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LG - 52" UltraGear evo G9 5K2K 240Hz 1ms FreeSync Premium Gaming Monitor with DisplayHDR 600 (HDMI 2.1, DP 2.1, USB-C) - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(47 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for LG - 52" UltraGear evo G9 5K2K 240Hz 1ms FreeSync Premium Gaming Monitor with DisplayHDR 600 (HDMI 2.1, DP 2.1, USB-C) - Black
Customer Rating
5
A perfect display for simulation, Better than VR
on June 21, 2025
Posted by: DL721
from Englewood Cliffs, NJ
As a student pilot, I’ve always looked for ways to improve my situational awareness and flight instincts during my free time. That’s why flight simulation has become a key part of my training routine. I use a full range of external flight controls—yoke, throttle, and rudder pedals—to make the experience as close to real as possible. But what truly makes or breaks a simulation setup is the visual field.
At first, I invested in a Meta Quest 3 for VR flying. While the ability to turn my head and look around freely in all directions was impressive, I ran into some serious limitations. The visual quality was lacking due to hardware constraints, the frame rate often dropped, and most importantly, the motion sickness was hard to ignore. It became clear that I needed a high-end monitor that could deliver immersion without the drawbacks of VR.
After a week of use for 45GX950A, I can say this monitor is exactly what I was looking for. Even though my laptop doesn’t support the full 5120x2160 resolution, the simulation still ran beautifully at 3840x2160. I never once felt limited.
The curved OLED display completely fills my field of view, offering a wide and immersive flying experience. Unlike with VR, there’s no dizziness, no eye strain, and no blur. The clarity and depth of the visuals are absolutely stunning. I could clearly see to the sides of my aircraft, which is essential for flight training and spatial awareness.
There was a slight stretch in the side viewing angles, Perhaps due to my current resolution settings but overall, It didn’t impact my experience much. The visual quality remained sharp, bright, and natural throughout. Colors are rich, contrast is deep, and motion is fluid. It really feels like I’m flying through the skies.
The user interface is another win. Unlike my previous 27” monitor from another brand (which had five separate buttons that always confused me), the 45GX950A has a single joystick-style control that makes navigating settings simple and quick. When switching to Game Mode, I noticed that the FPS preset made the image slightly darker, but this is a minor observation rather than a flaw.
Installation was also easier than expected. Despite the panel being quite large and a bit heavy, I was able to set it up without even needing the manual.
In short, this monitor beats VR in clarity, comfort, and usability. After just one week, I already feel like it’s elevated the quality of my flight training significantly.
"I am a HSAD employee and I received a sample of the LG UltraGear 5K2K OLED (45GX950A) to try. This is my honest review of the product. All opinions expressed in this post are personal and should not be attributed to LG."
Pros: Quality, Style/Design, Features/Settings, Performance
Quality
5
Features
5
Value
5
Response from lg.comBy LG Digital Team, June 23, 2025
Thank you for your feedback on your LG monitor—it’s incredible to hear how your LG monitor 45GX950A enhances your flight training. The immersive curve and OLED clarity truly shine when precision and situational awareness matter most. We’re glad it’s providing a smoother, more comfortable alternative to VR. Your setup sounds impressive, and we’re proud to be a part of your journey to the skies. For more feedback or questions, private message us on social media @LGUSSupport . Thanks for making LG a part of your home! ^David
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Customer Rating
5
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on June 21, 2025
Posted by: ZX ZX
5 out of 5 stars selected. Product is Excellent.
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Response from lg.comBy Joslyn, LG Digital Care Team, June 21, 2025
Hey there! Thanks for the 5 stars! We're so glad to hear you're loving your LG monitor and that it’s delivering an excellent experience. If you want to share more love or have any feedback, get in touch with us on social media @LGUSSupport. We'd love to hear from you. ^Joslyn
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Customer Rating
2
Beautiful if it wakes up in time to use.
on May 27, 2025
Posted by: 45 inch 5k x 2K
wish i wouldn't have bought it, It is a beautiful panel when working properly, it is stupid bad slow to wake up and anytime i open a app or a game loads it says no signal going to sleep and blinks or flashes black a few times and takes a min or two then the screen will come back on. I returned the old Model waiting for the 5kx2k for the higher resolution, the old model there wasn't ever a issue. instant wake up no signal loss like it switching... using a 5090 and already swapped to different ports on back of it.
