LG's UltraGear lineup and OLED gaming monitors share a broadly similar OSD layout but have important differences in how certain settings behave. This covers both panel types.
Picture Mode
UltraGear IPS/Nano-IPS — Start with Gamer 1 or Gamer 2. These are user-configurable presets. FPS mode boosts brightness and adds a slight cool color shift. Avoid Reader and Cinema modes for gaming.
OLED (27GR95QE, 45GR95QE, etc.) — Use Gamer mode. OLED handles black levels natively so you do not need the Dynamic Contrast features that appear in other modes.
Response Time (Motion Blur Reduction / Overdrive)
UltraGear non-OLED:
- Set Response Time to Fast (not Faster or Fastest)
- Faster and Fastest settings introduce noticeable inverse ghosting (bright halos on trailing edges)
OLED models:
- Response time on LG OLEDs is handled at the panel level. The overdrive options are minimal and the default is usually correct.
- Do not enable MBR (Motion Blur Reduction) on OLED — it reduces brightness with no visible clarity benefit.
Brightness and Contrast
IPS models:
- Brightness: 40–60 in typical room lighting. The factory default of 70 is higher than most environments need.
- Contrast: leave at 85. Increasing contrast on IPS panels reduces shadow detail.
OLED models:
- Brightness: Set OLED Light to 70–80 for SDR gaming. Running at 100 permanently risks accelerated panel wear in static-element areas (health bars, minimaps).
- Contrast: Not adjustable on OLED (each pixel controls its own light output).
Color Temperature
Warm 2 or manual 6500K for accurate colors. Cool color temperatures make whites look blue and throw off skin tones in cutscenes.
Black Stabilizer
LG's shadow-brightening feature. Values of 60–70 help visibility in dark game areas without making black levels look washed out.
HDR Settings (OLED)
Enable VESA DisplayHDR in the monitor OSD when running HDR content. In Windows, set HDR mode to On under Display Settings > Windows HD Color. For games, use the in-game HDR calibration tool if available.
Adaptive Sync
Enable FreeSync Premium in the OSD. For Nvidia cards, enable G-Sync Compatible in Nvidia Control Panel — most LG UltraGear monitors are validated compatible.
Community Presets
LG monitor settings vary between IPS, Nano-IPS, and OLED panels. BestSettingsFor.com has model-specific presets with community upvotes — worth checking for your exact panel.
