LG Unveils UltraGear evo 39GX950B, 27GM950B and 52G930B

https://www.lgnewsroom.com/2025/12/...ng-with-worlds-first-ai-upscaling-technology/

LG UltraGear evo 39-inch GX9 (39GX950B) 5K2K OLED Gaming Monitor With 5K AI Upscaling

Dual Mode feature allows seamless switching between 165Hz at 5K2K resolution and 330Hz at WFHD, supported by an ultra-fast 0.03ms (GtG) response time – enabling gamers to prioritize either visual fidelity or ultra-smooth competitive play.

The 1500R-curved 21:9 ultrawide display that retains the vertical height of a 32-inch screen while expanding horizontal immersion for both gaming and multitasking. With a pixel density of 142 PPI and VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 certification, the monitor delivers detailed highlights and deep blacks even in the darkest scenes.

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LG UltraGear evo 27-inch GM9 (27GM950B)

The LG UltraGear evo 27-inch GM9 (27GM950B) sets a new standard for 27-inch gaming monitors as the world’s first 5K New MiniLED display designed to dramatically improve blooming control. By effectively minimizing 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 minimizes 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.

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. Certified VESA DisplayHDR 1000 and delivering peak brightness of up to 1,250 nits, the display ensures vivid highlights, intense flames and sharp flashes of light are rendered with striking realism alongside deep, controlled blacks.

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LG UltraGear evo 52-inch G9 (52G930B)

The expansive scale is paired with a blazing-fast 240Hz refresh rate, 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 color and deep contrast validated by VESA Display HDR™ 600.

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The 39" is the obvious choice but If the 52 is Mini-LED and not edgelit, it's going to be extremely tempting.

DoubleTap said:

The 39" is the obvious choice but If the 52 is Mini-LED and not edgelit, it's going to be extremely tempting.

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The large one, the 52 inch ultragear G9 52G930B .. is 1000R. That's 1000mm~ 40 inch to the center of curvature where all pixels point at. That would be around 50 deg viewing angle for a 42" 4k, which isn't bad. That's at the long end of the human central viewing angle for a 42" 4k which that screen's central 4k portion is equivalent to in it's dimensions (including it's physical height). It's also HDR 600. Probably not glossy either. It's definitely mini-LED but I didn't see anything about how many FALD zones, etc. , just that it could do 240Hz. That's overall disappointing to me personally.

Still hoping someone will (some-year) make a 45" 21:9 5k2k in glossy OLED with higher PQ and color brightness windows than the ultragear 45gx950a, or a glossy OLED ~ 6k version of the ark or something.

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It’ll be interesting to see how the 52” pans out.

The 39 would be an easy upgrade - I'd have to get my 24" speaker stands out but otherwise, just a drop in.

The 52" would fit and I could probably do the same thing but I'd have to see it in person.

I'm playing less competitive FPS games due to the unstoppable ascendancy of ubiquitous cheating and I'm playing more MMO games and other things that will look great on a big panel...

The PPI on the 52" will be way too low.

elvn said:

The large one, the 52 inch ultragear G9 52G930B .. is 1000R. That's 1000mm~ 40 inch to the center of curvature where all pixels point at. That would be around 50 deg viewing angle for a 42" 4k, which isn't bad. That's at the long end of the human central viewing angle for a 42" 4k which that screen's central 4k portion is equivalent to in it's dimensions (including it's physical height). It's also HDR 600. Probably not glossy either. It's definitely mini-LED but I didn't see anything about how many FALD zones, etc. , just that it could do 240Hz. That's overall disappointing to me personally.

Still hoping someone will (some-year) make a 45" 21:9 5k2k in glossy OLED with higher PQ and color brightness windows than the ultragear 45gx950a, or a glossy OLED ~ 6k version of the ark or something.

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It is definitely not mini LED since DisplayHDR 600 is what nearly all edge lit panels achieve. Being mini LED and only DisplayHDR600 would pretty much make it the most pathetic mini LED screen in existence.

Bigmonitorguy said:

The PPI on the 52" will be way too low.

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If you view it from the center of curvature near 50 deg to the 4k central portion (like a 42" 4k gaming TV) , or slightly nearer at 60deg to the 4k central '42 inch 4k' portion, you'd still be getting 64 to 77 PPD which would be just fine.

When you sit at the center of curvature of a 55" 4k samsung ark, at 1000R ~ 40" away, you'd barely get 60 PPD, where on this screen it would be higher.


