As LG ushers in its new 49-inch UltraGear gaming monitor, it marks an exciting shift in the expansive gaming display market. After a series of impressive products from the South Korean company, like the OLED and Flex displays, the UltraGear sets its sights on the more practical and immersive experiences gamers crave.
A Powerful Ultra-Wide LCD: LG's UltraGear Touts Top-of-the-Line Performance and Features
According to the story by The Verge, with its full suite of VRR and HDR tech, lower price than Samsung's Odyssey G9, and satisfying set of ports, this new ultra-wide monster from LG is a strong contender for gamers - if only it had a USB-C port.
Gaming displays have been getting wider and brighter for a few years now. Companies like Samsung, BenQ, and Alienware had some of the first ultra-wide gaming monitors that supported the popular 21:9 aspect ratio.
Even some boxy curved panels from Asus and Acer offered gamers and content creators the extra width to prod their projects. But LG looked slightly different in the ultra-wide gaming world and decided to go for a more radical design with its UltraGear, offering the full 32:9 curved ultra-wide arrangement with a 1000R curvature.
The Benefits of UltraGear: Fast Response Times, High Refresh Rates, and RGB Lighting
Gamers with ultra-wide gaming monitors can vividly understand the immersive experience offered here. Meanwhile, gamers upgrading from smaller displays will open up their field of view and free up multiple windows and programs while they game.
The official LG listing shows that the UltraGear includes fast response times, 120 Hz refresh rate, FreeSync and HDR 10 support, 3-side Kensington locks, two HDMI 2.1, two DisplayPort 1.4, and one USB-A 3.0 port.
Pro gamers, eSports professionals, and the competition crowd can use this monitor immediately. Another exciting feature to note on LG's UltraGear is its RGB lighting. Fairly standard on gaming systems, RGB lighting does more than just bring sparkles to the buyer's setup.
Enhanced Lighting for an Unrivaled Gaming Experience with the UltraGear Monitor
Cyberpunk 2077 gamers will know just how effectively the lighting sets the whole atmosphere. It also helps to highlight gameplay highlights like kills, enemy movements, and other narrative directions.
While the UltraGear may not end up stealing the crown from Samsung's Odyssey G9, LG's latest monitor will surely create healthy competition among gaming displays.
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A Cost-Friendly Alternative to the Samsung Odyssey G9
It also shows that gamers can expect more diverse and immersive experiences from the South Korean tech giant, especially those looking for affordable displays without compromising too much on performance.
At a $1,299.99 MSRP, this is a great value considering its highest-end features. For comparison, Samsung's Odyssey G9 is priced at $1,499.99 at Best Buy, making LG's UltraGear a great alternative if buyers want to save money. Of course, it's still important to watch for any sales that can reduce the price of the Odyssey G9.
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