Customer Ratings & Reviews

This monitor has amazing clarity and vivid colors.

I've had a vertical line about a half inch wide in the left middle of my monitor since I bought it about 2 months ago. I was assured by LG's community in their forums that it would improve after a few hundred hours of use. 550 hours later and the line is still as prominent as before. LG will do an RMA but WITHOUT AN ADVANCED REPLACEMENT. They completely refuse. To be without a monitor for a week or 2 is absurd for how much money this thing costs. I'm well past the return period with Best Buy so I guess I get to just live with a distracting dim line whenever my video or game gets dim. The monitor is great otherwise. The 1 star is mainly for how poor their warranty is. That type of warranty policy for a monitor this expensive from one of the largest manufacturers in the world is asinine. It's also only 2 years when most other brands do 3. If you notice ANY problems with this monitor when you first set it up. Get it exchanged with Best Buy before your 7 day return window is over.

way mo better then last years model. better colors better ppi better brightness DP 2.1 and hdmi 2.1

I'm so happy to finally have this monitor up and running, this is the best OLED monitor I've had (and I've had a couple before). To start with, it comes in a large rectangular box and they include everything to get you up and running. A super sturdy and heave metal base, and arm that locks easily in place, a HDMI 2.1 cable, a Display port 2.1 cable, a type C USB cable and a large and heave external power brick. It was packed good, with plenty of Styrofoam protection and the screen itself was inside a soft type of plastic cloth (there was no plastic to peel from the screen). It arrived in great condition. I did end up installing it on a sturdy monitor desk arm and it fit great. Plugged in the power cable, the USB cable to a type C port on my PC (THIS IS IMPORTANT, I WILL TELL YOU MORE WHY LATER) and the Display port cable. Seated down and started it and my PC, BAM! I was completely blown away by the extreme curve and I must be honest, it was jarring at first. And I have had curved monitors before, this one is extreme! However, give it a chance, after a while you get used to it and if you seat at the proper distance, whoa! Its so immersive when gaming, its like seeing panoramically all around you! THIS PART IS IMPORTANT and not many people now about it. I was reading some reddit posts and reviews about it before I got it and it appears it had some bugs in the color reproduction and luminance, specially in HDR mode and indeed it could see that. However LG released a firmware update that mostly fixed this. Now, they don't have any firmware update files in their support website, however the way this monitor updates its firmware is via their LG SWITCH app (windows and mac). You must download this app from their website and connect the monitor's type C cable to your PC. Once you launch the app, it will tell you if you need a firmware update and let it do it. It did for me and fixed most of those issues. The HDR is incredible, however you must set up windows correctly. First, only use HDR mode when you are going to play a game or video in HDR. For normal desktop use or SDR games leave it off. One nifty trick is the key combo: win button+alt+b, that will switch you between HDR and SDR mode. Now, there is one last bug in HDR mode that LG MUST ADDRESS THIS SOON IN A FUTURE FIRMWARE UPDATE. If you use the Windows HDR calibration tool, you will see it clips the luminance at around 600 nits, this is wrong as the monitor fully supports up to 1300 nits. Its because there is something wrong in the EDID info and windows is reading it from it. There is a trick discovered by an amazing pal at Reddit to make it work (this is only temporary and works great, but you must do it every time you update your graphics card drivers), this is purely a software windows fix and won't affect your hardware or warranty since its not doing anything to the display itself, here it is: Delete any existing color profiles in Control Panel -> Color Management -> Devices. Download CRU 1.5.3 from the official source: https://www.monitortests.com/forum/Thread-Custom-Resolution-Utility-CRU Run CRU.exe Go to Extension blocks Edit CTA-861 Edit HDR Static Metadata Input the following values (don’t touch anything else): Max luminance: 151 Max frame-average luminance: 151 (FYI: 151 = 1317 nits, 150 = 1288 nits) Restart your PC or run restart64.exe from the CRU folder. Check HDR behavior: Go to Settings -> Display -> Advanced Display Peak brightness should now show 1317 nits Use this test video at 0:56 to verify HDR highlight detail: https://youtu.be/gcsxAddFaoA?si=Fpi9lRccTVKwHQG2&t=56 Toggle HDR off/on to compare how much detail is preserved. (browser restart required and browser must support HDR) Don't use the windows HDR calibration tool after this. After this the display will correctly display HDR content up to its native 1300 nits and without any clipping and displaying details correctly. AMAZING!!!! I have had other oled displays before (both QD oleds, glossy, matte etc). Let me tell you once you calibrate this guy correctly, it will blow you away. To be honest the matte coating is soft and doesn't bother me and don't even notice it, and its great at handling light reflections. LG also updated the subpixel structure so text looks sharp and clear without any color fringe. Now, the best thing about it.... finally an increase in resolution and PPI density! I was tired of most ultrawide displays mainly stuck at 3440x1440 or 5120x1440 resolutions. Finally LG updated it to a 5120x2160p resolution with a great PPI! However, this is more than 4k, so you really need a strong video card to drive this guy. I would say a 4080 and up in the nVidia camp and a 7800xt and up on the AMD camp. Now the second killer feature, the dual resolution and refresh rate! My 7900XTX can handle the 5k resolution fine and I mainly use it more for single player games and campaign and it handles well, plus 165hz refresh rate is not that much and the display has variable refresh rate (Freesync premium and Gsync) to handle those dips in FPS. However, for fast paced online shooters, I use the dual mode and switch to the 2569x1080 resolution at 330hz!!! I can handle the drop in resolution in favor of fast paced online gaming, no problem. You can fast switch to it with the button at the bottom. You can also change several aspect rations in the monitor's menu, I would say explore there what you want, I mainly use the two main one full wide ones. Also, I love the 45inch factor, 49 is to much for me and with this one you gain in the vertical space too and while still staying at a 21:9 aspect ratio (32:9 is too much for me and some games struggle with compatibility with that). In all, this is the best OLED Monitor right now hands down (if you want ultrawide at a high resolution and refresh rates). Get one, you won't regret it!!