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To say it in other words. . .

They said the central 4k portion of the G9 52G930B 52 inch uw is equivalent to a 42" 16:9 4k screen in height.

The human central viewing angle (width) is 60 to 50 deg before things get pushed into your periphery, so if you stick the 4k portion in that and leaves the extra uw portion on the sides as peripheral you get these values below:

4k 42" equivalent 16:9 at the center of 1000R curvature of that ultrawide
1000R = 1000mm = 40 inch view distance = ~ 78 PPD at a 49 deg viewing angle, 76 PPD at a 50 deg viewing angle.

Anything 70 PPD or more is a very decent PPD, considering any 4k screen of any size when viewed in the 60 to 50 deg central viewing angle to fill your central field of view gets 64 to 77 PPD.
https://qasimk.io/screen-ppd/

For comparison, sitting at the 1000R / 1000mm / ~ 40 inch center of curvature of a 55" 4k samsung ark only gets you around 61 PPD, which isn't horrible but isn't that great.

Any 1440p screen viewed filling the 60 to 50 degree central viewing angle only gets 42 PPD to 51 PPD.

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So I disagree with you about the perceived pixel density being low. When viewed logically, it would be at the high end of PPD typical for 4k computer screen viewing. Still, for the reasons I stated in my previous reply, it doesn't sound like the screen for me.

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Bigmonitorguy said:

The PPI on the 52" will be way too low.

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Same pixel density as:

42" 4k 16:9 oled
21" 1080p
38" 3840x1600

It's fine

They're making lots of little 5k amd 6k panels for people who can't stand to see a pixel.

DoubleTap said:

Same pixel density as:

42" 4k 16:9 oled
21" 1080p
38" 3840x1600

It's fine

They're making lots of little 5k amd 6k panels for people who can't stand to see a pixel.

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It's worse than the 45" LG 5K2K, and even that one is only marginally acceptable for text. If you don't care much about text, then it's less of an issue, of course.

The purpose of the 52” would be like the 42”, to have it set back on the desk to have more desk space. When I get home I’ll take a photo of my current 3x42” setup. If you’re sitting at the same distance as a 27” monitor you’re doing it wrong. But everyone has their own use cases.

zehoo said:

The purpose of the 52” would be like the 42”, to have it set back on the desk to have more desk space. When I get home I’ll take a photo of my current 3x42” setup. If you’re sitting at the same distance as a 27” monitor you’re doing it wrong. But everyone has their own use cases.

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Nearsightedmess is very common, particularly among people who use screens a lot. Reading text from a far away monitor is problematic for many even if the monitor is larger and they wear corrective lenses. This gets progressively worse with age. It may work for some who are lucky enough to have really good eyes.

Bigmonitorguy said:

Nearsightedmess is very common, particularly among people who use screens a lot. Reading text from a far away monitor is problematic for many even if the monitor is larger and they wear corrective lenses. This gets progressively worse with age. It may work for some who are lucky enough to have really good eyes.

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Unless you have a more serious eye condition, corrective lenses should make your focus perfect. Keep your prescription up to date, and use a different one for your screen viewing distance if necessary. If you use your screen a ton of hours it's definitely worth it to have a prescription dialed in specifically for your screen(s). You can even use cheaper glasses ( ~ $25+ ones, e.g. Foster Grant brand) they work pretty well nowadays. Get a few different magnifications to figure out which one works best. Then you can use those, which work fine, or buy a better, more professional pair later.


Personally I'm far sighted so the opposite, I can see far but things near get blurry after I hit 47 years old. Though I'm farsighted, I still wear corrective lenses to see my screens 3.5 feet to 4 foot away. It's a different magnification than I use on my progressive/invisible line bifocals or other reading glasses. The glasses I use at my pc are the only place use that magnification. My screens are crystal clear, even small text at default 100% 1:1 scaling. Three 4k screens, a 48" 48cx and a 43" samsung nu6900 VA 4k tv in portrait on each side. I sit up to 4' away , depending what I'm doing (desk and chair are on caster wheels, and the desk has lock-able ones).

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I figure most people are locked into the sitting at an upright piano reading sheet music scenario .. up against the wall bookshelf computer usage scenario. Maybe they just don't have the space in regard to room size, paths and other furnishings.. maybe they prioritize house/apartment layouts over their computer center layout, or they don't want to invest in a separate thin spine floor footed tv stand for a larger screen and have a gap . Idk, could be a lot of reasons.



