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LG launches UltraGear 32GX870B OLED monitor in Japan with dual-mode switching

Owen Carter 2 min read

LG launches the UltraGear 32GX870B OLED gaming monitor in Japan. It features a 4th Gen Tandem Primary RGB Dual Layer OLED panel with dual-mode switching between

LG launches UltraGear 32GX870B OLED monitor in Japan with dual-mode switching
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LG announced the UltraGear 32GX870B gaming monitor on May 2. The company launched the display in Japan. This new model features a 31.5-inch screen designed for high-performance gaming.

LG UltraGear 32GX870B OLED gaming monitor
The LG UltraGear 32GX870B features a 4th Gen Tandem Primary RGB Dual Layer OLED panel.

The monitor utilizes a 4th Gen Tandem Primary RGB Dual Layer OLED panel. It supports dual-mode switching between 4K resolution at 240Hz and 1080P resolution at 480Hz. The display covers 99.5 percent of the DCI-P3 color gamut with 10-bit color depth. HDR peak brightness reaches 1500 nits, while SDR peak brightness is 335 nits. The panel offers a dynamic contrast ratio of 1,850,000:1 and a response time of 0.03ms.

New model features a 31.5-inch screen designed for high-performance gaming.

LG priced the UltraGear 32GX870B at 169,800 JPY in Japan. This price point is approximately $1,080. Shipping for the monitor begins on June 11 in that region. The display includes two HDMI ports, one DisplayPort 2.1, and one USB Type-C port with 90W power delivery. It also contains a built-in hub with two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The unit weighs 9.8kg.

Spec comparison

Spec UltraGear 32GX870B
Panel Type 4th Gen Tandem Primary RGB Dual Layer OLED
Size (4K) 31.5 inches
Resolution Modes 4K 240Hz / 1080P 480Hz
HDR Peak Brightness 1500 nits
Response Time 0.03ms

The monitor features a 4th Gen Tandem Primary RGB Dual Layer OLED panel that supports SDR peak brightness of 335 nits and HDR peak brightness of 1500 nits. The display utilizes a 4th Gen Tandem Primary RGB Dual Layer OLED panel technology. The monitor supports dual-mode switching between 4K 240Hz and 1080P 480Hz with a response time of 0.03ms. The monitor includes one DisplayPort 2.1 interface alongside two HDMI ports and a USB Type-C port with 90W power delivery.

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