Compare LG 27GX700A-B vs LG 27GX704A-B

The matte treatment significantly reduces mirror-like reflections and preserves black depth in bright rooms. The tradeoff is occasional diffuse haze or grain.

The crisp glossy surface also reflects windows and lights clearly. Daytime usability depends heavily on screen position and light control.

1440p is practical at 27 inches and less taxing for games than 4K, but fine text is visibly softer than on similarly sized 4K monitors.

QHD across 27 inches produces a sharp gaming image without needing a larger screen.

Running pixel-clean cycles may soften gray-band artifacts on some Tandem OLED panels, but they are not a guaranteed cure.

An owner found OLED care features effective, while another tester says pixel cleaning can reduce gray-band artifacts.

The matte coating is divisive: some see a surprisingly clean image with low glare, while others find its grain and softened highlights highly distracting.

The glossy coating is a standout: crisp, low-haze images look substantially cleaner than older matte WOLED finishes.

Off-axis quality is generally decent, though one direct comparison found colors wash out faster than on an older LG OLED.

Some owners see an impressively consistent image from the side, while a tester notes off-axis red or green tint.

Rear accent lighting adds some flair and was reported working correctly during hands-on testing.

RGB effects are left out of this budget-oriented configuration, a compromise one reviewer accepts.

Gaming picture modes offer useful flexibility, but their gamma, saturation, and HDR accuracy vary substantially. Choosing the wrong preset can compromise shadow detail.

Gamer, FPS, RTS, sRGB, and reading options offer flexible picture tuning, with Gamer 1 singled out as a strong starting point.

The new subpixel arrangement reduces intrusive color edges around text, but small type can still look softer than on a high-resolution LCD.

The WOLED subpixel layout can put colored edges around letters and make them look fuzzy. ClearType helps but does not fully match IPS text.

Two HDMI 2.1 inputs, DisplayPort, USB-A hub ports, and headphones cover straightforward gaming. USB-C and a KVM are missing for more elaborate desks.

Two HDMI 2.1 inputs, DisplayPort, and USB-A ports serve gaming setups well. USB-C video, KVM and newer DisplayPort standards are missing.

Judgments vary sharply: several testers call it a favorite gaming OLED or an excellent sale purchase, while one strongly rejects its HDR tuning and grainy coating.

Owners and testers are largely enthusiastic about the exceptional gaming picture and sale-price value. Persistent HDMI handshake trouble and office-use compromises remain important.

Gray bands and dirty-screen patterns can be visible, particularly in dim scenes and on dark-mode backgrounds; experiences differ notably across panels.

Some faint vertical/gray banding and mesh texture can appear on test patterns. One owner found the issue barely noticeable in normal use.

Height, tilt, and swivel flexibility are praised; one comparison finds a glossy LG sibling slightly more ergonomic.

A flexible stand supports height, tilt, swivel, and portrait rotation. It even has a slight ergonomic edge over the 27GX700A-B.

Per-pixel OLED blacks make dark environments exceptionally deep, including under ambient lighting. Some picture modes lift or crush near-black tones.

WOLED maintains inky blacks even with room lighting, a notable edge over the purple-tinted blacks sometimes seen on QD-OLED.

The 1440p picture looks sharp for gaming while remaining easier to run than 4K, though it is not the best match for ultra-fine text.

At 27 inches, 1440p balances sharpness and GPU demands; one PS5 user felt no need to jump to 4K.

Low input lag makes both PC and console controls feel highly responsive, matching the quick OLED pixel transitions.

Latency is low and competitive for fast gaming, even if some tests put it slightly behind the quickest OLED rivals. One owner reports a subjective sharpness-setting effect.

Game imagery looks crisp, although fine desktop print and the matte coating can reduce perceived detail versus 4K or glossy alternatives.

The 1440p glossy screen makes images and games look crisp. Fine text is less clean than on conventional RGB LCD monitors.

The expanded gamut brings richly saturated colors and strong HDR color coverage, representing a clear improvement over older WOLED generations.