I personally don't get slapping a larger 4k resolution (or 4k rez height uw based) screen up so close to you that it's perceptually like a 1500p desktop sized screen's pixel sizes and granularity. Also where the side areas of the screen are pushed well into your periphery with off-axis pixels and the cons that come with viewing it that way. That or on curved screens you push the center of curvature that all of the pixels point at to some point well behind you, with off-axis pixel problems (exacerbated uniformity and geometry issues).

The largest 16:9 based portion of a screen you can probably fit appropriately at (that is, on top of) a desk, within your human central viewing angle of 60 to 50 degrees, is 32" (to maybe 37" at most if using ~ 60 deg on a very deep desk).

32" 4k at 60 to 50 degrees = 24 inch to 30 inch view distance

37" 4k at 60 to 50 degrees = 28 inch to 35 inch view distance
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Some 42" and 48" 4K screens are shown in the human central viewing angle in the image below, with one at only 24" view distance as an outlier with lower PPD and more of the screen in the periphery. Those logical use distances for the larger 42" and 48" 16:9 screen shown requires mounting the screen separately and gapping it from a desk a bit to get those distances obviously. A simple thin spined tv stand, the kind with a flat floor foot or caster wheels works great for that, or another separate table-top/hutch surface (or wall mounting more permanently with less modularity).


By comparison, any 1440p screen viewed filling the 60 to 50 degree central viewing angle only gets 42 PPD to 51 PPD.

That 52” for me would fit nicely in the middle for me, but I’d be more interested if they made it from a tandem RGB OLED panel or if it’s mini LED.

Bigmonitorguy said:

The PPI on the 52" will be way too low.

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I use a C2 at 100% scaling about 2 ft away from my face, so it would be comparable to what I already use

Bigmonitorguy said:

It's worse than the 45" LG 5K2K, and even that one is only marginally acceptable for text. If you don't care much about text, then it's less of an issue, of course.

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After 15+ years of remote work, I'll be fully RTO starting in about two weeks so text is less of a consideration. I'm interested in the cinematic aspect of a big 52" Ultrawide but I suspect the 39" OLED is going to be the winner...

they should've made the LG 52'' model oled and 7680x2160 that would have made me upgrade in a heartbeat basically a smaller version of the odyssey neo g9 57'' but in oled form. I'm sticking with my 45'' lg 45gx950a for now I need something closer to 8k in 45'' ultrawide larger at least. with high refresh rate

yea that 52 looks to be the perfect size, too bad its not OLED.

The LG UltraGear evo 52G930B is a massive 52-inch, 1000R curved gaming monitor featuring a 5K2K resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and a wide 12:9 aspect ratio for expansive panoramic views,
offering the vertical height of a 42-inch 16:9 display with 33% more horizontal space. Key specs include VESA DisplayHDR 600, AI upscaling,
and connectivity via DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1, though it lacks the Dual Mode of other evo models but emphasizes its large-format immersive experience.
Key Specifications:

• Screen Size: 52 inches
• Resolution: 5K2K (5120x2160)
• Refresh Rate: 240Hz
• Curvature: 1000R (deep curve for immersion)
• Aspect Ratio: 12:9 (panoramic, wider than 16:9 UHD)
• HDR: VESA DisplayHDR 600
• Display Technology: Mini LED with extensive local dimming (details on dimming zones pending, but aims to reduce blooming)
• Connectivity: DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1
• AI Features: 5K AI Upscaling, AI Scene Optimization, AI Sound
• Response Time: 1ms (GtG)

Key Features:

• Immersive Scale: Its large size and 1000R curve aim to envelop peripheral vision.
• Expanded Workspace: Offers significantly more horizontal screen real estate than a standard UHD monitor.
• AI-Powered Enhancement: Utilizes on-device AI for visual and audio improvements without stressing the GPU.
• Target Audience: Designed for gamers seeking a large, cinematic, and immersive experience, bridging the gap between monitors and TVs

Fantastic monitor for me but HDR 600? Come on now...

jdizzy said:

they should've made the LG 52'' model oled and 7680x2160 that would have made me upgrade in a heartbeat basically a smaller version of the odyssey neo g9 57'' but in oled form. I'm sticking with my 45'' lg 45gx950a for now I need something closer to 8k in 45'' ultrawide larger at least. with high refresh rate

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So basically it would be perfect if it was a different size, resolution, aspect ratio and panel tech.

