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LG UltraGear 27GX790A vs LG UltraGear 32GX870A
Product A: LG
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Product B: LG
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59 of 164 fields differ
- 38 different values
- 21 known for one only
- 48 the same
- 57 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.
- Refresh rateA: 480HzB: 240HzUltraGear 27GX790A is 240 Hz higher.
- Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 24.7WB: 32.9WUltraGear 27GX790A is 8.2 W lower.
- Pixel densityA: 110.8ppiB: 139.9ppiUltraGear 32GX870A is 29.1 ppi higher.
- Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 29.8WB: 35.9WUltraGear 27GX790A is 6.1 W lower.
- Power use (typical)Lower is betterA: 48.22WB: 56.3WUltraGear 27GX790A is 8.08 W lower.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.
3840 × 2160Native for B
ANot listed
B240Hz
2560 × 1440Native for A
A480Hz
BNot listed
1920 × 1080
ANot listed
B480Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.
- AUltraGear 27GX790A: 605.2 × 351 mm
- BUltraGear 32GX870A: 714.1 × 411.8 mm
Weight
0 to 15 kg
Weight with stand
A9.3kg
B9.8kg
Weight without stand
A5.1kg
B5.6kg
Box weight
A12.5kg
B13.9kg
All 172 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
LG UltraGear 27GX790B18Measurementrtings.com/monitor/reviews/lg/27gx790b-bRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the 27GX790B-B is a newer version of the 27GX790A-B with a higher native refresh rate.
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Display
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Screen size
Viewable screen diagonal
Native resolution
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
110.8ppi
139.9ppi
Pixel pitch
Active display area
Curved
Curvature radius
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Screen surface
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Anti-reflection coating
Anti-Glare, Low-Reflection of the front polarizer1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gx790a-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact AllInfo Surface Treatment.
Anti-Glare, Low-Reflection of the front polarizer1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-32gx870a-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026
Touchscreen
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Panel
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Panel type
Panel type (as published)
Backlight
Local dimming
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Dimming zones
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Panel maker
Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
Colour depth
10bits2Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 23 supports 8/10-bit signals. Native/FRC panel implementation unproved and omitted.5Maker product pagelge.co.kr/product/monitors/27gx790aRead 5 October 2026Exact Korean product specification explicitly 1.07B(10 bit). This is producer colour claim, while manual 23 separately describes accepted 8/10-bit signals. Native/FRC implementation remains unproved.
Colour depth method
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Displayable colours
sRGB coverage
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DCI-P3 coverage
Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
Claimed Delta E
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Paper calibration report in box
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Hardware calibration support
Static contrast ratio
Brightness (typical, SDR)
Brightness (maker minimum)
Peak brightness (HDR)
HDR peak test window
Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
HDR certification
DisplayHDR True Black 4001Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gx790a-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact AllInfo VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400, not LCD DisplayHDR 400.
DisplayHDR True Black 4001Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-32gx870a-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026
Viewing angle (horizontal)
Refresh rate and motion
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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ALG UltraGear 27GX790A
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 2.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 2560 × 1440Native | 480Hz | 480Hz |
Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/content/dam/channel/wcms/jp/catalog/pdf/202503_monitor_ultragear.pdfRead 5 October 2026PDF page 4 exact connector maximum-resolution section: two HDMI ports and one DP port native 480 Hz. No lower preset row stored.5Maker product pagelge.co.kr/product/monitors/27gx790aRead 5 October 2026Exact specifications explicitly maximum resolution and refresh HDMI 2.1 and DP 2.1 each 2560 x 1440 at 480. Maker sheet connector maximum section independently agrees. Preset timings do not prove lower-resolution maxima. Depth/chroma/DSC operating cells unknown and omitted.
BLG UltraGear 32GX870A
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 2.1 | USB-C DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 240Hz | 240Hz | 240Hz |
| 1920 × 1080 | 480Hz | 480Hz | 480Hz |
Max refresh rate
480Hz
480Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
480Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
480Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
480Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
240Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
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Native refresh rate
Overclocked refresh rate
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, HDMI VRR1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gx790a-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact AllInfo three named certifications. HDMI VRR explicitly supported interface in manual printed page 19. Not a hardware G-SYNC module.2Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 19 expressly supported interfaces DisplayPort Adaptive-Sync and HDMI VRR.
FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, Adaptive-Sync, HDMI VRR1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-32gx870a-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026US named FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync. Manual p19 explicitly DP/USB-C Adaptive-Sync and HDMI VRR. Generic G-Sync Yes entry is not a hardware-module claim.
VRR range per port
ALG UltraGear 27GX790A
Not availableBLG UltraGear 32GX870A
| Input | Min (Hz) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 48 | 240 |
| DisplayPort | 48 | 240 |
| USB-C | 48 | 240 |
Low framerate compensation
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
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Overdrive settings
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Motion blur reduction
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Blur-reduction technology
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Blur reduction works with VRR
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Measured
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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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Input lag at 60 Hz
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
415nits14Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/lg-27gx790a-27-inch-480-hz-oled-gaming-monitor-review/3Read 5 October 2026Uncalibrated maximum backlight section explicitly 25% white window, Peak Brightness High, default Gamer 1 per page 1 test setup. Brightness maximum, variable-brightness behaviour. Firmware not identified. Not claimed full-screen 275 or HDR peak 763.17Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/lg-27gx790a-27-inch-480-hz-oled-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 5 October 2026OSD Features section explicitly tested default Gamer 1 and Peak Brightness High 25% window 415 nits SDR. Page 3 separately proves uncalibrated maximum 415. No preset is inferred from a different HDR test or another monitor.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity
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Video inputs
ALG UltraGear 27GX790A
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 2.1 | 1 | 54 | 2.3 |
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2 | Not available | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gx790a-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact AllInfo DP 2.1 x 1, HDMI 2.1 x 2 and explicitly DP HDCP 2.3. HDMI HDCP/bandwidth/DSC cells unproved. Current Japanese maker exact DP explicitly UHBR13.5, resolving old 80 Gbps marketing. TFT reports support confirmation 54 Gbps. No quoted 67% calculation used as sole proof.6Maker product pagelg.com/jp/monitors/gaming-monitors/27gx790a-bRead 5 October 2026Current exact-model DisplayPort 1 (UHBR13.5), version 2.1. Supplied DP80 cable does not imply 80 Gbps monitor input.8Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/lg-ultragear-27gx790a-released-with-27-1440p-480hz-oled-panel-and-displayport-2-1Read 5 October 2026Updated November 22 page records LG support explicit UHBR13.5 (54 Gbps), while earlier 80 Gbps claim and pending team confirmation are documented. Current exact Japanese maker independently confirms UHBR13.5. Per-mode DSC unknown.
BLG UltraGear 32GX870A
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) | DSC | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2 | Not available | Not available | 2.3 |
| DisplayPort | 2.1 UHBR13.5 | 1 | 54 | Yes | 2.3 |
| USB-C | DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode | 1 | Not available | Not available | 2.3 |
Source5Maker product pagelg.com/lv/monitori/lg-32gx870a-bRead 5 October 2026Exact LV table HDMI 2.1 FRL, DP 2.1 UHBR13.5, USB-C DP 1.4. HDCP 2.3 each. DSC explicit DP only. Raw 54 Gbps UHBR13.5 x4 lanes independently stated TFTCentral. No HDMI 48 Gbps or USB DSC assumption.7Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/lg-32gx870a-launched-with-32-4k-240hz-oled-panel-and-now-with-displayport-2-1-uhbr13-5Read 5 October 2026Connectivity explicitly DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR13.5 raw 54 Gbps. LV maker names UHBR13.5 but does not independently print 54 Gbps.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
2.1
2.1 UHBR13.5
HDMI features
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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
USB-C power delivered
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Thunderbolt
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USB upstream ports
ALG UltraGear 27GX790A
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-B | 3.0 | 1 |
BLG UltraGear 32GX870A
| Connector | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C | 1 |
USB downstream hub ports
ALG UltraGear 27GX790A
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.0 | 2 |
BLG UltraGear 32GX870A
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.0 | 2 |
KVM switch
Not available
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Daisy chain (MST)
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Ethernet
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3.5 mm headphone output
Yes2Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/content/dam/channel/wcms/jp/catalog/pdf/202506_monitor_ultragear.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed pp5-6 exact 32GX870A-B matrix specifies four-pole headphone output and microphone input. Footnote 9 explicitly 3.5 mm stereo mini plug, not another connector diameter.
