LG UltraGear evo Debuts With World First 5K AI Upscaling to Transform High Resolution Gaming

LG is raising the bar for premium gaming displays with the global launch of UltraGear evo, a next-generation monitor lineup set to debut at CES 2026.

With cutting-edge 5K and 5K2K panels, OLED and New MiniLED technology, and the world’s first on-device 5K AI Upscaling, LG is making ultra-high-resolution gaming more accessible and more immersive than ever.

Building on its leadership in 5K gaming monitors, LG’s new UltraGear evo series blends stunning visual clarity, elite-level speed, and intelligent AI processing across multiple screen sizes and formats. The first lineup includes three flagship models: 39GX950B, 27GM950B, and 52G930B, each engineered to deliver uncompromising performance.

The World’s First 5K AI Upscaling Built Into the Monitor

At the core of UltraGear evo is LG’s proprietary on-device AI solution, powering the industry’s first 5K AI Upscaling technology. Unlike traditional upscaling methods that demand GPU upgrades, this built-in AI processor enhances content in real time before it reaches the panel.

The result is stunning 5K-class clarity across a broader range of games and media without taxing your system.

But it goes beyond resolution. LG integrates:

AI Scene Optimization for smarter image tuning
AI Sound for adaptive, immersive audio
Real-time processing with zero added GPU strain

This means smoother gameplay, sharper visuals, and richer sound, all handled directly by the monitor.

39GX950B A 39 Inch 5K2K OLED Built for Immersion

The 39GX950B carries forward LG’s GX9 legacy with a 39-inch 5K2K OLED panel that delivers breathtaking clarity and contrast. Thanks to LG’s Primary RGB Tandem OLED technology, gamers get improved brightness, more accurate colors, and longer panel life, along with the perfect blacks OLED is known for.

Key highlights include:

5K2K resolution with 142 PPI pixel density
1500R curved 21:9 ultrawide display
Dual Mode switching
165Hz at 5K2K for cinematic fidelity
330Hz at WFHD for competitive speed
Ultra-fast 0.03ms (GtG) response time
VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification

The 39-inch panel maintains the vertical height of a 32-inch screen while expanding horizontally, giving gamers extra workspace and a more immersive field of view for both gaming and multitasking.

27GM950B The First 27 Inch 5K New MiniLED Monitor With Advanced Blooming Control

The 27GM950B sets a new benchmark as the world’s first 27-inch 5K New MiniLED gaming monitor engineered to dramatically reduce blooming. MiniLED displays often struggle with halo effects, but LG addresses this with 2,304 local dimming zones and Zero Optical Distance technology, minimizing the gap between panel and LED.

What this means for gamers:

Sharper highlights
Deeper blacks
More precise contrast control
Professional-grade 5K clarity

Performance specs include:

Dual Mode support
165Hz at 5K
330Hz at QHD
1ms (GtG) response time
VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification
Peak brightness up to 1,250 nits

Combined with the built-in AI upscaling and audio optimization, the 27GM950B delivers exceptional brightness and detail without sacrificing speed.

52G930B The World’s Largest 5K2K 240Hz Gaming Monitor

For gamers who want scale without compromise, the 52G930B introduces a completely new category. At 52 inches, it is the world’s largest 5K2K gaming monitor, pairing massive screen real estate with a blazing-fast 240Hz refresh rate.

Its design offers:

Vertical viewing height equivalent to a 42-inch 16:9 display
Expansive 12:9 panoramic aspect ratio
33 percent wider workspace than standard UHD
1000R curvature for full peripheral immersion
VESA DisplayHDR 600 validation

The result is a display that surrounds your field of vision, ideal for simulation, racing, RPGs, and multitasking setups that demand space and clarity.

UltraGear evo Showcased at CES 2026

LG will present the UltraGear evo lineup at CES 2026, featuring two dedicated showcase zones:

A Dream Setup zone inspired by Reddit gaming communities
A SimCraft-powered racing simulation featuring the 39-inch GX9

In addition, LG will begin global sales of the UltraGear GX7 27GX790B during CES 2026. This 27-inch QHD Primary RGB Tandem OLED gaming monitor features:

540Hz refresh rate
Dual Mode with HD 720Hz
Ultra-fast responsiveness for competitive gamers

A Turning Point for High Resolution Gaming

According to Lee Choong-hwoan, head of the Display Business at LG Media Entertainment Solution Company, UltraGear evo signals the end of compromise in gaming displays. Whether gamers prioritize perfect OLED blacks, MiniLED brightness, or ultra-large immersive formats, the lineup delivers the same high-performance standard across the board.

With integrated 5K AI Upscaling, advanced panel technologies, and refresh rates reaching up to 540Hz, LG’s UltraGear evo lineup positions itself as one of the most ambitious gaming monitor launches of 2026.

For gamers chasing clarity, speed, and immersion all at once, LG’s newest displays make it clear that high-resolution gaming has officially entered a new era.