LG has started taking preorders in Japan for two new UltraGear EVO OLED gaming monitors, including its high end 45 inch 5K2K model. The bigger surprise is the price. The flagship 45GX950B B has a listed price of 329,800 yen, which is around $2,099, but the preorder price is 259,800 yen, or roughly $1,653. That works out to about 21% off before launch.
The 45GX950B B is the more ambitious of the two monitors. It has a 5120 x 2160 OLED panel, a 165Hz refresh rate, an 800R curve, and DisplayPort 2.1 support. It also includes a Dual Mode feature, so you can switch from 5K2K at 165Hz to 2560 x 1080 at 330Hz when you want higher refresh rates for competitive games.
| Monitor | Size | Main mode | Faster mode | Japan price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG UltraGear 45GX950B B | 45 inches | 5120 x 2160 at 165Hz | 2560 x 1080 at 330Hz | 259,800 yen preorder |
| LG UltraGear 32GX870B B | 31.5 inches | 4K at 240Hz | 1080p at 480Hz | 169,800 yen |
The second model, the 32GX870B B, is a 31.5 inch 4K OLED monitor priced at 169,800 yen, or around $1,081. It does not appear to have the same preorder discount as the larger model. It also supports Dual Mode, letting you move between 4K at 240Hz and Full HD at 480Hz. That makes it a better fit if you want a more normal desk size with very high refresh performance.
The 32 inch model also uses Primary RGB Tandem Technology, which is meant to improve brightness and image quality. LG lists peak brightness at up to 1,500 nits, while normal brightness is listed around 335 nits. That is higher than the 45 inch model’s standard brightness figure.
Both monitors are built for different kinds of players. The 45 inch 5K2K model is for people who want a wide, immersive OLED display with sharp resolution and a strong refresh rate. The 32 inch model is more practical for a standard gaming desk and should appeal to players who want 4K quality but still care about esports level speed.
The Japan preorder prices do not guarantee global pricing. Regional taxes, launch strategy, and local supply can all change the final numbers. Still, the early discount on the 45 inch model is worth watching because 5K2K OLED monitors are still expensive and rare.
For now, LG’s new UltraGear EVO lineup looks aimed at buyers who want high end OLED gaming without choosing between resolution and refresh rate. The final value will depend on how these monitors perform in reviews, especially around brightness, burn in protection, text clarity, and real world HDR.
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