LG debuts UltraGear evo 5K monitors at CES 2026: 39-inch GX9 OLED 5K2K and 27-inch GM9 MiniLED. AI upscaling, up to 330 Hz, and smarter, lower-overhead visuals.
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LG is pivoting its UltraGear evo gaming lineup to 5K, and plans to unveil several new monitors at CES 2026. The company is betting not only on sheer pixel density but also on built-in AI features that enhance image quality without adding strain to the graphics card. The pitch is clear: sharper visuals, smarter processing, less overhead.
The headline product is the 39-inch UltraGear evo GX9, billed as the world’s first OLED monitor with a 5K2K resolution. It’s an ultrawide 21:9 display with a 1500R curve, 142 PPI, and proprietary 5K AI Upscaling. The panel supports two performance modes: 165 Hz at full 5K2K or 330 Hz at WQHD, with a quoted response time of 0.03 ms. It also carries VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification and uses a Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel designed for higher brightness and longer lifespan.
For those who want 5K in a smaller footprint, LG has the 27-inch UltraGear evo GM9. This MiniLED monitor offers 2,304 local dimming zones, a 5K resolution, up to 165 Hz or 330 Hz at QHD, and peak brightness up to 1,250 nits. It brings the same AI toolkit, including scene and audio enhancement, plus a Zero Optical Distance design to cut down on haloing.
The lineup will also include a 52-inch UltraGear 5K2K with a 240 Hz refresh rate and a 1000R curvature. AI capabilities, however, are reserved for the 39- and 27-inch models. In addition, LG plans to begin sales of the UltraGear GX7, a 27-inch QHD OLED monitor rated at 540 Hz with an experimental 720 Hz mode at 720p.
LG will showcase the full UltraGear evo series at CES 2026, staging its booth around popular gaming setups and sim racing rigs. It looks like a confident push to reset the high end of the market—positioning 5K as the natural step beyond 4K.