Colors are vivid compared with IPS, yet third-generation WOLED has less HDR color volume than many newer Tandem OLED or QD-OLED rivals.

Some modes lift shadows to improve visibility while others crush them and lose detail. Calibrating the monitor does not always fully solve the issue.

Black levels are naturally deep, but some peak-brightness HDR settings raise dark areas or crush subtle near-black detail.

PlayStation support is generally strong, including high-refresh operation from accepted 4K signals. Xbox Dolby Vision is absent, and some console setups require changing HDMI compatibility settings.

PS5 games can look superb with rich OLED contrast and HDR. A long-term owner experienced recurring PS5 no-signal problems that required power-cycling.

The 280Hz refresh, exceptionally quick pixel response, and low lag make competitive games feel immediate and clear. Even faster esports models exist for players prioritizing refresh above image quality.

Fast OLED response, 240Hz refresh, and a compact 27-inch frame make tracking opponents especially effective.

At 280Hz, gaming feels notably smoother and motion is clearer than at mainstream refresh rates. A few premium alternatives go even faster.

The 240Hz refresh delivers noticeably fluid gameplay, although the more expensive 27GX700A-B rises to 280Hz.

Pixel-shifting protection is useful, but long periods of static taskbars and editing interfaces still warrant care with OLED ownership.

Pixel shifting and cleaning appear effective in early long-term use, with no observed retention after 700+ hours; this is not a lifetime guarantee.

Fast movement stays sharp and readable at high refresh rates, with the near-instantaneous OLED response a consistent gaming highlight.

Rapid motion and moving targets look exceptionally sharp, particularly at high refresh rates. A low-frame-rate user anecdote flags stutter sensitivity.

Several testers noticed brightness flicker when frame rates fluctuated, particularly in dark games. One sample had little obvious flicker, so severity varies.

Flicker sometimes appears when refresh rates fluctuate in dark scenes or even when moving windows; it is not constant in most fast-paced games.

There are no integrated speakers, so audio needs to come from a headset or separate speakers.

There are no built-in speakers, so console users need headphones or an external audio connection.

Near-instant OLED response leaves fast motion unusually free of trailing and ghosting in action games.

OLED response leaves virtually no visible trailing or overshoot in ordinary gaming.

The 1440p resolution is easier to drive at high frame rates than 4K, though taking full advantage of 280Hz still calls for a capable gaming PC.

1440p offers a sharp image with substantially lower GPU load than native 4K gaming.

Some tested modes under-track highlights or sacrifice detail for brightness, so HDR precision does not always match the panel’s impressive peak capability.

Highlights can be vivid, but aggressive presets lose some fine bright detail and compromise the intended contrast.

The headphone jack with DTS processing earned a positive listening impression; a separate headset is still needed for sound.

A four-pole headphone connection is described as a useful high-quality audio option, though no listening test is provided.

High-refresh PC play is a clear strength, combining GPU-variable-refresh support with low lag and crisp motion.

A high-refresh OLED with exceptionally clear motion and deep blacks makes PC gaming the primary strength. The 240Hz panel keeps action responsive.

The clean UltraGear styling and stable stand help it look and feel like a high-end gaming display.

Gloss finish lends a premium look.

Near-instantaneous OLED pixel changes are consistently praised for clear, immediate gameplay.

Near-instant OLED response produces crisp pixel transitions that help fast action look controlled.

Deep blacks and bold light effects make atmospheric adventures immersive, but lower-frame-rate games do not exploit the 280Hz ceiling and HDR can be inaccurate.

Deep blacks, luminous highlights, and clean motion add immersion to richly detailed story games; HDR accuracy is less reliable across sources.

The heavy metal stand keeps the screen firmly planted even during competitive play, despite its somewhat bulky appearance.

The metal-footed stand feels sturdy and offers a reassuring base.

The OSD remains familiar and reasonably approachable, with accessible brightness, picture, and OLED-care settings.

A bottom-center joystick works in open setups but becomes hard to reach with another screen underneath. A later owner found wake activation less responsive.

SDR sRGB accuracy earns praise from some testers, while others report substantial white-balance and gamma errors. HDR accuracy is especially contentious without careful adjustments.

