LG's 480Hz Tandem OLED UltraGear gaming monitor is a beast for esports

LG is pulling out all the stops for esports with its latest UltraGear 32GX870B monitor, offering a jaw-dropping 480Hz refresh rate in 1080p mode for competitive players.

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Launched in Japan, this new 31.5-inch dual-mode gaming monitor gives users the best of both worlds: 4K at 240Hz for immersive, single-player experiences or 1080p at 480Hz for razor-sharp reaction times in fast-paced shooters. The monitor uses LG's Tandem OLED technology, allowing it to switch between modes without compromising performance or image quality.

The 32GX870B joins a growing list of hybrid gaming monitors that cater to both casual and professional gamers. With a 480Hz esports mode, it's clearly aimed at the upper echelon of competitive play, where every millisecond counts. While LG hasn't yet confirmed a global release, the Japanese launch is a clear indication that OLED-based gaming displays are the pinnacle for performance-focused users that simply want the best of the best.

This move reflects a broader trend in the gaming monitor market, where manufacturers are increasingly offering dual-mode panels to solve the long-time buyer's issue of having to decide between a panel that is high resolution and low refresh rate, or low resolution and high refresh rate.

As OLED technology becomes more refined and cost-effective, we can expect more aggressive specs and hybrid designs to flood the market. If LG can keep this momentum going, the UltraGear 32GX870B might just become the gold standard for next-gen esports displays, or at the very least, push technology even further toward a new advancement.

For a look at an LG OLED gaming monitor, check out my review of the GX7, a 1440p 480Hz OLED priced at $999.