Labs score it 80 to 92
Consensus score: 89, matching Tekhaus’s weighted aggregate across RTINGS (9.2/10 → 92), Tom’s Hardware (4.5/5 → 90), Trusted Reviews (4.5/5 → 90) and PCMag (4/5 → 80).
LG’s 27-inch 1440p WOLED hits 480 Hz with FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync compatibility. Launch pricing hovered near $999.99 in GamesRadar’s coverage.
Lab signals
| Outlet | Score | Key takeaway |
|---|---|---|
| RTINGS | 9.2 / 10 | Top-tier competitive OLED measurements |
| Tom’s Hardware | 4.5 / 5 | “One of the fastest… superb in every respect” |
| PCWorld | Positive | Motion clarity vs 240 Hz OLEDs called obvious |
The LG 27GX790A is one of the fastest gaming monitors you can buy at any price.
Christian Eberle, Tom’s Hardware
Who the labs say should buy
Buy if you can feed 300–480 fps in competitive titles and want OLED contrast at 27″. Skip if you want 4K sharpness or QD-OLED colour volume — several reviews explicitly trade those away for motion clarity.
Sources checked 15 Oct 2026: RTINGS, Tom’s Hardware, PCWorld, Tekhaus aggregate page.