They were so close!

NzA0 said:

Fantastic monitor for me but HDR 600? Come on now...

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The 1000R radius to the center of curvature was suspect (to me) at first, too. I had to look up some numbers to see if it would even be reasonable mounted separately on it's own stand with a gap behind the desk.. I think 800R(adius), 800mm, ~ 32 inches is already stretch for being *on top of* a desk if you want to view one at center of curvature.

If you want the pixels all the way to the ends of the screen to remain on-axis pointing directly at you, then you have to view a curve from the center of its curvature. Sitting nearer than that creates imperfect uniformity, geometry, distortion, and that gets worse the nearer you sit.

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However, if you did mount that 52" 21:9 on it's own stand far enough away to be at the center of curvature (1000R/1000mm = ~ 40 inches away), it wouldn't be unreasonable vs the screen's dimensions, since, unlike a lot of ultrawide screen's physical dimensions vs their center of curvature, the 52" 21:9 screen is tall enough to start with at around 20.5 inches tall (without the stand).

The problem for me with most other 1000R screens (outside of something like the 55" 16:9 samsung ark, and now the 800R LG gx950a) - is that they are so short to start with that sitting 40" away from one would be illogical (they'd shrink to a short belt to your perspective). A 52 inch 21:9 however, is around the same 4k 16:9 center portion as a 42 inch 16:9 gaming TV which would be around 20.5 inches tall. If you view a 42" 4k screen from 40 inches away, you'd be at the narrower 50 degree end of the human central viewing angle of 60 to 50 degrees. A 42" 4k at 40 inch view distance = 50 degree viewing angle width and 77 PPD, which is a very decent PPD. Then considering the added ultrawide "wings" of the screen area beyond the 16:9 central portion would extend some small degrees on each side into your periphery.

640px wide areas added area to each end of thee screen. Each "wing" an added 1/6th of a 4k screen to each end.
That or 1/8 + 1/8 portions of the whole 5120x screen width on each end being outside of the "6/8" 4k portion if you prefer to look at it that way.. [⅛ + [ 6/8 ] +⅛]


I still think 800R would have worked for that center of curvature scenario though.. A 42" 16:9 at the 800R(adius), 800mm , ~32 inch view distance would get a 60 deg viewing angle of the central 16:9 4k portion of the screen, and 64 PPD is greater than 60PPD, which is an ok PPD and a minimum as far as I'm concerned. 32 inch view distance is a lot easier to get nearer to using an exceptionally deep or deep corner desk for people who don't want to mount their screen separately for whatever reason. Sitting a 800R ~ 32" center of curvature would make the 52" 21:9 screen appear a bit larger to your perspective than the 1000R at center of curvature scenario, and with an exceptionally deep desk or a shorter (than-1000R's) gap behind the desk it would still allow you do so without throwing the pixels progressively off axis more and more the further outside of the center of the screen they are.

Idk. If following the center of curvature as a rule, the higher ~ 77 PPD could be nice on the 1000R at 40" away rather than 32" away, especially when used for desktop/apps, but the screen might be somewhat less immersive compared to if it was 800R at 32" away and looking larger to your perspective. You could always just sit closer than a screen's center of curvature, but that throws the pixels progressively off axis all the way to the ends of the screen, so isn't optimal and not the way I'd view one.

The 45" 21:9 at 800R was just about perfect in it's format imo, I just didn't like the picture quality.
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DoubleTap said:

So basically it would be perfect if it was a different size, resolution, aspect ratio and panel tech.

They were so close!

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Lol. Makes sense. But yeah, it's not for me, either. I require glossy per pixel emissive (OLED for now) with gaming TV levels of picture quality and HDR brightness in larger % windows. Still an interesting screen, though, and good to see more large format ultrawides on the map which may help keep the ball rolling. Hopefully some-year someone starts making something with the kinds of specs I outlined, in the 45" or 52" 21:9 format (or even a large curved 16:9 at higher than 4k that is capable of running uw resolutions 1:1 at high Hz for some games). Until then, my upgrades will likely default to whatever flagship glossy gaming tv is available at the time I upgrade, though unfortunately a lot of product lines are 55" or 65" and above now, or they don't release their 48" versions in the usa anymore.

