LG Debuts 540Hz OLED Monitor with 720Hz Boost Mode & 4K QHD Panel
▼ Summary
– LG Display has unveiled the “World’s Fastest Gaming OLED,” a 27-inch 540 Hz QHD monitor featuring 4th Gen Tandem OLED with Primary RGB Tandem technology for higher brightness and color luminance.
– The monitor offers dual-mode functionality, allowing a refresh rate boost from 540 Hz to 720 Hz at HD resolution, alongside 99.5% DCI-P3 color coverage and 1,500 nits peak brightness.
– LG’s 4th Gen Tandem OLED stacks separate red, green, and blue light-emitting layers, unlike traditional OLEDs, achieving up to 4,000 nits brightness in TVs but 1,500 nits in this monitor.
– LG also showcased a 45″ ultrawide 5K2K OLED monitor with 125 PPI density and dual-mode refresh rates (165 Hz native, 330 Hz at half resolution), currently available for $1,799.
– An 83-inch OLED TV with Primary RGB Tandem tech debuted, marking LG’s first large-format Tandem OLED display, intensifying competition with Samsung in advanced OLED technology.
Gaming monitors are reaching unprecedented performance levels, and LG’s latest OLED innovation pushes the boundaries even further. The company has unveiled what it claims is the world’s fastest gaming OLED monitor, a 27-inch 540Hz panel with QHD resolution, capable of boosting to an astonishing 720Hz in HD mode. This breakthrough was showcased at the K-Display trade show in South Korea, confirming earlier rumors about LG’s high-refresh-rate ambitions.
The monitor leverages LG’s 4th Gen Tandem OLED technology, which uses Primary RGB Tandem, a design that separates red, green, and blue light-emitting layers for enhanced brightness and color performance. Unlike traditional OLED panels, this approach delivers peak brightness up to 4,000 nits in LG’s TVs, though the monitor caps at 1,500 nits, still impressive for HDR content. The 99.5% DCI-P3 color coverage ensures vibrant, accurate visuals, making it a strong competitor against Samsung’s QD-OLED offerings.
While the 540Hz refresh rate alone sets a new benchmark, the dual-mode functionality allows users to switch to 720Hz at 720p resolution, an extreme setting likely aimed at competitive esports players. Though 720p may seem outdated, the option provides flexibility for those prioritizing raw speed over resolution. Pricing remains undisclosed, but given that LG’s recent 280Hz Tandem OLED monitor launched at $510, this premium model will undoubtedly command a higher price.
Beyond the 27-inch display, LG also highlighted a 45-inch ultrawide OLED monitor with 5K2K resolution, boasting an exceptional 125 PPI pixel density. Already available for $1,799, this model features a 165Hz refresh rate, which can be doubled to 330Hz at reduced resolution via its dual-mode feature.
Rounding out the showcase was an 83-inch OLED TV featuring the same 4th Gen Tandem OLED tech, marking its debut in large-format displays. This positions LG as a fierce rival to Samsung in the high-end OLED market, with both brands continuously refining their approaches, whether through WOLED or QD-OLED, to deliver superior picture quality.
For gamers and professionals seeking cutting-edge performance, LG’s latest offerings demonstrate how OLED technology continues to evolve, blending speed, brightness, and color accuracy in ways previously unimaginable.
(Source: Tom’s Hardware)
