1. LG announced the release date for the UltraGear 32GX870B, with pre-orders starting in Japan and shipping beginning June 11.
2. The monitor is priced at JPY 169,800 (~$1,081), which is lower than its predecessor, the 32GX870A.
3. The 32GX870B offers significant brightness improvements, reaching 335 nits in SDR and 1,500 nits in HDR.
4. It features a 4K native resolution with 240 Hz/480 Hz dual-mode refresh rates.
LG has finally announced when they are going to be start selling the UltraGear 32GX870B monitor, in some kind of way. The company first show off the monitor in December 2025 and shortly after that, they revealed it again during CES 2026 in Las Vegas, just a few days apart. Fans of gaming gear are eagerly waiting for it to hit the market. But, there is still no official word about the global price or when it might be available outside Japan.
Availability and Pre-order Details
Right now, LG has opened pre-orders only in Japan. They have also confirmed that the pre-orders will start shipping on June 11. Because of this, it looks like it will take a little longer before we see this monitor in other parts of the world, probably not before the summer. This sort of staggered release means international gamers might have to wait to get their hands on this device.
Pricing Info and Market Position
LG has set the price of the 32GX870B at JPY 169,800, which is approximately $1,081. Compare this to the older model, the 32GX870A, which is priced around $1,029 on Amazon — so, it’s about an 18% increase in Japan. In the US, this could translate to about $1,230 based on the previous model’s MSRP, which means it’s a premium product in the gaming monitor segment. It seems LG is positioning this as a high-end choice for serious gamers looking for premium features.
Technical Improvements and Features
The new 32GX870B is noticeably brighter than the previous version, reaching 335 nits in SDR mode, which is an increase of 20%. This brightness boost is possible because of LG’s 4th-Generation Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel, making colors more vivid and images sharper, especially in well-lit rooms. Additionally, in HDR mode, this monitor reaches up to 1,500 nits, a 15% bump over the older model, delivering better contrast and more dynamic visual effects. The monitor maintains a native 4K resolution and offers dual refresh rate options of 240Hz and 480Hz, making it highly suitable for fast-paced gaming. For more info, check LG’s official website.
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