If you’ve been gaming on an older LCD and waiting for the right time to make the upgrade to OLED, now is that time. This 27-inch LG 1440p OLED monitor is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon, down from $899.99. That’s almost half off, and it matches the lowest price this monitor has ever hit, making this a real deal worth snagging.
The 2560×1440 resolution sits in the sweet spot for modern gamers, showing high-res images without taxing your PC as much as a full-blown 4K monitor would. And with its 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, it’s fast enough to smoothly show high frame rates, perfect for action-heavy shooters and sweaty online multiplayer titles. Visual performance is rounded out with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro compatibility.
But it’s that OLED panel that makes it worth it at this price. With VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification, dark scenes look impressive with deep blacks and rich shadows. Color scenes are vibrant, too, and the anti-glare coating prevents eye strain in less-than-ideal lighting conditions. Hook it up via either HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 1.4.
The LG 27GS93QE is the wrong one to get if you’re solely looking for a productivity monitor or if you want the ultra-high-res glory of a 4K display. The 27GS93QE’s WOLED sub-pixel layouts can affect text sharpness—not great for lots of reading or typing. For better options there, see PCWorld’s picks for the best home office monitors and best 4K monitors.