📦 UNBOXING: Inside the box, you’ll find the monitor and rear cover, the stand, a power brick, and a series of cables including a DisplayPort cable, a USB-C cable, and a high-speed HDMI cable. Other than that, you have a basic setup guide and safety information. 🛠️SETUP & ADJUSTMENTS: The setup is straightforward. If you’re using a VESA mount, you’ll want to make sure it can handle the 20.7 lbs weight. I have been using the same monitor arm mount for years, and while I needed to make some adjustments to keep the monitor steady, it does hold it up. There are pre-installed screws that you can use for VESA mounting. However, unlike most of the other monitors I’ve used, this LG UltraGear doesn’t have particularly large gaps past the screw holes, so some monitor arms might not fit very well. Mine almost didn’t fit, and I did have to make multiple attempts to insert the mounting bracket at different angles. I almost gave up, but am glad I persevered. If you’re using the stand, setup is even easier, and completely tooless. While face down in the box, simply install the vertical arm into the back of the monitor and let it lock in. Then connect the base via the hand screws on the bottom. Once you have it on your desk, you can make height adjustments, and a small degree of adjustment for tilt and swivel. Overall, the stand is of high quality, and the base is especially hefty so as to minimize display wobble. 💪 BUILD: The build is plastic, but that’s to be expected since a heavier monitor would make it challenging to VESA mount to articulating arms. That being said, I don’t feel it’s cheap feeling plastic, and I appreciate that it’s matte as opposed to some tacky glossy frame. The bezels are thin, although not the thinnest I’ve seen. That being said, I forget they are there, given how large the display is. On the rear of the unit is an RGB LED “hexagon” which gently illuminates and can be configured via the on-screen display (OSD) controls. There is also an unlock switch to quickly detach the stand. Towards the lower-center on the rear of the monitor, you’ll also find a control stick for navigating the on-screen display. Personally, it’s not my favorite control stick, and I’ve moved it in the incorrect position more than I’d like. But at least it’s not something you will need to frequently use. On the bottom edge of the monitor, you’ll also find a switch that allows you to quickly switch between the UltraGear’s Dual-Mode 5120x2160@165Hz and 2560x1080@330Hz modes. I appreciate this having a dedicated switch, since it would be cumbersome to have to use the OSD every time I wanted to switch between these modes. One potential downside for some is that this monitor’s power supply is external, which means you’ll have a fat power brick that you’ll connect to the monitor. This makes the display weigh less which puts less stress on VESA mounts, but now you’ll need to deal with a fat power brick. On the upside, if the power supply ever fails, you can simply obtain a new power brick instead of having to disassemble/warranty the monitor. 🔌 CONNECTIVITY: As far as connectivity is concerned, LG delivers a good swathe of options, although I do think there are some things that could have been done better. Onboard is a single DisplayPort 2.1 input, 2x HDMI 2.1 inputs, 2x USB 3.2 gen 1 Type-A ports, a USB-C port with alt-mode that functions as the host to both Type-A ports with 90W of Power Delivery, and a headphone output. Personally, I would prefer 2x DisplayPort 2.1 ports, but I do appreciate that the HDMI ports are proper 2.1 ports. But even more importantly for me, I think I would have also preferred 2x additional Type-A ports so I could connect my mouse, keyboard, wireless headset, and webcam to the monitor. 🖥️ DISPLAY: This LG UltraGear 45” OLED monitor is massive. I know a lot of people using 42” LG OLED TV’s as monitors, but I have always preferred the 21:9 aspect ratio, so this is the best OLED option on the market which still gives you a 2160p vertical resolution, but a much wider 5120 horizontal resolution, and a high refresh rate of 165Hz. It also features an 800R curve which is very aggressive compared to many other 1800R monitors I’ve used, but I don’t mind it. With the dual-mode engaged, you can use a fourth of the pixels at 2560x1080 and achieve a 330 Hz refresh rate. This is great for e-sports games and games where you prefer lower latency and improved responsiveness over clarity. The downside is that the image will be more blurry, but the silver lining is that there will be perfect pixel scaling (i.e. integer scaling) since it’s simply half the vertical resolution and half the horizontal resolution of the display. So content still remains reasonably sharp if you’re willing to make the sacrifice. There are also other display modes native to the monitor like several 16:9 modes and 21:9 modes at different cropped resolutions so that you can choose to play on a simulated smaller display, as well. The LG 45GX950A-B also supports both Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, so you’ll achieve variable refresh rate that prevents screen tearing. But of course, the highlight of the monitor is certainly the fact that it’s an OLED panel. This means incredibly fast pixel response times, near infinite contrast ratios, and high peak brightness for HDR content. So games with good HDR implementations should really pop on this monitor. One point of contention for some folks will be the choice to use a matte display texture. In my personal experience, I don’t have a problem with this. Some folks argue that colors will be more muted or less bright as a result, but think subjectively, I really can’t tell the difference. The matte display certainly fights off glare, if that’s of concern to you. But overall, I don’t feel like I’m experiencing a worse product. 🔊 SOUND: The built in audio on the monitor is serviceable, but certainly not what I’d rely on. Thankfully, they are better than most built-in speakers that sound like greeting cards, but they’re still not going to sound as good as an inexpensive desktop speaker solution or even some laptop speakers. I think it’s a bit questionable as to why LG makes customers pay top dollar for a feature that they don’t really want. Many other high-end gaming monitors omit speakers and focus instead on making other features better. For me, I would have rather had more Type-A ports instead of these speakers. 🧐 CONCLUSION: Overall, I really like the LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B. It delivers crisp visuals for games and text, but alternatively provides even higher refresh rates in exchange for ¼ the resolution. Gaming on this display has been immersive and surprisingly still practical compared to Dual QHD displays that require me to turn my head. And while it does have downsides, I find that the advantages makeup for those concessions.

