The 2026 consumer electronics cycle has effectively begun with LG Electronics releasing details on its new monitor portfolio. In a press release issued today, the company introduced "UltraGear evo," a new branding tier for its premium gaming displays.

The announcement highlights three specific models: a 39-inch OLED, a 27-inch MiniLED, and a large-format 52-inch display. For PC enthusiasts planning their next rig, these new screens introduce higher resolution standards and onboard processing that may influence component selection.

Configurine Insight: Higher resolutions like 5K2K significantly increase the bandwidth requirements for your GPU. If you are spec'ing a machine to drive these displays, use the compatibility filters on Configurine to ensure your graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1 or HDMI 2.1 with sufficient throughput.

39-Inch 5K2K OLED (39GX950B)

The 39GX950B is a 39-inch curved ultrawide monitor (21:9 aspect ratio) featuring a 5K2K resolution (5120 x 2160). It utilizes LG’s 4th Generation "Primary RGB Tandem WOLED" panel.

  • Refresh Rate: 165Hz Native / 330Hz Dual Mode (at WFHD resolution)
  • Response Time: 0.03ms (GtG)
  • Curvature: 1500R
  • HDR: VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500

The 1500R curve is relatively moderate compared to the aggressive 800R curves seen on recent competitors. The "Dual Mode" feature allows the panel to switch to a lower resolution (2560 x 1080) to achieve 330Hz, catering to competitive shooters where framerate takes precedence over resolution.

27-Inch 5K MiniLED (27GM950B)

LG is also continuing its investment in LCD technology with the 27GM950B, a 27-inch monitor with 5K resolution. Unlike the OLED model, this unit uses MiniLED backlighting.

  • Dimming Zones: 2,304 local zones
  • Brightness: 1,250 nits peak
  • Blooming Control: "Zero Optical Distance" engineering
  • Dual Mode: Switchable between 165Hz (5K) and 330Hz (QHD)

LG claims the "Zero Optical Distance" design minimizes the gap between the backlight and the panel to reduce the blooming effect often visible around bright objects on dark backgrounds.

52-Inch Large Format (52G930B)

The largest addition is the 52G930B, a 52-inch display with a 5K2K resolution. It features a unique 12:9 aspect ratio. LG describes this form factor as having the vertical height of a standard 42-inch 16:9 screen but stretching 33% wider.

  • Refresh Rate: 240Hz
  • Curvature: 1000R
  • Target Audience: Simulation and large-format multitasking

On-Device AI Upscaling

A key feature across the "evo" lineup is the inclusion of a proprietary AI processor. This chip handles 5K AI Upscaling and "AI Scene Optimization" directly on the monitor hardware. The stated intent is to enhance lower-resolution content to near-5K clarity in real-time, potentially offloading scaling duties from the GPU.

Availability

LG has confirmed that these monitors will be showcased at CES 2026 in Las Vegas from January 6-9. Additionally, the company noted that the UltraGear GX7 (27GX790B)—a 27-inch QHD OLED with a 540Hz refresh rate—will begin global sales on the opening day of CES.

Pricing has not yet been disclosed. As always, once these units hit retail, you can check Configurine for updated build guides and community setups incorporating these new displays.