LG UltraGear 48GQ900 48in UHD 4K 120Hz OLED Gaming Monitor

I bought it online yesterday and it arrived this afternoon. Fast delivery. The screen is easy to install, but it is a bit heavy. It looks great on my desk and the picture is awesome! Tested with few 4k video clips from YouTube and it is great. And my son played a few games with it too, he likes it a lot. Highly recommend! Will test it further with my blue ray player. Cons, can't adjust heights and tilts.

This is a tricky product to review. It looks like it belongs in a home theater setup, but the features are definitely set up for computer users. First things first, the picture is the best I have ever come across for a gaming monitor so I am thrilled with my purchase, but there are a few quirks. I wish I could give it a 4.5, just know that if any of my concerns don't align with yours, then you may rate this higher when you buy it (you know you want to). I wanted HDMI 2.1 features so I could get the best experience with my consoles so I have been considering the 32GQ950 or an 42" OLED, which were the same price when I was researching. The price jump to the 48GQ900 was small so that is what I picked. Turns out 48" is too big for my desk; it fits my desk, but being ... MoreThis is a tricky product to review. It looks like it belongs in a home theater setup, but the features are definitely set up for computer users. First things first, the picture is the best I have ever come across for a gaming monitor so I am thrilled with my purchase, but there are a few quirks. I wish I could give it a 4.5, just know that if any of my concerns don't align with yours, then you may rate this higher when you buy it (you know you want to). I wanted HDMI 2.1 features so I could get the best experience with my consoles so I have been considering the 32GQ950 or an 42" OLED, which were the same price when I was researching. The price jump to the 48GQ900 was small so that is what I picked. Turns out 48" is too big for my desk; it fits my desk, but being arms-length from the screen caused some eye discomfort so I moved it to a tv stand. That isn't a great setup for pc games, it is nice to have a desk for the mouse and keyboard, but it is perfect for modern consoles. This is probably also the reason a remote was included, it is limited in function but there is a menu option to allow TV remotes but there is zero info on compatibility so I did not test it. Also, since it is off my desk and on a tv stand, I hooked it up to a soundbar. Again, just because it looks like it is ready for a home theater, it is not. It is fine for movies, but it won't be the best experience. There are two green check marks missing next to Dolby Vision (I don't think any gaming monitors support DV), HDR looks great though. Also notable is the optical port does not support any home theater audio formats, the only options are 2.0, 5.1, and 7.1 (all uncompressed PCM). There is a DTS Headphone:X port on the front but I do not have a supporting headset. There is also no ALLM support, but I guess it is always at the lowest input latency so the feature is not required. Again, if you are looking for a home theater option, you should buy one of LG's home theater OLEDs instead. Strange that the features aren't included since the same size panel for the same price from LG has them, but I do not miss any of that and honestly it is due to the anti-glare low reflection coating. I can actually play this in brightly lit rooms without the reflections you would expect from an OLED (or a phone/tablet/notebook). This is a huge plus for me, the amazing picture quality and responsiveness of an OLED, no reflections impeding visibility. I also want to acknowledge that there is no way I can accurately speak to burn in which is a concern that some users have. The pixel shift feature from other OLEDs is here, and after a certain amount of time the monitor goes into a maintenance mode to help protect the display (it doesn't happen mid session, only after a long time and the input changes/signal is turned off). The warranty is only 1 year which is not as favorable as other OLED gaming monitors, hopefully it isn't an issue. This is my third LG OLED and neither of the previous models have burn in (one is 2 years old, the one my sister "borrowed" is 6 years old). I will say the power-saving feature is extremely aggressive, which can be annoying. If there is no signal the monitor is off within 10 seconds, but it also doesn't auto-switch to an active signal. You have to use the remote to switch, and it takes a few seconds to recognize an input change, so it will occasionally shut itself off before the process is complete. Also, I thought the sphere lighting from previous LG monitors was a more effective bias light than the new hexagon lights.

Are you kidding me - an OLED TV that is a monitor?