Beautiful monitor, but completely stopped working after only a few weeks of standard use. Hard to recommend, especially for the price.

Just buy it lol! The end, ok just joking but seriously buy it if you care about the best of the best as far as picture quality,response time and dual mode goes. Lg makes some of if not the best oled panels in the world(they make most of the oleds out). This monitor is no exception with a beautiful and vivid 45 inch 5k by 2k curved screen. Bright and crispy screen but not overly bright and is easy in the eyes imo. All oleds have a near instant response time which is vital if you play esports games or call of duty warzone even. It feels super fast I love it even while playing campaign or story mode games, once you get used to it you can’t go back to Ips or VA panels. 165hz refresh rate is great but I would have loved 240 but to be honest I can see why LG decided on 165. You will need a high end gpu to push all of these pixels and you most likely won’t hit 165hz in demanding titles anyhow. So not a huge deal. Also this is a dual mode monitor that offers up to 330hz albeit at a much lower resolution. Personally I think it’s a great feature to have if you need every extra frame while playing any FPS game but I am running an nvidia 5080 founders edition so 5k at 165hz if fine for me. Plus I’d rather have the high resolution over the higher frame rate. I will use the dual mode sometimes but not as much as LG probably assumed most gamers would. The monitor comes with the newest spec HDMI ports and newest spec display port as well(not full bandwidth) but still much appreciated it. Type C port and usb ports as well with a nice cover to hide the wires is a nicest bonus. Speakers are actually very good, I was surprised to hear how loud they can get but with very well balanced sound, clear vocal and nice bass with not overly done treble. It’s nice not having to use my Klipsch computer speakers all the time because they are too loud and too boomy. Plus so many manufacturers don’t even include speakers anymore so thank you to LG for thinking of the consumer. Plenty of adjustability as well and they have included every cable you will need. This monitor does have RGB lighting in the back but it’s not bright enough for my taste but they are good enough for most people and can be adjusted or turned off completely in the menu. Menu has pretty much everything you need, one neat feature I want to point out is the ability to change the “resolution” or screen size in both dual modes. Which is great if you want to get better frames or run a PS5 pro or XBOX series X. Nice added features that I think most gamers will appreciate. Another great feature is LGs switch app which is available through lgs website(just google it) and the app allows you to update the monitor directly from your PC with the included type C cable. It’s easy to use and great to have so download that as soon as you get the monitor set up. So if you have read this far, I thank you and I’ll say again, go buy this one as it is the top of the top so long as you have a power enough GPU. This will not disappoint.i love it so much i have been using my PC more than my ps5 pro. Even at the price which is a premium I won’t need to upgrade for several years and that’s a fact.

**** Summary **** The LG UltraGear GX9 45GX950A is the best monitor I’ve ever had the pleasure of using. I initially had some reservations about the 800R curvature. But once I got it set up and started playing at its glorious 5K2K resolution and experienced enhanced immersion for myself, I was instantly sold. The blacks are inky black, the colors are accurate, vibrant and full of pop, and the high refresh rates make for silky smooth gaming. It’s so good, I can’t go back to my regular 60Hz 65” flat-screen TV. If you have the coin for such high-tech goodness, I can’t recommend the 45GX950A enough. It’s a complete 5 Stars Win~! _____ *Pros: -Gorgeous, vibrant, and crispy ultrawide OLED display -Slim bezels all around -5120 x 2160 at 165Hz or 2560 x 1080 at 330Hz refresh rates -G-Sync and FreeSync support -The 800R curve provides extra immersion -Deep, inky blacks -125 PPI = clear text -Decently loud and clear speakers -Height, tilt, and swivel adjustability -Plenty of ports -Fast and easy assembly _____ *Neutral: -Only a 2-year warranty _____ *Cons: -No option to connect to my 7.1.4 soundbar via HDMI **** Design and Build Quality **** The LG UltraGear GX9 45GX950A was a breeze to set up. Everything can be assembled by hand and no tools are needed. All the pieces slid and fit into each other perfectly, and the monitor is very handsome and looks premium, thanks to the slim bezels all-around, dense-feeling components, and the responsive and tactile joystick and buttons for monitor control. At first glance, the 800R curvature looked somewhat severe and I wasn’t sure whether I could get used to it, but after playing games on it and utilizing the 21:9 ultra-wide ratio, my doubts vanished as fast as my dog gulping up its food within seconds. 