LG's 45-inch UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor Hits Record Low at $1,350

LG's flagship 45-inch OLED gaming monitor hits a record low price

LG's top-tier 45-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor is on sale for $1,350.18 on Amazon. This is the lowest price ever recorded for the model, which normally retails for $2,000.

The deal is for the LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B, a massive 45-inch ultrawide display. LG is also offering "Outlet Pricing" on its own site for $1,389, but the Amazon deal is currently the better price.

What makes this OLED monitor special

This monitor is the first OLED to feature a 5K2K resolution, specifically 5120 x 2160. This gives it a pixel density of 125 pixels per inch (PPI).

For comparison, common high-end monitors like a 42-inch 4K display or a 34-inch 1440p ultrawide typically have a 109 PPI. The monitor also uses an aggressive 800R curvature for immersion.

The OLED panel provides what is widely considered the best image quality available. Key advantages include:

• A near-instantaneous 0.03ms response time
• An infinite 1.5 million:1 contrast ratio with true blacks
• No issues with backlight blooming, smearing, or grayish blacks common in other panel types

High-performance gaming specs and features

The monitor is a dual-mode display, offering different refresh rates depending on the resolution. It runs at up to 165Hz at its native 5K2K and can hit 330Hz when set to a 1080p resolution.

It supports both AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-Sync for smooth, tear-free gameplay. For connectivity, it includes modern ports to handle its high bandwidth.

The current-gen connections are:

• One DisplayPort 2.1 port
• Two HDMI 2.1 ports
• A USB-C port with 90W of power delivery

Notably for a high-end gaming monitor, it also has built-in speakers and a 4-pole headphone jack with DTS Headphone:X spatial audio support.

The warranty covers OLED burn-in

A significant concern with OLED technology is the potential for permanent image retention, or burn-in, from static screen elements. LG addresses this directly with the monitor's warranty.

The display comes with a two-year warranty that explicitly includes coverage for OLED burn-in. This protection is a major factor for gamers and users who plan to keep the monitor for years.