My husband got this monitor for his home/office setup. I didn't know he was getting it until this large box got delivered. It said monitor, but looked more like a TV. My husband told me LG repurposed the 48" OLED to be a monitor. He had dual 27" LG monitors for many years, high end when they were new. He loves them and was surprised he changed. He told me he was hoping for a new computer experience, where a single monitor can take the place of two using the splitting software. The bonus is when he sits back to watch YouTube, now it's on a 48" screen. And oh boy does that make a difference. We looked at a few music videos, then looked at some home pictures. He also had Excel and a few other programs up and running, and they look so big on the screen. I absolutely ... MoreMy husband got this monitor for his home/office setup. I didn't know he was getting it until this large box got delivered. It said monitor, but looked more like a TV. My husband told me LG repurposed the 48" OLED to be a monitor. He had dual 27" LG monitors for many years, high end when they were new. He loves them and was surprised he changed. He told me he was hoping for a new computer experience, where a single monitor can take the place of two using the splitting software. The bonus is when he sits back to watch YouTube, now it's on a 48" screen. And oh boy does that make a difference. We looked at a few music videos, then looked at some home pictures. He also had Excel and a few other programs up and running, and they look so big on the screen. I absolutely would recommend this beast of a monitor if you have the room. It really is a game changer in my opinion.

Best monitor I've owned. No exceptions.

This uses the same panel as the LG C2 but it's more PC centered. It has great features to prevent burn-in. As long as you allow them to work this screen will last you a long time. Colors leap off the screen. Blacks are completely black. It's huge but sitting a couple of feet from it it works really well as a PC monitor. The fast refresh is great for gaming, and the 10bit color helps me see the bad guys better. My performance in FPS games improved as a direct result of buying this monitor.

Hands down best monitor

Got this monitor for a flight sim setup wasn’t sure if it would be to big, but I was wrong it is unbelievable. Coming from a 2560x1440 27 inch this is amazing. The colours and picture is out of this world and the build quality is exceptional it just looks super sexy and you can tell it is a top quality monitor. The remote is a great feature makes it so easy to change settings even thou it does look like something from the 80’s but hey I like it. If your looking for a new monitor this will not disappoint.

Looks great but you’re better off with a C2

The unboxing was fairly straight forward. I love the two feet stand as opposed to the C1’s long metal stand. The accent RGB lighting is a nice touch. The image quality is almost as good as my 55 inch C1. Love that there is a display port for my PC. The remote is unique and fairly straight forward. There are plenty of built in features and adjustment that can be made through the monitor in its menu system. Now the negatives: Please understand that while they may share an LG OLED panel for the display that this is not the C2. First issue is the lack of Dolby Vision. I don’t understand. All of LG’s OLED TVs support Dolby Vision, why doesn’t this monitor? Considering that price is comparable to the LG C2 and it has full Dolby Vision support, why is this monitor lacking ... MoreThe unboxing was fairly straight forward. I love the two feet stand as opposed to the C1’s long metal stand. The accent RGB lighting is a nice touch. The image quality is almost as good as my 55 inch C1. Love that there is a display port for my PC. The remote is unique and fairly straight forward. There are plenty of built in features and adjustment that can be made through the monitor in its menu system. Now the negatives: Please understand that while they may share an LG OLED panel for the display that this is not the C2. First issue is the lack of Dolby Vision. I don’t understand. All of LG’s OLED TVs support Dolby Vision, why doesn’t this monitor? Considering that price is comparable to the LG C2 and it has full Dolby Vision support, why is this monitor lacking it? I understand one’s a TV and one’s a monitor, but does that mean that people who use computers don’t have Dolby Vision video available to them? Also do people who buy gaming monitor only game on PCs? This thing has 3 HDMI 2.1 ports, more than enough to support my PS5 and Xbox Series X, which uses Dolby Vision for gaming as well as streaming content. Second are the built in speakers. Again I know most monitors don’t even include speakers anymore but honestly folks why are the speakers inferior to the ones on my C1. My C1 speakers are very good and I barely ever have to raise them past 25 (they go to 100) because they’re so loud. This thing is at 100 and it’s barely audible. I get there’s no A9 chipset in this thing but come on. I had a CX 48” and it was also much louder than this with the same form factor. Honestly I’ve only had it for a few hours so I’m gonna try to take it through its paces. Maybe LG can send out a firmware update for this monitor that will enable Dolby Vision in the future but that might be a deal breaker for me. The aesthetics are nice, RGB and nice accents, but I will always take function over form. I might be returning this for a C2 very soon.