😊 The monitor supports the usual and expected height, tilt, and swivel adjustability, and it doesn’t require much strength to move it around to your preferred position. The base stand is solid and wobble-free, and I never felt insecure about the display tipping or falling over. The panel has an anti-reflection matte coating to minimize glare that some people may dislike but I had no qualms about it. My main content – games and movies – looked vibrant and wonderful, and I didn’t miss the glossy look at all. I know this topic is subjective so, if possible, I suggest looking at the monitor in-person if possible. I found the factory color and display calibration to be highly satisfactory. The colors are so vibrant and well-graded, and the blanks are inky black and deep. With its 98% DCI-P3 coverage, the GX9 will serve content-creator professionals very well in addition to gamers. I’m a diehard PC gamer, and I truly love how much improvement the GX9 brings to my games, both familiar and new. The GX9 comes with several ports - 1x DisplayPort 2.1 (54 Gbps), 2x HDMI 2.1 (48 Gbps), 2x USB-A, and 1x USB-C with DP-Alt mode and 90W power delivery – and I’m thankful for the variety. With that said, I was sad that I was unable to connect my 7.1.4-channel Samsung soundbar to the display via HDMI and have audio work. Instead, I had to use the Bluetooth function. Many people are rightfully worried about OLED burn-in, and the GX9 comes with both a 2-year warranty as well as some OLED care features, such as screen move, screen saver, and pixel cleaning. I’m not too worried about burn-in since OLED tech has been around for a while now, but it’s good to know that LG will stand by with their guarantee for at least 2 years. It would’ve been better, of course, if LG matched some of the longer warranties out there that last between three to five years, but at least it’s not a dismal one-year warranty. **** Performance **** Gaming on the GX9 made me realize the beauty and convenience of ultra-wide gaming at 5K2K with a 21:9 ratio. It feels like a decadent and luxurious experience. Provided you have the appropriate GPU hardware (I have a GeForce RTX 5080) to push these many pixels, you realize that there is another world out there to experience, and the experience is quite special and nice. The curvature wraps around you and reveals more of the game world you’re in, and I found the extra screen real estate to be helpful and adding to the immersion factor. Unlike 16:9 ultra-wide monitors where the game just gets enlarged, with 5K2K 21:9 aspect ratio, the sides extend the width of the game world to add immersion, which is a noticeable change and upgrade. Almost all games benefit from this extra screen extension, not just racing or flight simulation type of games. Playing old favorites like Cyberpunk 2077 as well as newcomers like Clair Obscur Expedition 33 at 5K2K was truly an eye-opening experience for me, someone who loves maximal eye-candy but doesn’t normally want to spend too much coin on cutting-edge display technology. Even familiar game worlds feel and look different now, and experiencing new-to-me games on the GX9 made the first impression so special and powerful because the worlds were so vibrant, colorful, and immersive. Naturally, the viewing angle is excellent as is the quick response time – Nvidia’s G-Sync and AMD FreeSync are in full support here, and the high refresh rates lead to a buttery smooth and ghosting-free gaming experience. With the press of a button, the display can be lowered to a resolution of 2560 x 1080 with a refresh rate of 330Hz, but I didn’t use this option very often since most of the games I play aren’t competitive twitch shooters. Still, it’s a nice option to have, and FPS lovers will probably rejoice. When used as a productivity display, the curvature can take some time to get used to – maybe some people won’t ever get used to it. But this was a non-issue for me as the reason I got this monitor was primarily for an immersive gaming experience. **** Is it worth the coin? **** Yes, absolutely, especially if you already spent your hard-earned coin to invest in a high-end CPU, GPU, and gobbles of high-speed RAM. The GX9 is the cherry on top that will make you feel that it was worth spending all that coin on top-shelf hardware because your games and other content in general will look so good and nice. To be sure, the GX9 is a luxury item that most people will simply drool over and aspire for. But if you can swing it, I think you’ll be super satisfied and happy with it as I am. LG created a very special monitor here, and although it’s not perfect, it’s pretty darn close to it. 5 Stars.