3.5 mm microphone input
Yes2Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed p16 four-pole headset connector. Microphone contacts work only with USB upstream connected to PC. This is not built-in microphone.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/content/dam/channel/wcms/jp/catalog/pdf/202506_monitor_ultragear.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed pp5-6 exact 32GX870A-B matrix specifies four-pole headphone output and microphone input. Footnote 9 explicitly 3.5 mm stereo mini plug, not another connector diameter.
Optical out
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Picture in picture
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Smart features
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Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Audio and camera
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Speakers
Number of speakers
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Speaker power per channel
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Webcam
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls
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Stand height adjustment
Tilt
Forward5°Backward15°2Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 11 -5 degrees forward and +15 degrees backward.
Forward8°Backward15°2Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026
Swivel
Pivot
Removable stand
VESA mount
VESA adapter needed
Security lock slot
On-screen menu controls
Desktop software
User firmware updates
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Ambient light sensor
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
Gaming menu features
Black Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync, Crosshair, FPS Counter1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gx790a-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact AllInfo named features and manual 19. Crosshair/FPS counter mutually exclusive.
OLED care
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OLED care
OLED Screen Move, OLED Screen Saver, OLED Image Cleaning2Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 21-22 exact three named menus. Image cleaning roughly 10 minutes and after four hours. No separate Pixel Cleaning/proximity sensor inherited.
Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width605.2Height (lowest)469.3Height (highest)579.3Depth249.1mm(23.8 × 18.5 to 22.8 × 9.8 in)4Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gx790a-bRead 5 October 2026Exact current UP/DOWN metric values. Manual 23 independently maximum 605.2 x 579.3 x 249.1, KR both positions agree. Minimum published, not calculated.
Width714.1Height (lowest)510.9Height (highest)620.9Depth249.8mm(28.1 × 20.1 to 24.4 × 9.8 in)5Maker product pagelg.com/lv/monitori/lg-32gx870a-bRead 5 October 2026Explicit UP 714.1x620.9x249.8/DOWN 714.1x510.9x249.8 mm. US manual p23 proves extended dimension. Minimum not calculated.
Dimensions without stand
Width605.2Height351Depth45.3mm(23.8 × 13.8 × 1.8 in)2Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 23 direct metric values. Rounded inch values not converted into extra precision.
Width714.1Height411.8Depth65mm(28.1 × 16.2 × 2.6 in)2Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed p23 metric 714.1x411.8x65.0. US rounded 2.6 inch bare depth conflicts manual 2.5 inch partner, metric wins.
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
Weight without stand
Box dimensions
Width820Height183Depth532mm(32.3 × 7.2 × 20.9 in)4Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gx790a-bRead 5 October 2026Exact shipping W x H x D 820 x 183 x 532 mm. Packaging orientation retained literally, corroborated U.S. rounded 32.3 x 7.2 x 20.9 inch.
Width973Height183Depth544mm(38.3 × 7.2 × 21.4 in)5Maker product pagelg.com/lv/monitori/lg-32gx870a-bRead 5 October 2026Published shipping WxHxD 973x183x544 mm. US published 38.3x7.2x21.4 inch rounded partners not exact conversion targets.
