My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: LG UltraGear Curved Gaming Monitor
When LG released the 45GR95QE UltraGear OLED gaming monitor in early 2023, it made a statement that the company was serious about competing in this space. But at $1,699.99, it was also very expensive. However, a year later, the same impressive monitor can be purchased for $999.99 —the lowest price it has reached since its release, according to price tracking tools .
The standard monitor size is 25 inches, so it’s hard to imagine how massive a 45-inch curved monitor is. Essentially, it’s like sitting a few feet away from a decent-sized flat-screen TV. With an 800mm curved radius, the monitor covers peripheral vision, giving gamers the immersive experience they’re looking for (provided they have a desk large enough to accommodate it).
This 45-inch OLED screen has a resolution of 3440 by 1440 (not quite 4K, but close); Brightness is 200 nits, which is small but typical for OLED screens; An incredible 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio makes image quality look great in dark scenes; refresh rate 240 Hz; and AMD FreeSync Premium for smoother gameplay. In terms of ports, you have a DisplayPort, an HDMI port, and two USB ports.
The stand can tilt and swivel, but you can’t adjust the height or rotate it into portrait mode. Keep in mind that this is a 35-pound monitor, and like all OLEDs, it runs the risk of burn-in from static images if you’re not careful. According to PCMag’s “excellent” review , the monitor comes with a remote control, which you’ll need to access most settings with (so don’t lose it).
While it’s still pricey, $700 is a big enough discount to make it a great buy for the avid gamer willing to spend a ton of money on a stunning display.