LG’s new UltraGear evo lineup goes full 5K (and one is 52-inch)

LG has announced UltraGear evo, a new premium gaming monitor brand launching globally and showing at CES 2026. The pitch is simple: 5K (and above) gaming displays across OLED, “New MiniLED”, and ultra-wide formats — with a new on-device feature LG calls the world’s first 5K AI Upscaling technology on selected models. 

If you’ve been following LG’s UltraGear push already, this is basically LG saying: “we’re not stopping at 4K.” (And yes, one of these is 52 inches.) 

For more on LG’s recent UltraGear moves in the UAE, here’s our coverage of the LG UltraGear 45GX and LG’s latest UltraGear OLED monitors.

What UltraGear evo is (and why LG is pushing 5K)

UltraGear evo is LG’s new “premium” gaming monitor label, built around 5K-and-above resolution and multiple panel types. 

• New brand: UltraGear evo™ 
• Focus: ultra-high definition + speed + immersion 
• Formats: OLED, New MiniLED, ultra-wide 
• First models: 39GX950B, 27GM950B, 52G930B 

LG’s angle here is that high resolution shouldn’t force you into a painful PC upgrade cycle, which leads to the big “AI” headline.

The big feature: on-device “5K AI Upscaling” (select models)

LG says it has a new on-device AI solution that powers 5K AI Upscaling, improving clarity “beyond original resolution limits” without GPU upgrades (on supported models). 

• Feature name: 5K AI Upscaling 
• Where it runs: on-device (in the monitor) 
• Also included: AI Scene Optimisation and AI Sound 
• Availability: only on 39GX950B and 27GM950B 

In plain English: LG wants the monitor to do some of the “clean-up” work itself before the image hits the panel — but it’s not across the whole range, so check the model number.

Model 1: 39GX950B — 39-inch 5K2K OLED with Dual Mode

This is the 39-inch 5K2K OLED option, with LG’s on-device AI features and a speed-versus-resolution toggle. 

• Size/resolution: 39-inch, 5K2K OLED 
• AI features: 5K AI Upscaling, AI Scene Optimisation, AI Sound 
• Refresh/response: 165Hz at 5K2K or 330Hz at WFHD, 0.03ms (GtG) 
• Curve/aspect: 1500R, 21:9, with “vertical height of a 32-inch screen” 
• Other display notes: 142 PPI, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 

The key bit is Dual Mode: you can pick detail (165Hz at 5K2K) or go full sweat mode (330Hz at lower res). That’s a very LG way of saying “stop asking us to choose.”

Model 2: 27GM950B — 27-inch 5K “New MiniLED” built to fight blooming

LG is calling this the world’s first 5K New MiniLED monitor designed to dramatically improve blooming control (those annoying halos around bright objects). 

• Size/resolution: 27-inch, 5K MiniLED 
• Local dimming: 2,304 zones 
• Engineering detail: Zero Optical Distance (to reduce the gap between panel and LED) 
• AI features: 5K AI Upscaling, AI Scene Optimisation, AI Sound 
• Dual Mode: 165Hz at 5K or 330Hz at QHD, 1ms (GtG) 
• HDR/brightness: VESA DisplayHDR 1000, up to 1,250 nits peak 

If you’ve avoided MiniLED because blooming drives you mad, this is LG basically saying: “Fine, we built one specifically for that.”

Model 3: 52G930B — a 52-inch 5K2K 240Hz gaming monitor

Yes, it’s 52 inches. LG says it’s the world’s largest 5K2K gaming monitor, running at 240Hz, and shaped for a wide panoramic view. 

• Size/resolution: 52-inch, 5K2K 
• Refresh rate: 240Hz 
• Shape: 12:9 panoramic, “33% wider than a standard UHD monitor” 
• Curve: 1000R 
• HDR: VESA DisplayHDR 600 

This one is less about “desk monitor” and more about “I have a racing rig, and I’m not here to be reasonable.”

FAQ

What is LG UltraGear evo?

It’s LG’s new premium gaming monitor brand focused on 5K-and-above screens across OLED, MiniLED and ultra-wide formats. 

Which UltraGear evo monitors have 5K AI Upscaling?

LG says only the 39GX950B and 27GM950B include the on-device AI solution with 5K AI Upscaling, plus AI Scene Optimisation and AI Sound. 

What does “Dual Mode” mean on these monitors?

Dual Mode lets you switch between a higher-resolution mode (like 5K/5K2K) at 165Hz, and a lower-resolution mode at 330Hz for faster competitive play (depending on the model). 

What’s the difference between the 39-inch OLED and 27-inch MiniLED models?

The 39-inch model is OLED with very fast response time and HDR True Black 500, while the 27-inch model is MiniLED with 2,304 dimming zones and a stated focus on reducing blooming, plus higher HDR certification (HDR 1000). 

When will people see UltraGear evo in person?

LG says the UltraGear evo lineup will be showcased at CES 2026. 

If you’re shopping for something you can actually buy in the region (and not a CES tease), this PS5 monitors guide is still the practical one.

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