Okay while it lasted. developed a vertical line

Was okay, but not the best product experience. Playing games is great until the screen dims to keep it from providing enjoyment and add an extra vision related challenge to my game for my 48 year old eyes. if oled is so fragile, don’t use it in a gaming monitor, i hate the remote, but it’s bulky 80’s cellphone styling will make sure you never lose it. My unit last maybe 3 months lite use before a vertical white oppressive line appeared on the left third of the screen. Was told the oddball 200x300 vesa mount was discontinued, which cost me a hundred extra on top of three hundred and fifty for the ergotron reticulating arm perfect for this size screen and 40lb weight. Highly recommend ergotron. i wish i could get a refund at this point, this will be my last lg ... MoreWas okay, but not the best product experience. Playing games is great until the screen dims to keep it from providing enjoyment and add an extra vision related challenge to my game for my 48 year old eyes. if oled is so fragile, don’t use it in a gaming monitor, i hate the remote, but it’s bulky 80’s cellphone styling will make sure you never lose it. My unit last maybe 3 months lite use before a vertical white oppressive line appeared on the left third of the screen. Was told the oddball 200x300 vesa mount was discontinued, which cost me a hundred extra on top of three hundred and fifty for the ergotron reticulating arm perfect for this size screen and 40lb weight. Highly recommend ergotron. i wish i could get a refund at this point, this will be my last lg monitor. for premium price and mention negatives this thing shouldn’t be a gaming monitor.

Oled is a Must for entertainment.

This Monitor is the perfect size for multitasking, you can have many windows open at the same time. If you want to edit videos or play games this monitor is a win. The OLED panel is phenomenal and the colors are amazing with deep blacks and bright whites. The panel has an antiglare coating whereas most OLED panels have a gloss panel and this helps you to focus on what you're looking at instead of what's behind you. The clarity of the panel is nice too and with 3 HDMI ports you can hook up your computer and consoles at the same time. They give you a remote well it's a little weird but it does the job. I would say if your looking for an amazing monitor at a great price well this is it.

The Ultimate Monitor

The LG 48GQ900-B monitor just works great out of the box. On the display port it has connected a PC with an Nvidea 1060 6G adapter. This setup is used it to play Youtube Latin Jaz videos. The resolution and colors are amazing. There is Blue Ray DVD connected to the HDMI 1 port and it is also showing amaizing results. This is the ultimate monitor to enjoy the Latin Jazz video at home.

Wow, just wow!

I don't even know where to start. The UltraGear 48GQ900-B has really changed my perspective on monitors. Let's start with the basics. This is a repurposed 48" OLED TV which LG turned into a gaming monitor. It's a 48" UHD 4K display with a 1.5M:1 contrast ratio (1.2M:1 @25%APL). Refresh rate is 120Hz. It has a DisplayPort which I use, 3 HDMI inputs, Optical Audio out, and headphone out. It is NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium. The 20Wx2 speakers are impressive, but I have always used eternal speakers. The room I am in is fairly bright, and this display is just fine in that setting. My use for this monitor is some gaming, but more importantly my everyday monitor. I want to make that clear as gaming isn't my main focus, and to let you know this isn't ... MoreI don't even know where to start. The UltraGear 48GQ900-B has really changed my perspective on monitors. Let's start with the basics. This is a repurposed 48" OLED TV which LG turned into a gaming monitor. It's a 48" UHD 4K display with a 1.5M:1 contrast ratio (1.2M:1 @25%APL). Refresh rate is 120Hz. It has a DisplayPort which I use, 3 HDMI inputs, Optical Audio out, and headphone out. It is NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium. The 20Wx2 speakers are impressive, but I have always used eternal speakers. The room I am in is fairly bright, and this display is just fine in that setting. My use for this monitor is some gaming, but more importantly my everyday monitor. I want to make that clear as gaming isn't my main focus, and to let you know this isn't just a gaming monitor. I have been using dual 27" displays for many years now. The dual LG 27UD69P's have been flawless, so I was skeptical is a single monitor would replace those. It's pretty large to be on my desk, and it dwarfs the 40" TV that I have (which I set up as a 2nd monitor but haven't found the need to use it). LG's OnScreen Control allows me to section off this monitor and open multiple programs at once. This is very important to me as a CPA as I need multiple programs open at once. I also watch a lot of content on my computer and interact on social media. I watch a lot of YouTube, and for me this monitor shines as I am no longer watching on a 27" monitor but instead basically a 48" OLED TV. I pretty much play games exclusively on Steam, and one of my favorites is DOOM. Loved it back in the day, and really enjoy its updated play. I also enjoy X-Plane 11. I tried out both, and I was very impressed. Absolutely no lag, crisp colors, and immersive gameplay due to the screen size. I also have a 40" curved monitor and this is much better. All of my testing was done without any technical tweaking. Expert gamers will do much more to adjust their gaming to perfection. If my gaming is a starting point, I really believe that as a true gaming monitor this is impressive. I absolutely recommend this monitor, and not just for gaming. It's an excellent monitor for everyday use, and no longer will I run dual monitors.