South African gamers are in for a major upgrade. LG Electronics South Africa has officially launched the UltraGear OLED 27GX790A – the first OLED gaming monitor in the world to feature a 480Hz refresh rate. Built for elite-level performance, this display marks a significant leap forward in both speed and visual clarity, bringing global gaming pedigree to South Africa’s gamers.

The 27GX790A introduces LG’s Dual Mode technology, allowing users to switch between ultra-sharp 4K resolution at 240Hz and full HD at an industry-first 480Hz, offering competitive gamers and content creators a rare level of flexibility. It’s a monitor built for peak precision in high-stakes environments, whether that’s esports arenas or home setups.

“This is our fastest OLED yet – and our smartest,” said Bradley Stuart, the Product Manager of LG’s IT business unit. “From exceptional refresh rates to immersive audio and smart connectivity, the UltraGear OLED 27GX790A is engineered to elevate every aspect of the gaming experience.”

Built for serious play

The 27GX790A features a 27-inch QHD WOLED display with a 0.03ms Gray-to-Gray (GTG) response time and LG’s proprietary white OLED technology for outstanding contrast, colour vibrancy and motion clarity. Certified VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 400 and carrying the highest VESA ClearMR rating, the monitor is designed to handle the intensity of ultra-competitive gameplay with minimal motion blur and deep, rich blacks.

What does this mean?

You’re getting buttery-smooth, ultra-sharp visuals with zero lag or blur – even in the fastest games. The 27GX790A’s lightning-fast response time and advanced OLED tech mean colours pop, blacks are truly black, and every movement stays crisp. It’s built to keep up with pro-level play, where split-second reactions matter.

Smooth visuals are further ensured thanks to NVIDIA G-SYNC® compatibility and AMD FreeSync™ Premium Pro, which virtually eliminate screen tearing and stutter. Meanwhile, LG’s Anti-Glare & Low Reflection (AGLR) coating enhances visibility in bright environments, ensuring gameplay remains crystal clear under any lighting condition.

Form, function and future-ready connections

The 27GX790A includes DisplayPort 2.1 and two HDMI 2.1 support ports, ensuring compatibility with high-end graphics cards, new-generation consoles and high-bandwidth PC setups. The flat, ultra-thin stand is ergonomically designed, offering a swivel range of -30° to +30° and a minimal footprint that suits any desk or streaming setup.

For immersive audio, a 4-pole headphone jack enables DTS Headphone:X – supporting spatial sound positioning for a more responsive in-game experience and better team comms in competitive play.

Backed by LG’s commitment to gaming excellence

The arrival of the UltraGear OLED 27GX790A in South Africa reinforces LG’s growing focus on the competitive gaming market and its support for local communities of streamers, esports professionals and content creators. It reflects global trends in gaming investment – with the OLED monitor market projected to expand rapidly as demand for high-refresh-rate panels accelerates.

LG’s UltraGear range has been widely adopted by pro gamers worldwide, and this new launch signals that the same cutting-edge tech is now more accessible to South African players.