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When LG released the 45GR95QE UltraGear OLED gaming monitor in early 2023, it served as a statement that the company was serious about competing in the space. But at $1,699.99, it was also very expensive. A year and change later, however, that same impressive monitor can be had for $999.99, the lowest price it has reached since its release, according to price-tracking tools.

The standard monitor size is 25 inches, so it might be hard to imagine how massive a 45-inch curved monitor is. It's basically like sitting a few feet away from a decent-sized flatscreen TV. With an 800-mm-radius curve, the monitor wraps around your peripheral vision, giving gamers the immersive experience they are looking for (provided they've a desk big enough to hold it.)

This 45-inch OLED screen has a 3440 by 1440 resolution (not quite 4K, but close); 200 nits of brightness, which is on the low size, but typical for OLED screens; a ridiculous 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio, making picture quality in dark scenes look great; a 240 Hz refresh rate; and AMD FreeSync Premium for smoother gameplay. As far as ports go, you've got a DisplayPort, an HDMI port, and two USB ports.

The stand can tilt and swivel, but you can't adjust the height or pivot it to portrait mode. Keep in mind that this is a 35-pound monitor, and like all OLEDs, it runs the risk of burn-in from static images if you're not careful. According to PCMag's "excellent" review, the monitor comes with a remote control that you will need to access most of the settings (so don't lose it).

What do you think so far?

While it's still pricey, $700 is a big enough discount to make this a great buy for a hardcore gamer willing to drop a chunk of cash on a killer display.