LG UltraGear evo GX9 39GX950B-B / LG UltraGear 27GX700A-B

LG UltraGear evo GX9 39GX950B-B: 39GX950B-B · 38.86-inch · 5K2K · black

LG UltraGear 27GX700A-B: 27GX700A-B: 26.5-inch QHD 280 Hz OLED gaming monitor. The 480 Hz 27GX790A-B and the 240 Hz 27GS95QE are separate models.

SpecificationLG UltraGear evo GX9 39GX950B-BLG UltraGear 27GX700A-B
Release year20262025
Display38.86-inch OLED · 5120 × 2160 · 21:9 LG—
Curvature1500R LG—
Pixel pitch0.1776 × 0.1776 mm LG—
Refresh rate165 Hz (5120 × 2160) LG—
Dual-Mode330 Hz at 2560 × 1080 in the 21:9 modes; 330 Hz at 1920 × 1080 in the 16:9 modes

The product page calls this mode QHD in one place and WFHD in another; the resolutions in the manual were used. Exit the game before changing the mode.

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Pixel response0.03 ms GtG

Not total input lag.

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Brightness335 nits typical; 300 nits minimum LGTypical 335 cd/m², minimum 300 cd/m²; up to 1500 nits peak according to LG

The peak value applies to a small part of the screen in HDR content; brightness on a full white screen is much lower.

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Peak HDR brightness1500 nits

Peak figure LG states under internal test conditions; not sustained full-screen brightness.

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HDR formatsHDR10; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500; no Dolby Vision LG—
Colour coverageDCI-P3 99.5% typical, 94% minimum (CIE1976); 1.07 billion colours LG—
Contrast ratio1,850,000:1 typical; 1,480,000:1 minimum

Manufacturer figure.

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SurfaceAnti-glare, low-reflection front polarizer LG—
CalibrationFactory calibrated; hardware-calibration ready (LG Calibration Studio) LG—
Variable refreshG-SYNC Compatible; FreeSync Premium Pro LGAMD FreeSync Premium Pro, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync LG
DisplayPort1 × DisplayPort 2.1; UHBR20

The graphics card and cable must support this rate.

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HDMI2 × HDMI 2.1

The menu has 2.1(PC) and 2.1(AV) compatibility options. The product page connectivity table omits the HDMI count; the two inputs in the manual were used.

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USB-C input1 × USB-C; video, data and up to 90 W power

The manual lists DP Alternate Mode and Power Delivery. The port does not power the monitor; the adapter is required.

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USB hubUSB-C upstream; 2 × downstream USB 3.2 Gen 2

The manual says the downstream ports run at USB 2.0 over a USB-C to USB-C cable and USB 3.0 over a USB-C to USB-A cable.

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Multiple sources2 × PBP and PIP; no built-in KVM LG—
Audio2 × 7 W speakers; 4-pole headphone output; AI Sound LG—
StandTilt −8° / +15°; ±30° swivel; 110 mm height adjustment

The manual does not describe pivot rotation.

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Wall mount100 × 100 mm; 4 × M4 × L10 screws; optional LSW149 plate LG—
Dimensions921.4 × 605.4 × 322.8 mm with stand (up); 921.4 × 495.4 × 322.8 mm (down); 921.4 × 405.0 × 118.7 mm without stand

Width × height × depth.

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Weight10.7 kg with stand; 6.8 kg without LG—
PowerExternal adapter; 40.3 W on-mode in SDR, 45.9 W in HDR

On-mode power demand from the product information sheet.

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External adapter, AC 100–240 V; under 0.5 W in sleep, under 0.3 W off LG
OLED careScreen saver; Image Cleaning of about 10 minutes

The manual states that prolonged use can cause permanent brightness reduction and image retention.

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LightingUnity Hexagon Lighting 2.0 on the back LG—
Warranty2 years; OLED panel included LG—
Panel—26.5-inch OLED, 4th-generation Primary RGB Tandem; 2560 × 1440 (QHD), 0.2292 mm pixel pitch

In a tandem structure light comes from more than one OLED layer; LG associates this with higher brightness and lifetime.

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Refresh and response—280 Hz; 0.03 ms (GtG) LG
Contrast and colour—1,500,000:1; DCI-P3 99.5%; 1.07 billion colours

The monitor is factory calibrated and ready for hardware calibration.

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HDR—VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500; HDR10 LG
Connections—2 × HDMI 2.1, 1 × DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC), USB 3.0 (1 upstream, 2 downstream), 4-pole headphone out

QHD at 280 Hz is reached over DisplayPort 1.4 using DSC compression. There are no built-in speakers.

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Gaming features—Dual Controller, crosshair, FPS counter; hexagon lighting at the back LG
Stand and mounting—Tilt −5–15°, swivel ±30°, height 110 mm, pivot; VESA 100 × 100 LG
Size and weight—Without stand 605.2 × 351.0 × 45.3 mm, 4.8 kg; with stand 605.2 × 579.3 (469.3 at lowest) × 249.1 mm, 9.0 kg LG