At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, LG Electronics unveiled its most advanced gaming monitor lineup to date — the UltraGear evo™ series. This premium set of displays pushes beyond traditional high-resolution gaming screens by combining 5K-class visuals with revolutionary on-device AI processing.
Designed to serve both competitive gamers and immersive content creators, UltraGear evo™ marks a new benchmark in clarity, performance, and intelligent image enhancement.
What Makes UltraGear evo™ Stand Out
LG’s UltraGear evo™ is not just another refresh of existing monitors — it’s a leap forward with several industry-leading innovations:
1. World’s First On-Device 5K AI Upscaling
The headline feature across the new UltraGear evo™ series is 5K AI Upscaling — a proprietary technology built into the monitors themselves that enhances incoming content up to stunning 5K clarity without relying on the user’s GPU. This means gamers can enjoy high-definition visuals even from lower-resolution sources.
Unlike traditional hardware upscaling that leans on graphics cards, LG’s on-monitor AI processor analyzes and refines images in real time, improving both sharpness and detail.
2. Cutting-Edge Panel Technologies
The UltraGear evo™ series incorporates multiple advanced display technologies:
- 4th Gen Primary RGB Tandem OLED — Offers deeper blacks, vibrant colours, and improved brightness efficiency.
- New MiniLED with Minimized Blooming — With over 2,300 local dimming zones and Zero Optical Distance engineering, the 27-inch MiniLED model greatly reduces halo effects around bright objects.
- Ultra-Wide Form Factors — The massive 52-inch 5K2K display fills more of your field of view for immersive gaming and multitasking.
The Flagship Models
Here’s an in-depth look at the three headline UltraGear evo™ models LG revealed ahead of or at CES 2026:
LG UltraGear evo 39GX950B — 39-Inch 5K2K OLED
- Display: 5,120 × 2,160 resolution (5K2K)
- Panel: Primary RGB Tandem OLED
- Refresh Rate: 165Hz at native resolution; up to 330Hz in Dual Mode
- Response Time: 0.03ms GtG
- AI: 5K AI Upscaling, AI Scene Optimization, AI Sound
- HDR: VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500
- Curve: 1500R ultra-wide aspect ratio
- Highlight: Exceptional clarity and smooth performance for both cinematic and competitive gameplay.
This model builds on LG’s legacy of premium OLED gaming displays, providing phenomenal pixel density and responsiveness for serious gamers and content creators alike.
LG UltraGear evo 27GM950B — 27-Inch 5K MiniLED
- Display: 5,120 × 2,880 resolution (5K)
- Panel: Next-gen MiniLED
- Local Dimming Zones: 2,304 for superb contrast
- Refresh Rate: 165Hz at 5K; 330Hz at QHD in Dual Mode
- Response Time: 1ms GtG
- Peak Brightness: up to 1,250 nits
- AI: 5K AI Upscaling + AI Scene Optimization & Sound
- HDR: VESA DisplayHDR 1000
- Highlight: The first 5K MiniLED gaming monitor that reduces blooming and enhances HDR fidelity.
This model is ideal for mixed workflows — perfect for productivity tasks and high-refresh gaming alike.
LG UltraGear evo 52G930B — 52-Inch Ultra-Wide Display
- Display: 5,120 × 2,160 (5K2K)
- Refresh Rate: 240Hz
- Response Time: 1ms GtG
- Curve: 1000R immersive curvature
- HDR: VESA DisplayHDR 600
- Highlight: The world’s largest 5K2K gaming monitor, with incredible panoramic immersion and ultra-wide field of view.
This ultra-wide beast is perfect for sim racing, flight sims, and immersive open-world adventures.
AI Enhancements Beyond Upscaling
In addition to resolution upscaling, LG embeds AI Scene Optimization and AI Sound in select UltraGear evo™ models. These features adjust visual settings based on what’s on screen and enhance audio clarity, making for a more cohesive gaming experience without manual tweaking.
Availability and Showcase Experience
The UltraGear evo™ lineup debuted at CES 2026 with live demos that let visitors explore:
- A Dream Setup inspired by gaming communities
- A SimCraft racing rig powered by the 39-inch OLED model
- Hands-on experiences showcasing UltraGear evo™ performance and speed
Conclusion: LG’s UltraGear evo™ series represents a major evolution in gaming hardware. With first-of-its-kind AI upscaling, stunning 5K-class visuals, and a choice of OLED, MiniLED, and ultra-wide formats, the lineup pushes gaming monitors past previous performance and image-quality limits. Whether you’re a competitive player seeking high refresh rates or an immersion-driven enthusiast after maximum detail, UltraGear evo™ has something built to impress.