The LG UltraGear 45" OLED Dual Mode is an impressive monitor, but it definitely feels designed for a specific type of user. If you want a massive ultrawide display for immersive gaming while still having enough resolution for productivity, it delivers extremely well. The biggest highlight is the OLED panel. Colors are vibrant, blacks are truly deep, and contrast is excellent. Games look fantastic, especially darker titles where OLED really shows its advantage. The 45-inch ultrawide format also makes racing games, shooters, and open-world games feel much more immersive than a traditional 16:9 display. The 5K2K resolution is another major advantage. There is a huge amount of usable desktop space, which makes the monitor great for multitasking, editing, spreadsheets, or having several windows open at once. Text and overall image clarity are also noticeably better than lower-resolution 45-inch ultrawides. Dual Mode is a nice feature as well. Being able to use the full 5K2K resolution at up to 165Hz and then switch to WFHD at up to 330Hz gives you some flexibility depending on whether you prioritize image quality or maximum refresh rate. The 0.03ms OLED response time, along with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro support, also makes motion feel extremely smooth. There are a few downsides, though. First, this is a very large monitor, so you need a deep desk and enough space to comfortably use it. Sitting too close can make the screen feel overwhelming. Driving games at native 5K2K resolution can also require a very powerful graphics card if you want high frame rates with maximum settings. The lower-resolution 330Hz mode is useful for competitive gaming, but dropping from 5K2K to WFHD is a noticeable decrease in image sharpness. I see it more as a specialized option for competitive games rather than something I would use all the time. As with any OLED display, there are also the usual concerns about long-term burn-in when displaying static content for extended periods. It wouldn't stop me from buying the monitor, but it's something worth keeping in mind if you plan on using it primarily for productivity with the same applications sitting on screen all day. Overall, this is an excellent premium gaming monitor for someone who wants immersion, OLED image quality, high refresh rates, and a huge amount of workspace in one display. It isn't the most practical choice for everyone because of its size, GPU requirements, and price, but if your setup can handle it, the experience is outstanding. **Pros:** Excellent OLED picture quality, massive 5K2K workspace, immersive ultrawide experience, extremely fast response time, smooth 165Hz gaming, 330Hz competitive mode, and G-Sync/FreeSync support. **Cons:** Requires a large desk, demanding to run at native 5K2K resolution, WFHD mode sacrifices significant sharpness, and OLED burn-in remains something to consider for heavy static desktop use.