yeah I see the 5k 27'' model is hdr1000 but why cheap out and not make the 52'' model hdr1000 and only 600 If its not gonna be oled and they want it to be a gaming monitor they gotta do it right and make it hdr1000 or better at least and have dimming zones.
If anyone caught wind of the asus proart $8800 monitor it has over 4000 zones hdr peak of 1000 full screen and goes up to like 1200 and also is 8k 7680x4320
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...kcx_32_proart_8k_uhd.html/overview?ap=y&smp=Y

jdizzy said:

they should've made the LG 52'' model oled and 7680x2160 that would have made me upgrade in a heartbeat basically a smaller version of the odyssey neo g9 57'' but in oled form. I'm sticking with my 45'' lg 45gx950a for now I need something closer to 8k in 45'' ultrawide larger at least. with high refresh rate

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Dell has the new 52" Ultra Wide 6k
6144x2560

Maxtor said:

Dell has the new 52" Ultra Wide 6k
6144x2560

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The Dell U5226KW UltraSharp 52" monitor has a peak brightness of 400 nits (cd/m²) and uses IPS Black technology for a high 2,000:1 contrast ratio, offering good HDR performance for its class, though not as high as OLEDs, focusing on rich colors (99% DCI-P3) and deep blacks for productivity rather than extreme highlights, with DisplayHDR 400 support for HDR content.

Key Specifications

• Peak Brightness: 400 cd/m² (nits).
• Contrast Ratio: 2,000:1 (IPS Black panel).
• Color: 99% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB.
• HDR Support: DisplayHDR 400 (VESA).
• Panel: 52-inch, 6K resolution (6144x2560), Curved IPS Black.

HDR Performance

• Productivity-Focused HDR: The U5226KW delivers strong HDR for professional use, with excellent color accuracy and contrast, making bright and dark areas detailed.
• IPS Black Advantage: Its IPS Black panel provides significantly deeper blacks than standard IPS, enhancing HDR content by reducing the "grayish" blacks often seen on IPS displays.
• Not Extreme Brightness: While 400 nits is bright, it's not in the 1000+ nit range of premium OLEDs, meaning HDR highlights won't "pop" as intensely as on those panels.

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Sort of like 2D color in a 3D color graph world.

(generic example from the web, not specific to that screen):


Seems like some of the screen offerings are going backwards in some respects. Tech often comes out in the smaller screens first though, so maybe some of the 27" advancements will come to the larger screens in the years ahead. It is 120Hz 6k though, and that's something I suppose.

xDiVolatilX said:

The LG UltraGear evo 52G930B is a massive 52-inch, 1000R curved gaming monitor featuring a 5K2K resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and a wide 12:9 aspect ratio for expansive panoramic views,
offering the vertical height of a 42-inch 16:9 display with 33% more horizontal space. Key specs include VESA DisplayHDR 600, AI upscaling,
and connectivity via DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1, though it lacks the Dual Mode of other evo models but emphasizes its large-format immersive experience.
Key Specifications:

• Screen Size: 52 inches
• Resolution: 5K2K (5120x2160)
• Refresh Rate: 240Hz
• Curvature: 1000R (deep curve for immersion)
• Aspect Ratio: 12:9 (panoramic, wider than 16:9 UHD)
• HDR: VESA DisplayHDR 600
• Display Technology: Mini LED with extensive local dimming (details on dimming zones pending, but aims to reduce blooming)
• Connectivity: DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1
• AI Features: 5K AI Upscaling, AI Scene Optimization, AI Sound
• Response Time: 1ms (GtG)

Key Features:

• Immersive Scale: Its large size and 1000R curve aim to envelop peripheral vision.
• Expanded Workspace: Offers significantly more horizontal screen real estate than a standard UHD monitor.
• AI-Powered Enhancement: Utilizes on-device AI for visual and audio improvements without stressing the GPU.
• Target Audience: Designed for gamers seeking a large, cinematic, and immersive experience, bridging the gap between monitors and TVs

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What the hell, mini-LED FALD and only HDR600? What a miss.

Maxtor said:

Dell has the new 52" Ultra Wide 6k
6144x2560

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Saw that, crazy edge lit/no HDR.

Maxtor said:

Dell has the new 52" Ultra Wide 6k
6144x2560

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Wow. I just saw this on MacRumors. I came here to see if anyone was talking about it. I think it needs its own thread.
It's available now $2899.99.
I'm impressed.

