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LG’s UltraGear 45

SAVE $700: As part of Best Buy’s early Black Friday doorbuster deals, the LG UltraGear 45-inch OLED Gaming Monitor is now $999.99, down from $1,699.99.


LG UltraGear 45-Inch OLED Gaming Monitor
$999.99 at Best Buy
$1,699.99 Save $700.00

Ready to level up your gaming setup with a screen that’ll make you feel like you are in the game? Best Buy’s early Black Friday doorbuster deals have you covered with the LG UltraGear 45-inch OLED gaming monitor, now priced at $999.99. That’s a $700 discount on one of the most drool-worthy monitors out there — this deal is practically begging you to ditch your old screen and dive into the OLED world.

Let’s talk specs. This 45-inch curved OLED screen doesn’t just look impressive; it’s packed with features to maximize your gaming experience. Its 21:9 aspect ratio offers more screen area than many standard 49-inch monitors, creating a fully immersive experience thanks to its steep 800R curve. Combine that with a blazing 240Hz refresh rate and a nearly instant 0.03ms response time, and you’ve got yourself a monitor that’s all about speed and precision — perfect for those high-stakes, blink-and-you-miss-it moments in your favorite FPS or racing game.

But it’s not just about size and speed — the UltraGear’s OLED panel is VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certified, giving you deep, inky blacks and brilliant contrast for an immersive viewing experience, even in the darkest scenes. Gamers who crave silky-smooth visuals will appreciate the built-in NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, ensuring buttery-smooth gameplay with minimal screen tearing or stutter.

And LG didn’t skimp on connectivity options either. The UltraGear comes loaded with HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and USB Type-C ports, so you’re set for 4K consoles, high-powered gaming PCs, and more. You’ll also find built-in speakers and DTS Headphone support for that crisp 3D audio, whether gaming out loud or immersing yourself with headphones.

If you’re looking for a screen to match your setup’s ambition, this LG UltraGear deal is a no-brainer. This early Black Friday Doorbuster won’t last forever, so if you’ve been dreaming of an OLED upgrade, now’s the time to act.

Best Buy is dropping new doorbusters on select tech every Friday — starting Nov. 8 through Dec. 20. We'll keep an eye out for the best deals in the run up to Black Friday.



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