Pros: Style/Design
Quality
2
Features
3
Value
1
Response from lg.comBy LG Digital Care Team - Diego, May 29, 2025
Hey there. We understand you're looking for support with your monitor's performance, especially regarding its wake-up time and signal behavior. We're here to help ensure you consistently experience the beautiful display and seamless performance you expect. We're ready to explore what options are available to get your monitor performing perfectly for all your apps and games. Please send us a private message on social media @LGUSSupport with your monitor's model number and purchase date. We're here to help ensure a great resolution for you! ^ Diego
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Customer Rating
5
Top
on May 15, 2025
Posted by: kokoskywalker
from Dubai
The monitor is the best the money can gets in May 2025 ! I'm totally impressed by the colors and size. I have another monitor VA 49" which was my main and there is no comparison on how games look like here vs the other one. The curve is natural and zero disturbing and the opposite it is what it should be. Price is so good. You deserve it ! Nothing to regret
Quality
5
Features
5
Value
5
Response from lg.comBy LG Digital Care Team, May 16, 2025
Hey there—now that’s the kind of gaming passion we love to see! The UltraGear 45" OLED really does feel like it’s from the future—those rich colors, insane refresh rates, and that buttery curve? It’s like stepping into a whole new world every time you boot up. We’re pumped to hear it blew your old setup out of the water. If you ever want to show off your battlestation or let us know what games you’re dominating, come say hey on social media @LGUSSupport! 🎮💻 *Joseph
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Customer Rating
5
The last monitor I'll ever buy
on May 9, 2025
Posted by: Burzmali
from Colorado
This monitor is the best thing to ever happen to my home office. Coming from a multimonitor setup to this huge, single screen is a game changer for both productivity and gaming. Prior to buying, I was concerned that the curve would be too aggressive. I was relieved to discover that it's not noticeable at all. It helps with gaming immersion and doesn't impact my work (software development) at all.
The picture on this thing is incredible. Colors are vivid, blacks are deep, and the panel is very bright. Even with a south-facing window in my office, the screen seems bright. I know I've seen some people have concerns about the matte coating. It's barely noticeable. I can't even tell it's there unless I put one of my older glossy monitors right next to it. Really, the screen does everything you want. Just keep in mind that you will need a solid graphics card to fully use the 5k resolution at the full refresh rate. If you don't have at least a 5080, the price may not be worth it.
Connectivity-wise, I do wish it had more than one USB-C upstream port. The one that exists is fantastic, powering and connecting my Macbook Pro to peripherals through the USB-A ports just like a docking station. But additional upstream ports would have provided some KVM functionality, which would have been nice. That's not a deal-breaker at all, though.
Overall, I love this thing.
Pros: Quality, Features/Settings, Performance
Quality
5
Features
5
Value
4
Response from lg.comBy LG Digital Care Team - Diego, May 10, 2025
Hey there! 'The last monitor I'll ever buy' – that's some serious praise! It sounds like this ultrawide has truly transformed your home office setup, making both work and play a dream. We're so glad the curve turned out to be just right and that the picture quality – those vivid colors and deep blacks – is hitting all the right notes, even with that sunny window! Overall, it sounds like you've found your perfect display! ^ Diego
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent for work and gaming
on April 29, 2025
Posted by: AdamGaming
It's the endgame monitor I've been hoping for.
I've had zero issues getting it to work with my 2019 Macbook Pro, which was a surprise given the lack of 5K2K displays in 2019. Text clarity on the MBP is perfectly crisp. While I wasn't able to get it to work with the dock I had had, the included USB-C displayport cable works perfectly. I like having all of this space to arrange my windows for my software engineering job.
On my 2020 Windows PC equipped with an RTX 3090, I've had almost no issues. While text clarity on my Windows PC isn't as good as my Macbook Pro, but I assume that that's just down to Windows and not the display.