HA5 said:

Wow. I just saw this on MacRumors. I came here to see if anyone was talking about it. I think it needs its own thread.
It's available now $2899.99.
I'm impressed.

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after playing on odyssey neo g9 57'' 7680x2160 Im not impressed by 6k but that was very close to 8k and I did game on the dell up3218k 8k display If anyone is interested acer is making a glossy 5k ips panel that has dual mode 1440p @ 330hz
View: https://youtu.be/4ZZDXSvdwGc?t=598

Vega said:

What the hell, mini-LED FALD and only HDR600? What a miss.



Saw that, crazy edge lit/no HDR.

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If you notice the 5k 27'' model LG is releasing has hdr1000 odd lol

Now this Asus Panel is interesting if only it was 120hz has over 4000 dimming zones 7680x4320 hdr1000 1200 max HDR.



here is the 52'' lg no ai upscaling hdr600 VA panel
View: https://youtu.be/0bnXb6DZNAk?t=671

I can't tell if it's blooming or just the bright lights of CES on that 52" panel (probably both).


View: https://youtu.be/r6VT5bEeKWw?si=fkCpk_qpKoaC1f6j

Maxtor said:

Dell has the new 52" Ultra Wide 6k
6144x2560

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I ended up buying odyssey neo g9 57 and holding with this and the lg 5k2k 45gx950a until we get 8k oled 120hz or better in 45'' or larger which might be awhile

The 27" GM9 looks like a beast of a gaming monitor. 1440p 330hz and 2,304 fald zones double that of my current 320hz gaming mini led MSI E16M. Price is kinda high just over a grand but if available for cheaper this monitor is sweet.


"LG UltraGear evo 27-inch GM9 (27GM950B)
The LG UltraGear evo 27-inch GM9 (27GM950B) sets a new standard for 27-inch gaming monitors as the world’s first 5K New MiniLED display designed to dramatically improve blooming control. By effectively minimizing 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 minimizes 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.

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. Certified VESA DisplayHDR 1000 and delivering peak brightness of up to 1,250 nits, the display ensures vivid highlights, intense flames and sharp flashes of light are rendered with striking realism alongside deep, controlled blacks."

xDiVolatilX said:

The 27" GM9 looks like a beast of a gaming monitor. 1440p 330hz and 2,304 fald zones double that of my current 320hz gaming mini led MSI E16M. Price is kinda high just over a grand but if available for cheaper this monitor is sweet.


"LG UltraGear evo 27-inch GM9 (27GM950B)
The LG UltraGear evo 27-inch GM9 (27GM950B) sets a new standard for 27-inch gaming monitors as the world’s first 5K New MiniLED display designed to dramatically improve blooming control. By effectively minimizing 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 minimizes 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.

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. Certified VESA DisplayHDR 1000 and delivering peak brightness of up to 1,250 nits, the display ensures vivid highlights, intense flames and sharp flashes of light are rendered with striking realism alongside deep, controlled blacks."

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27" is a bit small, though...

If you're going to use it for basic web browsing, I'd agree. But for stuff like gaming, it really is much sharper. Like, if I look really close at my 1440p 27", I can see the border around the pixels. I can't do that with my 5k 27" monitor. Though you need a Geforce 5x series, or you're capped to 120Hz at 5k. (330Hz though works fine).

I went with the ASUS 27" ROG Strix 5k XG27JCG, though I assume this will use the same panel. Sadly, the ASUS version isn't mini-LED, but I can live without it. Outside of a couple issues though, I really like it. The first is that there's a super long delay when waking the computer up from sleep. The normal monitor takes a couple seconds to turn on whereas that takes 10+ seconds to respond. The second seems to be that there seems to be a dimming effect similar to what OLEDs do when you leave it on a static image over time. I'm guessing it's probably some setting you can turn off though.

Having had a mini LED with that many zones though would have been nice, but I'm happy with the monitor I got.

Bigmonitorguy said:

27" is a bit small, though...

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I know but there isn't any 4k or 5k faster than 240hz. I am skipping 240 entirely and going from 165 to 320/330/360. So there is no high 2000+ zone mini led bigger than 27" right now.
I literally bought a monitor arm to pull a 27" 320hz 1080p mini led closer to me with the big display behind it I just swing the 27 from the side to in front. Best of both worlds for me. I'd like to just have one display but I can't right now. There isn't a bigger fast monitor lol