Holy smokes, this LG gaming monitor deal is ridiculous
Just spotted a 300Hz 1440p monitor for $229. That's basically theft. The LG UltraGear usually runs $449.
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Okay so I saw this deal and had to share because honestly? This is nuts. The LG UltraGear 27G640A-B just dropped to $229, which is $220 off the regular price. We're talking about a 27-inch 1440p monitor that pushes 300Hz. For two hundred and twenty nine dollars.
I've tested plenty of gaming monitors, and here's what makes this wild: You usually pay this price for 144Hz panels with worse specs. But 300Hz at 1440p? That's the sweet spot for competitive gaming right now. Yeah, 4K looks prettier, but good luck hitting 300 fps at that resolution unless you're rocking a 5090.
The 1ms response time is legit too. Not the marketing BS some brands pull where they measure gray-to-gray in perfect conditions. This thing actually keeps up with fast gameplay. I threw Counter-Strike and Valorant at similar LG panels, and the motion clarity at 300Hz versus 144Hz is night and day. Tracking targets feels way more natural.
Look, I get it. Not everyone needs 300Hz. If you're playing single-player RPGs or strategy games, save your money. But if you're into competitive shooters or racing sims? This price is bonkers. Most 300Hz monitors still hover around $400-500 in early 2026. Finding one with IPS colors and 1440p resolution at this price point just doesn't happen.
The only catch I can think of? It's probably not height adjustable at this price. And no USB-C. But for $229? Who cares. This is impulse-buy territory for anyone serious about competitive gaming.