Gaming is excellent. My favorite game at the moment is Battlefield 5, and I'm able to more easily see soldiers on the ground while flying thanks to the high resolution and pixel density. HDR looks pretty good, though I've yet to play a game with HDR that really pops.
I'm a huge fan of the curve. While photos of the display look silly, in reality, when sitting in front of the display, the sides of the display are just as close as the center to the eye. The impression is like being in an IMAX theater, which also has a curved screen. In my opinion, the wrap-around is more immersive than a flat screen.
I had previously tried the 4K gaming displays that came out last year, and was just a little disappointed, finding them to be only a modest step forward from what I was using before. This, however, is a huge leap forward and I'm extremely satisfied. The only thing holding me back is my older PC- a problem which I'm going to change soon! It's challenging for me to imagine how displays can meaningfully improve from this point - this feels like it could be the last monitor I'll ever buy.
Response from lg.comBy Joslyn, LG Digital Care Team, May 3, 2025
Now that’s what we love to hear — the endgame monitor, unlocked! 🎮💻 Huge thanks for your detailed review — we’re thrilled to hear how well the display is supporting both your work as a software engineer and your Battlefield 5 sessions. Crisp clarity, immersive curve, and all that screen real estate? Sounds like a winning combo to us! We’re also glad to hear the USB-C DisplayPort cable did the trick and that you're enjoying the IMAX-like experience. It’s feedback like this that keeps us inspired to push the limits of what a monitor can be. If you ever want to share your setup or drop more insights, we’d love to hear from you over on social @LGUSSupport. Thanks again — and happy coding and gaming! ^Joslyn
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Customer Rating
1
A MASSIVE dissapointment. Quite the DUD
on April 29, 2025
Posted by: Rockstar345
from chicago, IL
I am so dissapointed in this monitor. I have a loaded PC that can run anything. First of all, the color out of the box was not calibrated great. When I finally got that done, I was really dissapointed with the refresh rate flicker. I did all the tricks and checked every troubleshooting topic. As I type this thing fliickers once about every 10 seconds. My Asus 5090 is fine, my board is fine, everything is updated. I am RUNNING to the store tomorrow to return this monitor. Why didn't you wait LG until you could do 240 hz on a DP 2.1 UBHR 20? Where is the QD Led screen. SOOOO MANY THINGS have gone wrong in less than 3 days. Going with the MSI MPG322URX, while I'm going down in size I know that i won't have to worry and the display will be worth just as much as the GPU running it, which this is not. I own all LG Oled tv's and I thought this woudl be better.
Pros: Quality, Features/Settings, Performance
Quality
1
Features
1
Value
1
Response from lg.comBy LG Digital Care Team, May 1, 2025
Hey there! We appreciate you sharing your experience with us about your LG UltraGear Monitor. Our goal is always to ensure you have the best gaming experience whenever you use your monitor, and your feedback helps us to improve. We'll be sure to share your words with our teams so we can work towards making that a reality. Our doors are always open for you if you ever need help with your LG TVs on social media at @LGUSSupport. We're here for you! *Josh
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Customer Rating
2
Poor HDR Brightness…
on April 27, 2025
Posted by: Anon77
This monitor is being intentionally held back in maximum brightness in HDR during the 10% APL highlights. The Windows HDR calibration tool clips/maxes out at ~600 nits instead of around 800 nits. PG32UCDP monitor is able to achieve 800 nits in the 10% APL. In addition, vignetting is turned on by default and should not be on at all. This monitor needs a firmware, asap, to address low HDR brightness and to permanently disable CPC/vignetting.
Quality
1
Features
1
Value
1
Response from lg.comBy LG Digital Care Team - Diego, April 27, 2025
Hey there. It sounds like you've got some very specifics about the HDR performance your monitor. We understand you're looking for a firmware update to address these points. We want to make sure your feedback gets to the right team. Could you please send us a private message on social media @LGUSSupport with the model number of your monitor and any specific firmware version you are currently running? We look forward to connecting and learning more about your experience. ^ Diego
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