This was my first wide-screen monitor. I was not disappointed. I wasn't quite sure what to expect. This is a big monitor in a big box, so just take note of that. The monitor came packaged very well. Your typical monitor setup, but with more weight. The monitor stand is magnetic, which I very much appreciated. After getting everything installed correctly, I was presented with a crazy new experience. I had been using 2 monitors, so switching back to a one-monitor setup, I was a little unsure. Well, after testing the LG UltraGear 45'' OLED, I'm very happy with my choice. MY experience with the monitor was a great one. The button to navigate controls is in an easy position right under the screen. I've had some monitors with the button is in a weird position, making it uncomfortable to navigate the controls. You get different modes for gaming and viewing content. Your typical stuff like Brightness, Sharpness, Color Temp etc. What sets this monitor apart is the Dual feature mode. I didn't quite grasp this at first but now I do. With such a big and wide monitor like this one, it does put more strain on your GPU. So trying to push high frame rates depending on your hardware may be a problem. Well, that's where the dual nature is beneficial. With the click of a button you can switch to a smaller view while still pushing high FPS for gaming. So if you are playing a FPS you can push the button and go 1080p with a high refresh rate and still see everything on the screen. You can program it to scale down to a 27" viewing which is great for FPS gaming. This is a win because you can still game on the widescreen and switch for FPS as well. For content creation this monitor also shines well. With the curve if the monitor it pulls you in. So whatever you are doing the monitor draws you in. Along with its great blacks and darker colors. OLED is already great to view, but with the curve, it draws you into the task. The only negative would be make sure you have a strong GPU to push out a strong FPS with this monitor. Oh, the monitor does wobble a bit while on the desk. This is a fantastic monitor and one of the best on the market. The monitor also doesn't get as warm as some of my other monitors. So it does dissipate heat much better. This is an expensive monitor I get it. But there are not many on the market providing this experience. This is Truly an exceptional monitor. I can split the screen up and still cover all my web browsers! This is a niche product for the hardcore gamer or content creator. If this fits you and you have the cash for it. Look no further than the LG UltraGear 45" OLED Dual Monitor.

Before I begin my spiritual memoir about fluorescent lighting and HDMI cables, let me briefly discuss the absolute intergalactic monument of a monitor known as the LG UltraGear 45" OLED Dual Mode Gaming Monitor. This 45-inch OLED rectangle of destiny runs at 5K2K WUHD at 165Hz OR flips into WFHD at 330Hz like it’s casually changing outfits for a red carpet event in the Matrix. The 0.03ms response time is so fast it reacts before I even think about clicking. I moved my mouse and I’m pretty sure the monitor moved first. Colors? Illegal. Blacks? So deep I briefly questioned my own life choices. With G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro, it doesn’t tear — it glides. It doesn’t stutter — it whispers encouragement. I loaded a game and felt like I had been personally invited inside the GPU. Now. I went into Best Buy to purchase a humble toaster and somehow left with enlightenment, a USB-C cable, and what I can only assume is a minor in astrophysics. First of all, the automatic doors opened like I had been chosen by the prophecy. A blue-shirted wizard (I think his name was Kevin or possibly Thunder) materialized beside me and asked if I needed help. I said, “I’m just looking,” and he nodded knowingly, as if I had just confessed to hiding the Infinity Stones. The TV section? I blinked and accidentally made eye contact with a 98-inch screen. Now I owe it emotional rent. The picture quality was so crisp I could see the pores of a nature documentary squirrel contemplating its taxes. At one point I tested a gaming chair and I’m not exaggerating when I say I briefly understood the meaning of lumbar support on a spiritual level. I didn’t even know I had that many vertebrae. They all felt seen. The checkout experience was transcendent. The barcode scanner beeped in what I’m pretty sure was B-flat. The receipt printed out long enough to be used as a ceremonial scroll. I half expected it to include a side quest. Would I recommend Best Buy? Absolutely. I went in for a $12 item and left with a rewards membership, a smart lightbulb that responds to my moods, and a vague sense that I could now assemble a satellite. Five stars. Would accidentally achieve visual enlightenment again.

