gap in the data right now. If you're actively in the market for a high-refresh OLED monitor, our best monitor deals page is worth checking before committing. Watch this one for a few weeks — if the price holds or dips further, confidence in the saving grows considerably.

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Current Price £649.99
Lowest Recorded £549.99
Average Price £599.99
Original Price £649.99

Frequently Asked Questions

The 27GX700A-B includes one DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.1 ports, meaning it can hit 280Hz at 1440p via DisplayPort on a compatible PC GPU such as an NVIDIA RTX 40-series or AMD RX 7000-series card. Via HDMI 2.1, consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X are limited to 120Hz at 1440p, so the full 280Hz refresh rate is a PC-exclusive benefit on this panel.

This panel is genuinely well-suited to competitive PC gamers who prioritise motion clarity, as the 0.03ms response time and 280Hz refresh rate make fast-paced titles like Valorant or CS2 feel exceptionally fluid, while the OLED panel delivers deep blacks that LCD rivals simply cannot match. However, buyers who do a lot of productivity work or content creation should note that OLED panels at this size and resolution can exhibit image retention with static elements like taskbars or spreadsheet grids over prolonged sessions, and the 27-inch 1440p screen size is less ideal for those wanting a large desktop workspace.

This product has only recently been tracked, so there is no historical price data available to confirm whether £549.99 represents a low point or a routine retail figure dressed up as a discount. The 15% reduction from £649.99 is worth noting, but without a price history it is impossible to verify whether £649.99 was a sustained regular price or a briefly inflated reference point used to make the deal appear stronger.

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 is the most direct rival, also offering a 27-inch 1440p OLED panel with a 360Hz refresh rate, which edges out the LG's 280Hz on paper for competitive play. However, the LG uses a WOLED panel whereas Samsung uses QD-OLED, giving the Samsung slightly richer colour saturation — though the LG is typically priced lower and includes Freesync Premium Pro certification, making it the stronger choice if budget is a priority and you are not chasing maximum refresh rate figures.

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