LG is preparing to showcase three new flagship UltraGear gaming monitors at CES 2026. This lineup includes a 27-inch MiniLED flat panel with a true 5K resolution, alongside two ultrawide models measuring 39-inch and 52-inch, both featuring 5K2K resolution.
The new 27-inch and 39-inch monitors incorporate built-in AI upscaling. This feature is presented as a way to achieve higher-resolution graphics without requiring a GPU upgrade. However, its performance compared to established technologies like Nvidia’s DLSS 4 or AMD’s latest version of FSR remains to be seen.
The UltraGear GM9 (27GM950B), a 27-inch display, offers a standard 5K resolution (presumably 5,120 x 2,880). This high pixel density should result in exceptionally sharp text and detailed visuals, similar to older 5K Retina iMac displays. The monitor boasts 2,304 local dimming zones and a high 1,250-nit peak brightness, suggesting excellent contrast and HDR performance. It supports a 165Hz refresh rate at 5K resolution and can reach up to 330Hz at QHD, making it suitable for both professional tasks and demanding gaming. It may even compete with top gaming monitors.
An updated version of the existing WQHD 39-inch GX9, the new 39-inch GX9 (39GX950B) features a higher 5K2K resolution (expected to be 5120 x 2160, as seen in previous LG models). It also comes with a deeper 1500R curve compared to the GX9’s 800R. This model offers a 330Hz refresh rate at a wide FHD resolution and 165Hz at its native 5K2K resolution.
The expansive 52-inch UltraGear Evo G9 (52G930B) also provides a 5K2K resolution. Unlike the GX9, this display does not include built-in AI upscaling and is limited to a 240Hz refresh rate. It features a shallower 1000R curve and, based on current information, does not utilize OLED or MiniLED panel technology. LG states that the G9 “features the vertical viewing height of a standard 42-inch 16:9 display, stretching horizontally for an expansive 12:9 panoramic view.”
The stated 12:9 aspect ratio for the 52-inch G9 appears to be an error, as a 5K2K resolution typically corresponds to a 21:9 ultrawide format. It is more likely a 21:9 display.
Specifics such as port configurations, VESA mount compatibility, integrated speakers, pricing, and official release dates for these new monitors have not yet been disclosed by LG.