I don’t say this lightly: the LG UltraGear 45" OLED Dual Mode has completely redefined how I work and how I enjoy my setup. This isn’t just a gaming monitor — it’s a command center. The OLED panel is jaw-dropping. Blacks are truly black. Colors have depth and richness that make everything else I’ve used look flat by comparison. Text is crisp, UI elements feel dimensional, and content just… breathes. Whether I’m working across multiple apps, editing, reading, or simply sitting in front of it for hours, the visual comfort is on another level. The dual-mode refresh rates are genius. Being able to switch between ultra-wide, high-resolution productivity mode and insanely fast gaming mode makes this monitor feel like two premium displays in one. It adapts to how I work, not the other way around. And the size — wow. At 45 inches, this thing replaces multiple monitors without bezels, seams, or distractions. I can keep everything in view, stay focused longer, and move faster. It’s the single biggest upgrade I’ve ever made to my daily workflow. Build quality is excellent, the curve is immersive without being aggressive, and LG’s OLED care features give peace of mind for long sessions. Bottom line: This monitor didn’t just improve my setup — it elevated it. It’s the most beautiful, productive piece of equipment I’ve ever owned, and once you experience OLED at this scale, there’s no going back.

I’ve been using the LG UltraGear 45" OLED Dual Mode monitor for a few weeks now, and it’s easily one of the most impressive displays I’ve owned. The dual-mode feature is incredibly useful, letting me switch between stunning 5K2K resolution at 165Hz for immersive, visually rich games and a blazing-fast 330Hz mode for competitive titles. The OLED panel really stands out with deep true blacks, vibrant colors, and exceptional contrast that make everything look more lifelike. Motion is incredibly smooth thanks to the near-instant response time, which makes a noticeable difference in fast-paced gameplay. The 45-inch ultrawide screen combined with the aggressive curve creates a highly immersive experience, especially for racing games and cinematic titles. Overall, it feels like a premium, next-level monitor that elevates both visual quality and performance in a way that’s hard to go back from.

Here’s a polished positive review you can post on Best Buy. It highlights the monitor’s key strengths, including its 5K2K OLED panel, Dual Mode functionality, ultrawide immersion, and gaming performance. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Gaming and Productivity Monitor The LG UltraGear 45GX950A has completely exceeded my expectations. The 45-inch 5K2K OLED display is absolutely stunning, delivering incredible image clarity, vibrant colors, and true blacks that make games and movies look phenomenal. The 800R curve creates an immersive experience that pulls you into the action without feeling overwhelming. One of my favorite features is the Dual Mode capability. Being able to switch between 5K2K at 165Hz for visually rich games and productivity, and WFHD at 330Hz for competitive gaming, makes this monitor incredibly versatile. It truly feels like having two premium displays in one. OLED response times are lightning-fast, and motion is exceptionally smooth. Combined with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro support, gameplay feels fluid and responsive with no noticeable tearing or stuttering. The high pixel density also makes text look sharp, which is a huge improvement for productivity and everyday desktop use. The massive ultrawide screen has transformed my workflow. I can comfortably work with multiple windows side-by-side without needing a second monitor. Whether I’m gaming, working, watching content, or editing documents, this monitor handles everything exceptionally well. Yes, it’s a premium-priced display, but the combination of OLED image quality, ultrawide immersion, Dual Mode flexibility, and top-tier gaming performance makes it worth the investment. If you’re looking for one monitor that excels at both gaming and productivity, this is one of the best displays currently available.