SDR calibration impresses testers and can become very accurate with simple tweaks. HDR color and tone mapping are less consistent.

Accessing 120Hz over HDMI can require manually selecting the proper AV compatibility mode before the option appears.

One owner repeatedly encountered a blank PS5 HDMI signal until restarting the display; console modes can also require manual selection for 4K/120Hz.

Brightness behavior varies by scene and setting. Some gaming tests found little distracting dimming, though switching bright windows and larger HDR highlights can expose limits.

Variable peak-brightness settings can change luminance as scene content shifts, so disabling them is preferable for stable production work.

Black Stabilizer can lift visibility or help adjust shadow tones in dark games, although it cannot completely repair underlying HDR tracking errors.

The black stabilizer can reveal hidden details in dark scenes, a useful assist in competitive games.

True OLED blacks deliver striking image depth and contrast without blooming. Some inaccurate presets alter perceived black detail despite that panel strength.

Pixel-level OLED contrast creates deep shadow areas and bright highlights that stand apart, in dark rooms and under moderate ambient lighting.

Rich color, perfect blacks, and unusually sharp motion make games visually impressive. Grading inaccuracies, gray bands, and a grainy matte finish can take away some of that impact.

The glossy WOLED screen makes colors, clarity, and true blacks look striking. Its best moments are gaming and cinematic content rather than text-heavy desktop use.

There is no integrated KVM to share keyboard and mouse between computers. Hybrid desk setups need external hardware or a different monitor.

A KVM switch is absent, limiting convenience for people sharing keyboard and mouse peripherals between systems.

FreeSync and G-SYNC compatibility keep motion fluid across supported PCs. Large frame-rate swings can still produce visible flicker in dark scenes.

FreeSync and G-SYNC compatibility reduce tearing across changing game frame rates. Variable-refresh flicker can still appear in dark, low-frame-rate scenes.

There is strong HDR impact and deep contrast, but major disagreement about real-game brightness and accuracy. Very bright settings sometimes overexpose the image or crush dark detail.

HDR highlights can pop and games look cinematic, but some presets clip detail and Windows HDR can seem dull. Newer OLEDs often offer more saturated HDR color.

The fourth-generation Tandem OLED panel often looks brighter than older WOLED monitors, especially in SDR and very small HDR highlights. Not every tested game or HDR setting delivers the expected peak.

OLED brightness is strong in many games and HDR highlights, but not consistently the brightest among newer Tandem OLED screens. Strong direct light can still overwhelm visibility.

The chassis feels sturdy and thoughtfully built, with substantial support behind the display.

The stand is solid, but plastic parts feel less premium; the materials fit the monitor’s value focus.

The coating, improved text presentation, and stable white appearance make longer reading and office sessions less tiring than on some earlier OLED designs.

Reader mode and warmer color settings may help, but one owner experienced substantial eye strain before adapting over months.

The UltraGear styling is smart and premium-looking, with restrained lines and accent lighting; the substantial base may look oversized to some.

The design is tidy and attractive overall, despite thick bezels and modest plastic material quality.

Gamma is a recurring weakness: brighter-than-intended midtones and some poorly matched presets can require full calibration to correct.

SDR grayscale and gamma are generally close to target, though some modes and HDR tracking need correction.

HDMI 2.1 supports modern console and high-refresh connections, but one hands-on setup needed an input compatibility change before 120Hz worked.

Full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 helps consoles and gaming PCs use high refresh rates and VRR without the compromises of older ports.

Near-black banding can change after the first weeks of ownership, with some panels improving and others still showing it. Unit variation is an important uncertainty.

Four months and 700+ hours brought continued excellent image quality and no burn-in for one owner, despite persistent console connection quirks.

The shorter two-year warranty is a disadvantage beside commonly available three-year OLED alternatives.

Coverage terms vary by country, with burn-in exclusions reported in Australia; buyers should check their local policy.

At around the strongest sale prices, fast Tandem OLED performance looks compelling. At launch-like pricing, the omitted docking features and picture compromises are much harder to forgive.

