LG Electronics (LG) announced today the global launch of its new premium gaming monitor brand, LG UltraGear Evo. The brand will debut at CES 2026.
Building on LG’s established leadership in 5K and 5K2K gaming displays, LG UltraGear evo seamlessly pushes the boundaries of high-resolution gaming.
Building on its legacy, it expands its portfolio with 5K-and-above monitors across OLED, New MiniLED, and ultra-wide formats.
Together, these innovations deliver a refined balance of ultra-high definition, speed, and immersive performance across multiple form factors.
The inaugural LG UltraGear evo lineup features three flagship models — the 39GX950B, 27GM950B, and 52G930B — defined by a shared focus on high-resolution excellence.
At the heart of this evolution lies LG’s commitment to uncompromised image quality.
To enhance this even further, a newly introduced on-device AI solution reinforces it.
This proprietary technology powers the world’s first 5K AI Upscaling technology.
This technology delivers stunning 5K-class clarity without the need for GPU upgrades. It also allows gamers to enjoy a wider range of content in high definition, transcending original resolution limits.
LG UltraGear Evo 39-Inch 5K2K OLED Gaming Monitor With 5K AI Upscaling
The LG UltraGear evo 39-inch GX9 (39GX950B) builds on the legacy of the GX9 series. This 39-inch 5K2K OLED gaming monitor delivers exceptional visual quality and immersive gameplay. It delivers uncompromised visual quality and deeply immersive gameplay.
Building on this foundation, the monitor features a new on-device AI solution. It analyzes and enhances content in real time before it reaches the panel. This delivers stunning 5K-class clarity without the need for GPU upgrades.
This goes beyond resolution by incorporating AI Scene Optimisation and AI Sound. Moreover, it elevates both visuals and sound for a fully immersive gaming experience.
The UltraGear evo lineup features a 39” 5K2K OLED with AI-powered clarity.
LG’s Primary RGB Tandem OLED technology enhances visual performance. It delivers improved brightness, color accuracy, and panel longevity, with perfect blacks and lifelike colors.
The Dual Mode feature lets gamers switch seamlessly between 165Hz at 5K2K and 330Hz at WFHD. This ensures both high-quality visuals and smooth gameplay. An ultra-fast 0.03ms (GtG) response time supports it. This enables gamers to prioritise either visual fidelity or ultra-smooth competitive play.
The 1500R-curved 21:9 ultrawide display retains the vertical height of a 32-inch screen. At the same time, it expands horizontal immersion for both gaming and multitasking.
With a pixel density of 142 PPI and VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 certification, the monitor delivers sharp, detailed highlights. It also produces deep blacks, even in the darkest scenes.
LG UltraGear Evo World’s First 5K New MiniLED Monitor Solving for Blooming
The LG UltraGear evo 27-inch GM9 (27GM950B) sets a new standard for 27-inch gaming monitors. It is the world’s first 5K New MiniLED display, designed to dramatically improve blooming control.
By effectively minimising halo effects that commonly affect high-resolution MiniLED displays, the monitor delivers professional grade 5K precision with exceptional optical clarity.
Featuring 2,304 local dimming zones, combined with Zero Optical Distance engineering that minimises the gap between the panel and LED, the monitor delivers ultra-high luminance and refined contrast accuracy that preserves fine details across bright and dark scenes alike.
A world-first 27” 5K New MiniLED with advanced blooming control.
Like the 39-inch GX9, the 27GM950B incorporates the on-device AI solution, enabling 5K AI Upscaling, AI Scene Optimization and AI Sound to enhance image and audio in real time without GPU overhead.
For versatile gaming performance, the monitor supports Dual Mode operation, allowing users to switch between 165Hz at 5K resolution and 330Hz at QHD, paired with a fast 1ms (GtG) response time.
The display, certified VESA DisplayHDR 1000 and delivering peak brightness of up to 1,250 nits, renders vivid highlights, intense flames, and sharp flashes of light with striking realism, while maintaining deep, controlled blacks.
World’s Largest 52-Inch 5K2K 240Hz Gaming Monitor
The LG UltraGear evo 52-inch G9 (52G930B) introduces a new class of large-format gaming displays as the world’s largest 5K2K gaming monitor, offering gamers an unprecedented range of screen size options within the UltraGear evo lineup.
A blazing-fast 240Hz refresh rate pair with the expansive scale, ensuring consistent responsiveness and image fidelity.
The massive screen features the vertical viewing height of a standard 42-inch 16:9 display, stretching horizontally for an expansive 12:9 panoramic view.
This form factor provides a workspace 33 percent wider than a standard UHD monitor. A 1000R curvature encloses the user’s peripheral vision for seamless immersion.
Visuals are equally impactful, delivering vivid colour and deep contrast validated by VESA Display HDR™ 600.
The world’s largest 52” 5K2K 240Hz curved gaming monitor for extreme immersion, enabling stunning 5K-class clarity without GPU upgrades and expanding high-definition gaming.
“The new UltraGear evo marks a definitive turning point, signalling the end of compromises in gaming display performance. With innovations like industry-first 5K AI Upscaling, the lineup ensures that whether gamers prefer perfect blacks, unmatched brightness, or expansive scale, they can enjoy the same high standard of performance, clarity and immersion in high resolution,” said Lee Choong-hwoan, head of the Display Business at the LG Media Entertainment Solution Company.
“This reflects our excellence in delivering high-resolution technology not only to the B2C gaming market but also through precision-driven B2B solutions like medical monitors.”
The bar-raising LG UltraGear evo lineup is set to be showcased at CES 2026.
Visitors can experience the evo lineup’s high-quality visuals through two zones: the “Dream Setup” inspired by Reddit’s gaming communities, and a SimCraft-powered racing simulation featuring the new 39-inch GX9.
In addition to the new evo series, sales of the UltraGear™ GX7 (27GX790B) will commence in global markets on the opening day of CES 2026.
This 27-inch gaming monitor boasts a QHD Primary RGB Tandem OLED display, 540Hz refresh rate and Dual Mode (HD 720Hz), matching the high expectations of avid gamers.