I bought this to replace a pair of 4k monitors that I was using to multitask between my personal and work PCs while upgrading my gaming experience. So far it's been great. With side-by-side split screen I've got plenty of real estate to work on both PCs simultaneously. I still need to rely on a switch to point my mouse/keyboard between the two PCs, but for those that are allowed to install 3rd party software, LG does provide some software that can swap back and forth apparently. (Not for linux) My personal PC dual boots Windows 11 and Linux Mint, while my work PC runs MacOS. All three OSs work fine in both single input and PBP modes, but only Windows was truly plug and play. Linux and MacOS required picking resolutions and refresh rates to get things right. (Mac and Linux were both unable to display ANY image until refresh rates were corrected). A minor headache up front, but easy to deal with once solved. Switching between PBP and single-input can be done with 3 clicks on the monitor once you set up shortcuts in the monitor menu, so that's pretty decent if you switch modes a few times during the work day. Games look great. The wide real estate is nice and immersive. All in all, a great monitor so far. I just wish that since every PC I own has 1000 displayport outputs on them and some have zero HDMI outs, that this monitor would have more than a single DP input. Wild!

I’ve owned and used a lot of high-end monitors over the years, and this one genuinely stopped me in my tracks the first time I turned it on. The size, clarity, and color are on another level. The 5K2K resolution across a 45” ultrawide gives you an enormous workspace while still keeping everything incredibly sharp. For gaming, it’s immersive in a way that’s hard to explain until you see it in person. The OLED panel produces perfect blacks and incredible contrast, and the motion is extremely smooth. Everything from fast-paced shooters to cinematic single-player games looks absolutely stunning.

A Game-Changer for Work and Play This monitor is hands-down one of the most impressive displays I’ve ever used. From the moment you power it on, it’s clear that LG has pushed the envelope in both design and performance. The OLED panel is absolutely stunning. The contrast is jaw-dropping, with true blacks and vibrant, lifelike colors that make everything from videos to spreadsheets pop. The 240Hz refresh rate combined with ultra-low response time makes this monitor a dream for gamers and creatives alike. Motion is buttery smooth, and the clarity during fast-paced action is second to none. What really sets it apart is the immersive 800R curvature. It wraps around your field of view perfectly, drawing you into your work or gameplay without feeling overwhelming. Whether I’m multitasking across multiple windows or deep into a game, the screen real estate and layout feel incredibly natural. The build quality is premium, with an elegant, minimalist stand and a solid feel throughout. Connectivity options are generous, with USB-C, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort, and a built-in KVM switch—perfect for power users managing multiple systems. If you’re someone who demands both top-tier performance and an immersive experience for both productivity and entertainment, the LG 45” OLED monitor delivers in every way. It’s not just a display—it’s a whole new visual experience.

This monitor exceeded all my expectations. The display quality is absolutely stunning with vibrant colors, deep blacks, and incredible sharpness. The ultrawide screen makes gaming, streaming, and multitasking feel much more immersive and comfortable. The high refresh rate delivers very smooth gameplay with no noticeable lag or screen tearing

This is the best gaming monitor I ever have. OLED is great in every aspect. 5K 45" makes a big difference while working (Previously I was using 34" 3440x1440 165Hz) The biggest downside is DP2.1 max bandwidth - UHBR10. It is a joke on LG side. Monitor can't handle 5K2K 165Hz without using DSC compression. At release it was advertised as UBR13.5. USB 90W PD disables automatically when monitor go to sleep or is off, so it is not reliable to power work laptop. USB hub have only 2 USB ports.

I’ve been using the LG 45GX950A-B with a MacBook Pro M4 Max, PS5 Pro, and a 2025 Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (5090), and I can confidently say this monitor is a powerhouse across all fronts. Color accuracy is outstanding—whether I’m editing photos, gaming, or watching content, colors look vivid yet true to life right out of the box. Text clarity is exceptional, especially when connected to my MacBook. Even long work sessions are easy on the eyes thanks to the crisp rendering of fonts and UI elements. When it comes to entertainment, the experience is top-tier. Watching 4K HDR content via Apple TV feels immersive and cinematic. The blacks are deep, highlights pop without being overblown, and the detail in both bright and dark scenes is impressive. Whether I’m gaming on the PS5 Pro or pushing the limits with the Strix Scar 18, the monitor handles it effortlessly. High refresh rates, low input lag, and fluid performance make it a great choice for serious gaming as well. Overall, the LG 45GX950A-B nails both productivity and entertainment. It’s a premium display that lives up to its specs—an excellent choice for anyone looking for clarity, color precision, and immersive visuals in one package.