Power
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Power supply
External adapter2Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026
Adapter rating
Not available
Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gx790a-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact AllInfo mains Input. Not monitor DC input rating.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026
Power use (typical)
48.22W1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gx790a-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact AllInfo 48.22 W typical. March producer sheet exact column agrees On Mode 48.22, footnote 11 at 200 nits using one hour video. KR 48.5 is not substituted, EU 24.7 stored separately.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/content/dam/channel/wcms/jp/catalog/pdf/202503_monitor_ultragear.pdfRead 5 October 2026PDF page 4 exact 48.22 W On Mode, footnote 11 at 200 cd/m² using one hour video. EU default 60 Hz has separate 24.7 SDR/29.8 HDR values.
Power use (max)
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Power use SDR (EU label)
Power use HDR (EU label)
Standby power
Off-mode power
EU energy class SDR
EU energy class HDR
Energy per 1000 h SDR
Energy per 1000 h HDR
Certifications
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VESA ClearMR
21,0003Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/content/dam/channel/wcms/jp/catalog/pdf/202503_monitor_ultragear.pdfRead 5 October 2026March 2025 producer sheet exact 27GX790A column explicitly ClearMR 21000. This is documented current certification after initial December 2024 retail, not asserted at November preorder announcement or first retail day. VESA formally announced new 21000 tier December 30, 2024. No hardware/firmware change claimed.16Certification listvesa.org/featured-articles/vesa-adds-new-performance-levels-to-clearmr-and-displayhdr-true-black-standards-to-support-display-technology-advances-for-gamers-and-content-creatorsRead 5 October 2026The December 30, 2024 VESA announcement introduces the ClearMR 21000 tier and directly names the LG 27GX790A as certified. The March 2025 maker catalogue independently confirms the exact model certification. Current certification is distinct from its November preorder announcement.
VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
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Low blue light
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
UL Flicker-Free Display A196009, UL Discomfort Glare Free V563481, UL Low Blue Light Hardware Solution Platinum V7450514Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gx790a-bRead 5 October 2026Exact-model maker eye-care section explicitly lists panel UL certifications A196009, V563481 and V745051. Discomfort glare condition UGR<22.
UL Flicker-Free Display (OLED), UL Discomfort Glare Free, UL Low Blue Light Hardware Solution Platinum3Maker product pagelge.co.kr/monitors/32gx870aRead 5 October 2026UL panel certification scope only. Glare UGR<22, V563481. Hardware Low Blue Light Platinum V745051. Not TUV/Eyesafe certification.
In the box
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In the box
Monitor, Stand body, Stand base, AC/DC adapter, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, USB A-to-B cable1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gx790a-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact AllInfo cable/accessory entries, core monitor/stand/adapter in exact U.S. QSG cover. No regional paper report, cable count/length or remote inferred.11Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. support QuickGuide MFL72155882, nine PDF pages, cover 27GX790A. Core monitor/stand/adapter shown, optional regional cable alternatives bound to exact U.S. AllInfo cable list. No paper report inferred.
Monitor, Stand, Power adapter, Power cord, DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB-C cable, Mouse holder1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-32gx870a-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026US exact Cabinet/Accessories says USB-C, DP, HDMI cables and Mouse Holder. Exact US QSG separately pictures stand, adapter, power cord. Cable counts omitted because published regional bundles can differ.11Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Exact US support link currently returns joint 32GX870A/32GX870B QSG, 2601REV02. Pictured core stand/adapter/power cord bundle corroborated by own 32GX870A US page. No 32GX870B-specific capability or measurement imported.
Cables included
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Dead pixel policy
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.lg.com/content/dam/channel/wcms/jp/catalog/pdf/202503_monitor_ultragear.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/content/dam/channel/wcms/jp/catalog/pdf/202503_monitor_ultragear.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker March 2025 four-page catalogue. Exact 27GX790A column in PDF page 4/printed page 5-6 fully read and visually checked.
www.lg.com/content/dam/channel/wcms/jp/catalog/pdf/202506_monitor_ultragear.pdf6Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/content/dam/channel/wcms/jp/catalog/pdf/202506_monitor_ultragear.pdfRead 5 October 2026June 2025 manufacturer UltraGear catalogue technical matrix, exact 32GX870A-B column on printed pp5-6. Regional bundles/prices not imported.
Manual
EPREL registration number
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