At sale prices around $380–$500, the glossy 240Hz OLED package gets strong value praise. Its higher launch pricing looks less competitive beside newer models.

Menus and current firmware seem functional, though a critical tester felt substantial updates were needed to improve the picture.

An expert had a good firmware experience, but a later owner still hoped for a fix to PS5 signal detection.

HDR tracking is among the biggest drawbacks: modes often brighten the whole image or crush shadows, and adjustments can trade accuracy against spectacular highlights.

Tone mapping is imperfect: bright details can clip, while higher peak-brightness settings change darker-scene rendering.

Most menus are familiar, but console users may need a less-than-obvious HDMI input-mode adjustment to unlock 120Hz.

The standard 16:9 layout avoids awkward game-format compatibility and keeps the full action in view.

Bright objects appear against deep blacks without the glowing halos commonly seen around LCD backlight zones.

An included cable clip helps, but the stand lacks a passthrough and the bottom audio jack can leave visible wiring.

Simple SDR adjustments and supported hardware calibration can produce accurate color; HDR tracking still takes more compromise.

A follow-up owner did not notice chrominance overshoot during normal use or controlled sample clips.

One take appreciates the compact flat base for small desks, while another finds the heavy stand disproportionate. Placement depends on available space.

Basic features present, viewed as minor extras.

Gamer 1 and adjusted custom modes can improve HDR, but output varies by preset, operating system, and peak-brightness setting.

The easy-to-reach bottom audio jack leaves a dangling cable when used with external speakers, frustrating tidy desktop setups.

After more than 700 hours involving static app interfaces, one owner detected no visible burn-in on test colors.

HDMI, DisplayPort, USB and power cables give buyers what they need to connect the monitor immediately.

The included protective packaging is thorough but slightly awkward to dismantle and unpack.

Third-generation WOLED brings superb blacks and response, but newer Tandem OLEDs can achieve brighter, more saturated HDR.

It can handle routine photos after appropriate adjustments, but serious editing is less certain because of gamma, white-balance, and color-accuracy concerns.

A four-month owner reported no dead pixels after extensive daily use.

PS5 games can look phenomenal with OLED contrast and high-bandwidth HDMI, although a long-term owner ran into intermittent no-signal failures.

The screen sometimes fails to pick up a newly powered-on PS5, and its OSD joystick may need multiple presses after standby.

No combined USB-C video-and-power laptop solution means extra cables and separate charging.

Two USB-A ports are handy for wireless dongles and other PC peripherals.

Standard monitor-arm mounting offers an alternative to the adjustable included stand.

Compatible with common PC variable-refresh standards and PS5 VRR, though some use cases expose flicker and a console-signal issue.

A user moving from a TN monitor found low-frame-rate camera pans surprisingly stuttery, despite the OLED’s excellent pixel response.

Multiple picture modes and hardware-calibration support provide useful ways to refine color accuracy.

The OSD joystick sometimes fails to wake or open the menu on the first press, making input changes annoying.

Tweaking HDR settings can improve tracking, yet even after adjustments some dark details and highlights remain inaccurate.

DTS Headphone:X processing is appreciated as a useful option for headphones connected to the display.

Tandem OLED makes bright, saturated colors more convincing than older WOLEDs, but QD-OLED alternatives can still deliver stronger color luminance.

DisplayPort 1.4 handles the native high-refresh mode but lacks the newer 2.1 connectivity found on some premium alternatives.

Popular games fit the familiar 16:9 screen without unusual layout or scaling problems.

The lack of Dolby Vision limits Xbox HDR flexibility compared with monitors that support that format.

The complete cable package helps, but sliding off the protective foam sleeve makes unboxing clumsy.

An eye-sensitive owner associated OLED brightness flicker with discomfort, particularly during the first weeks of use.

Thick surrounds are an obvious cosmetic drawback despite the clean picture.

A tester considers the WOLED glossy surface comparatively scratch-resistant, though no long-term abrasion testing is described.

The 27-inch format keeps fast games within easy view and fits a desk comfortably, although some consider it small for the price.