LG UltraGear OLED GX7 (27GX790A) vs LG UltraGear OLED 45GX950A

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UltraGear OLED GX7 (27GX790A) compared with UltraGear OLED 45GX950A
LGUltraGear OLED GX7 (27GX790A)LGUltraGear OLED 45GX950A
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2024April 2025
Display
Screen size26.5″44.5″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)5120 × 2160 (5K2K) (better)
Sharpness111 pixels per inch125 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLED (WOLED with Micro Lens Array+ (MLA+))OLED (LG Display WOLED with RGWB subpixels; dual mode 2560 × 1080 at 330 Hz (TFTCentral, from LG))
Refresh rate480 Hz (better)165 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.03 ms0.03 ms
Brightness (typical)275 nits275 nits
HDR peak brightness1,300 nits–
HDR certificationDisplayHDR True Black 400DisplayHDR True Black 400
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10
Contrast ratio1,500,000:11,500,000:1
Colour range98.5% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976)98.5% DCI-P3 (typical)
DCI-P3 coverage98.5%98.5%
Screen finishMatte–
ShapeFlatCurved (800R)
Adaptive syncG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium ProFreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible
Subpixel layout–RGWB (TFTCentral)
Colour depth10-bit (1.07 billion colours)10-bit, 1.07 billion colours
Colour modes–Reader Mode, Colour Weakness mode; HDR Effect
HDR detailHDR10; 1,300 nits peak (APL 1.5%), 275 nits at APL 100%HDR10; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (CR ≥ 10)178° / 178°
Pixel pitch0.2292 x 0.2292 mm0.2035 × 0.2035 mm
Eye careReader Mode, Color Weakness mode–
CalibrationFactory calibrated (Delta E ≤ 2, paper report included); hardware calibration ready (LG Calibration Studio)Factory calibrated; hardware calibration ready (LG Calibration Studio)
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.12 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, USB-C
USB-C chargingNoneUp to 90 W (better)
USB ports2 × USB-A2 × USB-A
EthernetNo–
SpeakersNoYes
HDMI detail–2 × HDMI 2.1 (1.8 m cable included)
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 2.1 with DSCDisplayPort 2.1 with DSC (cable included)
USB-C detail–USB-C with video up to 5120 × 2160 at 165 Hz, data and 90 W power delivery; also the USB upstream port
USB hub detail2 x USB 3.0 downstream, 1 x USB 3.0 upstream (USB-B)2 × USB 3.0 downstream
Picture by picture–PIP; 2-way PBP
Audio out4-pole headphone out (sound + mic), DTS Headphone:X4-pole headphone out (sound and mic), DTS Headphone:X
Speaker detail–2 × 10 W, Rich Bass
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)Height, tilt, swivel
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand9.3 kg14 kg
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Size with stand605.2 x 579.3 x 249.1 mm (raised), 605.2 x 469.3 x 249.1 mm (lowered) (W x H x D)991.6 × 342 × 545.6–665.6 mm (W × D × H)
Size without stand605.2 x 351.0 x 45.3 mm (W x H x D)991.6 × 225.5 × 460.7 mm (W × D × H)
Weight without stand5.1 kg9.4 kg
ControlsUser Defined Key, Dual Controller software4-way joystick; user-defined key; auto input switch; dual controller; Unity Hexagon Lighting
Power and support
Power useLess than 0.5 W (sleep), less than 0.3 W (DC off)Less than 0.5 W sleep, less than 0.3 W off
Power supplyExternal adapter, 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 19 V 7.37 AExternal adapter, 20 V / 18 A output, 100–240 V input
SoftwareLG Calibration Studio (True Color Pro), Dual Controller–
In the boxStand body and base, power adapter and cord, HDMI 2.1 cable (1.8 m), DisplayPort 2.1 cable, USB-A to B cable, calibration reportHDMI 2.1 cable, DisplayPort 2.1 cable, USB-C cable, power adapter and cord, mouse holder

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