LG just dropped a bombshell ahead of CES, unveiling an entirely new line of gaming monitors that position AI upscaling as the must-have feature for high-end displays. The UltraGear evo lineup brings three flagship models unified by 5K resolution and AI-powered image enhancement, signaling that the gaming monitor space is about to get a lot smarter. Here's what gamers need to know about LG's latest play.
LG just made a major play in the gaming monitor space. The South Korean display maker announced a fresh lineup of UltraGear evo gaming monitors on Friday, and they're not messing around with the specs. Each model in this new generation brings 5K resolution and what LG is calling "world-first AI upscaling" technology - a feature that's becoming impossible to ignore in the tech industry right now.
Three flagships anchor this launch, and they cover nearly every gaming preference imaginable. The 39GX950B is a 39-inch ultrawide beast running a 21:9 aspect ratio with 5K2K resolution. Here's the clever part: it's built with an OLED display that can push 165Hz at full resolution for those who want pristine image quality, or jump to 330Hz at lower resolution for competitive gamers who need every frame they can get. That dual-mode flexibility is exactly what high-end gaming is becoming.
The 27-inch GM9 takes a different approach with what LG is branding as "New" MiniLEDs. The company's pitching this as the best of both worlds - brighter images than OLED without the blooming problems that have plagued MiniLED implementations. That's important because it suggests LG has actually solved a real problem that's been nagging the display industry. The GM9's particularly interesting because LG makes the panels for Apple's Pro Display XDR, and there's chatter that Apple's legendary monitor is finally getting a much-needed refresh soon. This new panel tech could be a preview of what's coming.
