LG makes some of the most popular gaming monitors available — the UltraGear line covers everything from budget 144Hz IPS panels to high-end OLED. The right settings vary by model, but this covers the core adjustments that apply across the range.
Start With the Right Picture Mode
Most LG monitors have a Custom or Gamer mode that gives full control over all settings. Avoid Vivid — it blows out colors and is not calibrated for accuracy. Use Custom or Gamer 1/2 as your base.
Brightness and Contrast
Brightness — set based on your room. 30–50 for dark rooms, 80–120 for normal ambient lighting. The default of 100 is almost always too high.
Contrast — LG defaults at 70 are generally fine. Pushing above 80 starts to crush shadow detail.
Sharpness
Set this to 50 (default/center) or lower. LG monitors apply sharpening at anything above 50 which creates artificial edge halos. The panel's native resolution handles sharpness on its own.
Response Time (Overdrive)
LG labels this differently across models:
- Fast on most UltraGear IPS models is the right setting
- On OLED models (27GR95QE etc.), overdrive is managed automatically — leave it on Normal
- On VA panels, try Medium first and increase if ghosting is visible
Avoid Fastest on IPS models — it introduces visible overshoot on dark-to-bright transitions.
Black Stabilizer
LG's shadow lift feature. A value of 10–15 is useful for gaming — makes dark areas more visible without washing out the whole image. Set to 0 if you prefer pure contrast.
Color Temperature
6500K (Warm2 on LG) is standard for accurate colors. Cooler presets add a blue tint that looks bright but contributes to eye strain in long sessions.
HDR
If your monitor supports HDR, test whether enabling Windows HDR looks correct on your specific panel. Many LG monitors handle it well, but Windows HDR tone mapping is inconsistent. If it looks washed out, leave it off.
FreeSync / G-Sync Compatible
Enable in the LG OSD and in your GPU control panel. Nvidia users — enable G-Sync Compatible mode in Nvidia Control Panel if your card supports it.
Finding Community Presets for Your LG Model
The settings above are a starting point. If you want to see what other owners of the same panel are running — for gaming, work, or media — BestSettingsFor.com has community-submitted presets organized by monitor model.
Useful for cross-referencing against what other people have found works on the same hardware.
